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FLANGES

FINE flange is a disc-shaped mechanical component with bolt holes, primarily used to create detachable, leak-proof connections between pipes, valves, vessels, and machinery. It is a foundational component in industrial piping and mechanical systems.

Major Application Fields
  1. Oil & Gas Industry
    • Applications: Crude oil pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants, gas separation units
    • Conditions: High pressure/temperature, flammable, toxic, corrosive media (H₂S, acids)
    • Requirements: Alloy steel, Weld Neck (WN) flanges, Ring-Type Joint (RTJ) gaskets
  2. Power Generation
    • Thermal/Nuclear: Boiler steam lines, turbine connections, reactor coolant systems
    • Hydro/Wind: Generator shafting, cooling circuits, tower equipment interfaces
  3. Marine & Offshore Engineering
    • Vessels: Ballast, fuel, fire, and steam piping
    • Offshore: Platforms, subsea pipelines, desalination plants (corrosion-resistant alloys)
  4. Municipal & Water Treatment
    • Water supply, sewage treatment, HVAC, fire protection
    • Conditions: Low pressure, ambient temp; mostly Slip-On (SO/PL) flanges
  5. Machinery & Metallurgy
    • Pumps, valves, compressors, rolling mill hydraulics, gearboxes, pressure vessels
  6. Pharmaceuticals & Aerospace
    • Food/pharma: Sanitary stainless steel (hygienic, cleanable)
    • Aerospace: Lightweight titanium, high-precision hydraulic systems