Socket weld flange is similar to the slip-on flange in outline, but the bore is counter bored to accept pipe. Socket welding flanges are typically used on smaller sizes of high pressure pipes. Socket weld flanges are widely used in high pressure...
Lap joint flanges are similar to other type of flanges, but it does not have a raised face. Lap joint flanges are used in conjunction with a "lap joint stub end". The total initial cost of a lap joint flange along with a stub end is around one third...
Threaded flanges are widely used in low pressure piping system. There is no welding involved while connecting the flanges to pipes or other equipment. Sometimes the flange may be welded around the joint after assembly, but it is not considered a...