{"id":2392,"date":"2020-09-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulmaforge.com\/en\/?p=2392"},"modified":"2024-04-23T17:09:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:09:08","slug":"what-are-slip-on-flanges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ulmaforge.com\/en\/new\/what-are-slip-on-flanges\/","title":{"rendered":"What are slip-on flanges?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Among the wide variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulmaforge.com\/en\/forged-flanges-and-accessories\/forged-flanges\/\">forged flanges<\/a> are some sliding types commonly called slip-on flanges<strong>.<\/strong> This is a type of flange that is low-cost and easy to install.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Main characteristics of the slip-on flange<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Slip-on flanges are known for their <strong>low materials cost <\/strong>and <strong>easy installation<\/strong>. One of the added advantages of these flanges is that they can also be used as lap-joint flanges if Type B or Type C ends are being handled.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There is a wide range of diameters and low-pressure models to choose from. Unlike welding neck flanges, this flange does not have a neck to rest on the pipe, and therefore double welding is necessary.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do slip-on flanges work?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Slip-on flanges must be slid into the pipe before welding<\/strong>. In this case it is a <strong>double weld, <\/strong>both inside and outside, thus providing the durability they need to avoid leaks. Their pressure resistance is rated at approximately 2\/3 of that of a welding neck flange. Slip-on flanges are suitable for <strong>low-pressure applications <\/strong>and are <strong>easy to install and weld onto different pipes<\/strong>. In addition, welding helps to reduce manufacturing costs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Slip-on flanges do not require a large longitudinal space in the line to be mounted. In addition, they do not require an exact cut in the pipe, and are less difficult to align.<\/p>\r\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-button__link no-border-radius\" href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.ulmaforge.com\/en\/new\/the-welding-neck-flange\/\">Comparison between slip-on flanges and welding-neck flanges<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applications of slip-on flanges<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>They are mainly used <strong>for fluids at low pressure or with little risk of leakage<\/strong>. It is very common to find these flanges today in <strong>cooling water lines, firefighting water lines<\/strong>, <strong>low-pressure compressed air lines<\/strong>, <strong>and process lines for substances such as steam, oil, gas, condensates, etc. <\/strong>But always keeping in mind that the material to be distributed is at low pressure and the working conditions are not demanding.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of slip-on flanges<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Low cost<\/li>\r\n<li>Ease of assembly and installation<\/li>\r\n<li>They occupy the minimum longitudinal space for a flange.<\/li>\r\n<li>They come in a wide range of diameters.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Not recommended for high pressure applications<\/li>\r\n<li>Not recommended for use with hazardous fluids or gases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Quality, design and confidence at ULMA Forged Solutions<\/strong> At ULMA Forged Solutions we have cutting-edge laboratories with the highest standards of technology, quality and productivity, which help us sustain a wide catalog <strong>with a huge <\/strong>n<strong>umber of pieces of different sizes (from 1\/2 to 102 inches), different pressure ratings and multiple alloys<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We know that each engineering project has very specific characteristics, so although we have a very wide variety of parts, we also design, engineer and produce custom-made flanges based on the needs of each client.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p>All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulmaforge.com\/en\/new\/high-quality-for-our-most-demanding-customers\/\">ULMA Forged Solutions flanges<\/a> conform to API (American Petroleum Institute), ASME B16, ASME B16.47 and\/or MSS SP-44 standards, meaning that their functionality is assured and replacement is easier in case of failure.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter primary-color\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link no-border-radius\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulmaforge.com\/en\/contact\/\">Ask us for further information <\/a><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Among the wide variety of forged flanges are some sliding types commonly called slip-on flanges. This is a type of flange that is low-cost and easy to install. Main characteristics of the slip-on flange Slip-on flanges are known for their low materials cost and easy installation. 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