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Common Types of Pipeline Flange Faces

• Posted: 06/10/2014 02:06:16
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Flanges provide the necessary connections to link pipelines. Faces are the mating surface of a flange. Flange faces have to be smooth enough to ensure a tight, leak-free seal for bolted flanges. For the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on five common types of flange faces: 1. Raised Face...