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Socket Weld Flanges

Socket weld flanges are compact forged fittings for small-bore, high-pressure process lines. The pipe sits in the socket and is fillet-welded, which suits instrument, hydraulic, and compact skid piping.

Standards
ASME B16.5, ANSI
Size range
NPS 1/2–4
Pressure class
Class 150, Class 300, Class 600, Class 1500
Materials
ASTM A105, A182 F304/F316, A182 F11/F22
Facing
RF, RTJ

Specification summary

Standards ASME B16.5, ANSI
Size range NPS 1/2–4
Pressure class Class 150, Class 300, Class 600, Class 1500
Materials ASTM A105, A182 F304/F316, A182 F11/F22
Facing RF, RTJ

Typical applications

  • Small-bore process piping
  • Hydraulic and instrument lines
  • Compact skid packages

Manufacturing

Small-bore sockets are forged and bored to the pipe OD with a defined setback. Facing and drilling follow the class on the RFQ.

Inspection

Dimensional inspection, PMI, UT, MT, hardness testing, and material traceability.

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