Flange Connections for Different Pipe Types
Flanges you select for your piping system must match the pipe material, size, pressure class, facing type, and service conditions to ensure mechanical integrity and standard compatibility. Most metallic pipe systems in the U.S. reference ASME B16.5 (NPS ½–24) and ASME B16.47 (NPS 26–60); waterworks systems commonly reference AWWA C207 (steel) and AWWA C228 (stainless). […]