Threaded Flange
What is a Threaded Flange?
Threaded flange, also known as screwed flange, has a thread inside the flange bore that fits on the pipe with a matching male thread. This type of joint connection is quick and easy to use. However, threaded flange is not suitable for high pressure or temperature applications. Threaded flange is commonly used in utilities such as air and water.
Threaded flange is similar to slip on flange except that the bore is threaded. It can be assembled without welding. This explains its use in low pressure services at normal atmospheric temperatures and in highly explosive areas where welding poses a risk. As the tapers approach the same diameter, the threads seal between the threaded flange and the pipe. In addition to the threaded connection, a seal weld is sometimes used.
Also, they are available in a variety of sized and materials. The thread must be concentric with the axis of the flange opening, and alignment variations (perpendicular to the flange face) must be not more than 5mm per metre. Threaded flanges are available in NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 sizes and pressure ratings of Class 150, 300, 400, 600, and 900. NPS 1/2 to NPS 2-1/2 are available in Class 1500 and Class 2500 sizes.
Key Characteristics of Threaded Flange
- No welding is required.
- Extremely good for small pipe sizes.
- Larger load, especially when subjected to higher torque, should be avoided.
Uses of Threaded Flange
- Threaded flanges can be fitted to pipes of various sizes without welding. It is one of the main reasons why these flanges are so popular.
- It can be used in extremely high-pressure applications, particularly where post-weld heat treatment is not possible.
- It is ideal for piping with small diameters.
- Cost-effective and time-saving diameters.
- Threaded flanges are typically used in non-cyclic applications.
- The flanges can be used in applications where welding is dangerous.
- It can be used in potentially explosive environments.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Threaded Flange
- Advantages
- The threaded flange joint does not require welding to be assembled. Also, a pipe with tapered threads on both ends can be easily assembled with the threaded flange. Because of this feature, the threaded flange is well-suited to extreme pressure services that operate at normal ambient temperatures. And also, in highly explosive areas where welding may pose a hazard.
- Disadvantages
- The disadvantages of threaded flanges are obvious as well. The crevices formed between the external and internal threads have the potential to easily capture and retain process fluid. This makes the threaded connection vulnerable to crevice corrosion. It occurs when process fluid penetrates the thread region and causes failure. Furthermore, threaded joints are also significant stress risers. A relatively small number of cycles of expansion and contraction or movement brought on by misalignment may cause the threaded flange to fail. This is because of tightening increases stress in the thread region.
- Besides that, threaded steel flanges are typically limited to water or air services in sizes NPS 6 (DN 150) or smaller, with a design temperature of no more than 250 °F. They are also not suitable for high temperature, cyclic stress, or corrosive fluid conditions. The dimensional tolerances of threaded flanges are nearly identical to those of slip on flanges.
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