Humble, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/30/2015 -- Forged Components is an industry leader among pressure vessel connection manufacturers in forging American National Standards Institute (ANSI) flanges to use in a broad range of applications. They adhere to the industry leading standards of ANSI, American Petroleum Institute (API), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

What Do Flanges Do?

Flanges connect pressure vessels together. They can connect pipes, valves, and other types of equipment. They are used in the oil and gas, train and rail, nuclear, and many other industries.

Applications for ANSI Flanges

ANSI flanges have varying applications that require specific sizes and shapes. The type of flange depends on the purpose of its use. Depending on the use, flanges have different classes for pressure ratings. Most flanges have specific purposes for their use.

Forged Piping Flanges – These flanges are used in manufacturing, pipelines, and power generation. They provide an ability to allow the extension of the pipe in and easy way to openly access it.

Blind Flange – These flanges are used in applications where a pipeline needs to be closed off. It does not have a center hole and instead seals a line or vessel, but also allows it to be reopened.

Long Weld Neck Flanges – These flanges are used where there are extreme temperatures fluctuating and where there is a high amount of handling and bending. Long weld neck flanges are typically used on vessels where extensions are needed. Steel long weld neck flanges are mainly used in the chemical and petroleum industries.

Heavy Barrel – Heavy Barrel "HB" connections reinforce the long weld neck flanges with a thicker barrel.

Threaded Flange: The threaded flange has threads that are tapered to connect to pipes that have threads externally. These are connected without the need to weld the connections together.

There are different flanges within each industry that are used. Flanges used ensure easy assembly and disassembly of pipes. They are either welded or screwed into place. Flanges are machined and available in a variety of materials.

For more information about flanges, please visit Forged Components, ASME section VIII division 1 vessel manufacturers, http://www.ForgedComponents.com.

About Forged Components
Forged Components, Inc. (FCI) is a global leader in the forging, machining and manufacture of integral self-reinforced connections for ASME pressure vessels – LWN, HB, I1, I2, I3 E, Q-Lip nozzles, butt weld stub end connections, studding outlets, and ASME B.16 Series A & B large diameter flanges and blinds. FCI operates from 95,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing facilities at five (5) locations in Houston, Humble, Porter and Navasota, Texas. The forging and manufacturing facilities are equipped with 350 ton, 1700 ton and 2500 ton open-die hydraulic forge presses, 300 ton ring roll, heat treatment furnaces, and a wide range of machine tools including manual and CNC lathes, VTL's, milling machines and drills. Our corporate office, main manufacturing and storage facility in Humble, Texas is located on 15 acres adjacent to a rail spur, near major freeways and within 5 miles of the Bush International Airport.

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E-mail: sales@forgedcomponents.com
Telephone: 281-441-4088; 281-441-9305
Manufacturing & Corporate Office
1700 Ton Forge Press
19 Acre complex
14527 Smith Road
Humble, Texas 77396