Flanged Fittings

Flanged Fittings Sterling offers any type of flanged fittings you might require, from 2” to 18” and specialty fittings up to 24”. Please let us know your project requirements, and we will be glad to help you. Flanged fittings connect pipes and other equipment in a piping system. They come in various types to accommodate different configurations, pressures, and applications. Here are the common types of flanged fittings:

1. Flanged Elbows
   • Purpose: Change the direction of the pipeline, typically by 90° or 45° angles.
   • Types:
     • 90-Degree Elbow: Creates a right-angle turn, commonly used in pipelines.
     • 45-Degree Elbow: Used where a gentler turn is needed.
   • Applications: Widely used in piping systems to route pipes around obstacles or to change the flow direction.

2. Flanged Tees
   • Purpose: Allows connecting three pipes at a 90-degree angle, forming a “T” shape.
   • Types:
     • Equal Tee: All three openings are of the same size.
     • Reducing Tee: The branch pipe is smaller than the main pipe.
   • Applications: Used to split or combine flow, commonly in water supply, chemical, and oil pipelines.

3. Flanged Cross
• Purpose: Connects four pipes at a 90-degree angle, forming a cross shape.
• Applications: Typically found in firefighting systems and other areas where multiple pipes intersect. Used sparingly due to the stress concentration at the intersection.

4. Flanged Reducers
• Purpose: Connects pipes of different diameters, reducing the pipe size.
• Types:
  • Concentric Reducer: Symmetrical, commonly used in vertical piping.
  • Eccentric Reducer: Has one side flat, used in horizontal pipelines to prevent air pockets.
• Applications: Often used in pump inlets or where pipe size changes are needed for pressure or flow adjustments.

5. Flanged Couplings
• Purpose: Connects two pipes or a pipe and another fitting, often in the same diameter.
• Applications: Used in long piping runs where sections need to be joined securely but still offer easy access for disassembly and maintenance.

6. Flanged Caps
• Purpose: Closes the end of a pipe, effectively stopping the flow.
• Applications: Often used in testing applications or to seal a pipeline during maintenance temporarily.

7. Flanged Unions
• Purpose: Allows easy disconnection and reconnection of two pipe sections.
• Applications: Ideal in systems requiring frequent disassembly, such as maintenance-heavy environments.

8. Flanged Y-Strainers
• Purpose: Filters debris from the flow, protecting downstream equipment.
• Applications: Used in systems handling fluids that might contain particulates, commonly installed upstream of sensitive equipment like pumps or valves.

9. Flanged Expansion Joints
• Purpose: Accommodates thermal expansion, contraction, and movement within the piping system.
• Types:
  • Metallic Expansion Joints: Made from metal, used in high-temperature applications.
  • Rubber Expansion Joints: Flexible, suitable for absorbing vibrations and slight misalignments.
• Applications: Commonly used in heating systems, HVAC, and other systems subject to temperature fluctuations.

10. Flanged Swivel Joints
• Purpose: Allows rotation between two connected parts while keeping a secure connection.
• Applications: Ideal for rotating or moving parts of a system, often used in loading arms, oil rigs, and other dynamic applications.

11. Flanged Laterals
• Purpose: Allows branching at a 45-degree angle from the main line.
• Applications: Typically used in systems where a smoother directional change is needed than what a standard tee would provide, such as in water and gas distribution networks.

12. Flanged Adapters
• Purpose: Connects different types of connections, such as flanged to threaded or welded pipes.
• Applications: Often used in systems requiring transitions between different connection types, offering versatility in the piping system.

13. Flanged Blind Fittings
• Purpose: Blocks off the end of a pipe or fitting, similar to a blind flange but integrated into fittings.
• Applications: Useful in testing, maintenance, or systems that may need extended or modified later.
Each flanged fitting type uniquely plays a role in piping system configuration, assembly, and maintenance. Choosing the correct type of flanged fitting ensures the system’s safety, efficiency, and reliability.