
Plate Flange
- Bore Fit : Loose
- Flat disc with bolt hole
Slip On Flanges
- Bore Fit : Slip fit
- Slides over pipe
Find Application Wise Difference Between SORF Flanges and Flat Flange
Application Wise Difference of Slip-On Flange Vs Flat Flanges
| Slip-On Flange |
Flat Flanges |
| Used in low pressure applications |
Used in high pressure application |
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Eg.
- HVAC systems
- Oil and gas pipeline
- Petrochemical plants
- Water treatment
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Eg.
- Piping system
- Pharmaceutical
- Chemical
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Plain Flanges and Slip On Weld Flange Available in Various Materials and Grades
Grades of SORF Flanges and Plate Flanges
| Plain Flanges and Slip On Weld Flange |
| Materials |
Grades |
| Carbon steel |
- ASTM A105
- A350 LF2
- A694 F-grades
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| Stainless steel |
- ASTM A182 F304
- ASTM A182 316L
- ASTM A182 F304L
- ASTM A182 F316
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| Nickel alloys |
- Inconel 600, 625, 718
- Hastelloy c276, c22
- Monel 400, K500
|
| Alloy steel |
- ASTM A182 F9
- ASTM A182 F11
- ASTM A182 F22
|
Check Difference Between Face Types of Plate Flange and Slip On Pipe Flange
Plate Flange and Slip On Flanges Face Types

| Plate Flanges Face Types |
Slip On Flanges Face Types |
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- Flat Face
- Raised Face
- Ring-Type Joint
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Which Welding Methods Best For SORF Flanges and Blanking Plate Flange
Plain Flange and SORF Flange Welding Methods
| Plain Flange Welding Methods |
SORF Flanges Welding Methods |
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Check Advantage and Disadvantages Difference Between Flat Flange and Slip On Flange
Advantages and Disadvatages of Blanking Plate Flange
Advantages :
- Suitable for high Pressure
- Strong
- Used in high temperature applications
- Best sealing with raised faces
Disadvantages :
- Expensive
- Required skilled welding
Slip On Raised Face Flange Advantages and Disadvatages
Advantages :
- Low cost
- Easy to install
- Best for low pressure applications
Disadvantages :
- Less robust
- Not suitable for high pressure