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Stud bolt chart (size, weight)
Stud Bolts and Nuts

Stud Bolts Charts (for Flanges)

3 important stud bolts charts: 1- stud bolts dimensions in inches and millimeters (number, diameter, length of stud bolts for ASME flanges of different diameter

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Check valve BS 1868, APi 6D, API 602
Valve Types

Check Valve BS 1868, API 6D, API 602

A check valve prevents potentially damaging backflows to protect equipment like pumps and compressors. Non-return valves allow the flow of the fluid in one direction

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ASTM flange materials
What are Flanges?

Materials for Pipe Flanges (ASTM)

The most common materials for pipe flanges (forged grades) are: ASTM A105 (carbon steel high temperature to match A53/A106/API 5L pipes), A350 Grades LF1/2/3 (carbon

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Safety valve API 526
Valve Types

Safety Valve and PRV (ASME/API 526)

A safety valve protects people, the environment, and other plant assets from overpressure that may cause explosions or other damaging events. A safety valve opens

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