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Stud Bolts for ASME B16.5 Flanges: Types, Specs, Materials, and Coatings
Dive into stud bolts and nuts for flanges: learn about definitions, thread pitch/series, distinctions between stud and bolt, and specifications like A193 L7, L7M, B16, B8, B7. Explore A453 660 and A182 duplex bolt details…
Forged Fittings: Socket Weld/Threaded and Different Types per ASME B16.11
Learn about ASME B16.11 forged fittings: types (socket weld, threaded), difference vs. BW fittings, types, materials…
Stud Bolts Charts: Flanges Bolting Table, Weights, and Torque Sequences & Requirements
Dive into the stud bolts chart: explore sizes (number, diameter, length) for ASME flanges in inch/mm, weight of bolts in imperial/metric, and torque charts…
Understand Globe Valves (BS 1873 & API 602)
Explore globe valves: learn definition, function, differences from gate and ball valves, diagrams, sizes, body/trim materials, and BS 1873 specifications…
Welding Neck Flanges Dimensions & Weights (ASME B16.5)
The article shows the ASME B16.5 dimensions & weights of Weld-Neck Flanges Classes from 150 to 2500 (NPS, ID, OD, Thickness, and bolting details, tolerances) – both in inches and millimeters, Lbs/Kgs…
Understand Check Valves (BS 1868, API 6D, API 602)
Discover check valves BS 1868, API 6D (cast), API 602 (forged): essential for piping, blocking backflows, with swing, ball, piston types…
Understand Ball Valves (Floating, Trunnion per ASME/API Specifications)
What is a ball valve, components, types (floating, trunnion, top-entry vs side-entry, multiport), and ASTM/API materials…
Welding Neck Flange Dimensions & Weights (EN 1092-1)
Explore PN 6, 10, 16, 25, 40 weld neck flange dimensions (EN 1092-1 type 11) and weight with metric stud bolt requirements…
