What is the Difference between Socket Welds and Butt Welds?

What is the Difference between Socket Welds and Butt Welds?

Introduction Because there are variances between socket weld and butt weld fittings, the applicable standards are different. Socket welds entail inserting the pipe into a depression at the joint, with no need to bevel the pipe ends or prepare the materials except to...
Duplex Steel UNS S32205 – Applications & Features

Duplex Steel UNS S32205 – Applications & Features

Duplex Alloys have long been considered a specialist in the production of treated steel, accounting for less than 1% (about 200KT) of the total market. The reason for this could be the subfamily’s identical adolescence when compared to any austenitic or ferritic...
A Complete Guide to ASTM A105 Carbon Steel Flanges

A Complete Guide to ASTM A105 Carbon Steel Flanges

ASTM A105 is the most widely used carbon steel grade. This is used to manufacture forge piping components. Some of them include flange and forge fittings. They are designed for pipes with smaller diameters. This carbon steel material grade, ASTM A105, is ideal for...
What is Carbon Steel A105 Slip-On Raised Flange?

What is Carbon Steel A105 Slip-On Raised Flange?

Steel flanges made of ASTM A105 material are known as A105 steel flanges. Slip-on Raised Face Flanges and steel forged pipe fittings are composed of carbon steel forgings designated as ASTM A105. According to ANSI and ASME standards, the most often used carbon steel...