Long Weld Neck Flange


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Long Weld Neck Flange

Long Weld Neck Flanges are forged flanges with an extended tapered hub, designed for applications requiring improved stress distribution, longer weld transition, and custom connection geometry.

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Long Weld Neck Flanges are forged flanges with an extended hub designed to provide a smooth transition between flange and pipe or nozzle connection. This type is commonly used where reinforcement length, stress distribution, and machining flexibility are important, especially in pressure vessels, heat exchangers, high-pressure lines, and special process equipment.

Compared with standard weld neck flanges, long weld neck flanges offer a longer tapered neck section, which can improve structural continuity and provide additional length for welding, boring, or special dimensional requirements. They are frequently selected for custom-engineered applications rather than routine piping use.

We manufacture long weld neck flanges in forged carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and project-specified grades according to drawing and technical requirements. Products can be supplied in standard configurations or customized dimensions, with machining, facing, and inspection arranged according to customer specifications and applicable industrial standards.

ParameterDescription
Key FeaturesExtended hub length for nozzle reinforcement, ideal for pressure vessel connections, provides smooth stress transition and weld clearance, suitable for high-temperature and high-pressure service
Typical MaterialsA105, A182 F11/F22/F91, A182 F304/F316, A350 LF2, per drawing
Applicable StandardsASME B16.5, ASME Section VIII (vessel nozzle), EN 1092-1, project custom
Pressure ClassClass 150 / 300 / 600 / 900 / 1500 / 2500 (ASME)
Size Range1/2"~24" (DN15~DN600) as standard; larger sizes available per drawing
Hub LengthExtended hub length to match vessel or equipment wall thickness; custom lengths available per drawing
Bore ConfigurationStraight bore, stepped bore, or custom bore transitions as specified on drawing
Facing TypeRF / FF / RTJ (RTJ standard for high-pressure and critical service)
Weld End PreparationBeveled end for butt welding, prepared per ASME B16.25 or drawing specification
Key Control PointsHub length accuracy, bore concentricity, weld-end preparation, facing flatness and finish, overall dimensional compliance to drawing
Supply ConditionAs-forged / Normalized / Quenched & tempered / Rough machined / Finished (including weld bevel)
MarkingPermanent marking per ASME or project spec: size, rating, material, heat/lot number, manufacturer identification
Inspection & DocsEN 10204 3.1 / MTC, dimensional inspection report, UT/MT/PT per ITP, PMI as required, weld bevel inspection, traceability list

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