Ensure leak-proof connections and seamless integration with industry-leading stainless steel fittings and flanges for your most demanding industrial environments.
Optimize your operations with the gold standard in stainless steel.
From pipe fabricators and construction contractors to in-house industrial engineers, having the materials needed to build the most efficient, reliable, safe, and long-lasting flow control systems on hand when you need it is essential. And when you need to ensure strong, leak-free connections, nothing less than the best in stainless steel pipe fittings and flanges will do.
For the stainless steel your flow control systems need, American Stainless & Supply has you covered.
When is stainless steel the best option for industrial pipe fittings and flanges?
Stainless steel pipe fittings and flanges provide corrosion resistance, durability, and strength in all sorts of demanding industrial environments, from chemical processing or marine applications to the food and beverage industry. In environments that involve the transport of highly aggressive chemicals, are highly variable in temperature, require high resistance to pressure, or impose stringent requirements for hygienic or contamination-free fluid transport, stainless steel fittings and flanges provide:
Superior Corrosion Resistance
Strength and Durability
Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance
Exploring Types of Stainless Steel Flanges and Fittings
Fittings and flanges come in all shapes, sizes, and types—and with American Stainless on your side, the right type is always close at hand. Our offerings of stainless steel fittings and flanges include:
Buttweld Fittings
These stainless steel fittings provide a strong, permanent bond through welding. They come in all sizes and shapes, enabling them to change the flow direction, branch off, or connect pipes of different sizes.
Pressure Fittings
Stainless steel pressure fittings perform especially well under pressure–literally. These fittings use advanced sealing mechanisms to ensure leak-free, reliable connections in high-pressure environments.
Weld Neck Flanges
Weld neck stainless steel flanges have a long, tapered hub that provides structural integrity in high-pressure and high-heat environments, making them ideal for severe and critical industrial environments.
Blind Flanges
These stainless steel flanges have no bore and act to create a stop at the end of a piping system or pressure vessel opening, making them useful for sealing off sections of pipe while making repairs or performing tests.
How to Pick the Right Type of Stainless Steel Pipe Fittings and Flanges
Our extensive inventory of stainless steel fittings and flanges means the right choice of pipe and tube connection for your project is always close at hand—but what is the right choice? With so many different types to choose from, make sure you choose the right type for each situation:
Application Requirements
All types of fittings and flanges have their own strengths. Make sure the type of stainless steel fittings and flanges you choose are designed to best handle the pressure, temperature, and nature of the fluids being transported.
Corrosive Environments
Stainless steel’s excellent corrosion resistance varies from one grade of steel to another. Make sure to choose the right grade for specific corrosive substances, such as Grade 316 for chlorides and acidic substances.
Compatibility and Longevity
Ensure your choice of stainless steel fittings and flanges are compatible with the material grades of your pipe and valves and consider ease of maintenance to maximize your pipe system’s operational life cycle.
Stainless Steel Fitting and Flange Sizing with American Stainless
From low-pressure environments to high-pressure conditions, and for pipes and tubes in a wide range of schedules and diameters, you will find the appropriate fittings and flanges in American Stainless’s inventory.
With schedules ranging from S5 to 6000# and pressure ratings as low as 150# and as high as 2500#, and a quality management system laser-focused on getting our inventory to your work site as soon as humanly possible, the right stainless steel fittings and flanges for your project are never far away.
Fitting Schedules:
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S5
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S10
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S40
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S80
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XH
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S160
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XXH
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150#
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2000#
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3000#
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6000#
Flange Pressure Ratings:
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150#
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300#
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600#
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900#
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1500#
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2500#
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Using Stainless Steel Fittings and Flanges Across Industries
Stainless steel makes flanges and fittings ideal for industrial applications such as:
Pulp and
Paper
Stainless steel is especially useful for chemical recovery systems used in the pulping process due to their corrosion and temperature resistance.
Chemical
Processing
Reactor vessels and pipe depend on the right grade of stainless steel fittings and flanges to maintain structural integrity in extreme environments.
Pharmaceutical
Manufacturing
The sanitary qualities of stainless steel flanges and fittings ensure purity, quality, and safety of pharmaceutical products.
Water Treatment
Filtration units depend on stainless steel flanges and fittings to maintain pipe integrity under constant exposure to water and treatment chemicals.
Food and Beverage
Process systems rely on the hygienic properties of stainless steel fittings and flanges to carry liquid ingredients, steam, and cleaning solutions.
Marine Applications
In desalination plants, stainless steel helps pipe systems remain stable and leak-free when exposed to highly corrosive salt water.
Best Practices for Stainless Steel Flanges and Fittings
Your stainless steel flanges and fittings can provide years and years of reliable performance in a wide range of industrial environments and applications, but only if you take excellent care of them by following best practices for installation, operation, and maintenance:
Selection and Installation
- Ensure the stainless steel grade and the type of fittings or flanges are appropriate for the application, considering corrosion resistance, pressure rating, and temperature tolerance.
- Before installation, clean all components to remove any debris or contaminants and inspect them for any damage or irregularities.
- Properly align your stainless steel flanges and fittings to prevent stress and ensure uniform load distribution.
- Use the right type of gasket material for your application to ensure a proper seal.
- Follow the recommended torque settings during bolting to avoid leaks or damage to your stainless steel flanges.
Operation
- Regularly check that operating pressures and temperatures stay within the limits of what your stainless steel fittings and flanges are rated to handle.
- Prevent any external mechanical stress such as bending, tension, or compression that could compromise the integrity of the connection between your stainless steel fittings and pipe.
- Take care to ensure that any changes in the chemical composition of the fluids in your system won’t affect the corrosion resistance of your stainless steel pipe fittings and flanges
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Schedule regular inspections of your stainless steel fittings and flanges for signs of wear, corrosion, or damage. Make sure to pay special attention to areas around joins and connections.
- Use the appropriate cleaning agents and procedures to avoid damaging the stainless steel surfaces of your fittings and flanges. Avoid using steel wool or other abrasive materials that can scratch the surface and compromise corrosion resistance.
- Replace your gaskets and seals at regular intervals or whenever leaks are detected to maintain a tight and effective seal.
Why Choose American Stainless for Stainless Steel Flanges and Pipe Fittings?
With “Stainless” right in our name, you can expect us to hold our stainless steel pipe fittings, flanges, and other crucial PVF products to a high standard of excellence. Through our partnerships with leading PVF manufacturers who use only the highest quality steel, our vast inventory, and a quality system focused on meeting our customers’ every need quickly and accurately, we do everything in our power to provide you with the cost-effective, industry-leading products for your industrial applications as soon as humanly possible.
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