Forged Flanges: Widely Used in Various Industries and Fields
Forged flanges, characterized by high bearing capacity, stable structure, and excellent sealing performance, are an important connecting component widely used in various industrial fields. In this article, we will discuss several main industries and fields where forged flanges are applied.
- Petrochemical Industry The petrochemical industry is one of the main application areas of forged flanges. Various specifications of flanges are required for petroleum and chemical equipment. These include flanges used for pipe connections and support positioning flanges on vessel equipment. For example, at a large oil refinery in Hebei Province, China, many of the flange products are produced using forging processes. These flanges must be able to withstand high temperatures, high pressures, and even aggressive media corrosion and erosion. Hence, forged flanges, with their resistant properties, are widely used in this industry.
- Energy Industry The energy industry is also one of the main application areas of forged flanges. In the fields of power and nuclear power, large amounts of equipment and pipelines require flanges. Examples include flanges used in transmission lines and substations, which must be forged with good performance and not prone to opening; and clamp flanges, which reduce leakage risks, used in nuclear power stations. At a nuclear power station in Jiangsu Province, China, forged flanges were used as the main connecting components, ensuring the safe operation of the nuclear power station.
- Aviation and Aerospace Industry As a rapidly developing high-tech industry, the aviation and aerospace industries are increasingly using forged flanges. Examples of such applications include connecting pipes of all shapes on jet engines, missiles, satellites, and aircraft fuselages. At an aircraft manufacturing plant in Shenyang, China, titanium alloy forged flanges were used, playing a crucial structural connecting role on the aircraft.
From the above examples, it is evident that forged flanges are widely applied in the petrochemical, nuclear, aerospace, transportation, and other industries. As technology continues to evolve, forged flanges are expected to find even more applications in various fields.
