A flanged pipe has a special area at the end that allows it to connect to a specific system. It makes it easier to connect and remove pipes. There are different types of flanged pipes used in plumbing, with various sizes and fitting styles determined by standards such as ANSI.
A flanged pipe is a type of pipe that has an area at the end which gives it a special function in addition to a normal pipe. A flange can be on the inside or outside of the pipe and usually allows the pipe to connect to a specific type of system. The flange makes the pipe thicker at the end and can also widen it, if the flange is on the outside. The primary reason for using a flanged pipe is to make it easier to connect and remove the pipe from the connected system.
There are many types of flanged pipes used in all aspects of plumbing. The most common variety is on everyday home pipes. These pipes have a wide end, flange and a standard end. The flanged end is internally threaded and the standard end is externally threaded. This allows a second flanged pipe to connect to the first flanged end at the standard end. The flange allows the second pipe to screw in 1 to 2 inches (0.02 to 0.05 meters), creating a virtually watertight physical seal.
Outside of normal piping, flanged pipe can be found in several other areas as well. Most domestic and industrial water-based fixtures contain a specialized type of flanged pipe that connects them to the main water system. This tube creates a seal designed specifically for that particular device. Common examples of these types of pipes can be found on toilets, water heaters and boilers.
Industrial piping systems have a different type of flange. These flanged pipes have a large lip that is several inches or feet away from the edge of the pipe. These tubes will match another tube of the same design. These two pipes will eventually be bolted together through the holes in the flange. Sometimes a gasket is placed between the two tubes to ensure a watertight design, but often the bolting process causes the two tubes to fit together so tightly that they are physically watertight.
There are several standards that determine the sizes and fitting styles of piping. In the United States, the American Natural Standards Institute (ANSI) establishes dimensions for pipes and flanges, and it is one of the largest standards used worldwide. In almost all cases, a pipe made to one national standard will not fit a pipe made to another. Because local projects will use local piping, this is usually only an issue in locations where machinery is brought in from elsewhere, such as military bases or oil rigs.
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