Copper Nickel Flange Technical Blog
Engineering-focused articles for piping engineers and procurement teams specifying copper nickel flanges.
- Understanding NPS and Pressure Classes for Industrial FlangesNPS and Class are the two numbers on every flange enquiry. Here is what each one actually means.
- Slip-On vs Weld Neck Flanges: Which Should You Choose?Two common flange types with different strengths. Here is how to choose between them.
- How to Select the Right Copper Nickel Flange for an Industrial Piping SystemSeven questions to answer before you request a copper nickel flange quotation.
- Copper Nickel 70/30 Flanges for Seawater and Marine ServiceWhere in a seawater system 70/30 flanges are used and what to check when you order them.
- Copper Nickel 90/10 Flanges: Applications and Material CharacteristicsA buyer-focused look at where 90/10 flanges are used and what a complete specification should include.
- Why Copper Nickel Is Used in Marine and Offshore PipingSurface film, fouling behavior and immunity to chloride stress cracking explain why copper nickel is a seawater piping standard.
- RF vs RTJ Flanges: Understanding the DifferenceRaised face and ring-type joint flanges seal in different ways. This guide covers how each works and where each is specified.
- ASME B16.5 Flanges: Classes, Sizes and Face Types ExplainedWhat ASME B16.5 covers, how classes and facings work, and what to remember when the flange is copper nickel.
- Copper Nickel Flanges for Seawater Piping SystemsSeawater is a demanding fluid. Here is what changes when the flanges in the line are copper nickel, and what to check before you order.
- 90/10 vs 70/30 Copper Nickel: Which Alloy Is Right for Your Flange Application?Both alloys protect seawater piping. The differences are strength, flow tolerance and cost, and they decide which one belongs in your flange specification.
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