What is a flange Square?

Flange square is designed for the precise, efficient fitment of flanges in tube/pipe construction. Flange square is designed for the precise, efficient fitment of flanges in tube/pipe construction.

How do you align pipe fittings?

Pull off the fitting and spread a coat of primer onto the pipe end and around the inside of the fitting. Follow up with a coat of solvent cement. Immediately push the fitting back onto the pipe and twist it a quarter turn until the two lines match up.

How do you double a vertical flange?

To two hole a flange means to have the two top holes of a flange straddle the vertical centerline of the flange. This is easily accomplished using two pins that fit the bolt hole and make the pins level while still straddling the vertical center line.

What is a flange alignment tool?

Flange alignment tools are used to align or re-align flange joints during pipework construction, commissioning or during routine maintenance. This might be when replacing an RTJ of ring or when the flange face needs re-machining using a flange facing machine.

What is a modified square used for?

The Modified Square (MOD-SQUARE) Great for structural steel, pipe fitting, sheet metal work and carpentry. Designed with 4 – 90 degree angles for squaring and marking work points around an edge or insert. 1 9/16″ opening by 3 1/2″ deep. Used for stair stringers and stair spindle layouts plus 2×4’s notch outs.

What is pipe alignment?

Generally, pipe alignment clamps are available for all the following purposes: To align and reform the mating side of the weld joint. To align and reform both sides of the weld joint. To align and reform pipes, tubes, elbows, tees, flanges, and other fittings. To hold pipe ends against a consumable welding insert.

What is straddle centerline?

All Flange Bolt Holes Straddle the Centerlines. This means: For vertical flange sealing surfaces (the flange surface is vertical and the pipeline runs horizontally), the bolt holes should span both sides of the vertical line and the horizontal centerline.

How will you check alignment of pipes?

As per the code if the vertical and horizontal deviation of piping flange and rotary equipment flange centerline is within 1.5 mm and parallelism (rotation) is within 0.0573 degrees then the alignment is accepted otherwise means to be devised to bring the deviation within those values.

What size pin do I need for a flange alignment?

Pin sizes range from 3/8″ through 3-5/8”. There is no better flange alignment solution when using isolation kits in flange bolt holes. The FlangeBoss Mechanical flange alignment tool is designed for those scenarios where your flanges are misaligned by more than one bolt hole.

Why choose an SMP flange alignment tool?

SMP offers the most complete line of flange alignment tools on the market. Whether you need one tool or a combination of tools we can get you back in alignment quickly and safely. Flange alignment tools from SMP are both safer and more efficient than swinging hammers at drift pins or fighting with spud wrenches.

What is the flangeboss mechanical flange alignment tool?

The FlangeBoss Mechanical flange alignment tool is designed for those scenarios where your flanges are misaligned by more than one bolt hole. This tool is mechanically driven and can create up to 10,000 lbs of force. There are 2 models of FlangeBoss Flange Alignment Tool the FAT8KM (8,000 pounds of force) and the FAT10KM (10,000 pounds of force.)

What is the contact area between the pump and pipe flanges?

For the pipe, the area of contact between the pump and pipe flanges depends on the pipe size. Assume, for example, a 20-square-inch contact area (or use the pipe/flange number). The resultant force on the pump will be: This is high and will distort the pump casing, feet, shafts, etc., and cause problems.