Hastelloy Flanges

Hastelloy flanges are special flanges made from nickel based alloy and are known for their outstanding characteristics. These flanges are used in extreme conditions and can provide industry standard structural strength. Due to their excellent mechanical characteristics and resistance to wear, Hastelloy flanges are required to provide reliable connections in critical applications.

Features of Hastelloy Flanges

Hastelloy flanges offer several notable features:

• Corrosion Resistance: Hastelloy flanges highly resist diverse corrosive atmospheres such as acid, alkali and chloride environments.
• High-Temperature Tolerance: Hastelloy flanges are very resistant to high temperatures and do not undergo any degradation of their mechanical characteristics.
• Oxidation Resistance: Hastelloy flanges have good mechanical properties and do not corrode at high temperatures.
• Strength and Durability: Hastelloy flanges demonstrate high tensile strength and toughness for long-term service and performance in various applications.
• Alloy Flexibility: Hastelloy flanges come in different grades, such as Hastelloy C-276, Hastelloy C-22, and Hastelloy B-3, each catering to different industrial requirements.
• Good Fabricability: Hastelloy flanges are easily machinable and weldable, which means that the installation and maintenance of the flanges are quite easy.
• Resistance to Stress Corrosion Cracking: Stress corrosion cracking reduces the susceptibility to stress corrosion cracking, hence increasing the flange’s durability in harsh service conditions.

Hastelloy flanges are characterised by unique features that make the product appropriate for use in various industries.

Applications of Hastelloy Flanges

Hastelloy flanges are used in many industries because of the properties that it possess. Key applications include:

• Chemical Processing: Hastelloy flanges are used in applications such as reactors, piping and vessels where dealing with corrosive chemicals and materials is necessary.
• Petrochemical Industry: Hastelloy flanges are used in refinery and petrochemical industries for pipelines, reactors, and separation sections.
• Aerospace: Hastelloy flanges are utilized in parts and equipment utilized in vital aerospace applications such as rocket motors, fuel conduits, and exhausts.
• Power Generation: Hastelloy flanges are used in power generation plants such as gas turbines and nuclear power plants.
• Marine Applications: Hastelloy flanges are ideal for use in marine conditions like the ship’s body, sea drilling platforms, and marine pipelines.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Sanitary pharmaceutical and biotechnology equipment must use Hastelloy flanges in such conditions and resist aggressive cleaning solutions.
• Pulp and Paper Industry: Hastelloy flanges are used in equipment used to handle bleach and other chemicals.

Hastelloy flanges are used in several service applications where their features are required.