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  1. MBOT

    Water & air lines: Slip-on versus weld neck flanges ?

    Greetings all Our plants currently utilize a line class specification for utility water and air applications that specifies the use of 150# FF slip-on flanges for pipe sizes 2-24". Given that this is an old line spec (up for review), catering for non-lethal services, i was wondering...
  2. MBOT

    "Set in" nozzles versus "Set on" nozzles - pros &cons?

    Thanks Elvie Just one question though - where did you find this information...are they general engineering rules of thumb or is this info hidden away in some spec?
  3. MBOT

    "Set in" nozzles versus "Set on" nozzles - pros &cons?

    athomas236 No probs mate - when it comes to simply requesting a few ideas (like i did), i'll check out the words, concepts, comments, philosophies, anything!
  4. MBOT

    "Set in" nozzles versus "Set on" nozzles - pros &cons?

    Hi Thanks very much for all the various perspectives. It thus appears that while both methods of nozzle attachment are technically sound, the criteria for choosing between the two options thus becomes a practicality and cost issue. Thanks again
  5. MBOT

    "Set in" nozzles versus "Set on" nozzles - pros &cons?

    Hello all I have recently been asked to update a standard drawing design which includes a 1" nozzle projecting from a larger diameter elbow. But the problem in terms of structural strength, welding practicality etc is whether to make it a 'set on' or 'set in' nozzle. Has anybody else out...
  6. MBOT

    flange surface finish for spiral wound gasket

    Hello everybody I have been tasked with determining why the old spec. for the petrochemical company that i work for has recommended a flange surface finish of 1.6 to 3.2 micrometer for use with spiral wound gaskets. Everywhere i have searched has suggested a 3.2 to 6.3 micrometer finish for the...

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