Put Your Trust In Chemipetro Duplex And Flanges

January 15th, 2012

Chemipetro Limited is now the leader in the market when it comes to delivering duplex steel and flanges. We have achieved this through our unyielding commitment to quality across the board and a large part of this is due to us offering a 24 hour emergency breakdown service as standard.

Duplex stainless steels are so called because they have a microstructure made up of both austenite and ferrite in ratios between 40/60 and 50/50. This process gives the steel around twice the strength than other austenitic steel while also offering greater resistance to corrosive forces and the elements. The applications for this steel are numerous and widespread since it not only gives resistance to weather conditions and excessive temperatures but also stress cracking, corrosion and erosion as well as sulfide stress corrosion resistance.

This makes duplex steel the perfect high strength alternative to other austenitic steels. On top of this, the low thermal expansion and high heat conductivity also means that it has applications through welding and working. It means that here is a metal that is to a good degree malleable, but it is also strong and a cost-effective solution to your needs. This steel finds its uses in tubing and piping gas and oil as well as heat exchangers. It can carry various chemicals and chloride solutions through pressure vessels, tanks and pipes.

We also supply the highest quality flanges which can be fitted to various types of tubing to allow other connecting pipes.

The Right Place For Pipe Flanges

January 7th, 2012

Looking for pipe flanges? We have everything you need! Here at Chemi Petro, as the UK’s leading stockholder, manufacturer, and supplier of all pipe related products, we have a wide range of flanges and pipe flanges for your all your project needs.

Our wide range of flanges includes all different types, grades, facings, dimensions, and sizes. We aim to offer every possible flange product you could need. And if for some reason you don’t see what you need, feel free to ask us for assistance. We can probably source it or make it for you.

Standard type flanges available from Chemi Petro include: weld neck, blind, slip on, lap joint, screwed, long weld neck, orifice, spade, spacer, spectacle, swivel ring, cross over, and adaptor.

Standard grades for our flanges include: ASTM A182 F51 / 31803/ 1.4462, ASTM A182 F53/F55, ASTM A182 F44 / 31254, B564 625,C276, MONEL 400,825, 800H/HT, 316/316C, 304/304C, and 321/321H. For facings, you can find flanges with the following standard facings on our web site: Raised face, ring type joint, flat face, male/female, and tongue/groove.

Standard dimensions for pipe flanges from Chemi Petro include: ANSI B16.5 (150lb – 2,500lb), B16.47 SERIES A & B (150lb – 2,500lb), BS3293 (150lb – 2500lb), API 6A (2,000lb – 20,000lb), API 17D (2,000lb – 20,000lb), BS4504/EN1092 (PN6 – PN160), BS10 TABLE D7K, and D.I.N.

We can also do specials to your drawings, and if you prefer, all flanges can be supplied with grooves, back faces, bevels and bores inlaid with a variety of alloys.

Types of Gasketed Flanges

December 23rd, 2011

When it comes to gasketed pipe flanges, there are generally two choices available: the raised face type and the ring type.

Raised face flange
Unsurprisingly, a raised face flange is manufactured with a raised section that is designed to marry-up with a similar flange on the other side of the joint. The face of the raised section is textured so that a tight grip can be achieved with the flat gasket that is sandwiched between the two faces. Some flat gaskets may also be of a spiral-type design. These gaskets have a metal filament wound into the discs that, when compressed between the two flanges, deform to create a stronger seal.

Ring-type flange
A ring-type flange contains a circular or octagonal groove cut in to the face of the flange. A metal gasket is then placed in to this groove and deforms to make a seal when the two flanges are joined together. Although the flange faces may touch, they do not form part of the pressure seal. The main benefit of this type of flange connection is that the gasket does not receive any of the transmitted loads between the flanges, therefore it is possible to ensure not only the correct flange is selected but also that the correct standard is used for the application in question.

Here at Chemipetro, we manufacture a wide range of pipe flanges that can be utilised with all types of gasket materials. Explore our web pages further to find out more.

Common industrial flanges

November 17th, 2011

Common industrial flanges.
We supply numerous different pipe flanges but there are typically a few common types. Flanges are the rings, usually supplied with bolt holes, which can be attached to the ends of a pipe or piece of tubing to allow other pipes or industrial objects to be easily attached. They allow the adaption of materials to suit a project such as a pipe that needs to change direction; flanges can be employed to do this. They also provide an additional benefit in strengthening the pipeline.

The first common flange is an anchor flange, which, as the name suggests, are used to anchor a pipe. A specific type of holder is used for them to support the pipe. The anchor piece is attached, usually through welding, typically surrounded by concrete. These types of flanges can be best for usage where the pipeline changes course or at crossings.

The next type of flange is a split flange which can be ideal for use on piping that already exists. A split flange compromises of two parts that interlock and, using nuts and bolts or welding, gives a very secure fit. Due to it being made up from a double-piece, these types of pipe flanges are often used to amend areas that have become weaker or to provide an additional attachment that a standard flange is unable to do.

Expander flanges are known as a type of welding pipe neck piece that is used to make the size of the pipe bigger at a flange connection point. They are a less expensive and more compact than using a separate reducer welding neck flange combination. This saves you space and money.

Order online for maximum productivity.

November 14th, 2011

Setting up a business is extremely hard work with so many things to do and consider. Any business wants to get up and running as soon as possible to start making a profit. Providing a top quality service is the aim for most companies and want to build up a reliable client base quickly. However, finding the right supplier can be a tricky challenge. You want good quality products, delivered fast at a decent price to start trading immediately. Many suppliers can be slow and take time for their products and materials to reach you. This impacts upon your ability to work. Often products are of substandard quality and are overpriced. All of these things can be extremely detrimental to the future of your business which is why we provide the best quality materials with an excellent service.

We supply and distribute flanges, pipes, fittings and fasteners to company’s worldwide thanks to our extremely efficient online ordering system. We have an extensive range of stock that is controlled via computer which enables instant shipping for rapid distribution. In a prime location with connections to all road, rail and air networks allows us to provide a top of the range service to all our customers around the world. Choosing to order online is secure and reliable. It lets you obtain the pipe fittings, flanges or other products you require as fast as possible to allow you to start and continue business procedures without any delays. We know that good productivity leads to maximum profits giving your business the best chance of success.

Our Range Of Pipe Fittings And Pipe Flanges

November 9th, 2011

Looking for pipe fittings and pipe flanges? We have everything you need here at Chemi Petro, all at affordable prices on our top quality products. Everything we supply is the highest quality and fully documented.

As far as pipe flanges, we can supply them to any specification you need. We also constantly keep in stock most recognized standards for pipe flanges including
NORSOK M650 and SHELL ES247.

Our standard flange types in stock include, but are not limited to: weld-neck, blind, slip-on, screwed, long weld neck, spade, spacer, swivel-ring, and adaptor. There are many others listed under our Products tab on the main web page.

We carry flanges in all the standard grades and facings, and standard dimensions and sizes. And we can also make flanges to fit your specifications and modifications—such as high pressures or heavy wall thickness.

As for pipe fittings, we supply all standards in thin walls and Duplex, including elbows, tees, standards, and reducers. We have materials including super stainless, various exotic alloys, and stainless steels.

We can also supply specialties including fittings with heavy wall thickness and difficult materials, smaller quantities and quick deliveries.
All of these products can be supplied to you rapidly, no matter where in the world you are located. We can ship by road, railway, and air, to ensure that your products get to you as soon as possible.

For assistance with ordering, get in touch by ringing us on: 01384 239441, or send us an email at: sales@chemipetro.co.uk.

HSE Promotes Petrochemical Industry Safety and Product Integrity

October 30th, 2011

Health & Safety holds as prominent a place in our offices as it does on our factory floor. We understand the vital role the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) play in the maintenance and implementation of Health & Safety measures throughout the U.K, which is why we not only take onboard their recommendations and legal requirements, but also implement our own tailored Health & Safety conventions.

Manufacture and Storage
Our product manufacture facility currently covers around 23,000 sq. ft.  And we see that as 23,000 sq. ft where everything from the smallest stud bolts to the largest seamless pipe MUST be accounted for and stored safety and in line with HSE regulations.

Environmental Challenges
Although we don’t manufacture and work within the hostile environments our products are often designed for, we implement both legally required and additional product testing to make sure all our stud bolts, flanges and various other components perform with 100% reliability under pressure. In the cases of seamless pipe products we habitually put into practice supplementary testing such as liquid penetrant inspection and hydrogen induced cracking.

HSE Recommendations
The HSE is quick to point out that the simplest of component failures can result in millions of pounds worth of damage and potentially fatal accidents. Ongoing legislature and HSE campaigns push for complete component reliability, comprehensive product testing and the shunning of a “cutting corners in favour of lower costs” attitude throughout the petrochemical industry. We’re fully onboard with these recommendations and look forward to continuing our work producing top quality components.

Titanium Application with Chemipetro

October 25th, 2011

We operate primarily within industries where component and material faultlessness are paramount. Innovations are greeted with a critical eye (can they stand up to their promise?) and longstanding bastions are tough to replace. One such frontrunner is titanium. We occasionally publish news entries about the diverse applications of titanium – golf clubs, climbing equipment, steam condensers, seawater management systems etc – so here’s a brief novice’s guide to exactly why titanium retains its rank in our business.

Component Lifecycle vs. Replacement Costs
It’s an industry-wide conundrum – spend more on longer lasting components (titanium socket weld, flanges etc) or spend less on weaker materials that will need to be replaced sooner. In our opinion, a little extra investment in top quality products, expert engineering and faultless manufacture is always best. We promote titanium as improving the average lifecycle of a component (compared to its lifecycle when made from an inferior material) by around 500%

Qualities of Titanium

•    The surface oxide layer of titanium is the element that gives it such astonishing resilience to temperature and corrosion (certainly a worthy quality in terms of components such as tubing, flanges and socket weld)
•    The density of titanium if roughly half the density of other nickel-based alloys.
•    The exceedingly high weight to strength ratio of titanium is perhaps its most well-known quality.
•    Temperature resistance (both high and low) is also an incredibly prominent quality of titanium.
•    Resistance to both erosive and corrosive products makes titanium an invaluable material in the petrochemical industry.

Online Choice Meets Real World Quality

October 23rd, 2011

We’re a company with global reach, but our clients can’t always come to us. That’s why we understand that a strong online presence and first-rate communication is vital to running a reliable, transparent project format that helps our far flung clients access our expertise simply and easily.
The petrochemical industries often operate primarily in hostile or satellite environments such as oil drilling platforms, refineries, storage facilities, and marine and land transports. In such a globally conspicuous industry, the importance of top communication and reliable resources is paramount.

24 Hour Emergency Breakdown
We provide this signature service because we know the petrochemical industry needs 24 cover from suppliers. We don’t operate on a 9-5 basis because we know from experience that accidents and emergencies can happen any time. Our extensive U.K cover is also serviced by strong international links and highly trained transport teams.

Stock Control

We undertake many custom project briefs, but we also maintain a healthy stock of standard and non-standard components in our main storage facility at the heart of the U.K’s road and rail network. Various specs of tie rods, flanges, cap screws etc. are held onsite ready to be dispatched at a moment’s notice.
Our comprehensive online product guide covers all the standard and non-standard component and material options we carry, including stainless steel grades, tie rods, pipe fittings and flanges. If you’d like more information about any of our products, or to speak to an expert about a custom project, get in touch today.

Get it and get to work

October 20th, 2011

It’s harder than ever to make money these days, with small businesses failing all over the place and even the bankers tightening their belts. However, those of us lucky enough to be in a trade, like plumbing, which will never be obsolete, there are still plenty of ways to keep your head above water and your business thriving. Learning to navigate the new environment of information available freely that facebook, twitter and industry rating sites have created is tough, but it’s the only way to get ahead. Read on to find out how the experts are making money in plumbing by playing the game.

The first and most important thing is that the plumbers making serious money are doing so by building up a loyal client base. If you can earn a customer’s trust, they’ll call you whenever there’s a problem, even if you aren’t the cheapest on the block. You’ll get to know their systems, which saves you time, and if you’re lucky they’ll even recommend you to friends, family and neighbours.

How to build a loyal client base? It’s simpler than it sounds; it’s all about communication. Most people can’t really understand plumbing, because they don’t know their socket head cap screws from their stud bolts. Helping them understand is vital to building trust.

Last but not least, never keep them waiting. Buy pipe fittings from Chemi Petro and you’ll have them in your hand next day, meaning that you never leave a customer in the lurch. Simple.