Choosing Your Flange

January 17th, 2012

Pipe flanges are an essential part of pipe fittings that perform a vital structural job, so investing in only the best flanges on which you can depend can really become imperative. Flanges are used to attach two pipes together or facilitate a change in direction and despite what you might assume with flanges, they are vital if you want to improve the structural integrity of your pipe system.

The most common type of pipe flanges are anchor flanges which are used to create a solid base for the pipe which is then supported with a holder. All of this is usually achieved through welding and concrete supports.

There are other types of flanges that perform different tasks. The split flange for instance, can be fitted to a pre-existing pipe that has perhaps become weakened over time, require a new attachment or require other amendments to be made to the structure of the pipe fittings. Again, this type of fitting is attached through welding, although nuts and bolts may also be used.

The third most common type of flange is an expander flange. These come into play at connection points where there is a desire to make the pipe larger. They are typically welded to the pipe but they can be more space efficient by taking up less space than a reducer welding neck flange. By choosing Chemipetro for your flanges, you are investing in the best in the business, the best know how and technique.

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The Global Reach of ChemiPetro

December 27th, 2011

The nature of the petrochemical industry frequently requires operations such as oil drilling platforms and refineries to function in remote and often hostile environments. Here at ChemiPetro, we understand these demands better than most and appreciate that our clients are not always able to come to us. Indeed, it is for these reasons that we maintain exceptional stock resources and provide a 24 hour emergency breakdown service as we want to be sure that our clients are able to access our expertise, regardless of where they may be operating.

Stock resources
To ensure we can provide our clients with the products they need, we always maintain a very healthy stock of standard and non-standard components in our 23,000ft purpose-built storage facility at the heart of the U.K’s road and rail network. Indeed, comprehensive reserves of pipe fittings, flanges, fasteners, seamless steel tubing and many other associated products are held onsite ready to be dispatched at a moment’s notice.

24 hour emergency breakdown service
Obviously, operating a 9am to 5pm helpline is of little value when clients are scattered all across the globe; therefore we operate a 24 hour emergency breakdown service so that we can provide immediate assistance to our clients, wherever they may be located.

So, if your remote operation needs flanges, pipes, fittings or seamless steel tubing ASAP; get in touch with us here at ChemiPetro and we’ll make sure our global reach and unrivalled expertise provides you with exactly what you need.

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All You Need For Plumbing Jobs

December 1st, 2011

No matter what kind of plumbing jobs you have on your hands, if you need fittings and pipes, Chemi Petro can supply you. We manufacture the highest quality pipe flanges, seamless pipe, and other pipe products available in the UK. Here you will find everything you need for all your plumbing jobs.

We make both N. B. Pipe and OD Tube, and have several different standards and wall thicknesses available. We make pipes and pipe flanges from several different materials including Duplex and Super duplex, Stainless steels, and a variety exotic alloys including Monel 400, Titanium, and Hastelloy.

We also make boiler / heat exchanger tubes in ASTM A179, A199, A213, and A249: Grades T5 and T11. We also have specilaites that you can order including heat exchanger tubes, heavy wall thicknesses, difficult grades, and custom cut lengths.

Besides pipes and flanges, we also have all the fittings you need including elbows, tees, reducers, and standards. These can all be ordered in all of the different metals that we use for the pipes as well.
You can also find all the fasteners you need on our web site including bolts and screws, socket head caps, engineers studs, nuts, and washers.
If you aren’t sure exactly what you need for the job, or you need a custom piece made, feel free to get in touch and let us know how we can help.

You can ring us on: 01384 239441, or send us an email at: sales@chemipetro.co.uk.

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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.

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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.

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Going back to business basics

October 13th, 2011

The idea of going back to basics in these increasingly mechanised, automated times might sound counter-intuitive when businesses seem to getting more high-tech all the time. But it’s becoming increasingly clear that all this financial trouble started in the first place with getting too far from the grass-roots of business. We think that many customers in all walks of life are starting to feel disillusioned with technology and have started looking for things to be simple and reliable. It isn’t just older people who don’t want to worry about the high tech option; many young people grew up understanding that there is something fundamentally ethereal about digital information, and are therefore understandably sceptical of transferring money online.

What does going back to basics mean for the plumbing trade? Firstly, it means saving money by looking at those bits and bobs you buy and replace every day. It’s surprising how those little purchases, like pipe fittings, can start to add up. The answer? Buying in bulk from a trusted local and international retailer like Chemi Petro. We know the trade, which means that when it comes to everyday kit we know what you need. Knowing our seamless stainless steel pipe from our seamless steel tube means that we never deliver you the wrong item or let you down. Order from us before 5pm today, and you could have that last little job done as soon as tomorrow, winning you a reputation for being as efficient as we are.

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The nuts and bolts of your business

October 12th, 2011

With the economy in a mess and more small businesses failing in the first year than ever before, it can be tough out there for independent traders. Far from worrying about expanding, and buying more vans or taking on apprentices, many are struggling just to hang on against rising overheads and financial pressure coupled with the unwillingness of banks to lend in these troubled times.

For plumbers, it’s twice as important to save money wherever you can; not only does it keep costs low for you, but by cutting parts costs you can save the client money, meaning you’re twice as likely to get a call back. The only way to survive these days is by avoiding bad reviews at all costs; with review sites all the rage, one unsatisfied customer who feels they’ve been overcharged could ruin your reputation.

If saving money is more important than ever, then it’s time to start seriously cutting the costs of the nuts and bolts of the plumbing parts business. Lower price pipe fitting may not sound like much, but it’s far more than cheap flanges and affordable lengths of seamless pipe: it means you can keep your call-out charge high enough to make a profit while still offering value for money. For the small business owner with a family to feed, anything you can do to maximise profit is a bonus, which is why Chemi Petro are the only pipe fittings suppliers you’ll ever need.

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Properly Fitting Pipe Flanges

September 27th, 2011

Flanges are the strengthening rims on the ends of a pipe. Pipe flanges are added to pipes based on material, strength, and dimensions. Pipes and tubes should always be fitted with the right flanges as there is a good deal of difference from product to product.
Pipe flanges can be made of any material that a pipe is made of: stainless steel, copper, Duplex, Super Duplex, PVC, etc. The material that the flange is made of should be the same material as the pipe.
If you are looking for pipes and pipe fittings, such as flanges and other products, Chemi Petro can provide you with everything you need, no matter what project you have in mind.
You’ll find all of the following flanges in stock: weld-neck, blind, slip-on, lap-joint, screwed, long weld neck, orifice, spade, spacer, spectacle, swivel-ring, cross-over, and adaptor.
We are a major British supplier and manufacturer of pipe flanges, stainless steel pipe, and many other plumbing industry related pipe products. We pride ourselves in offering the best UK made products at competitive prices.
We supply high quality flanges which conform to most recognised standards including standard types, standard grades, and standard facings. All of our work is one by qualified manufacturers and welders, and all of our products are certified.
We can also advise you on the materials and products you need, and sometimes do custom orders. To find out more, get in touch by phone, fax, post, or email. Just click the Contact tab for details.

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Types of Flange

September 20th, 2011

A flange is a device used for connecting two pipe fittings together, a pipe to a valve (or tee), or a pipe to a choke. There are various different types of flanges available:

Slip-on flange
This type of flange is bored to a somewhat larger size than the exterior diameter of the pipe. This allows the pipe to simply slip into the flange and be welded (inside and out) to prevent leaks.

Socket weld flange
Although similar to a slip-on flange, a socket weld flange requires a counter bore that is a little larger than the pipe’s exterior diameter.

Orifice flange
An orifice flange is generally used to meter the flow of a piped liquid or gas. In addition, jack screws are also required to broaden the flange so that an orifice plate situated between two flanges can be changed.

Weld neck flange
This type of flange is drilled in such a way that the thickness of the walls is made to match the dimensions of the pipe. A weld neck flange is most commonly used in high pressure and extreme temperature applications.

Blind flange
A blind flange has no bore and is typically used to close the ends of piping systems as it allows for easy access to a line once it has been sealed. Blind flanges can be made to accommodate a pipe of nominal size which has been reduced.

To find out more about flanges, fasteners and pipe fittings, explore our web pages further.

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The Amazing Qualities of Super Duplex

September 20th, 2011

Super duplex stainless steel was first developed for use in the sulphite paper industry in Sweden over 70 years ago. Today it is recognised as being an improvement on duplex stainless steel because its higher alloy content provides it with increased resistance levels to the potentially destructive effects of pitting, crevice and stress corrosion and cracking. In addition, it is also significantly stronger than normal stainless steel and duplex stainless steel.

Physical properties
Super duplex’s amazing physical properties allow it to resist corrosion fatigue, enjoy higher thermal conductivity and experience low coefficients of thermal expansion to a far greater degree than austentic stainless steels. Furthermore, tests have also shown that super duplex has high energy absorption, high strength, very effective resistance to sulphide stress corrosion and is ideal for welding. In addition, the high chromium levels present in super duplex stainless steel makes it far more resistant to acid chlorides and caustic solutions than other stainless steels. Naturally, this helps to make it the ideal solution for the most strenuous environments. In fact, these robust properties make it a very real replacement option for nickel based steels or 300 grade stainless alloys.

Chemipetro
We here at Chemipetro are one of the largest stockholders and manufacturers of super duplex pipes, fittings, fasteners and associated products in the United Kingdom. To view our extensive range of high-quality products in more detail, take some time to browse through the relevant pages here on our easy-to-use website.

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