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.

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.

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.

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.

Like Ringing 999 – But For Pipes

November 1st, 2011

When you have an emergency with a broken pipe in the middle of the night, who can you call? Ringing Chemi Petro is a little bit like ringing 999, but for pipes. We offer a 24 hour emergency break down call out service that you won’t find elsewhere.

At Chemi Petro, we are stockholders, manufacturers, and experts on all kinds of pipe and pipe fittings, as well as other related products. As such, we have years of experience in our field, and we understand the need to have an expert on call when you have a pipe emergency.

Whenever and wherever you need us, all you have to do is ring and we will get to you as soon as possible. We are customer focused and our aim is, above all, to make sure that you have what you need, whether that’s a pipe product or a repair service.

If you need our emergency service, ring us on: +44 (0) 1384 239441. We are available for your calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our prices are competitive for what we offer—top quality customer service, repairs, and the highest quality, UK manufactured pipe fittings, pipe flanges, and much more. We have pipes and products in super duplex, seamless pipe, stainless steel, and more.

To contact us in a non emergency situation, feel free to ring us on: 01384 239441, or email us at: sales@chemipetro.co.uk. We’re happy to tell you more about our products, or advise you on their use.

6% Moly, 100% Quality Assurance

October 26th, 2011

We work with various materials on a daily basis, but perhaps one of the most sought-after steel alloys we produce is 6% molybdenum stainless steel (6MO) We currently offer standard and non-standard components in 6MO, including pipe flanges and stud bolts. We carry a healthy stock of these products because we don’t believe our clients should have to wait any more than is absolutely necessary for their products. Such a catalogue system is also vital to the commendable running of our 24 breakdown service, transporting components to emergency situations 24 hours a day.

Strength
As a pure element, molybdenum has the sixth highest melting point of any element. This makes it an ideal addition to high strength steel alloys. Even in such small inclusive portions (e.g. 6% molybdenum) it can be used to form superalloys with incredible qualities of strength and heat resistance.

Temperature Resistance
We habitually work alongside clients looking for high-performing components (stud bolts, seamless tubing, pipe flanges etc) across a diverse spectrum of industries. Heat resistance can be a factor in every industry, from marine petrochemical transport to aviation and agriculture. 6MO is noted for its ability to resist expansion, contraction, softening and hardening in extremely high temperatures, making it the material of choice for the likes of aviation components, filaments and industrial piping.

Other Qualities
•    Despite showing such significant resistance to high temperatures, 6MO is incredibly dexterous in terms of weldability.
•    6MO is highly resistant to corrosion, stress cracking and pitting.

Round the Clock Help at Hand

June 30th, 2011

Being involved in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries can be tough. While the rewards have the potential to be considerable, there is also a lot of pressure to get things right.

So, in order to ensure your organisation performs as well as possible, it is vital you can rely on your equipment and machinery. If one part of your plant breaks down, your operations may grind to a halt, causing damage to your bottom line and harming your reputation. And, depending on the type of fault to blame for the issue, the damage may spread to other areas.

In order to minimise the disruption caused, it is important you have systems in place to help address the issues as soon as possible. This is where we come in. Here at Chemipetro, we provide a vast array of flanges, pipe fittings and other such provisions. And, if you experience any issues, you can call up our 24-hour emergency service.

This means that you can always operate with added peace of mind. Even when things are going well at your facility, you will be able to take comfort from the thought that highly trained professionals are only a phone call away if such difficulties arise.

To find out more about the range of products we offer, including our flanges and pipe fittings, simply take a look around our website or get in touch. You will also be able to get further details concerning the round the clock call out system we provide.

Come to Us for Quality Assured Pipe Flanges

June 24th, 2011

When you are sourcing pipe flanges and other such items for your firm, you no doubt want to get the very best available. After all, items like this can play crucial roles in devices and if they fail, the consequences can be serious.

You might have to stop operating while the problems are fixed, which will hurt your bottom line and may mean you miss deadlines and let customers down. Also, depending on the nature of the problem, further damage to other parts of your machinery may be caused, meaning your costs could quickly mount up.

Particularly given the difficult economic conditions being seen in many countries across the world at present, it is therefore vital that you are savvy when sourcing pipe flanges, seamless stainless steel pipe and other such offerings.

By coming here to us at Chemipetro, you can rest assured that you will benefit from the very best items. We are committed to quality and know how important this issue is to our customers.

That is why, as well as producing the highest standard of seamless stainless steel pipe and other such provisions, we also go out of our way to prove this to you, so you can have extra peace of mind.

We operate using a quality management system that is fully approved to BS EN ISO 9001 by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance. Meanwhile, you also have the choice of extra testing, such as ultrasonic inspection, hardness surveys, magnet particle inspecting and so on.

So, don’t risk getting substandard products. Come to us instead and ensure you benefit from the very best.

Parts Made to Last

June 12th, 2011

At Chemipetro, we manufacture, stock and supply parts that are made to last. In fact, we have built up a global reputation for reliability and high quality on that very fact.

Our rigorous testing is carried out by a top team of highly-trained quality testing engineers, researchers and mechanical operators. They work under a stringent quality management system approved to BS EN ISO 9001 by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance.

That means you can order from us with confidence, whether you need products ranging from stainless steel tubing to socket weld to pipe flanges and tie rods.

Because we carry one of the largest ranges of stock in the world, you can rest assured that the materials you need will be with you swiftly. For instance, we can supply high quality flanges to any specification to any location. They conform to most recognised standards, including NORSOK M650, SHELL ES247 – and we keep them all in stock.

It’s quite a proud boast but then again, we are proud of all of our products because we know they are of high quality and British-made.

All of our products are made and supplied in full accordance with the requirements of your purchase order and also in accordance with the associated international and contractual specifications. We assure control of this ourselves.

Further testing is also available if you need further reassurance, ranging from ultrasonic testing to magnet particle inspection, product analysis and hardness surveys. Our team is there to assist and advise you at every stage of the process.

Stronger Pipes To Stand The Test Of Time

May 30th, 2011

When you are building anything, if you want it to last for years to come, you will take extra care to do the job well. You know that higher quality products will do the job better, and last longer. When it comes to pipes, seamless stainless steel pipe and seamless steel tubing are stronger than PVC pipes and pipes that have seams, and are ready to stand the test of time.

Pipes with seams are weaker because, essentially, they are made from more than one part. Anything made from more than one part, no matter how well it is sealed together, will not be as strong as a one-piece, or seamless, product.

A stronger product, like seamless pipe, will hold up longer over time, and under pressure. There is less likelihood of both breakage and corrosion for a seamless pipe. Over all you will experience both higher quality products and longer lasting products.

Here at Chemi Petro we product the highest quality seamless steel tubing in the UK. We make our tubing and pipes right here in the UK, and can provide documentation for all our products upon request.

Browse through our many product lines available both for stainless steel pipe and pipe fittings, flanges, and more. We also offer custom made pipes for those who need speciality items, and even offer a 24 hour emergency breakdown service.

When it comes to quality and expertise, Chemi Petro is your source for the best, strongest pipes in the UK.