The Unique Properties Of Square Flanges And When You Might Appreciate Them
When you think of flanges, you envision these round hunks of metal that are essentially flat and fit into pipes. The pipes are typically for the transport of fluids, and an example would be the big round pipes used to transport crude oil long distances. The flanges used are all lipped flanges, and can be clearly seen in photos of oil pipelines.
However, there are other flange types and shapes, most notably a 6x6 stainless steel flange square.