Metallic flange to Non- mettalic pipe like FRP

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12 years 1 month ago - 12 years 1 month ago #8190 by kumaraba
can we use mettalic flanges to the non metallic pipe connections especially in case of equipments nozzles when the equipment is FRP? Please recommend which is the best/ Either using non metallic flanges to non metallic pipes or metallic flanges?

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12 years 1 month ago - 12 years 1 month ago #6496 by 11echo
Well if you’re changing specs then there's no way around it. I've connected FRP flanges to steel flanges a number of times, only issue is the steel flange has to be flat faced and use an appropriate gasket! Also I suggest using steel washers on the studs, FRP side only.

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12 years 1 month ago - 12 years 1 month ago #6500 by Jop
11echo,
Good answer, I agree 100%

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