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Posted by DAVE MAC DOUGALL (65.208.213.70) on December 13, 2002 at 11:12:25:

In Reply to: Re: PIPE FLANGES posted by John Andrews on December 03, 2002 at 10:57:57:

So a 400 lb flange is rated for 400 psi?

: : I HAVE A QUESTION. SOME TIMES PIPE FLANGES ARE REFERRED TO IN THE FOLLOWING TERM i.e. 400LB FLANGE. 300LB FLANGE, ETC. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TERM Xlb FLANGE.

: Flanges are categorized by size, type (loose, integral, weld-neck etc.) and pressure rating. The lb designation in the US designation for pressure rating. A larger lb rating means a larger allowable pressure rating.

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: So a 400 lb flange is rated for 400 psi? : : : I HAVE A QUESTION. SOME TIMES PIPE FLANGES ARE REFERRED TO IN THE FOLLOWING TERM i.e. 400LB FLANGE. 300LB FLANGE, ETC. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TERM Xlb FLANGE. : : Flanges are categorized by size, type (loose, integral, weld-neck etc.) and pressure rating. The lb designation in the US designation for pressure rating. A larger lb rating means a larger allowable pressure rating.

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