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Stainless steel flanges are a type of connector used to connect pipelines, valves, pumps, and other equipment, and are widely used in the petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing, and other industries. The sealing performance of the flange joint is crucial in the whole piping system, playing a role in ensuring the tightness and stability of the joint. Different types of sealing surfaces can be adapted to different complex environments to meet the needs of different industrial applications. In this article, we will look at the three main types of sealing surfaces offered by SMLSCO - Groove, Serrated, and Smooth - to help you make the best decision when choosing a flange.
Grooved faces
The groove is designed to effectively accommodate various types of gaskets, such as metal gaskets and spiral wound gaskets. It provides improved sealing performance and reduces the risk of leakage in high-pressure and high-temperature environments. Suitable for high-pressure piping systems in the petroleum, chemical, and power industries.
Serrated faces
Serrated sealing surfaces are used in a wide range of low-pressure systems, with common applications in the food processing, pharmaceutical and water treatment industries.
Smooth faces
Smooth sealing surface is a type of sealing surface with a smooth surface. It is achieved by fine machining of the flange surface to achieve flatness and smoothness to minimize friction with the gasket, and is suitable for soft gasket materials. Due to its good sealing performance, it is commonly used in low-pressure piping systems with non-corrosive media. It is also suitable for working conditions that require high purity and cleanliness, such as food processing, pharmaceutical, and microelectronics industries.
