All fasteners serve the same purpose joining and securing two or more components mechanically. However, variations in type, quality, shape, and material have a substantial impact on the performance and service life of fasteners. Understanding the functional differences between the available types of fasteners, such as nuts, bolts, and washers, is necessary for selecting the proper fastener (and fastener supplier) for your project. At Prashaant Steel & Alloys, we’re proud to offer a wide range of stock and custom fasteners that are strong, work well, and are priced reasonably. This guide de ..read more

Flange fittings occasionally offer advantages to the piping system that conventional hydraulic fitting types do not, even though there are some applications where flanges and/or flange fittings are the only workable option (especially in larger, high-pressure piping applications). For instance, flanges can frequently be connected to pipe (tube or hose) and component ports more simply than threaded fittings or adapters in those larger OD situations. Most significantly, flanged connections work best in a variety of demanding service applications on mobile construction equipment for: They are si ..read more

What are Flanges? Flanges are used to connect valves, pipes, pumps, and other pieces of equipment to make a pipework system. Most of the time, flanges are welded or threaded, and two flanges are joined by bolting them together with gaskets to make a seal that makes the piping system easy to access. There are different kinds of these Flanges, like slip-on flanges, weld-neck flanges, blind flanges, socket-weld flanges, and so on. Below, we describe the different kinds of flanges that are used in piping systems, based on their sizes and other factors. Types of Flanges Slip On Flanges Slip on F ..read more

What is an orifice flange? The Orifice Flange is used to measure how much product is flowing through the piping system. When the Orifice Plate is put in place, the flow is restricted. This makes a difference in pressure, which is used to measure how fast liquids, steam,or gasses are moving. The Orifice Plate is a thin plate with a hole in the middle. The size of the hole is based on the flow rate you want. The traditional orifice flange assembly is made up of two flanges, an orifice plate, bolts, nuts, gaskets, jacking screws, and plugs. Jacking screws make it easy to get the primary flow elem ..read more

Socket Weld Flange Dimensions (ASME B16.5) A Socket Weld Flange is a type of flange that is connected to a pipe with a socket connection. This kind of flange is often used in high-pressure piping systems. It has a number of benefits, such as a lower risk of leaks and a better way to spread stress. The ASME B16.5 standard says how big a Socket Weld Flange should be. This standard also says how flanges should be made and how much pressure they can hold. The diameter of the flange, the diameter of the bolt circle, the number of bolt holes, and the diameter of the bolt holes are the most important ..read more

WHAT ARE VALVES AND HOW DO THEY WORK?  Valves are, at their most basic, devices that work to control, regulate, or direct the flow of something in a system or process. They often have a number of features that help define how they should be used. But there are probably stainless steel valves that can help you control flow or add safety to a system that pipes liquids, solids, gasses, or anything in between. Valves provide several functions, including: Starting or stopping flow based on the valve state Regulating flow and pressure within a piping system Controlling the direction of flow wi ..read more

Fasteners are an important part of how many things we use every day are made. If you’ve done any do-it-yourself projects, you’ve probably used fasteners. At All Points Fasteners, we are passionate about the role that good fasteners can play for both professionals and handy homeowners. Let’s take a moment to talk about Types Of Fasteners are and some of the different kinds and ways they can be used. What Is a Fastener? First, let’s define what a fastener is. The word “fasteners” covers a wide range of tools, like screws, nuts, and bolts, that all have the same purpose: to hold things together m ..read more

Screws are the only fastener that can be used for more than one thing. If you have to, you can use the sheet metal screw on the wood. Let’s talk about the different kinds of screws and when to use them. Common sense will always say that it’s best to have the right tools for the job, whether you’re building or fixing something. Screws are made for certain materials and use, and you will get the most out of them if you use them for what they were made for. To help you with these, we’ve made a list of the three most common types of screws and a brief explanation of what they’re used for. Self-dr ..read more

Butterfly valves belong to the quarter-turn rotational motion valves family and are used primarily to stop, regulate, or start the flow. The term “butterfly” in a butterfly valve is a disk connected to a rod. When this rod rotates the disk by 90° the butterfly valve opens or closes. Butterfly valves are popular in the industry because they are lightweight, have fast operation, and have low cost. These valves use handles, gears, or automatic actuators per the requirement. Smaller size butterfly valves usually have manual process whereas larger devices are normally motorized. With high flow capa ..read more

When working with sheet metal, the word “gauge” is often used. For example, if you don’t know how the gauge system works, it might not be clear what 18 gauge steel means. As a resource, this blog has a sheet metal gauge chart and a description of the gauge system. How are Sheet Metal Gauges Used? Gauges are used to measure the thickness of a piece of sheet metal. The values of gauges don’t depend on either the metric system or the standard system for measuring. Using a gauge conversion chart, you can figure out how thick a piece of sheet metal really is in inches or millimeters. A gauge conver ..read more