This type of flanges is used with stub ends when piping is of costly material. These flanges are cost-effective, in an expensive pipe such as stainless steel because of the fact that only the stub must match the pipe and the flange can be made of cheap carbon steel material.
These flanges have less pressure holding capability. Lap joint flanges can be used in services that require frequent dismantling for inspection and cleaning. In systems that would erode or corrode quickly, these flanges could be salvaged for reuse.
ASTM A182/182M ASME SA182/182M | F 304, F304L, F304H, F310, F316, F316L, F316H, F347, F347H, F317, F317L, F321, F32TH, F316TI, F347, F347H, F51, F60, F53, C276, C22, MONEL 400, INCONEL 625, INCONEL 825, TITANIAUM AND ETC.
JIS G3214 | SUS F304, SUS F304L, SUS F304H, SUS F316, SUS F316L, SUS F316H, SUS F347, SUS F347H, SUS F317, SUS F317L, SUS F321, SUS F321H
DIN 10222-5 | 1.4301, 1.4306, 1.4307, 1.4541, 1.4571, 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4410, 1.4438, 1.4450, 1.4462