Flanges There are many methods of manufacturing flanges but in the quality department flanges manufactured by forging process reign supreme. The other methods are casting and machining. The advantage of forging is that metal fibers will remain intact. The range of flanges in UAE supplied by Metalix features a wide array of different types of forged flanges including Weld Neck, Blind, Slip-On Flanges, Screwed and Socket Weld. The sizes range from 0.5″ to 60″ NB. BENDS: CARBON STEELS – ASTM A-234, GR. WPA, WPB. ALLOY STEELS – ASTM A-234 GR. WP1, WP5 WP11, WP12, WP22 STAINLESS STEEL – ASTM A-403 WP 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 317, 321, ASTM A-420 WPL3, WPL6 MANUFACTURE SPEC ANSI B 16.28, 16.5, 16.9, B 16.25 PRODUCT RANGE: ELBOWS – LONG & SHORT RADIUS, DEGREE 30, 45, 60 AND 90 SIZES: SEAMLESS 1/2″ TO 24″ WELDED 1/2″ TO 48″ SCHEDULE: UPTO SCH.80S IN STAINLESS STEEL UPTO SCH. 160 IN CARBON STEEL RETURN BEND SIZES 1/2″ TO 24″ SCHEDULE: UPTO SCH. 80S IN STAINLESS STEEL UPTO SCH. 160 IN CARBON STEEL EQUAL/UEQUAL AND REDUCING TEES SIZES 1/2″ TO 24″ Flanges form a rim at the end of the pipe, connect pipes by bolting them together.It is a method of connecting Pipes , valves , pumps and other equipments to form a Pipe work system. There are different type of flanges such as Weld neck, Blid, Slip on, Lap joint, screwed and socket weld. Sizes ½” to 36” NB (15mm to 900 mm MB) Facing: Raised , Flat, ring Type Joint, Male /Femeal, Tounge/Groove Metalix do keep a large amount of Flanges under their wings to meet the local demands of the industry. ULMA SPAIN, ALFA UK , METALFAR ITALY, NUEMIRA SPAIN are the main brands Metalix holds.