The slimmest flange joint replacement that can handle pressure in the highest flange class and can be assembled without tools.
The Fladby Connector is a new pipe connector designed to addresses the most common challenges and concerns with flange joints. It can be made in all pipe materials, and it is much easier to assemble. The independent research organisation, Sintef, has in lab-testing qualified the Fladby Connector to not leak when tested with a pressure of 200 bar.
The Fladby Connector is more lightweight, up to 96% weight reduction, and easier to inspect. Due to its slim, but still full bore, design it is much easier to bundle pipelines closer together because you do not need tool access on all sides. You do not need all that heavy support structures either. Basically, it saves space and weight. And because it is secured with a circlip lock ring you know that it will not start to leak because it separates due to fatigue or vibrations. One of the ends of the Fladby Connector can be machined into the end of a pump or valve for convenience. With standard materials it can handle pressure up to 2000 bar and even higher with special materials.
It has a significantly reduced consumption of raw materials due to the smaller size compared to the traditional flange joint. In the highest flange joint pressure class, for a 2” pipe the Fladby Connector weights 1.6kg whilst the flange joint is 38kg. That will directly affect the necessity and weight of the support structure as well. Less need for machining reduces waste and power consumption during production.
The slim design makes it easier to insulate pipe sections which will save energy when transporting heated or cooled medium. Lower weight on mobile equipment may increase available payload or reduced fuel consumption in some cases. Fluid leakage is one of the biggest concerns with the traditional flange joint and due to its high resistance to fatigue, the probability of fluid leakage is reduced. Bolted joint leakage costs the industry $100 million annually.
Contact info: Fladby Connector AS, Gamleveien 36, 1482 NITTEDAL, NORWAY+47 67072722 jostein.fladby@fladbyconnector.comForetaksregisteret: 925922382 |