Flanges

14 posts found

2 min

Jul 2, 2025

Comparing 304 vs 316 Stainless Steel Pipe & Fittings: Pros and Cons

Choosing between 304 and 316 stainless steel is crucial for optimal piping systems. This guide compares their composition, advantages, disadvantages, and ideal applications. While 304 is cost-effective for general use, 316's molybdenum content provides superior corrosion resistance for harsh environments like marine or chemical processing, ensuring better longevity and performance.

Greg Peddie

Product Selection

1 min

Apr 7, 2025

Comparison of Stainless Steel Grades

This post offers a detailed comparison of common stainless steel grades, including 304, 310, 316, and duplex steels like 2205 and 2507. It highlights their differences in composition, corrosion resistance, high-temperature performance, strength, weldability, and cost, helping you choose the right material for your needs.

Greg Peddie

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Valves

3 min

Oct 20, 2026

Plumbing Valves vs. Industrial Valves: Design, Types, and Core Differences

Plumbing and industrial valves both control fluid flow but are designed for vastly different environments. Plumbing valves prioritize cost and simple operation for residential water, while industrial valves are engineered for extreme reliability, harsh chemicals, and high-pressure steam in critical industrial processes, where failure is not an option.

Greg Peddie

Hayward Pipe News

6 min

Aug 20, 2026

CTS Flanges: History, Design, Types and Benefits

CTS Flange simplifies connecting copper tube to flanged equipment like pumps and boilers. Its floating-flange design allows easy alignment, while integrated insulation prevents galvanic corrosion. This innovative system offers faster installation, reduced hot-work concerns, and eliminates separate dielectric kits, making it a reliable and efficient solution for commercial and industrial piping projects.

Greg Peddie

Keckley

3 min

Aug 12, 2026

Keckley Company of Products

For over a century, Keckley Company has been a premier manufacturer of pipeline strainers, ball valves, check valves, and specialty flow control products. Since 1914, their legacy of quality, innovation, and expertise in industrial fluid handling makes them a trusted choice for engineers. Rigorous engineering ensures reliable, comprehensive solutions.

Greg Peddie

Watts

3 min

Jul 21, 2026

Mueller Steam Specialties: History, Innovation, and Product Breadth

For nearly seven decades, Mueller Steam Specialties has been a premier name in pipeline strainers and flow protection. Now part of Watts Water Technologies, they continue to set the benchmark for engineering excellence and durability. Their products, including Y-strainers and check valves, protect sensitive equipment from debris, preventing costly downtime in industrial piping systems.

Greg Peddie

Hayward Pipe News

Jul 15, 2026

ASME B16.5 Flange Material Selector

Discover the new ASME B16.5 Flange Material Selector tool! This invaluable resource simplifies material selection for flanges, ensuring compliance and optimal performance. Quickly find the right materials, streamline your design process, and avoid costly errors. Enhance your engineering workflow with this essential, easy-to-use application. Try it today!

Greg Peddie