ANCHOR FLANGE

Anchor Flanges are used to restrain pipeline movement caused by thermal expansion changes or external forces. The most common method of securing an Anchor Flange is to embed it into a concrete thrust block, thereby spreading the pipeline forces throughout a large foundation. However, Anchor Flanges can be secured in other ways as necessary to overcome the axial force in the pipeline. Weld Fit designs Anchor Flanges to satisfy ASME codes, customer requirements and best practice engineering. The most common Anchor Flange material is A105, but they can also be supplied using stainless or high-yield stress materials. Anchor Flanges are an integral pressure retaining component of the pipeline and are therefore supplied with end weld bevels to match the pipeline wall thickness.

Key Features: Prevents movement of the pipe due to thermal changes and external forces Normally embedded in a concrete thrust block to spread to load over a large surface Designed for the unique operating conditions of the pipeline Standard flange material is A105 Stainless or high-yield stress flanges can be designed and manufactured Manufactured in compliance with Weld Fits ISO 9001:2008 certified quality program Ordering Information: Nominal pipeline size Pipeline wall thickness Material grade Design code and design factor (if applicable) Design pressure Corrosion allowance Maximum axial load or design temperature differential temperature differentials of 40F (22C) or 90F (50C) are standard Allowable bearing stress of the supporting foundation. If not supplied, Weld Fit designers will assume a maximum bearing stress of 1500 psi.

Typical Road Crossing

A Link-Seal assembly installed at each end of pipeline casings at highway and railroad crossings provides positive, hydrostatic protection against the entry of water, soil and other backfill material and eliminates corrosion and ice damage in the annular space between carrier pipe and casing. Unlike exposed pipeline boots, Link-Seal is positioned inside the casing, which protects it from being damaged by sharp aggregate, tools or backfilling equipment. Link-Seal's metal parts are completely encased either in solid rubber sealing elements or dielectric glass reinforced nylon pressure plates, preventing any metal contact which could cause a cathodic reaction. Starting with some 10" diameter assemblies, we recommend Link-Seal with "centering blocks" in 25% of the links. These centering blocks, made of reinforced plastic, fit into molded openings in the Link-Seal. They are positioned in the lower 90 of each assembly. Since the centering blocks are slightly thicker than the free state (unexpanded) thickness of the rubber links, they position the pipe higher during initial stages of installation and prevent any pinching of the lower links or scraping of the pipe coating by the pressure plates.

Where insulation against galvanic corrosion (or electrolysis) is required, Link-Seal provides complete separation of pipe and casing. Metal-to-metal contact is eliminated.