INDUSTRY TERMS EXPLAINED

The manufacturing industry has become pretty versatile and popular in a brief period in the past few decades. If we look a few years back, the industry was specific to professionals. However, people outside the industry are now using industry terms in their slang.

The terms and their use vary slightly for each type of word used. You should know what these mean so that you can understand them better. In this article, we will explain these terms along with their slang words for your reference.

BALL VALVE:

The second valve on our list is the ball valve, also called the “Bubble.” It is a one-way valve that controls liquid pressure through a closed system. The liquid that flows into the system gets collected in a cup-shaped opening on the other end of the ball valve.

BLIND FLANGES:

The blind flanges are the most different ones on this list. They don’t have a bored center and have faces of flanges. They are used for different tasks, including sealing an opening with a nozzle. It is also called a cover plate bolted flange and is commonly used throughout the industry.

BUTTERFLY VALVE:

This type of valve is most common for its quarter-level liquid shut-off. It is commonly called the “Wing valve” or “Flapper valve.” The name comes from the fact that the valve forms a butterfly-like shape. These valves are better because of their simple design and ease of use.

CHECK VALVE:

The check valves are two-port valves and use the mechanism together to control the liquid flow. It is used for high-pressure liquid and is commonly called a “Backflow preventer” or “Non-return valve.” These valves are the most secure ones.

GATE VALVE:

The gate valve or “Slide valve” uses a sliding part within the mechanism to control the liquid flow. It is one of the simplest valve options, also called the “Knife valve.”

GLOBE VALVE:

The globe valve contains a movable disk and a stationary ring to regulate liquid flow through the system. It is used for heavy liquids and is most commonly used in manufacturing. These valves are used to stop and control the flow of liquid. They are more commonly called “Flow stop” or “Throttle valve” in slang as well.

LAP JOINT FLANGES:

The lap joint flanges are an assembly with two different components. It also has a stub located at the end of the connection.

METALLIC GASKETS:

The metallic gaskets comprise different metals and provide complete control over the compressions. These gaskets, also known as “grooved gaskets,” are best for high-load surfaces and perform well under high temperatures.

NON-METALLIC GASKETS:

The non-metallic gaskets are the ones that don’t have any metals in them whatsoever. These gaskets are also called “rubber, graphite, or PFRE gaskets.”

SEMI-METALLIC GASKETS:

The semi-metallic gaskets are made from a combination of metallic and non-metallic materials. They are slightly less durable than metallic ones but are easier to maintain. You may find them as “Metal jacketed gaskets,” campfire gaskets,” or “spiral wound gaskets.”

SLIP-ON FLANGES:

The slip-on flanges are used to add a pipe into the system’s center. It is used to weld the outer diameter and the internal one of the pipe to create a connection between the two. Slip-on flanges are most popular for quick connection tasks. They are also called “forged flanges” in the industry.

SOCKET WELD FLANGES:

The socket weld flanges are used for small pipes (≤ 4 inches, ≤ 10cm) and are best used for half-inch pipes. These socket weld flanges have similar strengths to the slip-on flanges discussed.

THREADED FLANGES:

These flanges use a screw threat to tighten the connection and exert force when required. The threaded mechanism tightly conceals the connected bodies and provides maximum stability. It is also called the “screwed flange” and is one of the most common types used.

WELDING NECK OR LONG WELDING NECK FLANGES:

The flanges have a tapered hub along the pipe thickness or fitting of the system. It is also called a “high hub flange” and is best for tight fittings.

Valves, flanges, and gaskets are essential to the manufacturing industry. Learning their slang terms and the industry names used for better selection is necessary. The names we have used in this article should make it easier to identify these items in the future.

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