A Weld Neck Flange (WN) is the industry standard for high-pressure, high-temperature service and cyclic loading.
Its long tapered hub transfers stress to the pipe, reduces turbulence at the root, and ensures a leak-tight, full-penetration butt weld.
Across Saudi Arabia—from Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Jubail, and Al-Khobar—refineries, petrochemical plants, power stations, and desalination facilities rely on the Weld Neck Flange in Saudi for critical joints where reliability matters most.
A Weld Neck Flange (WN, WNRF for Raised Face) has a tapered neck that matches the pipe’s bore and schedule.
Installers butt-weld the neck to the pipe for optimal strength and flow.
Common facing types include Raised Face (RF) and Ring Type Joint (RTJ); both support ASME Class 150 to 2500 pressure ratings.
Highest Integrity Joint: Tapered hub + butt weld minimizes stress concentration.
Superior for Pressure & Temperature: Suitable for steam, hydrocarbon, and corrosive media.
Accurate Bore Match: Smooth flow with reduced erosion and turbulence.
Excellent for Cyclic Loads: Preferred in rotating equipment and vibration zones.
Broad Material Range: Carbon, low-temp carbon, stainless, duplex, nickel alloys.
Global Standards Compliance: Available to ASME, API, MSS, ISO norms.
Inspection Ready: Supports NDE (UT/RT/MT/PT), PMI, and traceability.
Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals: Process lines, manifolds, heat-exchanger nozzles.
Refining & Chemicals: High-temp reactors, furnace outlets, header connections.
Power & Desalination: HP steam lines, feedwater, condenser connections.
Water Injection & Produced Water: Sour-service, chloride-bearing systems.
Tank Farms & Pipelines: Launcher/receiver barrels, metering skids.
Industrial Utilities: High-pressure air, nitrogen, and utility steam.
ASME B16.5 – Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings (NPS ½–24)
ASME B16.47 – Large Diameter Steel Flanges (Series A/B, NPS 26–60)
MSS SP-44 – Steel Pipeline Flanges
API 6A – Wellhead & Christmas Tree Equipment (when specified for PSL levels)
ASME B16.25 – Buttwelding Ends
ISO 7005 – Metallic Flanges
NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 – Materials for H₂S (Sour) Service
1) RF vs RTJ—what should I choose?
Use RF for most services. Choose RTJ for high pressure/temperature or where gasket recovery under bolt load is critical.
2) Which materials suit seawater or chloride service?
316L, Duplex (F51), or Super Duplex (F53/F55); confirm chloride and temperature limits.
3) Can I match the flange bore to any pipe schedule?
Yes. Order by NPS + schedule to ensure smooth flow and proper weld bevel.
4) Are WN flanges suitable for cyclic loads?
Yes. The tapered hub and full-penetration weld make them the preferred option for vibration and thermal cycling.
5) Do you supply low-temperature flanges?
Yes, A350 LF2 is common for -46 °C design temperatures (verify project datasheet).
6) What documentation do clients in Saudi usually request?
EN 10204 3.1 MTC, PMI, NDE records, heat treatment charts, and dimensional reports.
7) Do you provide sour-service compliance?
Yes—materials can meet NACE MR0175/ISO 15156 with controlled hardness and chemistry.
If your project demands strength, seal integrity, and code compliance, choose the Weld Neck Flange in Saudi.
With ASME-compliant dimensions, broad material options, and full documentation, WN flanges deliver safe, long-life performance in refineries, power, desalination, and offshore systems.
For spec review, sizing help, or fast delivery to Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Jubail, or Al-Khobar, talk to Nassguard.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Weld Neck Flanges (WN / WNRF / WNRTJ) |
| Sizes | ½″ to 48″ (larger on request) |
| Pressure Classes | ASME 150 / 300 / 600 / 900 / 1500 / 2500 |
| Facings | RF (Raised Face), RTJ (Ring Type Joint), Flat Face on request |
| Bores | Match pipe Schedule STD/40, XS/80, 120, 160, XXS |
| Materials | ASTM A105/A105N (CS), A350 LF2 (LTCS), A182 F304/L, F316/L, F321, F347 (SS), F51/F53/F55 (Duplex/Super Duplex), A694 F52–F65 (High-yield), Nickel Alloys (Alloy 625/825, etc.) |
| Manufacture | Forged, normalized/normalized & tempered; CNC-machined |
| Testing | Dimensional & visual, PMI, UT/RT/MT/PT as specified, hydrostatic if requested |
| Documents | MTC EN 10204 3.1/3.2, heat number traceability |
| End Connection | Butt weld (full penetration), bevel per ASME B16.25 |