Difference of flange,fittings between British Standard and European Standard

As a rare resource country in Western Europe, the United Kingdom is rich in oil and gas resources. The development of the North Sea oilfield has made Britain have a greater demand for steel pipes, fittings, flanges and related products. And they also buy mainly from China. Our factory cooperates with many buyers in the UK.

The United Kingdom has its own standard of pipe fittings BS1965 and flange BS4504, but since they belong to the European Union for many years, the European standards EN10253 and EN1092 are often used instead. However, there are still differences between them.

There are several differences between British standard pipe fittings and European standard pipe fittings.

*The first and biggest difference is that the British standard has three kind of thickness (MEDIUM, HEAVY and OTHERS), while the European standard has only one kind thickness.

British Standard 90 Degree Long Radius Elbows Dimensions

*Second, the size of the British standard is up to 16 inches, which is smaller than the European standard.

*Third, the British standard has a special pipe fitting, which is BRANCH BENDS.

British Standard Branch Bends Dimensions

The biggest difference between the British standard flange and the European standard flange is reflected in the surface treatment. The European standard flange is basically required to be coated with anti-rust oil, while the British standard is generally divided into two types. Flat flange and blind flange coated with anti-rust oil, weld neck flanges, slip on flanges and threaded flanges painted with black.

Britain, as one of the world’s major economies, has maintained long-term trade relations with China. After more than three years of referendum on Brexit, it finally officially left the EU on January 31, 2020. The UK is more free in the choice of partners. In the future, I believe that trade between China and the UK will be closer. Customers who need British standard pipe fittings flanges are welcome to inquire at any time.