Lap joint stub end catalog & dimensions
Lap Joint Stub End Type A
Type A lap joint stub end is used with lap joint flanges to replace welded flanges. This combination is common in medium pressure and temperature pipelines with corrosive medium.
Stub end belongs to butt weld fittings, and there are mainly two standard for stub end fabrication. One is ASME B16.9, which is the most common used standard for butt weld pipe fittings. The other is MSS-SP-43, a specification standard for Wrought and Fabricated Butt-Welding Fittings for Low Pressure, Corrosion Resistant Applications.
ASTM A403 Grade 316 MSS SP-43 lap joint stub end Type B finished in Haihao Group
How to Use Lap Joint Stub End?
First sliding the flange over the pipe or stub end, then welding the stub end to the pipe so that the flange can be free to rotate around the stub end.
Stub End Catalog
Lap Joint stub end has different types, and based on the length they are also available in long pattern and short pattern. Type A stub end and Type B stub end are more prevalent.
Type A Stub End
- Used with standard lap joint flange.
- Lap thickness is larger than or equal to pipe wall thickness.
- Outside corner radius is accommodated to the lap joint flange, inside corner is squared.
- Machined serrated face.
Type B Stub End
- Suit for slip on flanges acting as lap joint flanges.
- Lap thickness is greater than or equal to the wall thickness of connection pipes.
- Outside corner radius is small in order to receive slip on flange acting as a backup flange, inner corner is square.
- Machined serrated face.
Type C Stub End
- Used with lap joint flanges and slip on flanges.
- Lap thickness is 75% of connection pipes.
- It is flared and the radius can be closed to square if it’s necessary.
- Smooth surface.
Lap Joint Stub End Long Pattern
Long pattern lap joint stub end also called ASA-A stub end, it is available in standard and extra heavy wall thickness.
Lap Joint Stub End Short Pattern
It has another name MSS-A stub end, this type is available in all wall thicknesses. Both long pattern and short pattern are used with lap joint flanges.
Advantages of Lap Joint Stub End
Cost Benefits
Stub end is directly contact with pipes and medium whereas the flanges doesn’t. Therefore, the material grades of stub ends should satisfy the design and service conditions, while flanges can be made of lower grades to save the total cost.
Installation Advantages
The usage of lap joint stub end makes flanges can be rotated which is beneficial for aligning bolt holes. It also can adapt different thickness and material grades pipe to be connected.