Stainless Steel Lap Joint Flange
Stainless Steel Lap Joint Flange

Stainless Steel Lap Joint Flange

Stainless Steel Lap Joint Flanges are designed for use with stub ends in piping systems requiring frequent dismantling and alignment flexibility. The backing ring rotates freely for easy bolt hole adjustment, reducing installation time and maintenance effort. Made from SS304, SS316, and duplex grades, they offer excellent corrosion resistance for chemical, marine, and industrial applications.
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Zhejiang Chengjiu Pipeline Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of stainless steel lap joint flange in China, also supports customized service. Please feel free to buy high quality stainless steel lap joint flange from our factory. Good service and reasonable price are available.

 

Product Introduction

 

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Stainless Steel Lap Joint Flange supplied by CNCJ is a two-component assembly consisting of a loose backing ring (the flange itself) and a stub end, where the backing ring slides freely over the pipe and rotates around the stub end to allow bolt hole alignment without rotating the pipe or stub end. This rotating design makes lap joint flanges especially practical for pipelines that require frequent disassembly, systems with pre-welded stub ends that cannot be repositioned, and installations where bolt hole alignment is difficult to achieve with fixed flanges. 

 

Product Description

 

Stainless Steel Lap Joint Flange

Material

SS304, SS316, SS304L, SS316L, SS321, SS310 ,1.4401, 1.4403
Duplex Stainless Steel: 9041L 2205, 2507, 254SMO, etc

Type

Lap Joint

Class

PN6 PN10 PN16 PN25 PN40 PN63

Standard

BS4505, GOST12820-80, DIN, UNI, EN1092-1 TYPE 02, SABS/SANS, AS, ISO, API, BS Tables D,E, F and H etc

Size

1/2"NB to 48"NB

Connection

FF

Application

For Water, Oil and Gas Industrial

Certificate

CE / ISO / SGS

 

Key Features

Rotating backing ring allows full 360° rotation around the stub end, eliminating bolt hole misalignment problems during installation and reassembly.

Available in a broad stainless steel material range: standard austenitic grades (SS304, SS316, SS304L, SS316L, SS321, SS310) and duplex grades (2205, 2507, 254SMO) for high-corrosion or high-pressure applications.

Flat face (FF) sealing surface compatible with stub end facing, suitable for low-pressure and non-ferrous piping systems where raised face contact could damage soft mating flanges.

Wide pressure class coverage from PN6 to PN63, produced to multiple international standards including EN 1092-1, DIN, GOST 12820-80, BS 4504, and API.

Full size range from ½" NB to 48" NB, covering instrumentation branch connections through large-diameter pipeline applications.

CE, ISO, and SGS certified; EN 10204 3.1 material test certificates available upon request.

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Application Scenarios

 

The rotating backing ring design of the lap joint flange makes it the preferred choice in systems where bolt hole alignment is a recurring challenge and where frequent disassembly for inspection or maintenance is part of normal operation. Typical applications include:

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Chemical processing

Pipelines carrying corrosive media where sections must be opened regularly for cleaning, inspection, or catalyst changeover, and where duplex or SS316L stub ends are welded in place permanently while only the backing ring is removed.

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Water treatment and municipal infrastructure

Large-diameter distribution and treatment headers where PN6 to PN16 lap joint flanges are used with stub ends on pipe materials that cannot be easily re-welded in the field.

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Petroleum and natural gas

Branch connections on manifolds and process lines where pre-assembled stub ends are fixed and bolt hole alignment cannot be guaranteed without a rotating flange.

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Shipbuilding and marine engineering

Fuel, ballast, and cooling water circuits where stainless steel lap joint flanges are used for ease of disassembly during drydock maintenance.

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Power generation

Cooling water and auxiliary piping systems where duplex or SS316L grades are specified for corrosion resistance and the lap joint configuration reduces maintenance downtime.

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Paper and pulp manufacturing

Process chemical lines where SS316L or 254SMO stub ends are required for media compatibility and the backing ring can be reused across multiple maintenance cycles.

 

OEM and Custom Orders

 

CNCJ accepts custom requirements for lap joint flanges outside standard specifications. Custom options include non-standard pressure classes, intermediate sizes, alternative stainless steel or duplex grades, special facing finishes on the stub end, and project-specific documentation packages. Third-party inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV, or Lloyd's Register can be arranged. Submit your drawing or specification sheet for feasibility confirmation and quotation.

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Why Choose CNCJ

 

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Zhejiang Chengjiu Pipeline Co., Ltd. (CNCJ) was established in 2012 in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, with a 13,000 m² manufacturing facility operating more than 120 CNC and NC machines. We hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and our product range covers flanges from DN10 to DN5000 across all major international standards including ANSI B16.5, EN 1092-1, DIN, GOST, JIS B2220, AS2129, AS4087, AWWA C207, MSS SP-44, and SABS/SANS 1123. CNCJ exports to more than 30 countries, with Ningbo and Shanghai as the nearest export ports.

13,000 m² facility, 120+ CNC and NC machines

In-house forging workshop, full material traceability from billet to finished product

CE / ISO / SGS certified; EN 10204 3.1 MTC available upon request

Multiple stainless steel and duplex grades in stock

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the difference between a lap joint flange and a slip-on flange?

A: A slip-on flange is welded directly to the pipe, while a lap joint flange slides freely over the pipe and pairs with a separately welded stub end. The lap joint backing ring is not welded to the pipe, which means it can rotate freely for bolt hole alignment and can be removed without cutting or re-welding. This makes lap joint flanges better suited to systems requiring frequent disassembly.

Q: Does the lap joint flange include the stub end?

A: The lap joint backing ring and the stub end are two separate components. CNCJ supplies both; please specify whether you require the backing ring only or a complete lap joint assembly (backing ring plus stub end) when submitting your inquiry.

Q: Which stainless steel grades are available?

A: Standard grades are SS304, SS316, SS304L, SS316L, SS321, and SS310. Duplex grades including 2205, 2507, and 254SMO are also available for more demanding corrosion or pressure requirements.

Q: What are the lead times?

A: For orders under a full container load, standard lead time is 5 to 10 days. For full container loads, lead time is 15 to 20 days. Custom sizes, special grades, or third-party inspection requirements may extend lead time; confirm at time of order.

Q: What trade terms and payment terms do you offer?

A: We support EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, and DDP. Payment terms are 30% deposit with the balance payable before shipment or against bill of lading copy. USD and RMB are preferred; other currencies accepted subject to bank confirmation.

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