The lap joint flange has two components, one stub end, and loose backing flange. The end piece is welded end to end to the pipe and the support flange moves freely on the pipe. The support flange may be of different material from the stub material and normally of carbon steel to save cost. The cover flange is used when frequent disassembling is required, and space is limited. The flange of the lap joint is almost identical to a slip-on flange, except that it has a radius at the intersection of the bore and flange face.

These flanges are nearly identical to a Slip On flange with the exception of a radius at the intersection of the flange face and the bore to accommodate the flanged portion of the Stub End.

The lap joint flange is practically identical to a slip-on flange except it has a radius at the intersection of the bore and flange face. This radius is necessary to have the flange accommodate a lap joint stub end. Normally, a lap joint flange and a lap joint stub end are mated together is an assembly system. Sizes we make range from 1/2" to 64" (and much larger size according to customers' demands).