Lap joint stub ends are also called lap joint stub ends, loose flange rings, and belong to steel butt welding pipe fittings. One end is a standard butt welding bevel, welded and fixed to the pipe; the other end is stamped and precision-turned to form a flat flanged sealing surface, which is pressed together with a loose flange to achieve a detachable sealed connection. This structure allows the flange to rotate, making bolt hole alignment more flexible, and making on-site installation and later maintenance easier. Compared with using stainless steel or alloy flanges for the entire pipeline, lap joint stub ends only use corrosion-resistant material in the part that contacts the medium, while the flange can be made of ordinary carbon steel, significantly reducing material costs. We implement standards such as ASME B16.9, MSS SP43, GB/T12459, and our products are used in pipeline systems for petrochemical, power station thermal, ship and marine, pharmaceutical clean, environmental water treatment, and other industries. For specific diameters, wall thicknesses, materials, and pressure ratings, please contact us to confirm.
Overview
The lap joint stub end is a core pipe fitting in a lap joint flange connection system. One end is butt-welded to the pipe, and the other end is flanged to form a sealing surface, which cooperates with the lap joint flange to achieve a detachable connection. The flange can rotate, allowing flexible alignment of bolt holes, making it suitable for pipelines with limited on-site space or requiring frequent maintenance. Our lap joint stub ends are integrally formed by hot stamping of seamless steel pipes, with no splicing welds. The flanged end face is CNC finish-turned with high flatness. The products comply with standards such as ASME B16.9, MSS SP43, GB/T12459, etc., and are used in industrial pipelines for petrochemical, power station thermal, marine offshore, pharmaceutical clean, and environmental water treatment applications.
Key Features
First, integrally stamped and formed, with no splicing welds or sand holes and gas pores, dense metallographic structure, and pressure resistance and impact resistance. Second, the flanged end face is CNC finish-turned and polished, with a flat sealing surface, reducing the risk of medium leakage. Third, used with matching lap joint flanges, the flange can rotate freely, bolt holes can be aligned at any position, and construction is convenient. Fourth, only the fitting body uses corrosion-resistant material, while the flange can use ordinary carbon steel, helping reduce the overall project material cost. Fifth, supports both long pattern (LP) and short pattern (SP) structures, selectable according to working conditions. Sixth, customizable non-standard diameters, extended straight pipe sections, widened sealing surfaces, and special alloy materials.
Applications
Lap joint stub ends are used for industrial pipelines that require detachable connections, corrosion resistance, or difficult on-site alignment. In the chemical field, they are suitable for acid and alkali pipelines, oil and gas transmission pipelines, and hydrogenation unit process pipelines; in the power field, they are used for boiler auxiliary equipment pipelines, high-temperature steam branch pipelines, and desulfurization and denitrification pipelines; in the marine offshore field, they cover marine seawater pipelines and platform transmission pipelines; in the pharmaceutical and food field, they are suitable for clean transmission pipelines and pure water aseptic pipelines; in the environmental protection and new energy field, they are used for anti-corrosion pipelines for sewage treatment, cooling pipelines for new energy equipment, and waste gas treatment pipelines. They are also suitable for outdoor open-air pipelines, equipment-dense and narrow spaces, and pipelines requiring regular disassembly, assembly, and maintenance.
Specifications
Conventional diameters DN20–DN300, custom diameters DN15–DN1200. Structures are divided into long pattern (LP) and short pattern (SP). Materials can be selected from carbon steel (20#, A234 WPB, 16Mn, WPL6), stainless steel (304/304L/316/316L/321/310S), duplex steel (2205/2507/254SMO), alloy steel, and special alloys. Complies with standards such as ASME B16.9, MSS SP43, GB/T12459, HG/T21635, SH/T3408, etc. Parameters such as wall thickness and pressure rating are confirmed according to project requirements. Please contact us to provide specific dimensions and quantities so we can assist with a quotation.
Procurement & Delivery
For conventional DN20–DN300 standard in-stock models, MOQ is as low as 1 piece, supporting trial orders and small sporadic replenishment. For conventional carbon steel and 304/316 stainless steel standard in-stock specifications, after payment confirmation, fine inspection, protective packaging, and outbound shipment are completed within 24–48 hours. Packaging uses anti-static PE film, end face protective gaskets, bevel protective sleeves, thickened export cartons with built-in moisture-proof desiccant, and an outer waterproof stretch film. Bulk goods are stacked on fumigation-free solid wood pallets. Supports printing of shipping marks, LOGO, specification models, and batch numbers as needed. For specific delivery times and logistics solutions, please contact us for confirmation.
Service & Support
Pre-sales support includes specification selection, material and working condition matching, pressure rating adaptation, and installation and connection scheme guidance. After-sales support includes welding process guidance, lap joint flange assembly techniques, and technical Q&A for pipeline maintenance. After order shipment, full-process logistics tracking is provided, assisting overseas customers with customs clearance and receipt. The product warranty period is 18 months. During the warranty period, quality issues caused by non-human damage are repaired or replenished free of charge. 7×24-hour online after-sales response for foreign trade. If there are factory quality defects, dimensional deviations, material non-conformity, or sealing surface defects, free returns, exchanges, and replacements are supported.
FAQ
What is the function of a lap joint stub end?
Lap joint stub ends are mainly used with slip-on flanges to achieve detachable pipeline connections. The flange can rotate freely for alignment, making installation convenient. At the same time, low-cost carbon steel flanges can be used with corrosion-resistant pipe fittings, helping to save project costs.
How to choose between long pattern (LP) and short pattern (SP) lap joint stub ends?
For high-temperature and high-pressure, severely corrosive, or important process main pipelines, LP long pattern is recommended; for low-pressure and normal-temperature, water supply and drainage, or ordinary anti-corrosion pipelines, SP short pattern can be selected. For specific selection, please contact us, and we will assist in confirming based on operating condition parameters.
Can lap joint stub ends withstand high pressure?
We use integrated stamping and forming, and the wall thickness is implemented according to standards. The entire series supports American standard high-pressure pound-class operating conditions. The specific pressure rating and wall thickness need to be confirmed according to your project parameters. Please contact us to provide operating condition information.
What materials and diameters are supported for customization of lap joint stub ends?
Conventional materials include carbon steel, 304/316 stainless steel, duplex steel 2205/2507, etc. Customized diameters cover DN15–DN1200, and non-standard wall thickness, extended straight pipe sections, widened sealing surfaces, and special alloys can be made. Please provide drawings or samples, and we will assist in confirming.
What are the minimum order quantity and delivery time?
Regular DN20–DN300 standard in-stock models have an MOQ as low as 1 piece, and trial orders are supported. Regular carbon steel and 304/316 stainless steel standard in-stock specifications are shipped out within 24–48 hours after payment confirmation. For the lead time of non-standard customizations and bulk orders, please contact us to confirm.