Forxar Industries Pvt Ltd

Flanges

Blind Flanges

Our Blind Flanges are used to close pipe ends securely, providing easy access for inspection or future expansion without flow.

Size Range:
1/2"-24"
Pressure Rating:
Class 150 to Class 2500, PN 6-PN 100, BS 10 Table D, E, F
Standards:
ASME B16.5, ASME B16.36, ASME B16.47, ΑΡΙ 6A,EN 1092-1, EN 1098, BS 10/B2291, JIS B2220, Customised Flanges
Materials of Construction (MOC):
Carbon Steel, SS316, SS304, 347, SS321, Monel, Inconel, LF2, Duplex, F51, F53, F55, Super Duplex, SMO, Hastelloy
Types:
* Socket Weld
* Blind
* Weld neck
* Slip On
* Threaded
* Lap joint
* Orifice
* Expander
* Reducer
Category

Blind Flanges Manufacturer in India

Forxar Industries Pvt. Ltd. is a trusted Blind Flanges Manufacturer in India, offering precision-engineered industrial blind flanges designed to securely close pipeline ends, valve connections, and pressure vessel openings. Our Blind Flanges, also known as BL Flanges or Blind Pipe Flanges, are widely used in industrial piping systems requiring reliable pressure containment, temporary isolation, maintenance access, and pipeline termination.

Blind Flanges are solid flange components without a central flow opening. Unlike Weld Neck, Slip-On, or Threaded Flanges, they are designed to completely block fluid flow through a flanged opening when properly installed with compatible gaskets and bolting.

Manufactured using carefully selected materials and precision machining processes, Forxar Blind Flanges provide dimensional accuracy, mechanical strength, and dependable sealing performance for demanding industrial environments.

Our industrial Blind Flanges are suitable for oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, power generation, water treatment, marine, and general industrial piping applications.

Why Choose Forxar – Blind Flanges Manufacturer in India?

As an experienced Blind Flanges Manufacturer in India, Forxar Industries focuses on precision manufacturing, material quality, dimensional accuracy, and long-term product reliability.

Key features and benefits include:

  • Secure Pipeline Closure: Designed to close pipeline ends and equipment openings using appropriate gaskets and bolting arrangements.
  • Pressure Containment: Suitable for pressure-containing applications when correctly rated and installed.
  • Maintenance Convenience: Allows access to piping systems during scheduled inspection, repair, or equipment modification after proper isolation and depressurization.
  • Precision Manufacturing: Accurately machined flange faces, bolt holes, thicknesses, and dimensions support reliable assembly.
  • Material Versatility: Available in carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and selected special alloys.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Appropriate material selection supports service in corrosive industrial environments.
  • Multiple Pressure Classes: Available in applicable flange pressure classes according to project requirements.
  • Customized Engineering: Materials, dimensions, flange facings, and special requirements can be specified according to approved drawings.

Forxar Blind Flanges provide practical and dependable solutions for industrial piping systems where closure integrity and maintenance accessibility are important.

Blind Flanges Specifications and Material Options

Forxar manufactures and supplies industrial Blind Flanges according to applicable international standards, customer-approved drawings, and project specifications.

Common material options include:

  • Carbon Steel – ASTM A105
  • Stainless Steel – ASTM A182 F304 / F304L
  • Stainless Steel – ASTM A182 F316 / F316L
  • Low-Temperature Carbon Steel – ASTM A350 LF2
  • Alloy Steel – Selected ASTM A182 grades
  • Duplex and Super Duplex Stainless Steel
  • Monel, Inconel, Hastelloy, and other special alloys on request

Technical specifications and options:

  • Product Type: Blind Flange / BL Flange / Blind Pipe Flange
  • Nominal Pipe Size: According to applicable standards and customer requirements
  • Pressure Classes: Class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500, subject to applicable dimensions and standards
  • Flange Facing: Raised Face (RF), Flat Face (FF), and Ring Type Joint (RTJ), where applicable
  • Connection Type: Bolted Flange Connection
  • Manufacturing Standards: ASME B16.5 / ASME B16.47, as applicable
  • Inspection: Material verification, dimensional inspection, and additional examination according to project requirements

Blind Flanges must be selected according to operating pressure, design temperature, material compatibility, gasket selection, bolting requirements, and the applicable piping code.

For technical reference, visit the official ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Standard.

How Do Blind Flanges Work?

Blind Flanges are designed as solid circular plates with bolt holes arranged to match the mating flange.

During installation, a suitable gasket is positioned between the Blind Flange and the mating flange. Stud bolts and nuts are then tightened using the appropriate assembly procedure to create a pressure-containing connection.

Because the Blind Flange has no central bore, it prevents flow through the closed connection when properly installed and maintained.

Blind Flanges are commonly used for pipeline termination, pressure testing, equipment access, and temporary or permanent closure of flanged openings.

For maintenance work, the system must be safely isolated, depressurized, drained, and verified before removing a Blind Flange. Additional positive isolation requirements may apply depending on the process fluid and plant safety procedures.

Industrial Applications of Blind Flanges

Forxar Blind Flanges are widely used across industrial piping systems requiring reliable pipeline termination and pressure containment.

Oil & Gas Industry: Used for pipeline termination, equipment connections, and approved maintenance isolation arrangements in refineries and processing facilities.

Chemical & Petrochemical Plants: Suitable for closing process piping connections and equipment openings where appropriate corrosion-resistant materials are selected.

Power Generation: Used in steam, water, and auxiliary piping systems for equipment access and pipeline closure.

Water & Wastewater Treatment: Applied in water distribution, filtration, pumping, and treatment systems requiring removable pipeline closures.

Marine & Offshore Industry: Used in suitable seawater, utility, and process piping systems with compatible materials.

Industrial Manufacturing: Suitable for process equipment, pressure-containing piping connections, maintenance, and plant modifications.

Blind Flanges and Industrial Valve Solutions from Forxar

As a reliable Blind Flanges Manufacturer in India, Forxar Industries also provides industrial valves and engineered piping components for flow isolation, process control, and critical industrial services.

Explore our specialized valve products:

Our industrial flange and valve products support dependable piping systems where engineering quality, operational reliability, and long-term performance are essential.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blind Flanges

What is a Blind Flange?

A Blind Flange is a solid flange without a central bore, designed to close the end of a pipeline, valve connection, or pressure vessel opening using a bolted and gasketed connection.

What are Blind Flanges used for?

Blind Flanges are used for pipeline termination, pressure testing, equipment maintenance, inspection access, and closure of unused flanged openings.

What is the difference between a Blind Flange and a Weld Neck Flange?

A Blind Flange has no central opening and is designed to block flow, while a Weld Neck Flange has a central bore and is butt-welded to a pipe to provide a continuous flow connection.

Can Blind Flanges withstand high pressure?

Yes. Properly selected Blind Flanges can be used in high-pressure applications when their material, pressure class, temperature rating, gasket, and bolting meet the required design specifications.

Which materials are commonly used for Blind Flanges?

Common material grades include ASTM A105 carbon steel, ASTM A182 stainless steel and alloy steel, ASTM A350 low-temperature carbon steel, and selected corrosion-resistant alloys.

Are Blind Flanges reusable?

Blind Flanges may be reused when their sealing surfaces, dimensions, materials, and structural condition remain suitable. Inspection and replacement of gaskets and bolting components may be required before reassembly.

Which standards apply to Blind Flanges?

ASME B16.5 provides requirements for applicable standard pipe flanges, while ASME B16.47 covers certain large-diameter steel flanges. Project-specific design and inspection requirements may also apply.

Contact a Trusted Blind Flanges Manufacturer in India

Looking for high-quality Blind Flanges for industrial piping applications?

Forxar Industries Pvt. Ltd. offers precision-engineered Blind Flanges and industrial valve solutions designed to meet demanding engineering requirements.

Contact our team with your required flange size, pressure class, facing type, material grade, quantity, and technical drawings for a customized quotation.

Forxar Industries Pvt. Ltd. – Engineering Flow. Delivering Reliability.

Details

Size:

1/2"-24"

Class:

Class 150 to Class 2500, PN 6-PN 100, BS 10 Table D, E, F

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