Standard range flange facing machine capacities:
- Machine externally mounted: 0mm bore – 915mm O/D (0” – 36”)
- Machine bore mounted: 28mm bore – 3500mm O/D (1.1” bore – 120”)
Feed rate, finishes and tolerances achievable from flange facers:
Standard finishes:
- 1.6mm Ra to 6.3mm Ra (63 CLA to 250 CLA) plus gramophone finish
- 0.8mm Ra to 1.6mm Ra (32 CLA to 63 CLA) using a grinding accessory
Diameters:
- 0 – 30+ meters (0-100+ feet)
Machining tolerances:
• All tolerances for flanges, ring grooves and hubs specified for BS, ANSI and API can be achieved.
Site utilities required:
- Air supply to within 15m (50 feet) of the workplace
- Up to 5.38mm3/min @ 6 bar, (190 CFM @ 90 PSI) depending on the machine
- Adequate lighting. Temporary lighting may be needed if working outside at night
- Adequate scaffolding or staging where appropriate, with good access and egress
- For the larger machines, the use of certified lifting equipment and rigging is required for off loading and setting up
- Waste disposal facilities for the removal of swarf and debris
















