I know, I’ve been confused too. One moment I see ANSI B16.5, and then a few days later I see ASME B16.5 and I think to myself, “What th–?”
Should I call them ANSI or ASME flanges? Are they the same? Or are they really different?
The answer is this: They are the same.
More correctly, ASME should be used, not ANSI.
Apparently, these flanges were initially specified as ANSI B16.5, then they were called ANSI/ASME B16.5. Today, these flanges are officially categorised under ASME B16.5. We still see these flanges specified as ANSI, even in large organisations. Whatever it is, let’s just bear in mind that they are the same and people still use them interchangeably.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.