Anchor Flanges | Pipeline Anchor Flanges | Axial Restraint & Pipe Support | Custom Engineered
Elite Anchor Flanges are heavy-duty piping components designed to provide axial restraint and anchoring within pipeline and piping systems. They transfer longitudinal loads from the pipe into concrete anchor blocks, structural supports or other engineered restraint systems, helping control pipeline movement caused by pressure, thermal expansion, contraction and operating loads.
Anchor Flanges are commonly used in oil & gas pipelines, water transmission systems, offshore facilities, terminals, process piping and buried pipeline systems.
| Parameter | Elite Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Elite | |
| Product Type | Anchor Flange / Pipeline Anchor Flange | |
| Configuration | Integral Anchor Flange / Welded Anchor Ring | |
| Nominal Size | NPS 2–60 and larger, as engineered | |
| Pressure Rating | ASME Class 150–2500 or project specified | |
| Flange Dimensions | ASME B16.5 / ASME B16.47, where applicable | |
| Pipeline Configuration | MSS SP-44, where applicable | |
| Connection | Butt-Weld / Full-Penetration Weld | |
| Flange Facing | RF / FF / RTJ, where applicable | |
| Anchor Design | Axial Load Restraint | |
| Bore | Matched to pipe ID / wall thickness | |
| Anchor Ring | Integral forged or fabricated restraint ring | |
| Construction | Forged, fabricated or machined construction | |
| Wall Thickness | According to pipe and project design | |
| Surface Finish | Standard or customer specified | |
| Coating | As specified for service | |
| Heat Treatment | As required by material specification | |
| Inspection | Visual, dimensional, material and NDE as specified | |
| Documentation | MTC, EN 10204 3.1/3.2, COC and inspection reports | |
| Note: Anchor Flanges are typically engineered for the specific pipeline load and restraint arrangement. Flange dimensions may follow applicable ASME/MSS standards, while the anchor geometry, thickness and load capacity are determined by the project design. | ||
| Inspection | Availability |
|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | Standard |
| Dimensional Inspection | Standard |
| Material Verification | Standard |
| PMI | On request / project specified |
| UT | On request |
| MT / PT | On request |
| Weld Inspection | As specified |
| Radiography | As specified |
| Hardness Testing | As specified |
| Chemical & Mechanical Testing | Per material specification |
| Third-Party Inspection | Available |
| EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 | Available |
Carbon Steel
ASTM A105/A105N, ASTM A181, ASTM A350 LF2/LF3 and ASTM A694 F42, F46, F52, F60 and F65.
Stainless Steel
ASTM A182 F304/F304L, F316/F316L, F321/F321H, F347/F347H, F310/F310S, F317 and F904L.
Duplex & Super Duplex
ASTM A182 F51, F53 and F55.
Alloy Steel
ASTM A182 F1, F5, F9, F11, F12, F22, F91 and F92.
Nickel Alloys
Nickel 200/201, Monel 400/K500, Inconel 600/601/625/800/825, Hastelloy C276 and Alloy 20.
Copper-Nickel Alloys
UNS C70600 and C71500, including 90/10 and 70/30 Cu-Ni alloys.
Material selection is based on operating pressure, temperature, process fluid, corrosion conditions, mechanical requirements, pipeline loads and applicable project specifications.
Integral Anchor Flange
A heavy-duty forged or machined flange incorporating an enlarged anchor section designed to transfer axial pipeline loads into the supporting structure.
Welded Anchor Ring
A heavy anchor ring welded around the pipe and engineered to transfer axial and longitudinal loads to the surrounding support or anchor structure.
Buried Pipeline Anchor Flange
Designed for underground pipeline applications where the anchor transfers pipeline forces into concrete thrust blocks or engineered restraint structures.
Above-Ground Anchor Flange
Used at pipeline transitions, equipment connections, stations and structural supports where controlled axial movement is required.
Elite can manufacture Anchor Flanges according to customer drawings, pipeline calculations and project specifications, including:
Elite Anchor Flanges are suitable for:
Please provide:
Pipe Size + Pipe OD/Wall Thickness + Pressure Class + Anchor Flange Type + Material + Facing + Required Axial Load + Bending Load + Coating + Inspection + Quantity
Example:
24″ Elite Pipeline Anchor Flange, ASTM A694 F65, RF, bore to suit 24″ × 0.500″ pipe, custom anchor ring, designed for specified axial pipeline load, 3LPE coating, NDE and EN 10204 3.1.
