Alloy Steel Flat Face Flanges are specialized components that facilitate the connection between two pipes or other piping elements. They are generally made from alloy steel, which is a type of steel that contains chemical components added to enhance its mechanical properties. A182M Flanges come in various sizes and styles, including blind, weld-neck, threaded, lap joint and socket weld. The most common characteristics of an ASTM A182 Alloy Steel Flat Face Flange include being temper-resistant and having high strength and corrosion resistance. Additionally, they offer tremendous load-bearing capacity for different applications, such as those related to hydraulic systems or supporting structural beams and columns. With their wide range of uses in numerous industries such as plumbing installation, automotive industry and aerospace engineering, it’s no surprise that alloy steel flat face flanges are so popular amongst engineers everywhere!