Flanges for condensor

[Cewek ITS]

Dear All,

Can I install flanges on condensor ? As far as I know, flanges is only installed at unit such as aircooler or drycooler (medium fluid is absolutely liquid and the pressure not too high). What type of flanges that can be installed ? What is the reason we can or can not install flanges on condensor ?

Thanks
BR

[Brian_UK]

Which circuit of the condenser are you wanting to fix the flanges to - the refrigerant or the cooling fluid side ?

[Cewek ITS]

Hi Brian,

My condensor type is fin and tube. I want to install flanges at the inlet and outlet header tube side. As far as I know from my friends, characteristic of flanges is able to be leakage for gas fluid. So it is nor recomended to be installed on condensor. Is it right ?

BR

[US Iceman]

Flanges are always a potential source of leaks. However, if the flanges and gaskets are installed properly and the bolts are torqued correctly there is no reason to say you should not use flanges.

A welded connection is always best though.

[absrbrtek]

I agree, if installed properly.
Flanges are always a potential source of leaks. However, if the flanges and gaskets are installed properly and the bolts are torqued correctly there is no reason to say you should not use flanges.

A welded connection is always best though.