Handling complex subsea pipeline and manifold offset geometry with zero pressure reduction.
Subsea and underground pipeline routes rarely meet perfectly. The Taper-Lok® Ball Misalignment Flange accommodates up to 10 degrees of angular misalignment, removing the need for costly field measurements and spool re-fabrication.
Traditional ball joints require pressure de-ratings at high angles. The Taper-Lok® misalignment flange maintains its full design pressure rating and tensile/bending structural capacity even when fully offset at 10 degrees.
Features a custom spherical-nose metal-to-metal sealing geometry. As internal line pressure builds, it acts directly on the seal lips, forcing them tighter into the flange pocket to prevent leaks.
Designed to be ROV and diver friendly, our misalignment flange simplifies pipeline tie-ins. The outer flanges slide and tilt easily, making connection adjustments safe and fast underwater.
Designed and qualified for deepwater pipelines, risers, and manifold jumpers where thermal expansion or seabed shift causes continuous pipe movement.
Manufactured from forged carbon steel or high-strength duplex alloys, the Taper-Lok® misalignment flange is qualified for HPHT and sour gas environments.
Learn how our ball misalignment flanges can resolve offset connections in your complex pipeline layouts.
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