There are several different types of flanges.
      -   Bolted flanges : which are used to join two sections of pipe or tubing together. 
 
 
-   Swept flange : which has an angled surface that allows for more flexibility during installation.
 
 
-   Thrust flange : which is used to connect two pipes that have different diameters or when there is a large gap between them
 
 
-   Thrust flange : which is used to connect two pipes that have different diameters or when there is a large gap between them
 
 
-   Wafer flange : which is flat on one side with an angled surface on the other side.
 
 
-   Step flange : which is similar to a wafer but with two or more angled surfaces instead of just one.