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Clamp/Hub Connector is a type of connection system which consists of three components, Hub, seal ring, clamp along with bolting. Applicable piping classes, sizes are generally considered as defined by the CLIENT specifications. Fig.1 shows the components of a clamp connector.
Clamp Connectors Components

Fig. 1 Typical components of Clamp Connectors

The purpose of this post is to provide guidelines for design, material and inspection of clamp connectors. This will be particularly helpful to Trainee and Piping Engineers to understand the minimum requirements to be considered for procuring clamp connectors.

This topic is split into three sections as listed below, to capture each aspect in detail

Design
Materials
Inspection

2. References used for Clamp/Hub Connectors
ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
ASME B31.3 Process Piping

ASME B36.10
Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe

ASME B36.19
Stainless Steel Pipe

ASME/BPVC SEC VIII-DIV 1 & DIV 2
Rules For Con