What are reducing flanges?

Reducing flanges are used in piping systems that have varying diameters. They are specially designed for use in piping systems with changing diameters. A Stainless Steel 316 Flanges is designed to have one specific diameter with a bore of varying and smaller diameter. The reducing flange has dimensions of the larger sized pipe except for the bore and hub. These flanges are used to increase the size of the flange at the outlet side of the joint. Using flanges is considered a cost-efficient and economical way to make a transition in joint size.