HFR flange accessory · For HFF and HFP · Raised Face or RTJ
Calibration / Flushing Ring
Add controlled service-port access at a compatible flanged diaphragm-seal connection.
The Haygor HFR is designed for HFF Flush Flanged and HFP Flanged Pancake seals, with standard ANSI 2–4 inch sizes, listed DIN sizes, Raised Face or RTJ geometry, and single or dual threaded or socket-weld ports.
- ANSI 2, 3, and 4 in.; DN50, DN80, and DN100
- Single or dual 1/4 or 1/2 in. service ports
- Published availability through ANSI Class 2500
Quick answer
What is a calibration / flushing ring?
A calibration / flushing ring is a separate flange accessory with one or two radial service ports. It is installed next to a compatible diaphragm seal in the process-flange stack, creating a controlled connection point at the seal face without changing the instrument fill system.
Depending on the engineered procedure, the port can support flushing or purging media, venting or draining, or connection of a known pressure source for an in-place check. The HFR does not replace the diaphragm seal, process isolation valves, or an approved calibration and lockout procedure.
Functional sequence
How an HFR adds service access to a flanged seal assembly
The exact piping and operating sequence is application-specific, but the pressure boundary and service path follow the same basic arrangement.
- 1
The ring joins the flange stack
The HFR is selected to match the diaphragm seal, nominal size, face style, class or PN rating, gasket or RTJ ring, and mating process flange.
- 2
A radial port creates the access point
A single or dual threaded or socket-weld connection accepts the engineered valve, tubing, plug, purge, drain, or calibration line.
- 3
Service fluid or reference pressure is applied
Under a controlled isolation procedure, the port can be used to move flush or purge media, vent or drain trapped fluid, or connect a known pressure source.
- 4
The port is secured before return to service
Valves, plugs, caps, leak tests, torque, and documentation are completed in accordance with the approved procedure before the process is restored.
Application fit
Maintenance access where a flush flanged or pancake seal meets the process
The HFR can simplify planned service at a compatible flange connection, provided the process, pressure boundary, flushing medium, and operating procedure are reviewed as one system.
Common application candidates
- Flushing residue or buildup from the process-facing area near a diaphragm
- Purging or washing a controlled cavity during startup, shutdown, or maintenance
- Venting or draining trapped fluid where the installed orientation supports it
- Connecting a known pressure source for an engineered in-place verification procedure
- Providing single- or dual-port access on HFF and HFP flange assemblies
Selection conditions to verify
- Process, flush, purge, and calibration-medium compatibility with every wetted component
- Face style, nominal size, flange class or PN rating, gasket or RTJ ring, and bolting
- Port count, size, thread or socket-weld style, orientation, valves, plugs, and access
- Operating, design, transient, vacuum, and test pressure plus all temperatures
- Alignment tab, ring thickness, bolt length, seal compatibility, and controlled dimensions
Typical industries and systems
- Chemical processing
- Refining & petrochemical
- Pulp & paper
- Water & wastewater
- Mining & slurry service
- Specialty manufacturing
- OEM process skids
Published configuration envelope
HFR sizes, face styles, ports, materials, and options
The following codes are taken from Haygor's published HFR ordering information. Confirm current availability and compatibility in the live configurator and an approved drawing.
Raised Face
RF geometry with a published alignment tab for Haygor HFF and HFP assemblies. Use /NT only after non-Haygor compatibility review.
Ring Joint
RTJ geometry with published groove numbers by nominal size and ANSI class. Match the mating flange and ring exactly.
Single or dual service access
Choose 1/4- or 1/2-inch NPT female or pipe socket-weld connections, then define orientation and external components.
| Category | Code | Published selection | Review note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process size | 20 | 2 in. ANSI flange | Standard published ANSI size |
| 30 | 3 in. ANSI flange | Standard published ANSI size | |
| 40 | 4 in. ANSI flange | Standard published ANSI size | |
| C0 | DN50 | Published DIN size code | |
| D0 | DN80 | Published DIN size code | |
| E0 | DN100 | Published DIN size code | |
| XX | Other as specified | Consult Haygor for geometry and rating | |
| Process connection type | A | Raised Face | Uses RF dimensions and alignment-tab review |
| R | Ring Joint (RTJ) | Match class, groove number, ring, and mating flange | |
| Flushing connection | 1 | Single 1/4 in. NPT female | Threaded service connection |
| 2 | Dual 1/4 in. NPT female | Two threaded service connections | |
| 3 | Single 1/2 in. NPT female | Threaded service connection | |
| 4 | Dual 1/2 in. NPT female | Two threaded service connections | |
| 5 | Single 1/4 in. pipe socket weld | Confirm tubing or piping schedule and weld procedure | |
| 6 | Dual 1/4 in. pipe socket weld | Two socket-weld service connections | |
| 7 | Single 1/2 in. pipe socket weld | Confirm tubing or piping schedule and weld procedure | |
| 8 | Dual 1/2 in. pipe socket weld | Two socket-weld service connections |
| Category | Code | Published selection | Review note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body material | S6 | 316 / 316L stainless steel | Metallic construction |
| S4 | 304 / 304L stainless steel | Metallic construction | |
| C2 | Alloy 20 | Confirm process and flush-medium compatibility | |
| HC | Alloy C-276 | Confirm process and flush-medium compatibility | |
| HB | Alloy B-3 | Confirm process and flush-medium compatibility | |
| M4 | Monel 400 | Confirm process and flush-medium compatibility | |
| I6 | Alloy 600 | Confirm process and flush-medium compatibility | |
| DP | Alloy 2205 | Confirm process and flush-medium compatibility | |
| NI | Nickel 201 / 200 | Confirm process and flush-medium compatibility | |
| TI | Titanium | Confirm fabrication, bolting, and service limits | |
| Z7 | Zirconium 702 | Confirm fabrication, bolting, and service limits | |
| TF | PTFE | Confirm pressure, temperature, creep, permeation, and joint design | |
| Options | /P1 | Single pipe plug for flush port | Verify compatibility with the selected port style |
| /P2 | Dual pipe plugs for flush ports | Verify compatibility with the selected port style | |
| /NT | Without alignment tab | Raised Face only; published for use with non-Haygor seals | |
| /MC | Material certification with MTRs | Define project documentation requirements |
Published availability through ANSI Class 2500 does not establish one universal HFR pressure rating. Confirm the allowable pressure-temperature rating of the complete ring, ports, valves or plugs, diaphragm seal, gasket or RTJ ring, flanges, and bolting.
Configure the complete service interface
Select the HFR as part of the flange joint and maintenance procedure
Port access is useful only when the mechanical joint, pressure boundary, service piping, and operating steps are defined together.
Seal compatibility
Identify HFF or HFP model, nominal size, face style, diaphragm diameter, flange class, gasket or RTJ ring, and approved drawing revision.
Port function and layout
Define flush, purge, vent, drain, or calibration use; select one or two ports; and establish orientation, valve access, and line routing.
Material compatibility
Evaluate the process and service media, concentration, temperature, corrosion, erosion, permeation, and cleaning chemistry for the ring and external components.
Joint and procedure
Check added thickness, bolt length, alignment tab, gasket compression, torque, leak testing, isolation, depressurization, and return-to-service controls.
Build the HFR in sequence
- Select ANSI or DIN nominal size, or define the requested custom size.
- Choose Raised Face or Ring Joint geometry.
- Select single or dual NPTF or socket-weld service ports.
- Choose the ring material for both process and service media.
- Add plugs, omit the RF alignment tab when appropriate, and define documentation.
- Approve dimensions, rating, orientation, bolting, and the operating procedure.
Define external port components
- Valve, plug, cap, fitting, tubing, or pipe material and pressure class
- Thread sealant or welding procedure compatible with the service
- Safe discharge, recovery, drain, or calibration-source connection
- Access for operation, inspection, torque, and leak testing
- Positive isolation and lockout requirements
The ring's published port code does not specify the entire external service assembly.
Information for a fast quote
- HFF or HFP model and current drawing
- Size, standard, class or PN, RF or RTJ, gasket or ring number
- Port function, quantity, size, type, and clocking orientation
- Ring and external-component materials
- Process/service fluids, pressures, and temperatures
- Bolting, plugs, certification, testing, and documentation
Published dimensional reference
Raised Face and RTJ HFR geometry
Use these catalog values for preliminary review only. Obtain the current controlled drawing before setting piping, bolt length, gasket stack-up, or fabrication dimensions.
| Flange size | A, 1/4 in. NPT | A, 1/2 in. NPT | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 in. | 1.00 | 1.33 | 3.84 | 2.12 | 3.64 | 0.10 |
| 3.0 in. | 1.00 | 1.33 | 5.23 | 3.60 | 5.02 | 0.10 |
| 4.0 in. | 1.00 | 1.33 | 6.41 | 3.60 | 6.21 | 0.10 |
| Flange size | A, 1/4 in. NPT | A, 1/2 in. NPT | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN50 | 1.00 | 1.33 | 4.22 | 2.40 | 4.02 | 0.10 |
| DN80 | 1.00 | 1.33 | 4.65 | 3.60 | 5.45 | 0.10 |
| DN100 | 1.00 | 1.33 | 6.44 | 3.60 | 6.24 | 0.10 |
| Flange size / class | A, 1/4 in. NPT | A, 1/2 in. NPT | B | C | F | Groove |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 in. Class 150 | 1.50 | 1.70 | 4.00 | 2.12 | 3.25 | R22 |
| 3 in. Class 150 | 1.50 | 1.70 | 5.25 | 3.60 | 4.50 | R29 |
| 4 in. Class 150 | 1.50 | 1.70 | 6.75 | 3.60 | 5.88 | R36 |
| 2 in. Class 300 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 4.25 | 2.12 | 3.25 | R23 |
| 3 in. Class 300 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 5.75 | 3.60 | 4.88 | R31 |
| 4 in. Class 300 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 6.88 | 3.60 | 5.88 | R37 |
| 2 in. Class 600 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 4.25 | 2.12 | 3.25 | R23 |
| 3 in. Class 600 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 5.75 | 3.60 | 4.88 | R31 |
| 4 in. Class 600 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 6.88 | 3.60 | 5.88 | R37 |
| 2 in. Class 900 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 4.88 | 2.12 | 3.75 | R24 |
| 3 in. Class 900 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 6.12 | 3.60 | 4.88 | R31 |
| 4 in. Class 900 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 7.12 | 3.60 | 5.88 | R37 |
| 2 in. Class 1500 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 4.88 | 2.12 | 3.75 | R24 |
| 3 in. Class 1500 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 6.62 | 3.60 | 5.38 | R35 |
| 4 in. Class 1500 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 7.62 | 3.60 | 6.38 | R39 |
| 2 in. Class 2500 | 1.63 | 1.83 | 5.25 | 2.12 | 4.00 | R26 |
| 3 in. Class 2500 | 1.75 | 1.95 | 6.62 | 3.60 | 5.00 | R32 |
| 4 in. Class 2500 | 1.88 | 2.08 | 7.99 | 3.60 | 6.18 | R38 |
Build the correct flange assembly
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The HFR is an accessory. Compare the mating seal and similar flange-access products before finalizing the joint.
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View attachment options →Frequently asked questions
Calibration / flushing ring FAQ
These answers summarize Haygor's HFR ordering information and conservative flange-joint engineering practice. Final selection requires review of the actual seal, process, ports, piping, and maintenance procedure.
Ask Haygor a technical question →What is a calibration / flushing ring?
A calibration / flushing ring is a separate flange accessory with one or two radial service ports. It is installed in the flange stack next to a compatible diaphragm seal so technicians can connect a controlled flushing, purging, venting, draining, or calibration-pressure line without removing the seal from the process connection.
Is the HFR itself a diaphragm seal?
No. The HFR is an accessory and does not contain the sensing diaphragm or instrument fill system. Haygor publishes it for use with the HFF Flush Flanged Seal and HFP Flanged Pancake Seal. The diaphragm seal performs the pressure isolation; the HFR provides service-port access at the process interface.
Which diaphragm seals is the HFR intended to fit?
Haygor identifies the HFR for use with the HFF and HFP models. The published alignment tab is included for those Haygor assemblies. Any use with another manufacturer or another seal geometry requires dimensional, face-style, gasket, bore, bolting, and pressure-temperature review.
Which HFR sizes are listed?
The published standard size codes are 20 for 2-inch ANSI, 30 for 3-inch ANSI, 40 for 4-inch ANSI, C0 for DN50, D0 for DN80, and E0 for DN100. Code XX is listed for another size as specified. Availability and dimensions should be confirmed in the current configurator and an approved drawing.
What is the difference between Raised Face and RTJ HFR rings?
Raised Face code A is machined for a compatible raised-face flange joint and uses the published RF alignment-tab geometry when paired with HFF or HFP. Ring Joint code R includes the applicable RTJ groove geometry. The selected face style, gasket or ring number, mating flange, class, bolting, and joint stack-up must all match.
Can the HFR have one port or two?
Yes. The ordering guide lists single- and dual-port arrangements. Dual ports can support a defined inlet-and-outlet flushing path or separate service connections when the piping and operating procedure are engineered for that purpose. Port orientation and valve or plug access should be established before fabrication.
Which flushing connections are available?
Published choices are single or dual 1/4-inch NPT female, single or dual 1/2-inch NPT female, single or dual 1/4-inch pipe socket weld, and single or dual 1/2-inch pipe socket weld. Select the port style together with the service tubing, valves, plugs, pressure rating, corrosion allowance, and maintenance procedure.
Which body materials are listed for the HFR?
Haygor lists 316/316L stainless steel, 304/304L stainless steel, Alloy 20, Alloy C-276, Alloy B-3, Monel 400, Alloy 600, Alloy 2205, Nickel 201/200, Titanium, Zirconium 702, and PTFE. Material selection must address the process fluid, flush or calibration medium, temperature, pressure, permeation, mechanical loading, and the complete flange joint.
What does the alignment tab do?
The published Raised Face drawing shows an alignment tab used when the HFR is paired with Haygor HFF and HFP seals. Haygor lists option /NT to omit the tab for Raised Face use with non-Haygor seals. The catalog notes that, without the tab, the thickness dimension is reduced by the published E value. Confirm the current controlled drawing before setting bolt length or joint stack-up.
What pressure rating applies to an HFR?
Haygor publishes HFR availability through ANSI Class 2500. A class designation is not a single universal pressure value. The allowable pressure-temperature rating of the completed assembly depends on nominal size, face style, material, flange standard, gasket or RTJ ring, bolting, ports, valves or plugs, the diaphragm seal, and applicable piping rules.
What information should I provide for an HFR quote?
Provide the mating diaphragm seal model, flange standard, nominal size, class or PN rating, Raised Face or RTJ style, gasket or ring number, single or dual port requirement, NPTF or socket-weld port size, port orientation, body material, process and service fluids, operating and design pressure, temperatures, valve or plug requirements, bolting and stack-up constraints, documentation, and any use with a non-Haygor seal.
Move from flange-joint data to an approved HFR
Configure a Calibration / Flushing Ring or send the complete seal-and-service application to Haygor.
Use the configurator for a guided starting point, or request a quote with the HFF or HFP model, flange size and class, RF or RTJ geometry, port arrangement, material, pressure, temperature, joint stack-up, external components, and documentation requirements.