The Lowdown on Bleed Rings and Why They're Handy

If you've spent any time looking at a complex industrial piping setup, you've likely spotted bleed rings sandwiched between two heavy flanges. They don't look like much—basically a metal donut with some holes drilled into the side—but they're one of those "small thing, big difference" components that make life a lot easier for anyone running a plant or a refinery. ...

May 21, 2026 · 6 min · Doucet Vicky