{"product_id":"raceworks-3-76mm-stainless-steel-v-band-flange-clamp-kit-stepped-flange-vbc-b-300","title":"Raceworks 3\" (76mm) Stainless Steel V-Band Flange \u0026 Clamp Kit - Stepped Flange - VBC-B-300","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaceworks 3 inch (76mm) stainless steel V-band flange and clamp kit, part number \u003cstrong\u003eVBC-B-300\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is the \u003cstrong\u003eB style\u003c\/strong\u003e kit - the flange is stepped down so your 3\" pipe slides straight over the flange, giving you a self-locating joint that is far easier to line up and tack together on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything you need for one complete V-band joint: two weld-on flanges and the stainless clamp that holds them together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Style or B Style - which do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange butts up to the pipe - the flange is the same size as the pipe you are welding to. You weld an outside-corner joint.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB Style (this kit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange is stepped down, which allows the pipe to slide over the flange. The step locates the pipe for you and gives you a lap joint to weld.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost fabricators prefer the B style for turbo and exhaust work because the step holds everything square while you tack, and there is no chance of the pipe wandering off centre. If you need the butt-joint A style instead, get in touch and we will sort it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy use a V-band?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServiceable joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undo one bolt and the joint separates - ideal for turbo to dump pipe, dump pipe to exhaust, or any section you need to pull off regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo gasket required.\u003c\/strong\u003e The machined faces seal against each other, so there is nothing to blow out or replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven, repeatable clamping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The band pulls the flanges together uniformly all the way around instead of loading a few bolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat cycling and vibration.\u003c\/strong\u003e Far more tolerant of a hot, moving driveline than a two or three bolt flange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits where bolts won't.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single T-bolt takes up a fraction of the space of a bolted flange, which matters in a tight engine bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqually at home on intercooler piping, intake plumbing and general fabrication work - anywhere you want a clean, quick-release joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Stainless steel V-band clamp with T-bolt and nut fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Stepped stainless steel weld-on flanges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVBC-B-300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaceworks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0\" (76mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB - stepped flange, pipe slides over the flange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClamp Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT-bolt V-band clamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 pieces - 1 clamp, 2 flanges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWelding \u0026amp; Fitting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the pipe over the step, check it is square, then tack in four spots at 12, 6, 3 and 9 o'clock. Working in opposing quarters keeps heat even and stops the flange pulling out of true.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet each pass cool before the next one. A warped sealing face will never seal properly no matter how hard you crank the clamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake the clamp off the joint before you weld.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat soak into the band will distort it and it may not close correctly afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack-purge if you can - it keeps the inside of the joint clean and avoids sugaring on the sealing face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not overtighten the T-bolt. Snug it up, tap around the band with a soft mallet to help it seat evenly, then nip it up again. 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