Plate Flange

What is a Plate Flange?

A Plate Flange is a type of flange that is made from a flat piece of metal, typically steel or stainless steel. The flange is cut and formed to shape, with a raised face on one side and a recessed area on the other side.

What are the plate flange Advantages?

Plate flanges have several advantages such as:
Easy to Manufacture: Plate flanges can be easily manufactured by cutting and shaping a flat plate.
Cost-Effective: Plate flanges are relatively inexpensive compared to other types of flanges, making them a cost-effective option.
Customizable: Plate flanges can be customized to suit specific application needs, such as different pressure ratings and sizes.

Uses of Plate flanges?

Plate flanges have several uses, such as:
Piping Systems: Plate flanges are commonly used in piping systems to connect pipes and other fittings together. Industrial Applications: Plate flanges are used in various industrial applications, such as oil and gas, chemical, and power plants. High-pressure and High-temperature Applications: Plate flanges are suitable for use in high-pressure and high-temperature environments because of their strength and durability.

Standard Specification For Plate Flanges

• Dimensions :ANSI B16.5, ANSI B16.47 Series A & B, MSS SP44, ASA, API-605, AWWA, Custom Drawings
• Size :1/2″ (15 NB) to 48″ (1200NB)
• Class :150 LBS, 300 LBS, 600 LBS, 900 LBS, 1500 LBS, 2500 LBS, DIN Standard ND-6,10, 16, 25, 40 Etc.
• DIN :DIN2527, DIN2566, DIN2573, DIN2576, DIN2641, DIN2642, DIN2655, DIN2656, DIN2627, DIN2628, DIN2629, DIN 2631, DIN2632, DIN2633, DIN2634, DIN2635, DIN2636,DIN2637, DIN2638, DIN2673
• BS : BS4504 , BS4504, BS1560, BS10
• Flange Face Type : Flate Face (FF), Raised Face (RF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ)

Material & Grades Of Plate Flanges :

• Stainless Steel Plate Flanges :
  ASTM A 182, A 240 F 304, 304L, 304H, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 310, 310S, 321, 321H, 317, 347, 347H, 904L
• Duplex & Super Duplex Steel Plate Flanges :
  ASTM / ASME A/SA 182 F 44, F 45, F51, F 53, F 55, F 60, F 61
• Carbon Steel Plate Flanges :
  ASTM / ASME A/SA 105 ASTM / ASME A 350 , ASTM A 181 LF 2 / A516 Gr.70 A36, A694 F42, F46, F52, F60, F65, F706
• Low Temperature Carbon Steel Plate Flanges :ASTM A350, LF2, LF3
• Alloy Steel Plate Flanges :
  ASTM / ASME A/SA 182 & A 387 F1, F5, F9, F11, F12, F22, F91
• Copper Alloy Steel Plate Flanges : ASTM SB 61 , SB62 , SB151 , SB152 UNS No. C 70600 (Cu-Ni 90/10), C 71500 (Cu-Ni 70/30), UNS No. C 10100, 10200, 10300, 10800, 12000, 12200
• Nickel Alloy Plate Flanges :
  ASTM SB564, SB160, SB472, SB162 Nickel 200 (UNS No. N02200), Nickel 201 (UNS No. N02201), Monel 400 (UNS No. N04400), Monel 500 (UNS No. N05500), Inconel 800 (UNS No. N08800), Inconel 825 (UNS No. N08825), Inconel 600 (UNS No. N06600), Inconel 625 (UNS No. N06625), Inconel 601 (UNS No. N06601), Hastelloy C 276 (UNS No. N10276), Alloy 20 (UNS No. N08020)