Open-Die forging site for stainless steel flange

Flange
October 24, 2025
Category Connection: Stainless Steel Pipe Flanges
Brief: Watch the demo to catch practical tips and quick performance insights. This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the open-die forging process for ASTM A182 F304 Stainless Steel Long Weld Neck Flanges, showcasing their manufacturing and key applications in demanding industrial environments.
Related Product Features:
  • Manufactured from ASTM A182 F304 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance and high-temperature service.
  • Features a long weld neck design with raised face (WNRF) for enhanced pressure containment and joint integrity.
  • Complies with ANSI B16.5 standard dimensions for Class 300 pressure rating.
  • Available in a wide size range from 1/2 inch to 24 inches to accommodate various piping system requirements.
  • Ideal for high-pressure and high-temperature applications in oil and gas, chemical processing, and petrochemical industries.
  • The raised face design allows for use with various gasket types, including spiral wound and double jacketed composites.
  • Provides superior durability and strength characteristics suitable for critical piping connections.
  • Chemical composition includes 18-20% chromium and 8-11% nickel for optimal performance in corrosive environments.
Faqs:
  • What is the primary application of ASTM A182 F304 Stainless Steel Long Weld Neck Flanges?
    These flanges are primarily used in high-pressure and high-temperature piping systems within industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, petrochemical, and food processing where corrosion resistance is essential.
  • What pressure class and standards do these stainless steel flanges comply with?
    They comply with Class 300 pressure rating and are manufactured according to ASTM A182 F304 material specification and ANSI B16.5 dimensional standards.
  • What are the key advantages of the raised face design on these weld neck flanges?
    The raised face design concentrates pressure on a smaller gasket area, increasing joint pressure containment capability and allowing for versatile gasket selection including flat ring sheet types and metallic composites.
  • What size range is available for these ASTM A182 F304 Long Weld Neck Flanges?
    They are available in a comprehensive size range from 1/2 inch to 24 inches to meet various industrial piping system requirements.