SS 304L Anchor FlangeASTM A182 · Project drawing · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403 · ANC
An SS 304L anchor flange is a forged ring welded into a pipeline to fix it to a structure, made from SS 304L to ASTM A182 F304L. Anchor flanges restrain pipelines against thrust and movement — at pump stations, river crossings and pig traps. They are made to project drawings.
- ASTM A182
- Project drawing
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an SS 304L Anchor Flange?
- What it is
- A forged ring welded into a pipeline to fix it to a structure
- Material
- ASTM A182 F304L
- Dimensions
- Project drawing
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Anchor Flange Specification
| Product | SS 304L Anchor Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F304L |
| Dimensional standard | Project drawing |
| Sizes | ½" – 24" (ASME B16.5) · 26" – 60" (ASME B16.47) |
| Pressure class | Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 · PN 6 – PN 100 |
| Facing | RF · FF · RTJ · tongue & groove |
| Bore | To match pipe schedule (state on order) |
| Testing | PMI (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose an Anchor Flange
Anchor flanges restrain pipelines against thrust and movement — at pump stations, river crossings and pig traps. They are made to project drawings.
- Made to drawing
- Usually weld neck on both sides
- Often large and heavy forgings
More on choosing: Anchor flange guide.
SS 304L Anchor Flange: Why 304L for anchor flanges
Anchor flanges restrain pipelines against thrust and movement — at pump stations, river crossings and pig traps. They are made to project drawings. In SS 304L, the choice usually comes down to the medium and temperature — the rows here are the points buyers check for this exact combination.
| Why this grade | Stainless flanges are chosen where carbon steel would rust or contaminate the process. SS 304L is picked for welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Process piping — Welded lines in chemical and pharma plants. |
| B16.5 material group | 2.3 |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8 studs with A194 8 nuts |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER308L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 304L Anchor Flange Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30403.
SS 304L Anchor Flange Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30403 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
Other SS 304L flanges
SS 304L Anchor Flange — questions buyers ask
What information is needed to quote an anchor flange?
The project drawing with pipe size, wall, design loads and material, plus the inspection plan.
What pressure rating does a SS 304L anchor flange have?
It depends on class and temperature. SS 304L forgings are in ASME B16.5 material group 2.3; read your class column in that group's table at the design temperature.
Can SS 304L anchor flanges be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers SS 304L anchor flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F304L; dimensions follow Project drawing. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304L anchor flange?
The alloy price, the size and pressure class, quantity, and the testing and documents required. Send your list and we quote the same working day.
What documents do you supply?
EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026