SS 316 / 316L Anchor FlangeASTM A182 · Project drawing · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603 · ANC
An SS 316 / 316L anchor flange is a forged ring welded into a pipeline to fix it to a structure, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A182 F316L. 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 316 / 316L Anchor Flange?
- What it is
- A forged ring welded into a pipeline to fix it to a structure
- Material
- ASTM A182 F316L
- Dimensions
- Project drawing
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Flange Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Anchor Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F316L |
| 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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 316 / 316L Anchor Flange: Why 316L 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 316 / 316L, 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 316 / 316L is picked for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Chemical & process — Piping and vessels handling mild acids and chlorides. |
| B16.5 material group | 2.3 |
| Bolting | ASTM A193 B8M studs with A194 8M nuts |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ER316L (AWS A5.9) |
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Flange Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 16.0 – 18.0 |
| Nickel | 10.0 – 14.0 |
| Molybdenum | 2.00 – 3.00 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
SS 316 / 316L Anchor Flange Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet (316L) | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 217 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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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 316 / 316L anchor flange have?
It depends on class and temperature. SS 316 / 316L 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 316 / 316L 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 316 / 316L anchor flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F316L; 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 316 / 316L 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 mill certificates as standard, 3.2 with third-party inspection on request, plus dimensional and PMI reports.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026