SS 316 / 316L Blind FlangeASTM A182 · ASME B16.5 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603 · BLRF
An SS 316 / 316L blind flange is a solid disc that closes the end of a pipe, valve or vessel nozzle, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A182 F316L. Use a blind flange to terminate a line, close a nozzle for future connection, or allow pressure testing. It takes the full line pressure plus bolting load, so it is often the heaviest flange in a class.
- ASTM A182
- ASME B16.5
- 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 Blind Flange?
- What it is
- A solid disc that closes the end of a pipe, valve or vessel nozzle
- Material
- ASTM A182 F316L
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.5 · B16.47 · EN 1092-1
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Blind Flange Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Blind Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F316L |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.5 · B16.47 · EN 1092-1 |
| 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 a Blind Flange
Use a blind flange to terminate a line, close a nozzle for future connection, or allow pressure testing. It takes the full line pressure plus bolting load, so it is often the heaviest flange in a class.
- No bore; thickness set by the pressure class
- Can be drilled and tapped for an instrument connection
- Often cut from plate in large sizes or special alloys
More on choosing: Blind flange guide.
SS 316 / 316L Blind Flange: Why 316L for blind flanges
Use a blind flange to terminate a line, close a nozzle for future connection, or allow pressure testing. It takes the full line pressure plus bolting load, so it is often the heaviest flange in a class. 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 Blind Flange Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | 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 S31603.
SS 316 / 316L Blind 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 S31603 — Annealed plate & sheet (316L).
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L Blind Flange dimensions — ASME B16.5 Class 150 & 300
Outside diameter, thickness and bolting are set by size and class. Values in mm; thickness excludes the 1.6 mm raised face.
| NPS | Cl 150 OD | Cl 150 thickness | Cl 150 bolt circle | Cl 150 bolts | Cl 300 OD | Cl 300 thickness | Cl 300 bolt circle | Cl 300 bolts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½" | 90 | 9.6 | 60.3 | 4 × ½" | 95 | 12.7 | 66.7 | 4 × ½" |
| 1" | 110 | 12.7 | 79.4 | 4 × ½" | 125 | 15.9 | 88.9 | 4 × ⅝" |
| 1½" | 125 | 15.9 | 98.4 | 4 × ½" | 155 | 19.1 | 114.3 | 4 × ¾" |
| 2" | 150 | 17.5 | 120.7 | 4 × ⅝" | 165 | 20.7 | 127.0 | 8 × ⅝" |
| 3" | 190 | 22.3 | 152.4 | 4 × ⅝" | 210 | 27.0 | 168.3 | 8 × ¾" |
| 4" | 230 | 22.3 | 190.5 | 8 × ⅝" | 255 | 30.2 | 200.0 | 8 × ¾" |
| 6" | 280 | 23.9 | 241.3 | 8 × ¾" | 320 | 35.0 | 269.9 | 12 × ¾" |
| 8" | 345 | 27.0 | 298.5 | 8 × ¾" | 380 | 39.7 | 330.2 | 12 × ⅞" |
| 10" | 405 | 28.6 | 362.0 | 12 × ⅞" | 445 | 46.1 | 387.4 | 16 × 1" |
| 12" | 485 | 30.2 | 431.8 | 12 × ⅞" | 520 | 49.3 | 450.8 | 16 × 1⅛" |
Full chart: ASME B16.5 flange dimensions.
SS 316 / 316L Blind Flange — questions buyers ask
Can a blind flange be cut from plate?
For many sizes and classes, yes — especially in nickel alloys where forgings are expensive. The material then follows the plate standard and must be approved by the purchaser.
What pressure rating does a SS 316 / 316L blind 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 blind 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 blind flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F316L; dimensions follow ASME B16.5 · B16.47 · EN 1092-1. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L blind 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