Inconel 600 Expander FlangeASTM B564 · ASME B16.5 (flange end) · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
Alloy 600 · UNS N06600 · EXP
An Inconel 600 expander flange is a weld neck flange whose hub increases the pipe size, made from Inconel 600 to ASTM B564. Expander flanges step up the line size at a pump or valve outlet, replacing a reducer and a standard weld neck flange with one part.
- ASTM B564
- ASME B16.5 (flange end)
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is an Inconel 600 Expander Flange?
- What it is
- A weld neck flange whose hub increases the pipe size
- Material
- ASTM B564
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.5 (flange end)
- Grade
- Inconel 600 · UNS N06600
- Best at
- High-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service
Inconel 600 Expander Flange Specification
| Product | Inconel 600 Expander Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B564 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.5 (flange end) |
| 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 Expander Flange
Expander flanges step up the line size at a pump or valve outlet, replacing a reducer and a standard weld neck flange with one part.
- Increases one or two pipe sizes
- Saves a weld and space
- Weld neck design
More on choosing: Expander flange guide.
Inconel 600 Expander Flange: Why 600 for expander flanges
Expander flanges step up the line size at a pump or valve outlet, replacing a reducer and a standard weld neck flange with one part. In Inconel 600, 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 | Nickel-alloy flanges are used where acids, chlorides or heat defeat stainless. Inconel 600 is picked for high-temperature oxidation, caustic and nuclear service. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Furnaces & heat treating — Muffles, retorts and radiant tubes. |
| B16.5 material group | 3.5 |
| Bolting | B7 (coated), B8M or nickel-alloy studs in Inconel 600 (bar to ASTM B166, where applicable), as the project specifies |
| Welding to carbon steel | A nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel |
| Matching filler | ERNiCr-3 (AWS A5.14) |
Inconel 600 Expander Flange Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified |
| Iron | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Copper | 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 B168 for UNS N06600.
Inconel 600 Expander Flange Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | 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 B168 for UNS N06600 — Annealed plate.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Inconel 600 grade page.
Other Inconel 600 flanges
Inconel 600 Expander Flange — questions buyers ask
When is an expander flange used?
Most often at pump and valve outlets where the line size increases immediately.
What pressure rating does a Inconel 600 expander flange have?
It depends on class and temperature. Inconel 600 forgings are in ASME B16.5 material group 3.5; read your class column in that group's table at the design temperature.
Can Inconel 600 expander flanges be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — a nickel-base filler such as ERNiCr-3 (or ERNiCrMo-3) is used when joining it to carbon steel.
Which standard covers Inconel 600 expander flanges?
The material is ASTM B564; dimensions follow ASME B16.5 (flange end). Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Inconel 600 expander 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