Monel 400 Expander FlangeASTM B564 · ASME B16.5 (flange end) · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Alloy 400 · UNS N04400 · EXP
A Monel 400 expander flange is a weld neck flange whose hub increases the pipe size, made from Monel 400 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 a Monel 400 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
- Monel 400 · UNS N04400
- Best at
- Seawater, hydrofluoric acid and marine service
Monel 400 Expander Flange Specification
| Product | Monel 400 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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
Monel 400 Expander Flange Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | 63.0 min |
| Copper | 28.0 – 34.0 |
| Iron | 2.5 max |
| Manganese | 2.0 max |
| Carbon | 0.3 max |
| Silicon | 0.5 max |
| Sulphur | 0.024 max |
Monel 400 Expander Flange Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 480 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 195 MPa · 28 ksi |
| Elongation | 35% |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Monel 400 grade page.
Other Monel 400 flanges
Monel 400 Expander Flanges for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiMonel 400 Expander Flange — questions buyers ask
When is an expander flange used?
Most often at pump and valve outlets where the line size increases immediately.
Which standard covers Monel 400 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 Monel 400 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.
Can you supply Monel 400 expander flanges to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Monel 400 is listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits; state NACE compliance on the order and it is confirmed on the certificate.
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