SS 304L Lap Joint FlangeASTM A182 · ASME B16.5 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403 · LJ
An SS 304L lap joint flange is a loose flange that sits behind a stub end welded to the pipe, made from SS 304L to ASTM A182 F304L. A lap joint flange rotates freely, making bolt alignment easy on lines that are dismantled often. In corrosive service the flange never touches the fluid, so it can be carbon steel while the stub end is the alloy — a big saving.
- 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 304L Lap Joint Flange?
- What it is
- A loose flange that sits behind a stub end welded to the pipe
- Material
- ASTM A182 F304L
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.5
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Lap Joint Flange Specification
| Product | SS 304L Lap Joint Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F304L |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.5 |
| 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 Lap Joint Flange
A lap joint flange rotates freely, making bolt alignment easy on lines that are dismantled often. In corrosive service the flange never touches the fluid, so it can be carbon steel while the stub end is the alloy — a big saving.
- Used with a stub end (MSS SP-43 or ASME B16.9)
- Flange can be a cheaper material than the stub end
- Lower pressure rating than a weld neck
More on choosing: Lap joint flange guide.
SS 304L Lap Joint Flange: Why 304L for lap joint flanges
A lap joint flange rotates freely, making bolt alignment easy on lines that are dismantled often. In corrosive service the flange never touches the fluid, so it can be carbon steel while the stub end is the alloy — a big saving. 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 Lap Joint Flange Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 17.5 – 19.5 |
| Nickel | 8.0 – 12.0 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 0.75 max |
| Nitrogen | 0.10 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.045 max |
| Sulphur | 0.030 max |
SS 304L Lap Joint Flange Mechanical Properties
| Annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 485 MPa · 70 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 170 MPa · 25 ksi |
| Elongation | 40% |
| Hardness | 201 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 304L Lap Joint 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 304L Lap Joint Flange — questions buyers ask
Does a lap joint flange have to be the same alloy as the pipe?
No. Only the stub end touches the fluid, so the backing flange is often carbon steel, saving the cost of an alloy forging.
What pressure rating does a SS 304L lap joint 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 lap joint 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 lap joint flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F304L; dimensions follow ASME B16.5. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304L lap joint 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