SS 316 / 316L Orifice FlangeASTM A182 · ASME B16.36 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603 · ORF
An SS 316 / 316L orifice flange is a pair of weld neck or slip-on flanges with pressure taps that hold an orifice plate, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A182 F316L. Orifice flanges are used for flow measurement. Each flange has two ½" NPT pressure-tap holes, and jack screws help separate the pair to change the plate.
- ASTM A182
- ASME B16.36
- 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 Orifice Flange?
- What it is
- A pair of weld neck or slip-on flanges with pressure taps that hold an orifice plate
- Material
- ASTM A182 F316L
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.36
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Orifice Flange Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Orifice Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F316L |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.36 |
| Sizes | 1" – 24" (ASME B16.36) |
| Pressure class | Class 300 – 2500 |
| 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 Orifice Flange
Orifice flanges are used for flow measurement. Each flange has two ½" NPT pressure-tap holes, and jack screws help separate the pair to change the plate.
- Class 300 minimum per ASME B16.36
- Supplied in pairs with jack screws
- Pressure taps: ½" NPT, two per flange
More on choosing: Orifice flange guide.
SS 316 / 316L Orifice Flange: Why 316L for orifice flanges
Orifice flanges are used for flow measurement. Each flange has two ½" NPT pressure-tap holes, and jack screws help separate the pair to change the plate. 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 Orifice 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 Orifice 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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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L Orifice Flange — questions buyers ask
Why is the minimum class 300 for orifice flanges?
ASME B16.36 starts at Class 300 so the flange is thick enough to drill the pressure taps radially.
What pressure rating does a SS 316 / 316L orifice 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 orifice 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 orifice flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F316L; dimensions follow ASME B16.36. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L orifice 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