Monel K500 Ring Type Joint FlangeASTM B865 · ASME B16.5 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Alloy K-500 · UNS N05500 · RTJ
A Monel K500 ring type joint flange is a flange with a machined groove for a metal ring gasket, made from Monel K500 to ASTM B865. RTJ flanges are used for high pressure and temperature — typically Class 600 and above, and on wellhead and API equipment. The metal ring deforms into the groove to seal.
- ASTM B865
- 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 a Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flange?
- What it is
- A flange with a machined groove for a metal ring gasket
- Material
- ASTM B865
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.5 · ASME B16.20
- Grade
- Monel K500 · UNS N05500
- Best at
- High-strength pump shafts, bolting and springs in seawater
Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flange Specification
| Product | Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM B865 |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.5 · ASME B16.20 |
| 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 Ring Type Joint Flange
RTJ flanges are used for high pressure and temperature — typically Class 600 and above, and on wellhead and API equipment. The metal ring deforms into the groove to seal.
- Groove to ASME B16.20 ring numbers
- Ring gasket softer than the groove material
- Groove hardness checked on order
More on choosing: Ring type joint flange guide.
Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flange: Why K500 for ring type joint flanges
RTJ flanges are used for high pressure and temperature — typically Class 600 and above, and on wellhead and API equipment. The metal ring deforms into the groove to seal. In Monel K500, 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. Monel K500 is picked for high-strength pump shafts, bolting and springs in seawater. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Marine — Propeller and pump shafts. |
| Bolting | B7 (coated), B8M or nickel-alloy studs such as Monel K500 from ASTM B865, 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 | ERNiCu-7 (non-ageing) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flange Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Nickel (+Co) | 63.0 min |
| Copper | 27.0 – 33.0 |
| Aluminium | 2.30 – 3.15 |
| Titanium | 0.35 – 0.85 |
| Iron | 2.0 max |
| Manganese | 1.5 max |
| Carbon | 0.25 max |
| Silicon | 0.5 max |
Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flange Mechanical Properties
| Age-hardened bar | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 965 MPa · 140 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 690 MPa · 100 ksi |
| Elongation | 20% |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Monel K500 grade page.
Other Monel K500 flanges
Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flanges for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiMonel K500 Ring Type 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.
Monel K500 Ring Type Joint Flange — questions buyers ask
Which ring gasket goes with an RTJ flange?
Oval or octagonal rings to ASME B16.20, in a material softer than the flange groove.
Can Monel K500 ring type joint 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 Monel K500 ring type joint flanges?
The material is ASTM B865; dimensions follow ASME B16.5 · ASME B16.20. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a Monel K500 ring type 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.
Can you supply Monel K500 ring type joint flanges to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Monel K500 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