Duplex 2205 Socket Weld FlangeASTM A182 · ASME B16.5 · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
UNS S32205 / S31803 · W.Nr 1.4462 · SWRF
A Duplex 2205 socket weld flange is a flange with a counterbore socket into which the pipe is inserted and fillet-welded, made from Duplex 2205 to ASTM A182 F51 / F60. Socket weld flanges suit small-bore, high-pressure lines, usually 2" and under. A 1.6 mm (1/16") expansion gap is left at the bottom of the socket before welding.
- 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 a Duplex 2205 Socket Weld Flange?
- What it is
- A flange with a counterbore socket into which the pipe is inserted and fillet-welded
- Material
- ASTM A182 F51 / F60
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.5
- Grade
- Duplex 2205 · UNS S32205
- Best at
- Strength with chloride resistance at a stainless-steel budget
Duplex 2205 Socket Weld Flange Specification
| Product | Duplex 2205 Socket Weld Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F51 / F60 |
| 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 Socket Weld Flange
Socket weld flanges suit small-bore, high-pressure lines, usually 2" and under. A 1.6 mm (1/16") expansion gap is left at the bottom of the socket before welding.
- Leave a 1.6 mm gap before welding
- Not recommended where crevice corrosion is a concern
- Bore to match pipe schedule
More on choosing: Socket weld flange guide.
Duplex 2205 Socket Weld Flange: Why 2205 for socket weld flanges
Socket weld flanges suit small-bore, high-pressure lines, usually 2" and under. A 1.6 mm (1/16") expansion gap is left at the bottom of the socket before welding. In Duplex 2205, 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 | Duplex flanges give stainless corrosion resistance with roughly twice the strength of 316L. Duplex 2205 is picked for strength with chloride resistance at a stainless-steel budget. |
|---|---|
| Typical service | Oil & gas — Flowlines, manifolds and topside piping. |
| B16.5 material group | 2.8 |
| Bolting | B7 (coated), B8M or duplex studs, as the project specifies |
| Welding to carbon steel | ER2209 or ER309L(Mo) is used when joining it to carbon steel, under a qualified WPS |
| Matching filler | ER2209 (AWS A5.9) |
| Sour service | Listed in NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156-3 within its limits — state it on the order |
Duplex 2205 Socket Weld Flange Chemical Composition
| Element | Weight % |
|---|---|
| Chromium | 22.0 – 23.0 |
| Nickel | 4.5 – 6.5 |
| Molybdenum | 3.0 – 3.5 |
| Nitrogen | 0.14 – 0.20 |
| Carbon | 0.030 max |
| Manganese | 2.00 max |
| Silicon | 1.00 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.030 max |
Duplex 2205 Socket Weld Flange Mechanical Properties
| Solution-annealed plate & sheet | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 655 MPa · 95 ksi |
| Yield strength 0.2% | 450 MPa · 65 ksi |
| Elongation | 25% |
| Hardness | 293 HB max |
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the Duplex 2205 grade page.
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FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiDuplex 2205 Socket Weld 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.
Duplex 2205 Socket Weld Flange — questions buyers ask
Why leave a gap in a socket weld?
The gap lets the pipe expand during welding without cracking the fillet weld. ASME B31.3 requires it.
What pressure rating does a Duplex 2205 socket weld flange have?
It depends on class and temperature. Duplex 2205 forgings are in ASME B16.5 material group 2.8; read your class column in that group's table at the design temperature.
Can Duplex 2205 socket weld flanges be welded to carbon steel?
Yes — ER2209 or ER309L(Mo) is used when joining it to carbon steel, under a qualified WPS.
Which standard covers Duplex 2205 socket weld flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F51 / F60; 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 Duplex 2205 socket weld 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 Duplex 2205 socket weld flanges to NACE MR0175?
Yes. Duplex 2205 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