SS 304L Swivel Ring FlangeASTM A182 · ISO 27509 / project specs · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 304L · UNS S30403 · SRF
An SS 304L swivel ring flange is a flange with a rotating ring that allows bolt holes to be aligned after welding, made from SS 304L to ASTM A182 F304L. Swivel ring flanges speed up subsea and offshore tie-ins and riser connections, where rotating the whole pipe to line up bolt holes is not possible.
- ASTM A182
- ISO 27509 / project specs
- 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 Swivel Ring Flange?
- What it is
- A flange with a rotating ring that allows bolt holes to be aligned after welding
- Material
- ASTM A182 F304L
- Dimensions
- ISO 27509 / project specs
- Grade
- SS 304L · UNS S30403
- Best at
- Welded tanks, piping and vessels in general corrosive service
SS 304L Swivel Ring Flange Specification
| Product | SS 304L Swivel Ring Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F304L |
| Dimensional standard | ISO 27509 / project specs |
| 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 (as specified in the PO) · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 on request / as specified in the PO |
When to Choose a Swivel Ring Flange
Swivel ring flanges speed up subsea and offshore tie-ins and riser connections, where rotating the whole pipe to line up bolt holes is not possible.
- Hub welded to pipe; ring rotates
- Common on subsea and offshore lines
- Made to ISO 27509 / DNV or project specs
More on choosing: Swivel ring flange guide.
SS 304L Swivel Ring Flange: Why 304L for swivel ring flanges
Swivel ring flanges speed up subsea and offshore tie-ins and riser connections, where rotating the whole pipe to line up bolt holes is not possible. 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 Swivel Ring Flange Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | As specified |
| Sulphur | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30403.
SS 304L Swivel Ring Flange Mechanical Properties
Under technical review for TDS.
| Property | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Tensile strength | As specified |
| Yield strength 0.2% | As specified |
| Elongation | As specified |
| Hardness | As specified |
Numerical specification requirements are published only after the applicable current standard edition has been verified. Governing specification and condition to be verified: ASTM A240 for UNS S30403 — Annealed plate & sheet.
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 304L grade page.
Other SS 304L flanges
SS 304L Swivel Ring Flange — questions buyers ask
Where are swivel ring flanges used?
Mainly in subsea and offshore pipelines, risers and spools where alignment in place is difficult.
What pressure rating does a SS 304L swivel ring 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 swivel ring 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 swivel ring flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F304L; dimensions follow ISO 27509 / project specs. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 304L swivel ring 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 or 3.2 certificates available on request / as specified in the PO; dimensional reports as required. PMI can be arranged depending on product and requirements, as specified in the PO.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026