SS 316 / 316L Swivel Ring FlangeASTM A182 · ISO 27509 / project specs · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603 · SRF
An SS 316 / 316L swivel ring flange is a flange with a rotating ring that allows bolt holes to be aligned after welding, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A182 F316L. 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 316 / 316L Swivel Ring Flange?
- What it is
- A flange with a rotating ring that allows bolt holes to be aligned after welding
- Material
- ASTM A182 F316L
- Dimensions
- ISO 27509 / project specs
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Swivel Ring Flange Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Swivel Ring Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F316L |
| 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 · dimensional · NDT and IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
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 316 / 316L Swivel Ring Flange: Why 316L 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 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 Swivel Ring 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 Swivel Ring 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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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 316 / 316L swivel ring 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 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 316 / 316L swivel ring flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F316L; 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 316 / 316L 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 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