SS 316 / 316L Threaded FlangeASTM A182 · ASME B16.5 · Manufacturer, trader & exporter, India
AISI 316L · UNS S31603 · THD
An SS 316 / 316L threaded flange is a flange with a tapered internal thread that screws onto threaded pipe, made from SS 316 / 316L to ASTM A182 F316L. Use a threaded flange where welding is not allowed — for example in explosive areas — on small-bore, low-pressure lines. Threads are NPT to ASME B1.20.1.
- 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 an SS 316 / 316L Threaded Flange?
- What it is
- A flange with a tapered internal thread that screws onto threaded pipe
- Material
- ASTM A182 F316L
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.5 · ASME B1.20.1
- Grade
- SS 316 / 316L · UNS S31603
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Threaded Flange Specification
| Product | SS 316 / 316L Threaded Flange |
|---|---|
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F316L |
| Dimensional standard | ASME B16.5 · ASME B1.20.1 |
| 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 Threaded Flange
Use a threaded flange where welding is not allowed — for example in explosive areas — on small-bore, low-pressure lines. Threads are NPT to ASME B1.20.1.
- NPT threads to ASME B1.20.1
- Not for cyclic or high-temperature service
- Seal-welding is sometimes added after make-up
More on choosing: Threaded flange guide.
SS 316 / 316L Threaded Flange: Why 316L for threaded flanges
Use a threaded flange where welding is not allowed — for example in explosive areas — on small-bore, low-pressure lines. Threads are NPT to ASME B1.20.1. 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 Threaded Flange Chemical Composition
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | Current requirement |
|---|---|
| Chromium | As specified |
| Nickel | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified |
| Carbon | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified |
| Silicon | As specified |
| Nitrogen | As specified |
| Phosphorus | 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 S31603.
SS 316 / 316L Threaded 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 S31603 — Annealed plate & sheet (316L).
Full chemistry, properties and equivalents are on the SS 316 / 316L grade page.
Other SS 316 / 316L flanges
SS 316 / 316L Threaded 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.
SS 316 / 316L Threaded Flange — questions buyers ask
Can threaded flanges be used in high-pressure service?
They are rated like other flanges in their class, but threaded joints are not recommended for cyclic, high-temperature or highly corrosive service.
What pressure rating does a SS 316 / 316L threaded 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 threaded 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 threaded flanges?
The material is ASTM A182 F316L; dimensions follow ASME B16.5 · ASME B1.20.1. Always state both on your purchase order, with the edition if your project specifies one.
What decides the price of a SS 316 / 316L threaded 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