SS 316 / 316L FlangesASTM A182 F316L · Manufacturer, stockist & exporter, India
Also sold as AISI 316L · UNS S31603 · W.Nr 1.4404 · Marine-grade stainless
SS 316 / 316L flanges are forged to ASTM A182 F316L and machined to ASME B16.5 (½"–24", Class 150–2500) or ASME B16.47 for larger sizes. It is a molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel, chosen for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. supplies it with EN 10204 3.1 mill certificates from Mumbai to buyers across India, the Gulf, South-East Asia, South America, Europe, the UK and the USA.
- Stock & mill supply
- EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2
- PMI on request
- Export packing
Reviewed by the Kanak Steel & Engineering Co. technical team · Updated October 2026
What is SS 316 / 316L Flanges?
SS 316 / 316L flanges is a molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel supplied as flanges to ASTM A182 F316L (UNS S31603). Buyers specify it for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. It is also sold as AISI 316L, UNS S31603, W.Nr 1.4404.
- What it is
- Molybdenum-bearing austenitic stainless steel
- Material
- ASTM A182 F316L
- Dimensions
- ASME B16.5 · B16.47 · EN 1092-1
- Classes
- 150 · 300 · 600 · 900 · 1500 · 2500
- Facing
- RF · FF · RTJ
- Best at
- Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service
SS 316 / 316L Flanges Specification & Sizes
| Material standard | ASTM A182 F316L |
|---|---|
| Dimensional standards | ASME B16.5 (½"–24") · B16.47 Series A / B (26"–60") · B16.36 orifice · B16.48 line blanks · EN 1092-1 |
| Pressure classes | Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 · PN 6 – PN 100 |
| Facing | Raised face (RF) · flat face (FF) · ring type joint (RTJ) · tongue & groove |
| Bore | To match the pipe schedule — specify it on the order |
| Types | Weld neck flange · Slip-on flange · Blind flange · Socket weld flange · Threaded flange · Lap joint flange · Long weld neck flange · Orifice flange · Spectacle blind · Reducing flange · Ring type joint flange · Expander flange · Anchor flange · Swivel ring flange |
| Testing | PMI · dimensional · UT of forgings · IGC on request |
| Documents | EN 10204 3.1 · 3.2 with third-party inspection |
SS 316 / 316L Flange Pressure–Temperature Rating
The class is not a pressure: the allowable pressure for 316L flanges comes from the ASME B16.5 table for its material group, and falls as temperature rises (how ratings work). ASTM A182 F316L is in material group 2.3.
Take the actual pressures from the B16.5 rating table for group 2.3. A class is not a project pressure rating — your piping class sheet and design conditions govern.
Bolting & Gaskets for 316L Flanges
For SS 316 / 316L flanges the usual bolting is ASTM A193 B8M studs with A194 8M nuts — see SS 316 / 316L fasteners. Spiral-wound gaskets with a 304 or 316 winding suit most stainless raised-face joints. Facing and gasket options are compared in the flange guide.
SS 316 / 316L Flanges 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 |
| Sulphur | As specified |
| Iron | 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 Flanges 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).
Density & Physical Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 8 g/cm³ |
| Melting range | 1375 – 1400 °C |
| Magnetic | Non-magnetic annealed |
| PREN (approx.) | ≈ 24 |
SS 316 / 316L Equivalent Grades
SS 316 / 316L flange dimensions — ASME B16.5 Class 150 & 300
Outside dimensions depend only on size and class, not on the alloy, so 316L flanges bolt to any B16.5 flange of the same 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.
Six-digit Harmonized System heading (iron and steel, chapter 72–73). Your country adds its own digits — confirm with your customs broker. All HS codes.
How to Verify SS 316 / 316L Flanges with PMI
Positive material identification with a handheld XRF gun confirms the alloy on the piece itself, in seconds, before it is cut or welded. SS 316 / 316L is most often mixed up with SS 304 — the table shows which elements tell them apart.
Handheld XRF does not measure carbon or nitrogen, so it cannot tell 316 from 316L: the low carbon is confirmed by the mill certificate or optical emission (OES) testing. PMI can be arranged on request — state it on your enquiry.
Under technical review for TDS.
| Element | SS 316 / 316L | SS 304 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | As specified | As specified |
| Chromium | As specified | As specified |
| Molybdenum | As specified | — |
| Iron | As specified | As specified |
| Manganese | As specified | As specified |
SS 316 / 316L Flanges Price — What Decides It
Two quotes for "316L flanges" can differ by 20% and both be fair. We quote 316L flanges per kg for full sizes and per piece for cut sizes. These six things move the price per kg, so you can compare offers like for like.
SS 316 / 316L flanges by type
SS 316 / 316L Flanges Applications
SS 316 / 316L is specified when the cheaper grade will not survive the service but a higher alloy would be more than the job needs. These are the jobs our buyers use it for.
SS 316 / 316L Flanges vs 304, 904L and 2205
| Grade | Flanges standard | PREN (approx.) | Pick it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| SS 304 | ASTM A182 F304 | ≈ 18 | General corrosion resistance, food, water and architectural work |
| SS 316 / 316L | ASTM A182 F316L | ≈ 24 | Chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service |
| SS 904L | ASTM A182 F904L | ≈ 35 | Dilute sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid and chloride-bearing cooling water |
| Duplex 2205 | ASTM A182 F51 / F60 | ≈ 35 | Strength with chloride resistance at a stainless-steel budget |
PREN = Cr + 3.3 Mo + 16 N, from mid-range chemistry. A screening guide, not a substitute for corrosion data on your medium.
SS 316 / 316L Corrosion Resistance — Element by Element
Each alloying addition has a job. Knowing which one protects against your medium is the quickest way to judge whether 316L fits.
Molybdenum is what lets 316L survive coastal air, brackish water and mild chlorides where 304 pits.
Chromium forms the passive film.
Extra nickel balances the molybdenum and keeps the steel austenitic.
Low carbon keeps welds free of sensitisation.
How your 316L flanges order runs
- 01Enquiry review — we confirm size, standard edition and documents against your MR or drawing.
- 02Heat selection & PMI — the mill certificate is checked against your order; PMI before processing is available on request.
- 03Processing — cutting, machining or bevelling to your specification, with heat numbers marked.
- 04Inspection — your third-party inspector witnesses, or we share photos and test reports.
- 05Packing & dispatch — seaworthy packing from Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai, FOB or CIF, documents sent before the vessel sails.
Standards on this page
Welding & Fabricating SS 316 / 316L Flanges
SS 316 / 316L welds by all common arc processes. A few points our buyers ask about:
| Matching filler | ER316L (AWS A5.9) |
|---|---|
| Over-alloyed filler | ER309LMo for dissimilar joints |
| Preheat | Not required; keep interpass temperature low |
| Cutting | Thermal or abrasive cutting; grind off heat-tinted edges before welding |
Follow your approved WPS; this is general guidance. See also 316L fittings and 316L flanges for the matching pipe-system parts.
How to Order SS 316 / 316L Flanges: RFQ Checklist
Get an accurate quote the first time. Copy this list into your enquiry:
- Flange type and dimensional standard (B16.5 / B16.47 / EN 1092-1)
- Size, pressure class and facing
- Bore / schedule for weld neck and socket weld flanges
- Material standard and grade marking
- Certificate type and extra tests
- Delivery port, Incoterm and required date
SS 316 / 316L flanges for export
FOB / CIF · Nhava Sheva (JNPT), MumbaiSS 316 / 316L flanges — questions buyers ask
Is SS 316 / 316L the same as AISI 316L?
AISI 316L, UNS S31603, W.Nr 1.4404 are names used for SS 316 / 316L (W.Nr / EN numbers and older UNS variants are the closest designations; their limits can differ slightly, so specify the UNS number and ASTM grade on the order), and flanges is ordered to ASTM A182 F316L whichever name is on the enquiry.
Which standard covers SS 316 / 316L flanges?
ASTM A182 F316L is the material specification for the forging; dimensions follow ASME B16.5 for ½"–24" and ASME B16.47 for 26" and above. European projects use EN 1092-1.
What pressure can a SS 316 / 316L Class 300 flange take?
It depends on temperature. ASTM A182 F316L is in ASME B16.5 material group 2.3; read the Class 300 column of that group's table at your design temperature.
Which bolts should I use with SS 316 / 316L flanges?
Usually ASTM A193 B8M studs with A194 8M nuts. In corrosive or sour service the bolting material is set by the project specification.
Can a SS 316 / 316L flange be welded to a different pipe material?
Yes — ER309L (or E309L electrode) is the usual filler when joining it to carbon steel. Weld neck bores must match the mating pipe schedule.
SS 316 / 316L or Duplex 2205 — which should I choose?
SS 316 / 316L is chosen for chloride-bearing process fluids, marine air and pharmaceutical service. Duplex 2205 is the step up when you need more pitting resistance or strength. See the comparison table on this page, or ask us with your process conditions.
Sources: the ASTM / ASME specifications named on this page and producer datasheets · Last updated October 2026