ASME SA182 F304L Stainless Steel Forged Flange Slip-On Raised Face SO RF

ASME SA182 F304L flanges comply with relevant ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards, such as ASME B16.5, which ensure that the flange size, pressure rating, material and other performance parameters are at internationally recognized levels. In addition, the flanges are also certified by EN10204 3.1 or 3.2 MTC quality assurance, as well as ISO 9001 and other international quality standards, ensuring product quality and reliability.

ASME SA182 F304L flanges are manufactured using a forging process, which gives the flanges a strong and reliable connection performance and the ability to withstand various stresses in high pressure and high temperature environments. The flange connection surface is usually flat face (FF), raised face (RF) or ring-type joint (RTJ) to meet different industrial requirements.

• Chemical composition: The chemical composition of F304L includes carbon (C) content not exceeding 0.030%, manganese (Mn) content not exceeding 2.00%, phosphorus (P) content not exceeding 0.045%, sulfur (S) content not exceeding 0.030%, silicon (Si) content not exceeding 1.00%, nickel (Ni) content between 8.013.0%, chromium (Cr) content between 18.020.0%, and nitrogen (N) content not exceeding 0.10%.
• Mechanical properties: After solution treatment and quenching, F304L has a tensile strength of 485MPa, a yield strength of 170MPa, an elongation (2 inches or 50mm) of 30%, and a cross-sectional reduction of 50%.

ASME SA182 F304L Tensile and Hardness Requirements

ASME SA182 F304L Flange Chemical Composition

Application:

• Chemical industry: Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, ASME SA182 F304L flange is often used to transmit various corrosive chemical media, such as acid, alkali and salt solution. In chemical production, this flange is also used to connect reactors and storage tanks to ensure the safety of chemical reactions and storage processes.
• Petroleum industry: ASME SA182 F304L flanges are commonly used in the oil and gas industry to connect pipes, valves and other accessories to ensure safe fluid transmission under high pressure and high temperature environments. In the process of oil and gas extraction, processing and transportation, this flange is also used to connect various equipment such as compressors, pumps and separators.
• Power industry: ASME SA182 F304L flanges are commonly used in the power industry to connect heat exchangers to ensure efficient and safe heat transfer. This flange is also used to connect boilers and steam generators to withstand fluid transmission under high temperature and high pressure environments.
• Pharmaceutical and food industries: ASME SA182 F304L flanges meet sanitary standards and can be used for sanitary connections in the pharmaceutical and food industries to ensure product purity and safety. In the pharmaceutical and food production process, this flange is also used to connect various equipment such as mixers, filters and conveying systems.
• Other Industries: ASME SA182 F304L flanges are also used in shipbuilding and offshore engineering to withstand seawater corrosion and fluid transmission under high pressure. In the construction and machinery industries, this flange can be used to connect various pipes and equipment to ensure the stable operation of the system.