/ ASME / ANSI B16.47

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges

Dimensions: NPS 26" to NPS 60", Customized Sizes Available
Material: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel
Thickness: According to ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600
Standard: ASME B16.47 Series A
Pressure Class: Class 600
Flange Type: Welding Neck Flange
Flange Face Type: Raised Face (RF), Flat Face (FF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ) upon request
Connection: Butt Weld
Manufacturing Process: Forging and Machining

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges are large-diameter forged flanges designed for industrial piping systems requiring high strength, reliable sealing, and strong pressure-temperature performance.

The tapered hub and butt-welded connection provide a smooth transition between the flange and pipe, helping distribute mechanical stress and improve fatigue resistance.

These flanges are widely used in oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, power generation, offshore engineering, marine systems, and other heavy-duty industrial piping applications. The reference page specifically identifies oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation as common applications.
Product Description

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges Descriptions

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges are designed for large-diameter piping systems where strong mechanical performance and reliable sealing are required.

A Welding Neck Flange features a tapered hub that is butt welded directly to the pipe. This design provides a gradual transition from the flange body to the pipe wall and helps reduce stress concentration around the welded joint.

The long-neck structure provides additional strength and stability, making Welding Neck Flanges suitable for demanding industrial applications involving high temperature and pressure.

ASME B16.47 Series A defines key dimensions including outside diameter, bolt circle, raised-face diameter, bolt-hole arrangement, bore, hub diameter, minimum thickness, and length through hub.


Product Parameters

Parameter Description
Product Name ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flange
Standard ASME B16.47 Series A
Pressure Rating Class 600
Size Range NPS 26" – NPS 60"
Flange Type Welding Neck Flange
Connection Butt Weld
Flange Facing RF, FF, RTJ upon request
Material Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel
Manufacturing Forging + Heat Treatment + CNC Machining
Surface Treatment Anti-rust oil, painting, galvanizing or customized coating
Inspection Dimensional Inspection, Visual Inspection, UT, MT, PMI, Hardness Testing
Application Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical Processing, Power Generation, Offshore and Industrial Pipelines

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flange Dimensions

Class 600 Dimensions | ASME B16.47 Series A Flange

Nominal Pipe Size Outside Diameter (O) Bolt Circle (W) Raised Face Diameter (R) Number of Holes Diameter of Holes Bore (B) Top of Hub (A) Hub Diameter (X) Minimum Fillet Radius (r) Minimum Thickness (T) Length Thru Hub (Y) Approx. Weight (lbs)
26 40.00 36.00 29.50 28 2.00 Specified by purchaser 26.00 29.44 0.50 4.25 8.75 940
28 42.25 38.00 31.50 28 2.12 Specified by purchaser 28.00 31.62 0.50 4.38 9.25 1060
30 44.50 40.25 33.75 28 2.12 Specified by purchaser 30.00 33.94 0.50 4.50 9.75 1210
32 47.00 42.50 36.00 28 2.38 Specified by purchaser 32.00 36.12 0.50 4.62 10.25 1375
34 49.00 44.50 38.00 28 2.38 Specified by purchaser 34.00 38.31 0.56 4.75 10.62 1540
36 51.75 47.00 40.25 28 2.62 Specified by purchaser 36.00 40.62 0.56 4.88 11.12 1705
38 50.00 45.75 41.50 28 2.38 Specified by purchaser 38.00 40.25 0.56 6.00 10.00 1470
40 52.00 47.75 43.75 32 2.38 Specified by purchaser 40.00 42.25 0.56 6.25 10.38 1630
42 55.25 50.50 46.00 28 2.62 Specified by purchaser 42.00 44.38 0.56 6.62 11.00 2030
44 57.25 52.50 48.25 32 2.62 Specified by purchaser 44.00 46.50 0.56 6.81 11.38 2160
46 59.50 54.75 50.25 32 2.62 Specified by purchaser 46.00 48.62 0.56 7.06 11.81 2410
48 62.75 57.50 52.50 32 2.88 Specified by purchaser 48.00 50.75 0.56 7.44 12.44 2855
50 65.75 60.00 54.50 28 3.12 Specified by purchaser 50.00 52.88 0.56 7.75 12.94 3330
52 67.75 62.00 56.50 32 3.12 Specified by purchaser 52.00 54.88 0.56 8.00 13.25 3560
54 70.00 64.25 58.75 32 3.12 Specified by purchaser 54.00 57.00 0.56 8.25 13.75 3920
56 73.00 66.75 60.75 32 3.38 Specified by purchaser 56.00 59.12 0.62 8.56 14.25 4280
58 75.00 68.75 63.00 32 3.38 Specified by purchaser 58.00 61.12 0.62 8.75 14.56 4640
60 78.50 71.75 65.25 28 3.62 Specified by purchaser 60.00 63.38 0.69 9.19 15.31 5000

Notes:

All dimensions are in inches.

These flanges are furnished with a 1/4" Raised Face unless otherwise specified.

Bore dimensions are specified by the purchaser.

Alternative flange facings and customized machining can be supplied according to customer requirements.

Specifications


Welding Neck Flange

A Welding Neck Flange has a tapered neck and is connected directly to the pipe by butt welding.

The tapered hub helps distribute stress gradually from the flange to the pipe, providing a strong and stable connection.

Welding Neck Flanges are suitable for applications involving:

High pressure

High temperature

Vibration

Cyclic loading

Hazardous process media

Large-diameter transmission pipelines

The reference page notes that Welding Neck Flanges are commonly used in oil transportation pipelines, ship piping systems, and chemical raw-material transportation because of their structural strength, sealing performance, and ability to withstand high temperature and pressure.


Advantages of ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges

High Structural Strength

The tapered hub provides a strong transition between the flange and pipe.

Reliable Sealing

Precision-machined sealing surfaces provide dependable gasket contact.

Good Fatigue Resistance

The butt-welded design helps reduce stress concentration under vibration and pressure changes.

Suitable for Heavy-Duty Systems

Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges are suitable for demanding large-diameter industrial piping systems.

Multiple Material Options

Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and duplex stainless steel are available.

Advantages of Threaded Flange


Applications

Oil and Gas Industry

Used in oil and gas transmission pipelines, compressor stations, refineries, and processing facilities.

Petrochemical Industry

Suitable for process piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, and valves.

Chemical Processing

Used in pipelines transporting chemicals, gases, and industrial process media.

Power Generation

Applied in steam, cooling water, process water, and auxiliary piping systems.

Offshore and Marine

Used in offshore platforms, marine piping, seawater systems, and oil and gas production facilities.

Industrial Piping

Suitable for heavy industrial plants, pressure equipment, machinery, pumps, valves, and large pipeline systems.

Applications


PRODUCTION PROCESS

Our ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges are manufactured through a controlled production process.

Raw Material Inspection → Cutting → Heating → Forging → Heat Treatment → Rough Machining → CNC Machining → Drilling → Beveling → Inspection → Surface Treatment → Marking → Packing

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Each production stage is controlled to ensure accurate dimensions, stable material properties, correct bolt-hole arrangements, and reliable sealing surfaces.


Why Choose Us

Experienced Manufacturer

We specialize in forged flange manufacturing for industrial piping systems.

Reliable Quality

Each flange is inspected before shipment.

1Why Choose Us

Multiple Material Options

Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and duplex stainless steel are available.

Custom Manufacturing

Customized sizes, bores, facings, coatings, and markings can be supplied.

International Supply

We supply flange products to customers in different industries and global markets.

Why Choose Us

 

Why Choose Us


COMPANY PROFILE

Shanxi HongKai Forging Co., Ltd. is located in Dingxiang County, Shanxi Province, China, an important manufacturing base for forged flanges.

We specialize in the production of forged flanges and industrial forging products for international piping and engineering projects.

Our manufacturing capabilities include:

Forging, Heat Treatment, CNC Machining, Drilling, Testing, Surface Treatment, Marking, Packaging and Shipment.

We manufacture Welding Neck Flanges, Blind Flanges, Slip On Flanges, Socket Weld Flanges, Threaded Flanges, Lap Joint Flanges, and customized forged flanges.

Our products can be supplied according to:

ASME / ANSI / EN / DIN / JIS / AWWA / BS and other international standards.

Available materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, duplex stainless steel, and special material grades.

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FAQ

What is an ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flange?

It is a large-diameter flange with a tapered hub that is butt welded directly to the pipe and manufactured according to ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 dimensional requirements.

What sizes are available?

The reference table covers NPS 26" to NPS 60".

What does Class 600 mean?

Class 600 is an ASME pressure-temperature class designation. Actual allowable working pressure depends on the material, operating temperature, gasket, bolting, and overall system design.

What materials are available?

Common materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and duplex stainless steel.

What flange facing is normally supplied?

The reference page states that these flanges are furnished with a 1/4" Raised Face unless otherwise specified.

Why use a Welding Neck Flange?

Its tapered hub and butt-welded connection provide strong mechanical performance, good stress distribution, and reliable sealing.

Can the bore be customized?

Yes. The bore is specified by the purchaser according to the mating pipe and project requirements.

Where are Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges used?

They are commonly used in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical processing, marine, and other heavy-duty piping systems.

Can customized flanges be manufactured?

Yes. Customized dimensions, bores, facings, materials, coatings, markings, and inspection requirements can be supplied.

Can inspection certificates be supplied?

Yes. Material certificates, dimensional reports, UT, MT, PMI, hardness testing, and third-party inspection documentation can be provided when required.


Contact Us

Looking for reliable ASME B16.47 Series A Class 600 Welding Neck Flanges?

Contact our technical team for dimensional confirmation, material selection, customized manufacturing, and quotations.

Shanxi HongKai Forging Co., Ltd.

Address: Cuijiazhuang Industrial Park, Dingxiang County, Shanxi Province, China
Telephone: +86 13716747092
Email: kevin.zhao@hkflange.com

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