/ ASME / ANSI B16.47

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flange

Dimensions: NPS 26" to NPS 48", Customized Sizes Available
Material: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Duplex Stainless Steel
Thickness: According to ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900
Standard: ASME B16.47 Series A
Pressure Class: Class 900
Flange Type: Blind Flange
Flange Face Type: Raised Face (RF), Flat Face (FF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ) upon request
Connection: Bolted Connection
Manufacturing Process: Forging and Machining

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flanges are large-diameter forged closure flanges designed for demanding industrial piping systems.

A blind flange has no central pipe opening and is used to close the end of a pipeline, valve, pressure vessel, pump, heat exchanger, or other process equipment.

The bolted construction provides reliable pipeline isolation while allowing the flange to be removed when inspection, maintenance, pressure testing, cleaning, or system modification is required.

These flanges are widely used in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical processing, offshore engineering, and heavy industrial piping systems. The reference page specifically highlights oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation applications.
Product Description

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flange Descriptions

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flanges are manufactured for large-diameter piping systems according to ASME B16.47 Series A dimensional requirements.

Unlike a Welding Neck Flange, a Blind Flange has no pipe bore or welding neck. Its solid circular construction provides complete closure of a piping or equipment connection.

The flange is installed using suitable bolts, nuts, and a gasket. This provides reliable sealing while still allowing the system to be opened later when maintenance or inspection is necessary.

Class 900 Blind Flanges are suitable for demanding systems requiring high mechanical strength and reliable pipeline isolation.


Product Parameters

Parameter Description
Product Name ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flange
Standard ASME B16.47 Series A
Pressure Rating Class 900
Size Range NPS 26" – NPS 48"
Flange Type Blind Flange
Connection Bolted Connection
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

Specifications


ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flange Dimensions

Class 900 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 Minimum Thickness (T) Approximate Weight (lbs)
26 42.75 37.50 29.50 20 2.88 6.31 2565
28 46.00 40.25 31.50 20 3.12 6.75 3178
30 48.50 42.75 33.75 20 3.12 7.18 3759
32 51.75 45.50 36.00 20 3.38 7.62 4541
34 55.00 48.25 38.00 20 3.62 8.06 5425
36 57.50 50.75 40.25 20 3.62 8.44 6210
38 57.50 50.75 43.25 20 3.62 8.50 6253
40 59.50 52.75 45.75 24 3.62 8.81 6940
42 61.50 54.75 47.75 24 3.62 9.12 7675
44 64.88 57.62 50.00 24 3.88 9.56 8955
46 68.25 60.50 52.50 24 4.12 10.06 10,426
48 70.25 62.50 54.50 24 4.12 10.38 11,398

Notes:

  • All dimensions are in inches.
  • The target Class 900 product page says these flanges are furnished with a 1/16" Raised Face unless otherwise specified.
  • The broader Series A Blind Flange reference page lists Class 900 with a 1/4" Raised Face, so the source site itself is internally inconsistent on this note. I recommend confirming your preferred raised-face note before publishing.
  • Customized flange facings, materials, coatings, markings, and machining requirements can be supplied.

Blind Flange

A Blind Flange is a solid circular flange without a central pipe opening.

Its main purpose is to close or isolate piping systems and equipment connections.

Because the flange is installed using bolts and a gasket rather than permanently welding the pipeline shut, it can be removed when system access is required.

Typical functions include:

  • Pipeline closure
  • Pipeline isolation
  • Equipment termination
  • Pressure testing
  • Inspection access
  • Maintenance access
  • Future pipeline expansion

ASME B16.47 FLANGE CLASSES

Choose The pressure class below

ASME B16.47 Series A

Welding Neck Flanges Blind Flanges
Class 150 Class 150
Class 300 Class 300
Class 400 Class 400
Class 600 Class 600
Class 900 Class 900

ASME B16.47 Series B

Welding Neck Flanges Blind Flanges
Class 75 Class 75
Class 150 Class 150
Class 300 Class 300
Class 400 Class 400
Class 600 Class 600
Class 900 Class 900

Advantages of ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flange

Reliable Pipeline Isolation

The solid flange structure provides complete closure for pipeline ends and equipment connections.

Strong Mechanical Performance

Forged construction provides excellent strength for demanding large-diameter piping systems.

Reliable Sealing

Precision-machined sealing surfaces provide stable gasket contact and dependable sealing.

Easy Maintenance

The bolted construction allows the flange to be removed when inspection, testing, or maintenance is required.

Suitable for Severe Service

Class 900 Blind Flanges are suitable for demanding industrial systems involving elevated pressure and temperature conditions.

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 for large-diameter pipeline isolation, compressor stations, refinery systems, processing facilities, and equipment closure.

Petrochemical Industry

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

Chemical Processing

Used to isolate pipelines carrying chemicals, gases, and industrial process media.

Power Generation

Applied in process piping, cooling systems, auxiliary pipelines, and power-generation equipment.

Offshore and Marine

Suitable for offshore platforms, marine piping, seawater systems, and oil and gas production facilities.

Industrial Piping

Used in heavy industrial plants, pressure equipment, machinery, valves, pumps, and critical piping systems.

Applications


PRODUCTION PROCESS

Our ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind Flanges are manufactured through a controlled production process.

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

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Each stage is controlled to ensure accurate dimensions, correct bolt-hole arrangements, stable material properties, 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.

Why Choose Us

Multiple Material Options

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

Custom Manufacturing

Customized sizes, 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 Blind Flanges, Welding Neck 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 900 Blind Flange?

It is a large-diameter solid flange without a central pipe bore, designed to close or isolate piping systems and equipment connections.

What sizes are available?

The reference dimensional table covers NPS 26" to NPS 48".

What does Class 900 mean?

Class 900 is an ASME pressure-temperature class designation. Actual allowable working pressure depends on material, operating temperature, gasket, bolting, and piping-system design.

What materials are available?

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

What is a Blind Flange used for?

It is used to close pipeline ends, isolate sections of piping, terminate equipment connections, and provide access for testing or maintenance.

What flange facing is available?

Raised Face, Flat Face, and RTJ configurations can be supplied according to project requirements.

Can customized Blind Flanges be manufactured?

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

Where are Class 900 Blind Flanges commonly used?

They are commonly used in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, chemical processing, offshore, marine, and other demanding industrial piping systems.

Can inspection certificates be supplied?

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


Contact Us

Looking for reliable ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Blind 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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