ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Welding Neck Flanges are designed for large-diameter piping systems operating under demanding pressure and temperature conditions.
A Welding Neck Flange has a long tapered neck that transitions gradually into the pipe. The flange is connected by butt welding, creating a strong and continuous joint.
This design improves structural stability and helps distribute stress more evenly across the connection.
The reference page describes Welding Neck Flanges as high-neck flanges with strong structural performance, good sealing, corrosion resistance, and the ability to withstand high temperature and pressure.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Welding Neck Flange |
| Standard | ASME B16.47 Series A |
| Pressure Rating | Class 900 |
| Size Range | NPS 26" – NPS 48" |
| 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, Marine and Industrial Pipelines |

| 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 | 42.75 | 37.50 | 29.50 | 20 | 2.88 | Specified by purchaser | 26.00 | 30.50 | 0.44 | 5.50 | 11.25 | 1525 |
| 28 | 46.00 | 40.25 | 31.50 | 20 | 3.12 | Specified by purchaser | 28.00 | 32.75 | 0.50 | 5.62 | 11.75 | 1810 |
| 30 | 48.50 | 42.75 | 33.75 | 20 | 3.12 | Specified by purchaser | 30.00 | 35.00 | 0.50 | 5.88 | 12.25 | 2120 |
| 32 | 51.75 | 45.50 | 36.00 | 20 | 3.38 | Specified by purchaser | 32.00 | 37.25 | 0.50 | 6.25 | 13.00 | 2545 |
| 34 | 55.00 | 48.25 | 38.00 | 20 | 3.62 | Specified by purchaser | 34.00 | 39.62 | 0.56 | 6.50 | 13.75 | 2970 |
| 36 | 57.50 | 50.75 | 40.25 | 20 | 3.62 | Specified by purchaser | 36.00 | 41.88 | 0.56 | 6.75 | 14.25 | 3395 |
| 38 | 57.50 | 50.75 | 43.25 | 20 | 3.62 | Specified by purchaser | 38.00 | 42.25 | 0.75 | 7.50 | 13.88 | 3385 |
| 40 | 59.50 | 52.75 | 45.75 | 24 | 3.62 | Specified by purchaser | 40.00 | 44.38 | 0.81 | 7.75 | 14.31 | 3620 |
| 42 | 61.50 | 54.75 | 47.75 | 24 | 3.62 | Specified by purchaser | 42.00 | 46.31 | 0.81 | 8.12 | 14.62 | 3960 |
| 44 | 64.88 | 57.62 | 50.00 | 24 | 3.88 | Specified by purchaser | 44.00 | 48.62 | 0.88 | 8.44 | 15.38 | 4300 |
| 46 | 68.25 | 60.50 | 52.50 | 24 | 4.12 | Specified by purchaser | 46.00 | 50.88 | 0.88 | 8.88 | 16.18 | 4640 |
| 48 | 70.25 | 62.50 | 54.50 | 24 | 4.12 | Specified by purchaser | 48.00 | 52.88 | 0.94 | 9.19 | 16.50 | 4980 |
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.
Customized flange facings, bores, coatings, markings, and machining are available.

A Welding Neck Flange is characterized by its long tapered hub and butt-weld connection.
The hub gradually transfers mechanical stress from the flange body to the pipe, helping reduce stress concentration around the weld area.
This makes Welding Neck Flanges suitable for:
High-pressure piping
High-temperature systems
Cyclic loading
Vibration
Hazardous process media
Large-diameter industrial pipelines
The reference page notes that Welding Neck Flanges are commonly used where high structural strength, reliable sealing, corrosion resistance, and resistance to high pressure and temperature are required.
| 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 |
| 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 |
The tapered hub provides excellent stress distribution and a strong pipe-to-flange connection.
Precision-machined sealing surfaces provide stable gasket contact and dependable sealing.
The butt-welded connection helps reduce stress concentration caused by vibration and pressure fluctuations.
Class 900 Welding Neck Flanges are suitable for demanding piping systems involving high pressure and elevated temperatures.
Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and duplex stainless steel are available.

Used in oil transmission pipelines, processing facilities, compressor stations, and refinery systems.
Suitable for process piping, reactors, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, and valves.
Used for transporting chemical raw materials and other demanding process media.
Applied in high-pressure process piping and power generation systems.
Used in ship pipeline systems and marine industrial applications.
Suitable for heavy industrial plants, pressure equipment, machinery, and critical large-diameter pipeline systems.

Our ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 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

Each production stage is controlled to ensure accurate dimensions, stable material properties, correct bolt-hole arrangements, and reliable sealing surfaces.
We specialize in forged flange manufacturing for industrial piping systems.
Each flange is inspected before shipment.

Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and duplex stainless steel are available.
Customized sizes, bores, facings, coatings, and markings can be supplied.
We supply flange products to customers in different industries and global markets.


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.






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 900 dimensional requirements.
The reference table covers NPS 26" to NPS 48".
Class 900 is an ASME pressure-temperature class designation. Actual allowable working pressure depends on material, temperature, gasket, bolting, and overall piping-system design.
Common materials include carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and duplex stainless steel.
The reference page states that these flanges are furnished with a 1/4" Raised Face unless otherwise specified.
Its tapered hub and butt-welded connection provide high structural strength, good stress distribution, and reliable sealing.
Yes. The dimensional table specifies the bore as “Specified by purchaser.”
They are commonly used in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, marine, chemical processing, and other severe-service piping systems.
Yes. Customized flange sizes, holes, bores, materials, facings, coatings, and markings can be supplied.
Yes. Material certificates, dimensional reports, UT, MT, PMI, hardness testing, and third-party inspection documentation can be supplied when required.
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