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ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Welding Neck Flanges

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: 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 900 Welding Neck Flanges are heavy-duty large-diameter forged flanges designed for demanding piping systems requiring high strength, reliable sealing, and excellent performance under high pressure and temperature.

The flange features a long tapered hub and is butt welded directly to the pipe. This structure provides a smooth stress transition between the flange and pipe, helping reduce stress concentration and improve fatigue resistance.

These flanges are commonly used in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, marine, and chemical processing applications. The reference page specifically notes their suitability for oil transportation pipelines, ship piping systems, and chemical raw-material transport.
Product Description

ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Welding Neck Flange Descriptions

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.


Product Parameters

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

Specifications


ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 Welding Neck 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 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.

Advantages of Threaded Flange


Welding Neck Flange

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.

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 Welding Neck Flange

High Structural Strength

The tapered hub provides excellent stress distribution and a strong pipe-to-flange connection.

Reliable Sealing

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

Good Fatigue Resistance

The butt-welded connection helps reduce stress concentration caused by vibration and pressure fluctuations.

Suitable for Severe Service

Class 900 Welding Neck Flanges are suitable for demanding piping systems involving high pressure and elevated temperatures.

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 transmission pipelines, processing facilities, compressor stations, and refinery systems.

Petrochemical Industry

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

Chemical Processing

Used for transporting chemical raw materials and other demanding process media.

Power Generation

Applied in high-pressure process piping and power generation systems.

Marine and Shipbuilding

Used in ship pipeline systems and marine industrial applications.

Industrial Piping

Suitable for heavy industrial plants, pressure equipment, machinery, and critical large-diameter pipeline systems.

Applications


PRODUCTION PROCESS

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

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.

Why 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

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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 900 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 900 dimensional requirements.

What sizes are available?

The reference 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, temperature, gasket, bolting, and overall piping-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 high structural strength, good stress distribution, and reliable sealing.

Can the bore be customized?

Yes. The dimensional table specifies the bore as “Specified by purchaser.”

Where are Class 900 Welding Neck Flanges used?

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

Can customized flanges be manufactured?

Yes. Customized flange sizes, holes, bores, materials, facings, coatings, and markings 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 supplied when required.


Contact Us

Looking for reliable ASME B16.47 Series A Class 900 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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