What are the coatings used on Stainless steel 410 flanges for corrosion protection?
The high chromium content (11.5 to 13.5%) of stainless steel 410 lends good corrosion resistance against steam, mild acids, chlorides, alkalis, freshwater, etc. Manufacturers coat stainless steel 410 flanges with laser coating, oil-black paint, and PVC coating or employ galvanization (cold or hot dip with zinc).
An SA 182 F410 socket weld flange can be made more corrosion-resistant by hardening, tempering, and polishing. Striving to keep the surface free of foreign particles is also effective.
What are the most common methods used for manufacturing Stainless steel 410 flanges? Why are they chosen?
The typical production methods for 410 stainless steel flanges are forging and casting. Casting gets chosen for a precise, streamlined shape and size. However, it may create surface porosity and voids.
Forging is cost-effective for larger batches and offers better rust resistance and mechanical properties. ASTM A182 grade F410 forged flanges will endure shear and pulling forces better than their cast counterpart.
Cutting and rolling are also popular, using a central plate to slice flanges while adhering to the width for the maximum possible diameter. It gets preferred for a large A182 GR F410 threaded flange.
What are the different types of ASTM A182 F410 flanges facing? How do they differ from each other?
The standard types of facing for ASTM A182 F410 flanges are flat, raised, and ring-type joints. They differ in the contact surface area between the faces. The facing affects the gasket and the sealing strength.
The gaskets in flat face flanges extend from the inner to the outer diameter, offering a large sealing area. In contrast, a raised 410 SS reducing flange has a gasket on the raised face. Ring-type flanges have a small sealing area and a hard gasket material.
Material | Types | Sizes |
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Stainless steel 410 |
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Test Certificates | ASME | WNR |
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1.4006 |
Pressure Rating | UNS | DIN Pressure |
Class 150 to Class 2500 | UNS S41000 | PN 6 to PN64 |
ASTM A182 F410 Forged Flange
SUS 410 Slip on Flange
DIN 1.4006 Blind Flange
410 Stainless Steel Weld Neck Flanges
SA182 F410 Plate Flange
AISI 410 Lap Joint Flange
A182 Gr F410 Threaded Flange
UNS S41000 Ring and Spacer
AISI 410 Spectacle Blind Flange
SA182 Gr F410 Long weld neck flange
410 SS Reducing Flange
Inox 410 Expander Flange
410 Stainless Steel Socket Weld Flange
SA182 F410 RTJ Flanges
SA182 F410 Ring Joint Flanges
UNS S41000 BLRF Flanges
ASTM A182 Grade F410 SORF Flanges
SA182 Gr F410 Raised Face Flange
SUS 410 Tongue and groove flange
Stainless Steel 410 WNRF Flanges
410 SS SWRF Flanges
SA182 F410 Flat Face Flanges
ASTM A182 F410 Pipe Flanges
A182 Gr F410 Exhaust flanges
Class 150 A182 F410 flanges
Class 300 DIN 1.4006 flange
Class 600 A182 F410 pipe flanges
Class 900 ASTM A182 Grade F410 flanges
Class 1500 Inox 410 plate flange
Class 2500 410 SS flanges
Nominal Size | Outside Diameter (OD) | Bore Diameter (B) | No. of Bolt Holes | Bolt Hole Diam. | Bolt Circle (BC) | Thickness (T) | Hub Length (L) | Hub Diam. (H) | Lap Radius ( R ) | Approx. Weight (lbs) |
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1 | 4.25 | 1.38 | 4 | 0.625 | 3.13 | 0.563 | 0.688 | 1.938 | 0.13 | 2 |
1 1/4 | 4.68 | 1.72 | 4 | 0.625 | 3.50 | 0.625 | 0.813 | 2.312 | 0.19 | 3 |
1 1/2 | 5.00 | 1.97 | 4 | 0.625 | 3.88 | 0.688 | 0.875 | 2.563 | 0.25 | 3 |
2 | 6.00 | 2.46 | 4 | 0.750 | 4.75 | 0.750 | 1.000 | 3.063 | 0.31 | 5 |
2 1/2 | 7.00 | 2.97 | 4 | 0.750 | 5.50 | 0.875 | 1.125 | 3.563 | 0.31 | 7 |
3 | 7.50 | 3.60 | 4 | 0.750 | 6.00 | 0.938 | 1.188 | 4.250 | 0.38 | 8 |
3 1/2 | 8.50 | 4.10 | 8 | 0.750 | 7.00 | 0.938 | 1.250 | 4.812 | 0.38 | 11 |
4 | 9.00 | 4.60 | 8 | 0.750 | 7.50 | 0.938 | 1.312 | 5.312 | 0.44 | 13 |
5 | 10.00 | 5.69 | 8 | 0.875 | 8.50 | 0.938 | 1.438 | 6.438 | 0.44 | 15 |
6 | 11.00 | 6.75 | 8 | 0.875 | 9.50 | 1.000 | 1.562 | 7.562 | 0.50 | 18 |
8 | 13.50 | 8.75 | 8 | 0.875 | 11.75 | 1.125 | 1.750 | 9.688 | 0.50 | 30 |
10 | 16.00 | 10.92 | 12 | 1.000 | 14.25 | 1.188 | 1.938 | 12.000 | 0.50 | 42 |
12 | 19.00 | 12.92 | 12 | 1.000 | 17.00 | 1.250 | 2.188 | 14.375 | 0.50 | 64 |
14 | 21.00 | 14.19 | 12 | 1.125 | 18.75 | 1.375 | 2.250 | 15.750 | 0.50 | 90 |
16 | 23.50 | 16.19 | 16 | 1.125 | 21.25 | 1.438 | 2.500 | 18.000 | 0.50 | 98 |
18 | 25.00 | 18.20 | 16 | 1.250 | 22.75 | 1.562 | 2.688 | 19.875 | 0.50 | 125 |
20 | 27.50 | 20.25 | 20 | 1.250 | 25.00 | 1.688 | 2.875 | 22.000 | 0.50 | 160 |
24 | 32.00 | 24.25 | 20 | 1.375 | 29.50 | 1.875 | 3.250 | 26.125 | 0.50 | 212 |
30** | 38.75 | 30.25 | 28 | 1.375 | 36.00 | 2.125 | 3.500 | 32.750 | 0.50 | 305 |
36** | 46.00 | 36.25 | 32 | 1.625 | 42.75 | 2.375 | 3.750 | 39.250 | 0.50 | 440 |
Grade | Mn | C | Si | S | P | Cr | Ni |
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SS 410 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.030 | 0.040 | 11.5 – 13.5 | 0.75 |
Melting Point | Density | Yield Strength (0.2%Offset) | Tensile Strength | Elongation |
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1480 °C (2790 °F) | 7.74 g/cm3 | Psi – 42000 , MPa – 290 | Psi – 74000 , MPa – 510 | 34 % |
Grade | EN | UNS | WERKSTOFF NR. | JIS |
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SS 410 | X12Cr13 | S41000 | 1.4006 | SUS 410 |
Melting Point | 1529°C |
Electrical resistivity | 0.057 microhm m |
Density | 7.74 g/cm³ |
Specific Heat | 0.46 J/Kg.°K |
Modulus of Elasticity | 200 GPa |
Thermal conductivity | 24.9 W/m°K |
Thermal expansion coefficient | 9.9 x 10-6 |
Heat Resistance | 400 to 580 °C |
Hot Workability | Good |
Stress Relieving Temperature | 350-430°C |
Cold Workability | Fair (in the annealed condition) |
Machinability | Okay |
Hot working temperature | 1093-1204°C |
How do you determine the correct size and rating of an SS 410 flange for a particular application?
The general applications for DIN 1.4006 slip on flanges include pumps, valve components, kitchen utensils, turbine blades, and oil and natural gas extraction. The dimensions of an AISI 410 lap joint flange depend on the pipe size (1/2" to 24") and the pressure class (150 to 2500 psi) needed for the application.
The standard sizes are 0.5mm to 152mm. But manufacturers can produce SS 410 flanges in customized forms.
How do you identify and troubleshoot issues with UNS S41000 blind flange joints?
A UNS S41000 blind flange closes pipe ends. It shows high hardenability due to its constituents: nickel, cobalt and copper. These components have a high melting point (1495°C) and can resist cracking during temperature changes. However, they may experience problems due to incorrect or improperly tightened bolts or when exposed to undue environmental stress.
Troubleshooting involves examining the bolts and whether they are under or over-tightened. Reducing the flange rigidity index and stress and checking the bolt-load calculations are critical.
What are some SA 182 GR F410 weld neck flange testing methods? How do they differ in terms of accuracy and reliability?
This hardenable grade comprises chromium, carbon, manganese, nickel, silicon, and sulphur, with molybdenum and phosphorous. An SA 182 GR F410 weld neck flange withstands high pressure, temperature, and fluctuations. They can undergo testing via non-destructive (NDT) methods like Positive Material Identification or PMI, chemical spectrography analysis, ultrasonic test, and Eddy current testing. Other methods assess resistance to intergranular corrosion (IGC) and pitting and measure hardness, elongation, and tensile strength.
The PMI technique is highly accurate to +/- 5%. Eddy current testing identifies surface flaws, while ultrasonic tests effectively analyze corrosion.