Cast vs. Forged ASME B16.5 Flange (316 SST)
Cast vs. Forged ASME B16.5 Flange (316 SST)
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The ASME B16.5 standard appears to allow the use of cast or forged material for the construction of flanges. There does not appear to be a difference between pressure ratings for 316 stainless cast or forged material.
I have only ever seen forged material supplied for 316 stainless flanges, but is is possible to receive cast material if you weren't careful in specifying the ASTM spec?
I have only ever seen forged material supplied for 316 stainless flanges, but is is possible to receive cast material if you weren't careful in specifying the ASTM spec?





RE: Cast vs. Forged ASME B16.5 Flange (316 SST)
The only time I routinely see cast flanges is as part of cast valves, pumps or lined fittings.
RE: Cast vs. Forged ASME B16.5 Flange (316 SST)
Regards,
Mike
RE: Cast vs. Forged ASME B16.5 Flange (316 SST)