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Stainless Steel 304 Flanges

Seamless Buttwelding 180° Returns Specifications

Material Grades

  • Stainless Steel
  • ASTM A403 WP304
  • ASTM A403 WP304L
  • ASTM A403 WP304H
  • ASTM A403 WP316
  • ASTM A403 WP316L
  • ASTM A403 WP316H
  • ASTM A403 WP316Ti
  • ASTM A403 WP317L
  • ASTM A403 WP321
  • ASTM A403 WP347
  • ASTM A403 WP904L
  • ASTM A234 WPB
  • ASTM A420 WPL6
  • ASTM A815 Duplex Steel
  • Super Duplex Steel
  • Inconel
  • Incoloy
  • Hastelloy
  • Monel

Return Types

  • Seamless 180° Return
  • Buttwelding 180° Return
  • Long Radius 180° Return
  • Short Radius 180° Return
  • 180° Pipe Return Bend
  • U-Bend Return
  • U-Type Return
  • Return Bend
  • Seamless Return Bend
  • Butt Weld Return
  • Custom Radius Return
  • Heavy Wall Return

Manufacturing Standards

  • ASME B16.9
  • ASME B16.28
  • ASME B16.25
  • MSS SP-43
  • MSS SP-75
  • ASTM A403
  • ASTM A234
  • ASTM A420
  • ASTM A815
  • JIS B2312
  • JIS B2313
  • DIN 2605
  • DIN 2615
  • EN 10253-1
  • EN 10253-2

Size & Schedule

  • Seamless: 1/2" to 24"
  • Butt Weld: 1/2" to 48"
  • DN 15 to DN 600
  • Schedule 5S
  • Schedule 10S
  • Schedule 20S
  • Schedule 30
  • Schedule STD
  • Schedule 40S
  • Schedule 60
  • Schedule XS
  • Schedule 80S
  • Schedule 100
  • Schedule 120
  • Schedule 140
  • Schedule 160
  • Schedule XXS

Radius & Configuration

  • Long Radius
  • Short Radius
  • 1D Radius
  • 1.5D Radius
  • 2D Radius
  • 3D Radius
  • 5D Radius
  • 6D Radius
  • 10D Radius
  • 15D Radius
  • 20D Radius
  • Custom Radius

Connection & End Type

  • Butt Weld Ends
  • Seamless Ends
  • Beveled Ends
  • ASME B16.25 Bevel
  • Plain Ends
  • Weldable Ends
  • Custom End Preparation

Manufacturing Process

  • Seamless Forming
  • Hot Forming
  • Cold Forming
  • Mandrel Forming
  • Hydraulic Forming
  • Hot Induction Bending
  • Heat Treatment
  • Solution Annealing
  • Precision End Preparation
  • Custom Manufacturing

Mechanical Properties

  • Tensile Strength: 485 MPa Min.
  • Yield Strength: 170 MPa Min.
  • Elongation: 28% Min.
  • Material: ASTM A403 WP304L
  • UNS: S30403

Chemical Composition

  • Carbon: 0.030% Max.
  • Chromium: 18.0–20.0%
  • Nickel: 8.0–12.0%
  • Manganese: 2.00% Max.
  • Silicon: 1.00% Max.
  • Phosphorus: 0.045% Max.
  • Sulfur: 0.030% Max.
  • Nitrogen: 0.10% Max.
  • Iron: Balance

Physical Properties

  • Density: Approx. 8000 kg/m³
  • Elastic Modulus: Approx. 193 GPa
  • Thermal Conductivity: Approx. 16.2 W/m·K
  • Specific Heat: Approx. 500 J/kg·K
  • Electrical Resistivity: Approx. 720 nΩ·m
  • Thermal Expansion: Approx. 17.2 × 10⁻⁶ /°C

Testing & Inspection

  • Visual Inspection
  • Dimensional Inspection
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Tensile Testing
  • Yield Strength Testing
  • Hardness Testing
  • Hydrostatic Testing
  • Ultrasonic Testing
  • Radiographic Testing
  • Dye Penetrant Testing
  • PMI Testing
  • Material Test Certificate
  • EN 10204 3.1 Certificate

Surface Treatment

  • Pickling
  • Passivation
  • Solution Annealing
  • Bright Annealing
  • Electropolishing
  • Shot Blasting
  • Polishing
  • Sand Blasting
  • Custom Surface Finish

Long Radius Seamless 180° Return Dimensions

NPS Outside Diameter at Bevel (mm) Outside Diameter (inch) Center-to-Center O (mm) Back-to-Face K (mm)
1/2" 21.3 0.84 76 48
3/4" 26.7 1.05 76 51
1" 33.4 1.32 76 56
1-1/4" 42.2 1.66 95 70
1-1/2" 48.3 1.90 114 83
2" 60.3 2.38 152 106
2-1/2" 73.0 2.88 190 132
3" 88.9 3.50 229 159
3-1/2" 101.6 4.00 267 184
4" 114.3 4.50 305 210
5" 141.3 5.56 381 262
6" 168.3 6.62 457 313
8" 219.1 8.62 610 414
10" 273.0 10.75 762 518
12" 323.8 12.75 914 619
14" 355.6 14.00 1067 711
16" 406.4 16.00 1219 813
18" 457.0 18.00 1372 914
20" 508.0 20.00 1524 1016
22" 559.0 22.00 1676 1118
24" 610.0 24.00 1829 1219

Short Radius Seamless 180° Return Dimensions

NPS Outside Diameter at Bevel (mm) Outside Diameter (inch) Center-to-Center O (mm) Back-to-Face K (mm)
1" 33.4 1.32 51 41
1-1/4" 42.2 1.66 64 52
1-1/2" 48.3 1.90 76 62
2" 60.3 2.38 102 81
2-1/2" 73.0 2.88 127 100
3" 88.9 3.50 152 121
3-1/2" 101.6 4.00 178 140
4" 114.3 4.50 203 159
5" 141.3 5.56 254 197
6" 168.3 6.62 305 237
8" 219.1 8.62 406 313
10" 273.0 10.75 508 391
12" 323.8 12.75 610 467
14" 355.6 14.00 711 533
16" 406.4 16.00 813 610
18" 457.0 18.00 914 686
20" 508.0 20.00 1016 762
22" 559.0 22.00 1118 838
24" 610.0 24.00 1219 914

180° Return Dimension Terminology

Dimension Description Unit
D Outside Diameter at Bevel mm / inch
O Center-to-Center Dimension mm / inch
K Back-to-Face Dimension mm / inch
A Half of Center-to-Center Dimension mm / inch
180° Return Bend Angle Degrees
LR Long Radius Return Configuration
SR Short Radius Return Configuration

Seamless 180° Return Schedule & Wall Thickness

Schedule Wall Classification Typical Application
5S Light Wall Low Pressure / Corrosive Service
10S Light Wall General Process Piping
20S Medium Wall Industrial Piping
STD Standard Wall General Industrial Service
40S Standard Wall Process Piping
XS Extra Strong Higher Pressure Service
80S Heavy Wall High Pressure Service
160 Extra Heavy Wall High Pressure / High Temperature
XXS Double Extra Strong Heavy Duty Piping

Seamless 180° Return Weight Information

Return Type Radius Angle Weight Determination
Seamless Return Long Radius 180° Based on NPS, OD, wall thickness and material
Seamless Return Short Radius 180° Based on NPS, OD, wall thickness and material
Buttwelding Return Long Radius 180° Based on actual manufactured dimensions
Buttwelding Return Short Radius 180° Based on actual manufactured dimensions
Custom Return Custom 180° Calculated according to approved drawing

Actual weight varies according to nominal pipe size, outside diameter, wall thickness, schedule, radius, material density, forming method and end preparation. Weight should therefore be confirmed against the final manufactured configuration.


Seamless 180° Return Applications

Industry Typical Service
Petrochemical Process Piping and Return Lines
Oil & Gas Pipeline and Process Systems
Power Generation Steam and High Temperature Piping
Chemical Processing Corrosive Fluid Handling
Pharmaceutical Stainless Steel Process Piping
Food Processing Hygienic Piping Systems
Water Treatment Process and Utility Piping
Refineries Process and Utility Lines

Chemical Composition

Carbon (C)
0.030% Max.
Chromium (Cr)
18.0–20.0%
Nickel (Ni)
8.0–12.0%
Manganese (Mn)
2.00% Max.
Silicon (Si)
1.00% Max.
Phosphorus (P)
0.045% Max.
Sulfur (S)
0.030% Max.
Nitrogen (N)
0.10% Max.
Iron (Fe)
Balance

Physical Properties

Density: Approx. 8000 kg/m³
Elastic Modulus: Approx. 193 GPa
Thermal Conductivity: Approx. 16.2 W/m·K
Specific Heat: Approx. 500 J/kg·K
Electrical Resistivity: Approx. 720 nΩ·m
Thermal Expansion: Approx. 17.2 × 10⁻⁶ /°C

Mechanical Performance

485
MPa
Tensile Strength
170
MPa
Yield Strength
28%
Minimum
Elongation
S30403
UNS
Material Grade
0.03
% Max.
Carbon Content
18–20
%
Chromium Content


MANUFACTURING

Forging Process

Each flange follows a rigorous 8-step forging and quality-control process to ensure conformance with ASTM A182 and ASME standards.

1

Material Selection

Prime 304 stainless steel billet sourced and certified.

2

Billet Preparation

Heat to 1100°C – 1250°C for optimal forgeability.

3

Forging

Shape billet into flange geometry under controlled pressure.

4

Heat Treatment

Solution anneal at 1040°C – 1120°C, then quench.

5

Machining & Finishing

CNC machining, drilling, and surface finishing.

6

Testing & Inspection

Tensile, hardness, PMI, visual and impact tests performed.