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ASTM A694 F70 Flanges are forged steel pipe parts designed for pipeline systems with heavy pressure requirements and that require strength and reliable operation. Grade F70 steel has been standardized in ASTM A694/A694M, where the minimum yield and tensile strength of the grade are 70 ksi (485 MPa) and 82 ksi (565 MPa) respectively. These properties make Grade F70 steel very suitable for use in high-strength pipelines for oil & gas transportation and petrochemical industries. The flange sizes, facings, and pressure ratings are determined based upon relevant dimensional standards and project needs. Solitaire Overseas is an ASTM A694 F70 Flanges Manufacturer in India, supplying high quality Flanges solutions to its customers across the globe for challenging pipeline applications.
| Property / Parameter | Specification / Standard |
|---|---|
| Standard Specification | ASTM A694 / ASME SA694 |
| Grade Designation | Grade F70 |
| Dimensional Standards | ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47 Series A & B, MSS SP-44 |
| Size Range | 1/2" to 24" (ASME B16.5), 26" to 48" and larger (ASME B16.47) |
| Pressure Classes | Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 |
| Heat Treatment Condition | Normalizing, Quenching and Tempering (tempering temp ≥ 540°C / 1000°F) |
| Flange Facings | Raised Face (RF), Flat Face (FF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ) |
| Temperature Range | -29°C to +427°C (-20°F to +800°F) typical |
| Element | Composition Limit (%) |
|---|---|
| Carbon (C) | ≤ 0.30 |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 1.60 |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.025 |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.025 |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.15 – 0.35 |
| Property | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Yield Strength (0.2% offset) | 485 MPa / 70 ksi |
| Tensile Strength | 565 MPa / 82 ksi |
| Elongation (in 2 inches / 50 mm) | 18% |
| Property | Value | Temperature / Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 1.32×10-5 – 1.38×10-5 1/K | At 20 °C |
| Melting Point | 1480 – 1526 °C | Standard Pressure |
| Maximum Service Temperature | 500 °C | Continuous Operation |
| Temperature (°F) | Class 150# | Class 300# | Class 400# | Class 600# | Class 900# | Class 1500# | Class 2500# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20 to 100 | 35 | 380 | 510 | 765 | 1145 | 1910 | 3180 |
| 200 | 95 | 415 | 555 | 830 | 1245 | 2075 | 3460 |
| 300 | 20 | 310 | 410 | 615 | 925 | 1545 | 2570 |
| 400 | 65 | 395 | 530 | 790 | 1190 | 1980 | 3300 |
| 500 | 20 | 255 | 345 | 515 | 770 | 1285 | 2145 |
| 600 | 140 | 435 | 580 | 875 | 1310 | 2185 | 3640 |
| 650 | 20 | 155 | 205 | 310 | 465 | 770 | 1285 |
| 700 | 110 | 425 | 565 | 850 | 1275 | 2125 | 3540 |
| 750 | 20 | 85 | 115 | 170 | 255 | 430 | 715 |
| 800 | 20 | 115 | 150 | 225 | 340 | 565 | 945 |
| 850 | 20 | 50 | 65 | 95 | 145 | 240 | 400 |
| 900 | 20 | 60 | 80 | 125 | 185 | 310 | 515 |
| 950 | 230 | 600 | 800 | 1200 | 1800 | 3000 | 5000 |
| 1000 | 15 | 35 | 45 | 70 | 105 | 170 | 285 |
| 1050 | 190 | 495 | 660 | 995 | 1490 | 2485 | 4140 |
| 1100 | 275 | 720 | 960 | 1440 | 2160 | 3600 | 6000 |
| 1150 | 80 | 405 | 540 | 805 | 1210 | 2015 | 3360 |
| 1200 | 205 | 540 | 720 | 1080 | 1620 | 2700 | 4500 |
| 1250 | 50 | 390 | 520 | 780 | 1165 | 1945 | 3240 |
| 1300 | 170 | 465 | 620 | 930 | 1395 | 2330 | 3880 |
| 1350 | 20 | 320 | 430 | 640 | 965 | 1605 | 2675 |
| 1400 | 125 | 430 | 575 | 860 | 1290 | 2150 | 3580 |
| 1450 | 20 | 200 | 265 | 400 | 595 | 995 | 1655 |
| 1500 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 55 | 80 | 135 | 230 |
| NPS | Outside Dia. | Sch 10 | STD Wall | Sch 40 | EXT Hvy | Sch 80 | Sch 160 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 0.840 | 0.083 | 0.109 | 0.109 | 0.147 | 0.147 | 0.188 |
| 3/4" | 1.050 | 0.083 | 0.113 | 0.113 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.219 |
| 1" | 1.315 | 0.109 | 0.133 | 0.133 | 0.179 | 0.179 | 0.250 |
| 1-1/4" | 1.660 | 0.109 | 0.140 | 0.140 | 0.191 | 0.191 | 0.252 |
| 1-1/2" | 1.900 | 0.109 | 0.145 | 0.145 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.281 |
| 2" | 2.375 | 0.109 | 0.154 | 0.154 | 0.218 | 0.218 | 0.344 |
| 2-1/2" | 2.875 | 0.120 | 0.203 | 0.203 | 0.276 | 0.276 | 0.375 |
| 3" | 3.500 | 0.120 | 0.216 | 0.216 | 0.300 | 0.300 | 0.438 |
| 4" | 4.500 | 0.120 | 0.237 | 0.237 | 0.337 | 0.337 | 0.531 |
| 5" | 5.563 | 0.134 | 0.258 | 0.258 | 0.375 | 0.375 | 0.625 |
| 6" | 6.625 | 0.134 | 0.280 | 0.280 | 0.432 | 0.432 | 0.719 |
| 8" | 8.625 | 0.148 | 0.322 | 0.322 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.906 |
| 10" | 10.750 | 0.165 | 0.365 | 0.365 | 0.500 | 0.594 | 1.125 |
| 12" | 12.750 | 0.180 | 0.375 | 0.406 | 0.500 | 0.688 | 1.312 |
| 14" | 14.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.438 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 1.406 |
| 16" | 16.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.844 | 1.594 |
| 18" | 18.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.562 | 0.500 | 0.938 | 1.781 |
| 20" | 20.000 | 0.250 | 0.375 | 0.594 | 0.500 | 1.031 | 1.969 |
| Standard / System | Class / Rating | Flange Dia (mm) | No. of Bolts | Bolt Circle Dia (mm) | Bolt Size | Dia of Bolt Hole (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 2129 | Table C | 95 | 4 | 67 | 13 | 14 |
| Table D | 95 | 4 | 67 | 13 | 14 | |
| Table E | 95 | 4 | 67 | 13 | 14 | |
| Table F | 95 | 4 | 67 | 13 | 14 | |
| Table H | 114 | 4 | 83 | 16 | 17 | |
| Table J | 114 | 4 | 83 | 16 | 17 | |
| ANSI / ASME B16.5 | Class 150 | 89 | 4 | 60 | 13 | 16 |
| Class 300 | 95 | 4 | 67 | 13 | 16 | |
| Class 600 | 95 | 4 | 67 | 13 | 16 | |
| Class 900 | 121 | 8 | 83 | 19 (3/4") | 22 | |
| Class 1500 | 121 | 4 | 83 | 19 | 22 | |
| ISO 7005 (DIN) | PN 6 | 55 | 8 | 0 | M10 | — |
| PN 10 | 95 | 4 | 65 | M12 | 14 | |
| PN 16 | 95 | 4 | 65 | M12 | 14 | |
| PN 20 | 90 | 4 | 60.5 | M14 | 16 | |
| PN 25 | 95 | 4 | 65 | M12 | 14 | |
| PN 40 | 95 | 4 | 65 | M12 | 14 | |
| AS 4087 | PN 14 | 95 | 4 | 67 | M12 | 14 |
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SA 694 F70 Weld Neck Flanges Series A or BASTM A694 F70 Flanges are high-strength forged steel flanges designed for high-pressure oil, gas, and pipeline transmission applications. Grade F70 has a minimum yield strength of 70 ksi (485 MPa).
ASTM A694 F70 has a minimum yield strength of 485 MPa (70 ksi), while F65 has a minimum yield strength of 450 MPa (65 ksi). F70 offers higher specified yield strength.
ASTM A694/A694M specifies material requirements. Flange dimensions and pressure classes generally follow ASME B16.5 for NPS 1/2 through 24 and ASME B16.47 for larger sizes.
Common types include weld neck, blind, slip-on, socket weld, threaded, and lap joint flanges, subject to applicable design and manufacturing requirements.
Typical tests include chemical analysis, tensile testing, hardness testing, dimensional inspection, and specified nondestructive examinations.
Yes, ASTM A694 F70 Flanges can be used in offshore and subsea pipelines when their design, material properties, corrosion protection, and project requirements are satisfied.