BS 4504 Carbon Steel Blind Flange Flanges: Precision Components for Pressure Applications
1. Product Description: BS 4504 Carbon Steel Blind Flange Flanges are critical components used in various pressure systems and pipeline connections. These flanges are manufactured from carbon steel, offering a balance of strength and ductility. Designed to meet the British Standard 4504, they are available in different pressure ratings, such as PN2.5, PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, and PN40, to suit a variety of industrial applications.
2. Product Parameters:
Parameter |
Description |
Standard |
BS 4504 |
Material |
Carbon Steel |
Type |
Blind Flange (also known as Blank Flange or Slip-on Flange) |
Pressure Ratings |
PN2.5, PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40 |
Sizes |
Customizable based on nominal pipe size (NPS) |
Face Types |
Raised face, flat face, or as specified by client |
Bolt Holes |
As per BS 4504 specifications |
Surface Treatment |
As-rolled, galvanized, or painted as required |
3. Mechanical Properties:
Property |
Typical Requirements |
Tensile Strength |
Varies with steel grade, typically above 400 MPa |
Yield Strength |
Typically above 240 MPa |
Elongation |
Typically ≥20% for most carbon steel grades |
4. Chemical Composition:
Element |
Typical Range (%) |
Carbon |
0.15 - 0.30 |
Manganese |
0.50 - 1.60 |
Phosphorus |
≤ 0.045 |
Sulfur |
≤ 0.045 |
Silicon |
≤ 0.50 |
5. Product Uses:
- Pressure Vessels: Used to close off the ends of pressure vessels.
- Piping Systems: Ideal for creating a closed or "blind" end in a pipeline.
- Industrial Plants: Employed in various industrial plants for maintenance and testing purposes.
- Machinery and Equipment: Utilized in machinery that requires flanged connections.
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