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British Standard
Circular flangesfor pipes, valves and
fittings
(Class designated)
Part 3. Steel, cast iron and copper alloy flanges
Section 3.1 Specification for steel flanges
Brides circulaires pour tuyaux, robinets et raccords (désignées par la classe)

Partie 3. Brides en acier, en fonte e t en alliage de cuivre
Section 3.1 Brides en acier - Sp6cifications
Runde Flansche für Rohre, Armaturen undFormstücke

Teil 3. Flansche aus Stahl, Gußeisen und Kupferlegierungen
Abschnitt 3.1 Stahlflansche
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O Contents
Page Page
Foreword 2 10 Dimensions of Class 300 flanges 27
Committees responsible Back cover 11 Dimensions of Class 600 flanges 29
12 Dimensions of Class 900 flanges 31
Specification 13 Dimensions of Class 1500 flanges 33
1 Scope 14 Dimensions of Class 2500 flanges 35
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2 Ranges of nominal sizes 15Tolerances 36
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3 Class designations and pressure/temperature 16 Class 150: pressure/temperature ratings 37
ratings . 17 Class 300: pressure/temperature ratings 38
4 Materials 18 Class 600:pressure/temperature ratings 39
5Bolting 19 Class 900: pressure/temperature ratings 40
6 Repairs 20 Class 1500: pressure/temperature ratings 41
7 Dimensions 21 Class 2500: pressure/temperature ratings 42
8 Flangefacings 22 Minimum fillet radius a t the hub after
O 9 Spot facing or back facingof flanges
1O Tolerances
back facing
23 Determination of studbolt lengths for
43
lapped-type joints 45
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Marking
24 Bolting for flanges, Class 150 to 2500 47
25 Dimensions of seamless and welded steel pipe 49
Appendices
26 Nominal bolt diameters .50
A Information to be supplied by the purchaser 44 27 Inch/metric bolt comparisons 51
B Application and installation 44 28 Steel flangedescriptionsand codenumbers
C Determination of bolt lengths for lapped-type specified in BS 1560 : Section 3.1 : 1989
joints 44 and
BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 51
D Recommended bolt lengths far flanges other
than lapped-type 46 Figures
E Recommendations for weld ends of weld-neck
flanges 48 1'Flange codes 8
F Dimensions of seamless and welded steel pipes 49 2 Facings of types A to F and J 9
G Use of metric bolting in lieu of inch bolting 50 - 3 Reducing threaded flanges, Classes 150 to 2500 13
H Comparison of flange descriptions in BS 1560 : 4 Flange facings, Classes 150 and 300 only,
Part 2 : 1970 with descriptions used in this for other than lapped-typejoints 14
Section of BS 1560 51 5 Flange facings, Classes 600 to 2500, for other
than lapped-type joints 15
6 Facings for lapped-type joints 16
e Tables
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Types of steel flange
Synoptic table
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7 Dimensions of ring-joint facings (all Classes)
8 Dimensions of Class 150 flanges
9 Dimensions of Class 300 flanges
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3 Materials 11 10 Dimensions of Class 600 flanges 28
4 Reducing threaded flanges Classes 150 to 2500 13 11 Dimensions of Class.900 flanges 30
5 Facing dimensions for flanges other than 12 Dimensions of Class 1500 flanges 32
ring-joint, classes 150 to 2500 17 13 Dimensions of Class 2500 flanges 34
6 Dimensions of ring-joint facings (all Classes) 19 14 Minimum fillet radius a t the hub after back
7 Surface finish for facings A, B, E and F 22 43
facing
8 Surface finish for facings C, D and J 23 15 Bolting for flanges, Class 150 t o Class 2500 46
9 Dimensions of Class 150 flanges 25 48
16 Recommended bevel angles for welding
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Foreword
This Section of BS 1560 has been prepared under the (f) Materials specified have been revised, new materials
direction of the Piping Systems Components Standards
Policy Committeeand constitutes thefirst revision of
added and reference is made to comparable ASTM *
materials. Generally, the range of materials corresponds
BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970. BS 1560 : Part 2 will be to those given in IS0 7005 : Part 1.
withdrawn 12 months after the publication of this (9) All flange dimensions are within approximately
Section of BS 1560. For PN designated steel flanges, 0.5 mm of the proposed international standard and
reference should be made to BS 4504 : Section 3.1. ANSI B I 6.5 metric dimensions so the flange dimensions
It was originally intended that BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 of BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 generally have been retained.
would be superseded by a British Standard technically Inch dimensions have been retained for bolt holes to
equivalent (or identical) to an international standard for a accommodate inch dimensioned bolts.
single series of flanges when finalized by ISO*/TC 5/SC IO, (h) Due to minor differences in the dimensions of ring
Metallic flanges and their joints. However, the International joint facings between BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970,
standard has not been finalized but this revision of ANSI B I 6.5 and IS0 7005 : Part 1, the ring joint
BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 incorporatesthe principles of the dimensions in this Section of BS 1560 have been
international work. re-calculatedfrom the ANSI fractional inch sizes.
To align with the format of IS0 7005, BS 1560 : Part 3 (i)Tolerances have been compiled from requirements
will be published in three Sections. givan in BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 and IS0 7005 : Part 1.
Section 3.1 Specification for steel flanges ( j ) Requirements for the surface finish of flange faces
Section 3.2t Specification for cast iron flanges have been given in greater detail.
Section 3.3 Specification for copper alloy and
(k) The small spigot and recess flange facings (previously
composite flanges
designated as small male and small female) and small
BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 was based on American standard tongue and groove facings have been omitted from this
ANSI B16.5 published by the American National Standards Section of BS 1560 since no requirements exist
Institute, and, until such time as IS0 7005 : Part 1t, Steel nationally. Therefore throughout this Section of
flanges is published, and BS 1560 is further revised, this BS 1560 reference is made to spigot/recess facings which
Part of BS 1560 continuesto specify steel flanges that are correspond to the previously designated large male and
interchangeable with flanges made to ANSI B16.5. large female and to tongue and groove facingswhich
In ANSI B16.5 some dimensions are rounded decimal correspond to the previously designated large tongue
inches; however, in Section of BS 1560, all metric dimen- and groove.
sions have been calculated from the original ANSI B16.5
(I) Spot facing or back facing complies with IS0 7005 :
fractional inch sizes.
Part 1.
The flanges specified in this Section of BS 1560 are
(m) The marking of flanges is basically in accordance
intended to be interchangeable with, but not necessarily
with the principles of IS0 7005 : Part 1 but limitations
identical in every detail to, steel flanges manufactured to
on the methods are included.
BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970.
(n) For threaded flanges, BS 21 thread form is specified
This Section of BS 1560 differs from BS 1560 : Part 2 :
in addition to ANSVASME B I .20.1 and API 5B.
1970 for the content covering thesteel flange requirements
in the following respects. (o) Appendix A lists information that should be supplied
by the purchaser when ordering flanges.
(a) In this Section of BS 1560 the descriptionsof the
various types of flanges have been augmentedwith (P) Guidance notes and recommendations contained in
code numbers. The code numbers adopted are based on BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 and similar notes in I S 0 7005 :
the type numbers specified in I S 0 7005 : Part 1. Part 1 have been included in appendix B. Appendix B
(b) Plate flanges for welding, for Class 150 designations is not intended to be exhaustive.
only, are included for the first time. (9) Since BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 was published the
lengths of stud bolts and headed bolts have been
(c) The 3l/2 in nominal size hasbeen omitted.
increased by '/4 inch in ANSI B16.5 in many cases.
(d) Class 400 flanges have been omitted. These revised lengrhs have been incorporated in this
(e) The pressure/temperature ratings are based on Section of BS 1560 (see appendix D). Furthermore,
ANSI B I 6.5 and it should be noted that there are some since bolt sizes are expressed in inches in this Section
differences to the ratings given in BS 1560 : Part 2 : of BS 1560, it has been agreed that it is more logical
1970. t o express the lengths of bolts in inches also.
(r) For information, pipe dimensions for flanges are
given in appendix F. The nominal size of a flange is the
same as the corresponding nominal pipe size.
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(S) Details of minimum hub radius after back facing BS 7076 Dimensions of gaskets for flanges
are included. to BS 1560
(t) This Section of BS 1560 specifies inch bolting only Part I Specification for non-
and the use of metric boltingis outside the scope of metallic f l a t gaskets
this Section of BS 1560. Appendix G gives the proposed Part 2 Specification for metallic
metric bolt sizes to be used in lieu of the inch sizes ring-joint gaskets
specified, togetherwith appropriate warnings. Part 3 Specification for non-
metallic envelope gaskets
(u) The specification of'gasket types, materials and
Part 4 Specification for corrugated,
dimensions previously contained in BS 1560 : Part 2 :
flat or grooved metallic and filled
19.70have been.omitted
- "_ from _" this Section of BS 1560.
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metallic gaskets
Dimensions of gaskets for use with steel flanges to
For comparison purposes,the descriptions of flanges used
BS 1560 : Section 3.1 are specified in the following
in this Section of BS 1560 are compared with the descrip-
British Standards.
tions given in appendix H of BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970.
BS 3381 Specification for spiral-wound
gaskets for use with steel flänges Assessed capability. Users of this Section of BS 1560 are
advised to consider the desirability of assessment and
to BS 1560
registration of a supplier's quality systems against the
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appropriate Part of BS 5750 by a third party certification
body.
Compliance with a British Standard doesmotof itself
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Specification
1 Scope 3 Class designationsand.

pressUreltemperature ratings
This Section of BS 1560 specifies requirements for Class
designated circular steel flanges of Class 150 to Class 2500 3.1Classdesignations
and in nominal sizes up to 24 in of the type given in
The range of Class designations stiall be as follows:
table 1.
Class 150;
Table 1, Types of steel flange Class 300;
Class 600;
Code no.' Description Class 900;
Class 1500;
101 Plate flange for welding Class 2500.
flange
Blank
105 3.2 Pressure/temperature ratings
The pressure/temperature ratings of the flanges manufac-
Weld-neck
111
flange tured from the materials specified in table 3 shall be as
given in tables 16 to 21 for applicable materials and shall
112
Hubbed slip-on flange for welding be the maximum allowable non-shockworking gauge
pressure a t the temperature shown.
Hubbed
113threaded
flange NOTE 1. Linear interpolation is permitted for intermediate
temperatures. The relevant pressures and temperatures are those
Hubbed
114 socket-weld flange of the fluid inthe pipework system.
NOTE 2. The rating of flanges is not necessarily the rating of the
115 Loose hubbed flange for lapped whole pipework system. Gasket materials can also imposelimita-
tions on the pressureltemperature ratingof a flanged joint and
pipe endt the gasket manufacturer shouldbe consulted when selecting the
material of the gasket.
Integral
flange
121
,3.3 Rating of flanged joints
*Code numbers have been madenon-consecutivet o permit If two flanges in a flanged joint do not have the same
possible future additions.
pressure/temperature rating,the maximum permissible
tSometimes referred t o in industry as lapped flange.
working pressure of the joint a t any temperature shall
NOTE. Flanges and facings may be designated by code not exceed thelower of.the two pressureratings. .
number and facing letteror by description as given in
figures 1 and 2 respectively.
This Section of BS 1560 specifies types of steel flanges 4 Materials

and their facings, dimensions, tolerances, threading, 4.1Flangematerials
bolt sizes, flange face surface finish, marking, materials
for bolting and flange materials togetherwith associated Flanges shall be manufactured from materials selectedfrom
pressure/temperature ratings. table3exceptthatcodes111,112,113,114and115
flanges shall be manufactured from a forging or casting.
The weld end preparation of weld-neck (code 111) flanges
NOTE 1 . The materials specifiedin table 3 are tabulated in groups
(see 7.4) and the routine inspection and testing of flanges having common pressureltemperature ratings as given in tables 16
are outside thescope of this Section of BS 1560 but some to 21.
guidance on maximum test pressure is given in appendix B. NOTE 2. The purchaser shouldstate in the enquiry and/or order
NOTE 1, To assist purchasers appendix A lists information which if a certificate is required for the flange material (see appendix A).
should be supplied when orderingflanges.
NOTE 2. The titles of publications referred to inthis standard are 4.2 Requirements governing the use of ASTM materials
listed on the inside back cover.
4.2.1 General. Flanges manufactured from materials
conforming to ASTM specifications shall comply with the
following additional requirements.
2 Ranges of nominal sizes
(a) For material to ASTM A105;
The ranges of nominal sizes from '/z to 24 applicable to (1) when specified all forgings shall be normalized;
each flange type and for each Class designation shall be
(2) subclauses 4.2.2.1,4.2.2.2 and 4.2.2.3 shall
as given in table 2.
apply.
(b) For material to ASTM A182;
(1) the carbon content, by ladle analysis, of grades
F304L and F316L shall not exceed 0.030 %;
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(c) For material t o ASTM A350; NOTE. Users should be aware that thread sealants or lubricants,
for example, should also comply with BS 6920 : Part 1 if used in
subclauses 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 shall apply only to potable water applications. .
carbon manganese steels (grades L F I and LF2).
Subclause 4.2.2.3 shall apply to carbon manganese
and low-alloy steels (grade L F I , LF2 and LF3).
(d) For material to ASTM A387;
5 Bolting
(1 1 when specified, all flanges and flangedfittings 5.1 Materials, dimensions and finish'for bolting shall
shall be supplied in the normalized and tempered comply with BS 1768, BS 1769 or BS 4882.
condition; NOTE. Where Class 150 or Class 300 steel flanges are bolted to
cast iron flanges, the specified minimum yieldstrength of the
(2) subclause 4.2.2.3 shall apply. bolt material should not exceed 240 N/mm2.
NOTE. The purchaser shouldstate any specific requirements for
the heat treatment condition on the enquiry and/or order (see 5.2 Studbolts shall comply with BS 4882 except that the
appendix A). form shown in figure 3(b) of BS 4882 shall only apply to
studbolts of materials other than alloy steel.
4.2.2 Carbon manganese and low alloy steels
5.3 Bolt diameters shall be as given in tables 9 to 14.
4.2.2.1 The carbon content by ladle analysis of the
Appendix C gives a method for determining the
materials specified in 4.2.1 shall not exceed 0.23 % for
recommended bolt length for lapped-typejoints.
plate and 0.25 % for forgings.
Appendix D gives recommended bolt lengths for flanges
4.2.2.2 The carbon equivalent (CE1) by ladle analysis of other than lapped-type.
the materials specified in 4.2.1 shall not exceed 0.42
where:
Mn 6 Repairs
CE1 = C + -
6 Repairs by welding shall be permitted unless otherwise
The manufacturer shall ensure on a basis of regular prohibited by the applicable material standard,or product
production checks that the carbon equivalent (CE21 by standard in the case of integral flanges, and shall comply
ladle analysis does not exceed 0.45 where: with BS 2633, BS 4570 or BS 5135 as appropriate.
Cr + Mo + V C u t Ni NOTE. The welding procedure should be suchas t o produce a weld
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having characteristicsin accordance with the parent material.
Flanges should be heat treated after repair by welding when the
material specification requires such treatment.
4.2.2.3 The actual tensile strengthof the steel of any
component shall not exceed the minimum required by
the relevant specification by more than 150 N/mm2.
7 Dimensions
4.2.3 Chromium-molybdenumsteels. (Applicable to
material groups 1.9, 1.IO, 1.I3 and 1.I4 (see table 31.) 7.1 Flangedimensions
For chromium-molybdenum steels the contents of carbon Dimensions (exceptfor dimension G (see note 4)) foreach
and residual elements shall be restricted as follows. type of flange, other than reducing flanges for each Class
(a) Carbon content: designation shall be as given in tables 9 t o 14, as qualified
steels with less than 2 % Cr (nominal): by clause 9 and the notes to tables 9 to 14, if appropriate.
NOTE 1. For reducing flanges see 7.5.
0.17 % max. (plate)
NOTE 2. It is incumbent upon the purchaser to specify in the
0.20 % max. (forgings and castings) enquiry and/or order if dimensions of flanges are to be affected
steels with more than 2 % Cr (nominal): by clause 9 and/or the notes to tables 9 t o 14.
0.15 % max. (plate) NOTE 3. A summary of the various types of flanges specified
showing the nominalsizes applicable to each type and Class
0.15 % max. (forgings and castings) . designation is given in table 2.
(b) Residual elements: NOTE 4. The centre portion ofthe face of a blank flange (code 105)
Copper 0.30 % max. need not be machined, provided that the diameter of the unmachined
Nickel 0.40 % max. portion does not exceed the recommended shoulder diameter, G ,
given in tables 9 to 14.
Tungsten 0.10 % max.
Tin 0.03 % max.
7.2Hubs
4.3 Non-metallic materials The hubs of slip-on flanges for welding (code 112),
threaded flanges (code 113). socket-weld flanges (code 114)
For flanges which are lined, or otherwise coated,
and loose flanges for lapped pipe end (code 115) shall be
with non-metallic materials and if the non-metallic
either:
materials come, or are likely t o come, into contact with
potable water then these materials shall comply with (a) parallel; or
BS 6920 .: Part 1. (b) have a draft angle of not more than 7 o on the
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7.3 Threaded flanges 7.6 Bolt holes

7.3.1 The threads of hubbed threaded flanges (code 1 1 3) Bolt holes shall be equally spaced on the pitch circle
shall be taper or parallel complying with BS 21,
or taper diameter, and in the case of integral flanges, shall be
positioned off-centre.
complying with ANSVASME B1.20.1or API Std. 58.
NOTE, ANWASME B I .20.1 threads will be supplied unless the
purchaser specifies otherwise (see appendix A).
8 Flange facings
7.3.2 Threads shall extend to the flange face and shall be
concentric with the axis of the flange. Misalignment shall 8.1 Range of facings
not exceed 5 mm/m. The range of flange facings and flange face designations
Class 150 flanges shall be manufacturedwithout a counter- are given in figure 2.Dimensions of facings shall be as given
bore, but to protect the threads, the threads shall be in figures 4,5,6and 7 and tables 5 and 6.
chamfered to the major diameter of the thread a t the back
of the flange a t an angle between 40 o and 50 o with the 8.2 Facing dimensionsfor other than lapped-typejoints
axis of the thread. The chamfer shall be concentric with NOTE. Facing dimensions for other than lapped-type flange joints
the thread, and shall be included in the measurement of 6 mm and 6.4 mm high raised face
apply to flange facings of the 1 i
the thread length providedthat the chamfer does not types, the spigotirecess type and tongue/groove type and the
exceed one pitch in length. ring-joint type (see figures 4 and 5 ) .
Class 300,600,900,1500and 2500 flanges shall be Flanges with recess or groove facing or ring-joint groove
provided with a counterbore as indicated in tables 10 to 14, shall be either raised face or flat face (see appendices A
and the thread shall be chamfered to an angle between 40 o and B).
and 50 o a t the bottom of the counterbore. The chamfer
8.3 Facing dimensionsfor lapped-typejoints
shall be concentric with the thread and shall have a major
diameter equal to that of the counterbore. Facings for'lapped'4ype joints (see figure 6)shall be one
of the.following types (see appendix A):
7.3.3 Gauging shall comply with BS 21,ANSVASME
(a) raised face (type B);
B1.20.1or API Std. 58,as appropriate.
(b) tongue/groove (types C and D);
7.4 Weld-neck flanges (c) spigot/recess (types E and F);
For weld-neck flanges (code 1 1 1 ) the thickness of the hub (d) ring-joint (typeJ).
at the welding end shall never be less than 87.5 % of the The facings shall comply with 8.1. The dimension t ,
nominal thickness of the pipe to which the flange is indicated in figure 6, shall be not less than the minimum
attached (see appendix A). thickness of the barrel of the stub-end, exceptthat in the
NOTE, The weld end preparation of weld-neck flanges is outside case of a spigot or tongue facingthe dimension t shall be
the scope of this Section of BS 1560. However, appendix E gives
details of various weld end preparations and it is incumbent upon
not less than 6.4 mm.
the purchaser to specify a particular weld end preparation, Stub-ends for lapped-typejoints shall comply with
if required, The weld end preparation shown in figure 16(a) or BS 1640 or ANSI B1 6.9,as appropriate,
16(b) is the type of preparation normally supplied.
8.4 Flangethickness
7.5 Reducing flanges (flangesof reduced bore)
In no case, regardless of the type of facing and the
7.5.1 General. Flange bolt holes, outside diameters, tolerances permitted, shall the thickness of a flange be
thickness and the facings of reducing flanges shall be the reduced a t any point in order to provide adequate height
same as those of the normal flangeof the size from which for the facing or adequatedepth for the groove.
the reduction is being made. For Class 150 and Class 300 flanges the 1.6mm raised
7.5.2 Hub dimensions face is included in the flange thickness and the heights of
other-types offaces or depth of groove shall be additional
7.5.2.1 Threaded and slip-on flanges. The hub dimensions to and shall not reduce the minimum thickness of these
of hubbed threaded (code 1 1 3) and slip-on flanges for flanges (see figure 4).
welding (code 112)shall be a t least as large as those of.the
normal flange of.the size to which the reduction is being 8.5 Facing finishes
made. It shall be permitted for the hub to be omitted in
certain reducing flanges(see figure 3). 8.5.1 All flange jointing faces shall be machine finished
and, when compared by visual or tactile means with
7.5.2.2 Weld-neck flanges. The hub dimensions of
reference specimens, shall comply with the values given
weld-neck flanges (code 1 1 1)having a reduced bore shall
in tables 7 and 8.
be the same as those of the normal flange of the size to
which the reduction is being made.
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NOTE 1. It is not intended that instrumentmeasurements be taken (d) nominal size (inch), e.g. 4. Both sizes shall be
on the faces themselves and the R, and R, values as defined in
included for reducing flanges, e.g. 4/3;
BS 1134 relate to the-reference specimens.
NOTE 2. Requirements for special coatings or finishes should be (e) material designation usingthe material group,
stated in the enquiry andlor order so that.an appropriate allowance British Standard grade of material or idehtification
may be incorporatedin the machining of any relevant mating symbols given in table 3;
dimensions (see appendix A).
(f) manufacturer's name or trade mark;
8.5.2 Flat face, raised face and spigot/recess facings types (9) cast number or melt identification or suitable
A, B, E and.F shall be machined to comply with table 7. quality controlnumber traceable to the cast number;
8.5.3 For tongue and groove andring-joint facings types (h) thread identification (see 11.2).
C, D and J, the gasket contact surfaces shall be machined Example. BS 1560/111 - 150 - 2 - 1.2 - XXX - 12345.
to produce a surface finish complyingwith table 8.
11.2 Thread identification
Threaded flanges shall be marked to indicate the type of
9 Spot facing or back facing of flanges thread used. Flanges with threads to BS 2 1 shall be marked
Any spot facingor back facing shall not reduce the flange Rc or Rp as appropriate followed. by the nominal size of
thickness to less than the thickness specified.When spot the thread, e.g. Rc 3/4. Flanges with threads to ANSI/
facing is used the diameter shill be large enough to ASME B I .20.1 shall be marked with the nominal size of
accommodate the outside diämeterof the equivalent thread, number of threads per inch and the letters NPT,
normal series of washers complying with BS 3410 for the e.g. 3/4 -14 NPT. Flanges with threads to API Std 58 shall
inch bolt size being fitted. The bearing surfacesfor the be marked with API.
bolting shall be parallel to the flange face within the limits
given in table 15. 11.3 Ring groove number
When a flange is back faced a minimum fillet radius a t the Flanges grooved for standard ring-joints shall be marked
hub, as shown in figure 14, shall be maintained as given in with the letter R and the corresponding ring groove
table 22. number (see table 6).
11.4 Stamping
When steel stamps are used, the marking shallbe posi-
1O Tolerances tioned on the rim ofthe flange.
Flanges shall comply with the tolerances specified in NOTE. Care should be taken to ensure that steel stamp markings
table 15. are not liable to cause cracks in the flange material.
1I.5 Omission of markings

11 Marking If a flange is too small to enable all the markings required
in 11.1 to be marked on the flange, then it is permitted to
11.1 Flanges other than integral flanges (see also 11.5) omit some of the markings. The order in which the mark-
All flanges other than integral flanges shall be marked as ings are omitted shall be as follows:
follows: (a) size;
(a) the number of this British Standard, ¡.e. BS 1560*; (b) thread type and designation;
(b)flange code number, e.g. 112; (c) Class designation;
(c) Class designation, e.g. 300; (d) manufacturer's name or trade mark.
*Marking BS 1560, together with the flange code number, on o r in relation to a product represents a manufacturer's declaration of
conformity, ie a claim by or on behalf of the manufacturer that the productmeets the requirements of this Section of BS 1560.
The accuracy of the claim is therefore solely the responsibility of the person making the claim. Such a declaration is not tobe confused
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Code 101 Code 105

Plate flange for welding Blank flange
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Code 111 Code 112
Weld-neck flange Hubbed slip-on flange for welding
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Code 113 Code 114

Hubbed threaded flange Hubbed socket weld flange
Code 115 Code 121

Loose hubbed flange for lapped pipe end Integral flange
NOTE. These sketches are diagratnmatic only.
NOTE 1. Codes 101 and 105 comprise flanges that do not incorporate a hub or weld-neck.
NOTE 2. Codes 11 1 to 115 comprise flanges incorporating a hub or weld-neckand manufactured from forgings or castings,
NOTE 3. Code 121 is an integral part of some other equipment or component.
NOTE 4. Flanges may be designatedby code numbers or by descriptions. '
Figure 1. Flange codes
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Type A
Flat face
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I II I
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big small .
step Il
It step
Type B
Raised face
NOTE l . When provided with a 6.4 mm raised face,
type B is identical to type E.
Type c
Tongue
II
II
Type D Type J
Groove Ring-joint
NOTE 2. Sketches designated A, B, C, D, E, F and J illustrate the various types of flange facings which may be used in
conjunction with theflanges shown in figure l .
NOTE 3. Facings may be designated by type letters or by descriptions.
Figure 2. Facings of types A to F and J
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Table 2. Synoptic table
Flange Code
number
I I I 101
Plate
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105
Blank
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111
Weld-neck
Hubbed slip-on
I 112 98
600
900 I
x .xx x x x x
Use Class 1500
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600
900 I Use Class 1500
Hubbed threaded
I
Hubbed socket-weld
I
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15
1500
Jx x x
X
300 x x x
600 x x x
I l
Loose hubbed for
lapped pipe end
I. 21
x x x x x x x
Integral x x X'X x x x
*These sizes should be avoided in new constructions.
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Notes to table 3
NOTE 1. When selecting materialsfor flanges the strength require- (12) The effectsof sigma phase formation should be considered
ments (Re min 275 N/mm2, 0.2 % proof stress 205 N/mm2 min, a t temperatures above535 OC.
0.2 % proof stress 175 N/mm2 min) should be given, as appropriate, For carbon and carbon-molybdenum steels (notes ( I ) ,(21,(41,
on theenquiry and/or order for the flanges (see appendix A). (6) and (7))the limitation of the upper temperaturei s intended to
NOTE 2. For some materials listed underBritish Standards, testing avoid risk of graphitization of the carbides and, also a t the higher
requirements are more stringent than the comparable ASTM temperatures, covers the effectsof oxidation and reduction in
materials and the purchaser is advised to specify any special strength.
requirementsfor the material in the enquiry and/or orderfor For chromium-molybdenumferritic steels (notes (3). ( 8 ) and (10))
flanges (see appendix A). the limitation of the upper temperaturetakes account of the effects
NOTE 3. Design and construction standards, e.g. BS 5500 and of oxidation and reduced strength (creep resistance).
ANSI B 31.3 differ in requlrements for maximum allowable service For austenitic steels where the material specificationstates only a
temperature and may impose lower temperatures than those given maximum for carbon content, e.g. C 0.08 % max, and the proposed
below. service is a t temperatures above 540 OC then the steel used should
(1) Not recommended for use above 425 "C. have a carbon content of 0.04 % t o 0.08 %.
(2)Not recommendedfor use above 455 "C. NOTE 4. Low temperatureservice (applicable to low temperatu.re
(3) Not recommendedfor use above 590 OC. (LT) steels and austenitic chromium-nickelsteels). Design and
construction standards require fracture toughness properties t o be
(4) Not t o be used over 340 o C.
determined, usually by Charpy impact testing, on steels for low
(5) Not t o be used over 425 OC. temperature service. Requirementsdiffer according to the standard
(6) Not t o be used over 455 OC. and purchasers should state their requirements on the enquiry
and/or order for the flanges (see appendix A).
(7) Not t o be used over 540 OC.
The L T steels (carbon and nickel steels) included in this Section of
(8)Not t o be used over 590 OC.
BS 1560 have Charpy impact t e s t requirements specifiedin the
(9) At service temperaturesof 565 OC and above the grain size relevant standardfor the materials. In the case of austenitic stain-
should not be finer than ASTM6. less steels it is not usual to require Charpy impacttests for services
(IO) Consideration shouldbe given t o the possibility of above -200 "C.
excessive oxidation (scaling) a t temperatures above 565 OC. NOTE 5. Material groupsare those given in ANSI 616.5.
(1 1 ) The effectsof carbide precipitation should be considered
in the case of welded construction or use a t temperatures
above 480 OC.
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See note 1
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MSee note
1
See note 2
Hub type flange Blank flange

(Threaded as allowed by note 1)
NOTE 1. A hub i s required if the nominalsize of the reduced bore is equal to or greater than thesize given in table 4 against
the nominal pipe size appropriate to the outside diameter of the flange. Otherwisea blank flange suitably tapped may beused.
The nominal pipe size appropriate to a flange of a given outside diameter and pressureclass may be found by reference to the
table of standard flangesof the same pressure class (see tables 9 to 14).
NOTE 2.The threading and counterbore, etc., shouldcomply with7.3.
Figure 3. Reducing threaded flanges Classes 150 to 2500 (see table 4)
Table 4. Reducing threaded flanges Classes 150 t o 2500
Nominal pipe size Smallest nominal size of

appropriate t o the reduced bore requiring hub
diameter of the flange (see note 1 t o figure 3)
in DN in
1 25
"1 '/4 32
1 '/z 40 '/2
2 50 1
*2 '/2 65 1 '/4
3 80 1 '/4
4 1O0 1 '/2
*5 125 1 '/2
6 150 2 '/2
8 200 3
10 250 4
12 300 4
4 14 350
16 400 4
18 450 4
20 500 4
24 600 4
*The use of these sizes should be avoided in new constructions.

NOTE. This table should be read in conjunctionwith 7.5.2.1.

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Spigot face Grooveface
Recess face
W
All dimensions are in millimetres.
Ring-joint face
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NOTE 1. For dimensions X, O, M, W, Z and other details for facings other than ring-joint, see table 5,8.2 and clause Io.
NOTE 2. For other dimensionsand details of ring-joint facings, see table 6,8.2 and clause 10.
NOTE 3. C is the minimumflange thickness (see tables 9 and I O ) .
NOTE 4. Dotted lines indicate full-face; for permissible applications see 8.2.
NOTE 5. Spigot/reces$ and tongue/groovefaces are not applicable to Class 150 because of potential dimensional conflicts.
Figure 4. Flange facings, Classes 150 and 300 only, for other than lapped-typejoints
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Tongue face
Spigot face Groove face
Recess face Ring-joint face

NOTE 1. Fordimensions X, O, M, W, 2 and other details for facings other than ring-joint, see table 5,8.2 and clause 10.
NOTE 2. For other dimensions and details of ring-joint facings, see table 6,8..2 and clause 10.
NOTE 3. C is the minimum flange thickness (see tables 11, 12, 13 and 14).
NOTE 4. Dotted lines indicate full-face; for permissible applications see 8.2.
Figure 5. Flange facings, Classes 600 to 2500, for other than lapped-typejoints

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NOTE 1. For dimensions X, O, M, W, Z and other detailsfor facings other than ring-joint, see table 5,8.3'and clause IO.
NOTE 2. For other dimensions and details of ring-joint facings, see table 6,8.3 and clause I O .
NOTE 3. C is the mínimum flange thickness (see tables 9, IO, 1 1 , 12,13 and 14).
NOTE 4. t = thickness of barrel of stub-end (see 8.3 and BS 1640).
Figure 6. Facings for lapped-type joints
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Table 5. Facing dimensionsfor flanges other than ring-joint, Classes 150 to 2500
Nominal Outside Inside Outside Inside Height of Depth of Minimum outside

pipe size diameter of diameter diameter diameter raised face recess or diameter of
raised face, of tongue of recess of recess groove raised portion
spigot (see (see Classes Classes of recess or
note 3) note 3) 150 and soo t o groove (see
300 (see 2500 (see notes 3 and 4)
note 5) note 6)
O M W z X
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in DN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
'/z 15 34.9 25.4 36.5 23.8 1.6 6.4 4.8 46.0
3/4 20 42.9 33.3 44.4 31.7 1.6 6.4 4.8 54.0
1 25 50.8 38.1 52.4 36.5 1.6 6.4 4.8 62 .O
"1 '/4 32 63.5 47.6 65.1 46.0 1.6 6.4 4.8 75.0
1 '/2 40 73.0 54 .O 74.6 52.4 1.6 6.4 4.8 84.0
2 50 92.1 73.0 93.7 71.4 1.6 6.4 4.8 103.0
"2 v 2 65 104.8 85.7 106.4 84.1 1.6 6 A 4.8 116.0
3 80 127.0 107.9 128.6 106.4 1.6 6.4 4.8 138.0
4 1O0 157.2 131.8 158.8 130.2 1.6 6.4 4.8 168.0
"5 125 185.7 160.3 187.3 158.7 1.6 6.4 4.8 197.O
6 150 215.9 190.5 217.5 188.9 1.6 6.4 4.8 227 .O
8 200 269.9 238.1 27 1.5 236.5 1.6 6.4 4.8 281 .O
10 250 323.8 285.7 325.4 284.1 1.6 6.4 4.8 335.0
12 300 38 .O
1 342.9 382.6 341.3 1.6 6.4 4.8 392 .O
14 350 412.7 374.6 414.3 373.1 1.6 6.4 4.8 424.0
16 400 469.9 425.4 47 1.5 423.9 1.6 6.4 4.8 481 .O
18 450 533.4 488.9 535.0 487.4 1.6 6.4 4.8 545.0
20 500 584.2 533.4 585.8 531.8 1.6 6.4 4.8 595.0
24 600 692.1 641.3 693.7 639.8 1.6 6.4 4.8 703.0
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NOTE 1. This table should be read in conjunction with 8.2,8.3and figures 4,5 and 6.
NOTE 2. For ring-joint facing dimensions see table 6.
NOTE 3. Spigot/recess and tongue/groove facings are not applicable to Class 150 because of potential dimensional conflicts.
NOTE 4. A flange with a recess facing may be supplied with the outside diameter of the raised portion t o dimension X above
as appropriate, or full faced.
NOTE 5. Raised face height is included in the flange thickness.
NOTE 6. Raised'face height is additional to the minimum flange thickness.
NOTE 7. For tolerances see table 15.

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Table 7. Surface finish for facings A, B, E and F
Flange rating
Method of
machining
Approximate
depth of
Approximate
radius of
Approximate
pitch of
T
serration tool nose serration min. max.
Class 150
to
Class 2500
Turning
Other than
mm
0.05
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1.6 1 mm
0.8
Pm
12.5
12.5
Pm
50
25 3.2 6.3
inclusive turning
NOTE l . R, and R Z are defined in BS 11 34.

NOTE 2. Turning includes any method of machine operation producing either serrated concentric or serrated spiral grooves.
NOTE 3. For certain applications, e.g. for searching media suchas low temperature gases and for flanges of-Class900 and above,
it may be necessaryto stipulate closer control on the surface finish.
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I Pm Pm
Tongue and grobve
3.2 12.5 O .8
Ring-joint groove
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Dimension Flange code Tolerance
mm
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Size
in
Hub diametera t 111,121 + 2.4 6 5

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weld end A
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Bore diameter B1, B2 101,112,114,115 -0
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Flange thickness C All codes -0
Outside diameterof All codes

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> 18
All sizes
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6.4 mm raised face k0.4
Facing dimensionsM, O, All codes (facing k0.4 All sizes
W, Y and Z types C, D, E and F)
Ring-joint depth E All codes (facing type J)

+ 0.4 All sizes
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Ring-joint widthF k0.2

Ring-joint pitchP +0.13
23 o angle k '/z O
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Diameter of bolt circle K All codes ?I .6 All sizes
Centre-to-centre of All codes k0.8 All sizes
adjacent bolt holes
Eccentricity of machined All codes 0.8 2 '/z I
facing diameters
1.6 > 2 '/2 I
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bolting bearing surfaces
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Table 16. Class 150: pressurehemperature ratings
Temperature
OF OC
rt Material groups
1.1 1.2 1.10 1.1.39 1.5 1.4 1.3 2.7 2.6
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Maximum permissible working pressure
bar* bar
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122 50 19.3 19.5 18.0 15.9 18.2 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 18.4 18.4 15.3 18.4 17.5 17.5
18.5
200 93 17.9 17.9 17.2 14.8 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9 16.2 16.5 13.4 16.2 15.9 16.9
15.9
212 1 O0 17.7 17.7 17.1 14.8 17.7 17.7 17.7 17.7 17.7 16.0 16.3 13.3 16.0 15.8 15.8
16.7
300 149 15.9 15.9 15.9 14.5 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 14.1 14.8 12.1 14.5 15.2 15.5
15.2
302 150 15.8 15.8 15.8 14.5 I 5.8 15.8 15.8 I 5.8 I 5.8 14.1 14.8 14.5 12.015.1 15.115.5
392 200 14.0 14.0 14.0 13.8 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 12.5 13.6 11.1 13.2 13.9 13.9 13.9
O 400
500
482
204
260
250
13.8
11.7
13.8
12.1 12.1
11.7
13.8
12.1
11.7
13.8
12.1
11.7
13.8
11.7
13.8
11.7
13.8
11.7
13.8
11.7
13.8
11.7
12.4
12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 11.8 12.0 10.2 12.0
11.7
13.4
11.7
13.1
11.7
13.8
11.0
10.0
11.7
13.8
12.1
11.7
13.8
121
.2
1.1
11.7
572 300 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 10.2 9.7 10.2 10.2 10.2
10.2
600 316 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7
650 343 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6
662 350 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 a .4 8.4 8.4 8.4 a .4 8.4 a .4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
700 37 1 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6
707 375 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7A 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4
7.4
750 399 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6 6.6
6.6
752 400 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 65
6..5
797 425 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 . 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.6
5.6 5.6
800 427 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
5.5
842 450 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6
4.6
850 454 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
4.5 4.5 4.5
a87 475 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 - 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7
900 482 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 - 3.4 3.4 3.4
3.4
932 500 2.a 2.a 2.8 2.a 2.8 2.a 2.a 2.a 2.8 2.a 2.8 - 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8
950 510 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2A 2.4 - 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4
977 525 I .a 1 .a 1 .a 1.8 1 .a 1 .a 1.8 1 .a 1 .a I .a 1 .a - 1 .a 1 .a I1.a8
1000 538 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 .I.4 1.4 - 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
- - - - - - - _. - - - - - -
*I bar = lo5 Nlm2 = IO5 Pa.
O NOTE 1. For limitations of temperature for individual materials see notes to table 3.
NOTE 2. Pressures and temperatures shown in bold typeare conversions from ratings given in ANSI 616.5-1981; intermediate
values shown in lighter type have been obtained by linear interpolation. For other intermediate values it i s recommended that
they are obtained b y linear interpolation using the original ANSI 616.5 figures shown in bold type.
NOTE 3. Temperature conversionsfrom degrees fahrenheit to degrees Celsius have been rounded to the nearest whole degree;
pressure conversions from Ibf/in2 tobar have used a conversion factor from BS 350 : Part 1 of 1 Ibf/in2 = 0.0689476 bar and
have been rounded to the nearest 0.1 bar.

BS 1560 : Section 3.1 : 1989 '
Table 17. Class 300: pressure/temperature ratings
Temperature Material groups
O2.6
2.7F 2.52.42.32.22.1
1.14
1.13
O1.10
C1.91.51.41.31.21.1
t-
Maximum permissibleworking pressure
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
bar' bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar bar
up to Jptl
1 ocI 38 51 .C 51.; 47, 42.1 47: 51.2 51.: 51 .i 51 .I 49.Ci 49.6 49.6 49.t 46.2 46.2
12: 50 50.C 51 .; 47. 41d 47 : 51.I 51.: 51 .i 51.7 47 .I3 48.1 48.C 48.d 45.2 45.2
201 93 46.5 51.; 45. 38.C 46.! 49s 49.: 51.7 51.7 41.1I 42.7 42.1 431 41.7 41.7
21: 1O0 46.4 51 .r 45. 38.t 46.: 48.7 49.( 51 .C 51.5 40.E1 42.3 41.5 43 ,L 41.4 41.4
30CI 149 45.2 50.: 44. 44.t 45.: 46.1 46.! 50.2 50.3 36.:l 38.6 37.6 40.2 39.3 39.3
30: 150 45.1 50.: 44. 37 .E 45.' 46.E 46.! 50.: 50.3 36.Ei 38.5 37.5 40.2 39.3 39.3
39: 200 43.9 48.7 42. 36.7 44.: 45.2 45.( 48.7 48.7 32.7 1 35.8 34.4 38.E 37.1 37.1
400I 204 43.0 48.C 42. 362 44.' 45.: 44.1 48.C 48.6 32.4I 35.5 34.1 38.: 36.9 36.9
48: 250 41.8 46.2 40. 34.E 43.( 44.4 44.: 46.2 46.3 30.4 I 33.5 32.2 36.2 35.2 35.2
5oal 260 41.4 45.E 40. 34.E 42.; 44.1 44.' 45.E 45.9 30C.I 33.1 31.7 35.: 34.0 34.8
57; 300 38.9 42.E 37. 32.2 42 .( 42.4 42 .¿ 42 .E 42.9 29.CI 31.6 30.5 34.4 33.6 33.6
600l 316 37.9 41.7 36. 31.4 41.; 41 J 41 .i 41.7 41.7 28.4i 31 .O 30.0 33.f 33.1 33.1
65al 343 36.9 40.7 36. 31 .C 40.; 40.7 40.; 40.7 40.7 28.3I 30.7 29.6 33.1 32.1 32.1
66í 350 36.9 40.3 36. 31.C 40.: 40.3 40.: 40.3 40.3 28.2! 30.4 29.5 32 .E 31.9 31.9
700l 371 36.9 39.3 35. 31 .C 39.: 39.3 39.: 39.3 39.3 27.9I 29,6 29.0 32.4 31.4 31.4
70i 37 5 36.6 38.7 35. 31.C 38.2 38.9 38.2 38.9 38.9 27.9 l 29.6 28.9 32.3 31.3 31.3
750l 399 34.8 34.8 32.: 30.7 36.: 36.5 36.1 36.5 36.5 27.6i 29.3 28.6 31 .;I 30.7 30.7
752 400 34.6 34.6 32. 30.5 36.t 36.5 36.: 36.5 36.5 27.6 ì 29.3 28.6 31.7 30.7 30.7
797 42 5 28.7 28.7 27 .: 25.8 35.2 35.2 35.2 34.6 35.2 27.3Ì 28.7 28.6 31.4 30.0 30.0
800l 427 28.3 28.3 26.' 25.5 35.i 35.2 35.i 34.5 35.2 27.2, 28.6 28.6 31.4 30.0 30.0
842 450 20.2 20.2 19! 19.7 33.7 33.7 33.; 31 .a 33.7 26.9I 28.0 28.3 30.8 29.4 29.4
850l 454 18.6 18.6 18.1 18.6 33.4 33.4 33.4 30.3 33.4 26.9l 27.9 28.3 30.7 29.3 29.3
887 47 5 13.5 13.5 13.j 13.5 31.7 31 .J 31.7 26.a 31.7 26.6I 27.4 28.0 29.9 28.8 28.8
900 482 11.7 11.7 11.' 11.7 31 .C 31 .a 31 .C 24.5 31 .O 26.5I 27.2 27.9 29.6 28.6 28.6
932 500 8.9 8.9 82 8.9 23.E 27.9 27 .E 20.3 27.5 26.1 26.8 27.0 27.7 27.3 27.3
950 51 O 7.2 7.2 7 .: 7.2 19.: 26.2 26.1 17.9 25.5 25.9I 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5
977 52 5 5.2 5.2 5.: 5.2 15.C 20.4 20.E 15.3 22.5 24.a I 25.8 25.4 25.8 24.7 25.2
1000 538 3.4 3.4 3.d 3.4 11.4 15.5 18.E 13.1 20.0 22.4 25.2 24.5 25.2 23.1 24.1
1022 550 - - - - - 12.9 15.; 11.6 17.0 22.0 l 25.0 24.2 25.a 21.7 23.7
1050 566 - - - - - 9.7 13.8 9.7 13.1 21.4 24.8 23.8 24.0 20.0 23.1
1067 57 5 - - - - - 8.6 9 .E 8.8 11.3 20.2 24.0 22.7 24.0 18.5 22 .o
1100 593 - - - - - 6.6 7.9 7.2 7.9 17.9l 22.4 20.7 22.4 15.5 20.0
1112 600 - - - - - 5.8 7 .E 6.7 7.3 16.9 21.6 19.6 21.6 14.6 19.3
1150 621 - - - - - 3.4 7.2 4.8 5.2 13.4 19.0 16.2 19.0 11.7 16.9
11 57 625 - - - - - 3.3 6 .E 4.6 4.9 13.1 18.3 15.7 17.9 11.3 16.5
1200 649 - - - - - 2.4 3.8 3.1 3.4 10.7 14.1 12.4 11.7 9.0 14.1
1202 650 - - - - - - - - - 10.6 14.1 12.3 11.6 8.2 14.0
1247 675 - - - - - - - - - 7.8 12.5 9.8 8.8 7 .O 1 1.2
1250 577 - - - - - - - - - 7.6 12.4 9.7 8.6 6.9 11.0
1 700 - - - - - - - - - 6.1 10.1 7 -6 6.9 5.7 8.7
1300 704 - - - - - - - - - 5.9 9.7 7.2 6.6 5.5 8.3
1337 725 - - - - - - - - - 4.6 7.9 6.0 5.3 4.5 6.2
1350 732 - - - - - - - - - 4.1 7.2 5.5 4.8 4.1 5.5
1382 750 - - - - - - - - - 3.7 5.9 4.6 3.9 3.5 4.4
1400 760 - - - - - - - - 3.4 5.2 4.1 3.4 3.1 3.8
1427 775 - - - - - - - - 2.9 4.6 3.8 3.1 2.5 3.2
1450 188 - - - - - - - - 2.4 4.1 3.4 2.8 2.1 2.8
1472 800 - - - - - - - - 2.1 3.5 3.1 2.6 1.9 2 -3
1500 316 - - - - - - - - - 1.7 2.8 2.8 2.4 1.7 I.7
- L - - - - - - - - ~ - - - -
*Ibar = I O 5 N/m2 = I O 5 Pa.
NOTE 1, For limltetions of temperature for individual materials see notes to table 3.
NOTE 2. Pressures and temperatures shownin bold type are conversions from ratings given in ANSI 616.5-1981; intermediate
values shown in lighter type have been obtained by linear interpolation. For other intermediate values it is recommendedthat
they are obtained by linear interpolation using the original ANSI 616.5 figures shown in bold type.
NOTE 3. Temperature conversions from degrees fahrenheit to degrees celsius have been rounded to the nearest whole degree;
pressure conversions from Ibf/in2 t o bar have used a conversion factor from 6s 350 : Part 1 of 1 Ibf/in2 = 0.0689476 bar and
have been rounded t o the nearest 0.1 bar.

BSI BS*3560 P T 3 SEC*3*3 8 7 W Lb24bb7 0337734 7
BS 1560 : Section 3.1 : 1989
O Table 18. Class 600: pressure/temperature ratings
Temperature T Material groups .

"F OC t 1.1
2
3 1.4 1.5 1.9 1.10
1.13
1.14
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
t Maximum permissibleworking pressure

-
bar*
-
. . - -
bar bar bar
- -
bar bar bar
bar
-
bar bar
bar
- - -
bai bar bar bar
bar
up to Jp t c
1O0 38 102;a 103.4 95.8 85.2 95.8I I103.4 03.4103.4 103.4 99.3 99.3 82.7 99.3 99.3 92.7 92.7
122 50 100.1 03.4 94.7 83.5 95.4I l102.3 02.4 103.4 03.4 95.6 96.3 79.2 95.9 96.7 90.7 90.7
200 93 93.1 ,03.4 90.7 77.6 93.8I 98.3 98.6103.4 103.4 82.7 85.5 70.a 84.1 87.6 83.4 83.4
21 2 1 O0 92.8 03.O 90.3 77.3 93.3 97.6 98.0 102.4 02.4 81.5 84.5 69.1 83.0 86.8 82.8 82.8
300 149 90.7 100.3 87.9 75.5 90.0l 92.7 93.4100.3 100.3 72.7 77.2 62.7 75.2 81.o 78.6 78.6
302 150 90.6 00.3 87.9 75.4 89.9l 92.7 93.3 100.3 00.3 72.6 77.1 62.6 75.0 80.9 78.5 78.5
392 200 87.8 97.,5 85.4 73.3 88.4I 90.8 89.6 97.5 97.5 65.4 71.5 57.4 68.8 76.9 73.8 73.8
400 204 87.6 97.2 85.2 73.1 88.3I 90.7 89.3
97.2 97.2 64.8 71.0 56.9 68.3 76.5 73.4 73.4
482 250 83.6 92.7 81.2 69A 86.3I 89.0 88.492.7 92.7 61.1 66.8 53.5 64.O 72.3 70.3 70.3
500 260 82.7 91.7 80.3 68.6 85.8I 88.6 88.3
91.7 91.7 60.3 65.8 52.7 63.1 71A 69.6 69.6
572 300 77.5 85.6 75.4 64.6 84.1 84.9 84.885.7 85.7 58.1 63.4 50.5 61.1 68.9 66.9 66.9
600 316 753 83.4 73.4 63.1
83.41 83.4 83.4
83.4 83.4 57.2 62.4 49.6 60.3 67.9 65.8 65.8
650 343 74.1 81.o 72.1 81.aI
61.7 81.o 81.0
81.0 81.o 56.2 61.4
48.3 59.0 66.2 64.1 64.1
O 700
662
371
350 74.0 80.4 71.9 61.7 80.4I
73.4 78.3 71.4 61.7 78.3I
80.4 80.480.4
78.3 78.3
78.3
80.4 56.0 60.9 48.C
78.3 55.5 59.6 47.2
58.7 65.8 63.8 63.8
57.9 64.5 62.7 62.7
707 375 72.9 77.O 70.5 61.6 77.6i 77.6 77.677.6 77.6 55.4 59.4 47.1 57.8 64.3 62.6 62.6
750 399 69.6 69.6 65.2 61.O 73.41 73.4 73.4
73.4 73.4 54.8 58.3 46.2 57.2 63.4 61.7 61.7
752 400 69.1 89.1 64.7 60.6 73.3 73.3 73.373.2 73.3 54.8 58.2 46.2 57.2 63.4 61.6 61.6
797 425 57.6 57.6 54.5 51.6 70.2! 70.2 70.268.9 70.2 54.5 57.3 45.E 56.9 62.8 60.1 60.1
800 427 56.9 56.9 53.8 51.O 70.0I 70.0 70.0
68.6 70.0 54.5 57.2 45.5 56.9 62.7 60.0 60.0
842 450 40.1 40.1 39.6 39.1 67.aI 67.8 67.861.9 67.8 53.9 56.1 44.E 56.3 61.6 58.8 58.8
850 454 36.9 36.9 36.9 36.9 67.2! 67.2 67.2
60.7 67.2 53.8 55.8 44.5 56.2 61.4 58.6 58.6
887 475 27.2 27.2 27.2 27.2 63.41 63.4 63.451.7 63.4 53.3 54.8 - 55.9 60.1 57.6 57.6
900 482 23.8 23.8 23.8 23.8 62.1 62.1 62.1 48.6 62.1 53.1 54.5 - 55.8 59.6 57.2 57.2
932 500 17.6 17.6 17.6 17.6 47.al 55;7 55.740.4 55.0 52.2 53.8 - 54.3 55.7 54.8 54.8
950 510 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 38.6i 52.1 52.1
35.9 51.O 51.7 53.4 - 53.4 53.4 53.4 53.4
977 525 10.4 10.4 10.4 10.4 30.Cl 40.5 43.930.8 45.3 47.8 51.6 - 51.2 51.6 49.5 50.6
1000 538 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 22.8I 30.7 36.9
26.5 40.3 44.5 50.0 - 49.3 50.0 46.2 48.3
022 550 - - - - - 25.5 32.823.4 34.1 43.7 49.8 - 48.7 49.8 43.6 47-.2
1050 566 - - - - - 19.0 27.6
19.3 26.2 42.7 49.6 - 47.9 49.6 40.3 45.9
067 575 - - - - - 17.0 23.517.5 22.6 40.3 47.9 - 45.8 47.9 37.1 44.0
1100 593 - - - - - 13.1 15.5
14.1 15.5 35.5 44.5 - 41.7 44.5 30.7 40.3
112 600 - - - - - 11.7 15.213.1 14.3 33.4 42.9 - 39.6 42.9 29.0 38.8
1150 621 - - - - - 7.2 14.1 9.7 10.3 26.9 37.9 - 32.8 37.9 23.8 34.1
1 57 625 - - - - - 6.9 13.2
9.2 9.9 26.1 36.6 - 31.7 35.9 23.0 33.3
- - - - - -
O 1200
202
247
649
650
675
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.8 6.27.6
"
"
-
-
7.2 21.4 28.3
21.1 28.1 -
15.5 25.4 -
25.2 23.8 17.9
24.9 23.5 17.8 28.0
19.7 17.3 14.0 22.8
28.3
1250 677 - - - - - - " - 15.2 25.2 - 19.3 16.9 13.8 22.4

292 700 - - - - - " - 12.0 20.0 - 15.3 13.4 11.5 17.5
1300 704 - - - - - " - 11.4 19.0 - 14.5 12.8 11.0 16.5
337 725 - - - - - " - 9.3 15.4 - 12.2 10.2 8.7 12.5
1350 732 - - - - - - - - 8.6 14.1 - 11.4 9.3 7.9 11.0
382 750 - - - - - " - 7.1 11.7 - 9.6 8 .O 6.8 8.8
1400 760 - - - - - " - 6.2 10.3 - 8.6 7.2 6.2 7.6
427 775 - - - - - " - 5.5 9.0 - 7.5 6.3 5.1 6.3
1450 788 - - - - - " - 4.8 - 7.9 - 6.6 5.5 4.1 5.2
' 472 800 - - - - - - - - 4.2 7.0 - 5.9 5.2 3.8 4.4
1500 816 - - - - - . " - 3.4 5.9 - 5.2 4.8 3.4 3.4
- - - - - - -L- - - - -
1' bar = IO5 N/m2 = lo5 Pa.
NOTE 1. For limitations of temperature for individualmaterials see notes to table 3.
NOTE 2. Pressures and temperatures shownin bold type are conversions from ratings given in ANSI 816.5-1981; intermediate
values shown in lighter type have been obtained by linear interpolation. Forother intermediate values it i s recommended that
NOTE 3. Temperature conversionsfrom degrees fahrenheit to degrees Celsius have beenrounded to the nearest whole degree; '
pressure conversionsfrom Ibf/in2 t o have used a conversion factor from BS 350 : Part 1 of 1 lbflin' = 0.0689476 bar and

. BS 1560 : Section 3.1 : 1989
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Temperature
T Material groups
--- -
u p to
O F
I 1.10
Jp t c
t
"C1.91.51.41.31.21.1
t Maximum permissibleworking pressure

- - -
bar* bar bar Jar
-
bar
2.7
Jar
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
bar
2.2
2.1
1.14
1.13
Jarbarbarbar Jar
-
bar Jar lar
-
3ar
1oaI 38 153. 155.' 143.; 127.l 143.t 155.' 155.1 155.' 155.1148.9148.2 124.' 148.2 148.9 1382 138.
122 50
150. 155.' 142. 125.' 143.c 153.1 153.E 155.' 155.1143.5144.L I191 143.1 145.1 135.1 135.
20c 93 139.1 155.' 135.1 116.: 140.: 147.: 148.; 155.' 155.1124.1 128.; 104.1 126.i 131.7 125.1 125.
212 1O0 139.: 154A 135.' I15.1 139.E 146.: 147.2 I54.t 154.6122.3128.1 103.: 124.E 130.5 24.; 124.
30C1 149 135.1 150.: 132.1 113.' 134.E 139.: 140.C 150.: 150.7109.3115.E 93.1 112.7 121.7 l17.f 117.
302 150 135.' 150.t 131! I13A 134.7 139.: 139.E I50.f 150.6109.0115.E 93.f 112.5 121.6 17.L 117.
392 200 131.# 146.: 127! I09.t 132.E I36.d 134.E 146.: 146.2 98.2
107.1 86.: 103.2 115.3 10.1 IIO.
doa1 204 131.1 145.t 127.1 109.: 132.4 136.: 134.1 145.8 145.8 97.2 106.2 85.! 102.4 114.8 110.: I IO.
482 250 125. 139S 121.1 104.: 129.2 133.: 132.5 I39S 139.0 91.6
100.2 80.' 96.2 108.6 05.i 105.
soal 260 123.1 13f.t 120.: 103.' 128.e 132.; 132.4 137.f 137.690.3
98.t 78 .! 94.8 107.2 104.1 104.
572 300 11 6.' 128.t 113. 96.C 126.1 127.: 127.2 I28.t 128.6
87.1 95.C 75.; 91.E 103.2 00.4 I OO.
600l 316 113.' 125.' 110.: 94.t 125.1 125.: 125.1 125.' 125.1 85.8 93.4 74.1 90.: 101.7 98.E 98.
65al 343 Ill.(121,; 108.: 92.; 121.7 121.; 121.7 121.; 121.784.5
91.7 72) 88.3 99.3 96.1 96.
662 350 110.1 120.; 108.( 92 .; 120.7 120.; 120.7 120.; 120.7
84.2
91.1 72.Í 87 .E 98.7 95.E 95.
700l 371 110.: 117.f 107.: 92.; 117.6 I17.t 117.6 117.f 117.6
83.4
89.3 71.( 86.9 96.9 94.E 94.
707 375 109.4 115.; 1052 92.t 11 6.5 116.: 116.5 i16.t 116.5
83.3
89.C 70.t 86.7 96.7 94.2 94.
7501 399 104.' 104.1 97.! 91 .L 11o.a Ilo.( 11o.a I IO.( 110.0
82.4
87.6 69.f 85.8 95.5 92.4 92.
7 52 400 103.i 103.L 97 .: 90.1 I 09.8 lO9.t I09.8 109.7 109.8
82.4 87.5 69 .f 85.8 95.5 92.3 92.
797 42 5 86.: 86.: 82.( 77 .L 105.4 l05.L 105.4 103.2 105.4
81.4
85.9 68.( 85.E 94.5 90.1 90.
800l 427 85.: 85.i 81.( 76.t 105.1 105.1 105.1 102.; 105.1 81.4 85.8 672 85.5 94.5 90.a 90.
842 450 60.: 60.2 59.t 58 .E 101.4 IO1.L 101.4 92 .C 101.4 80.5 84.1 66.E 84.6 92.1 88.2 88.
850l 454 55.! 55.E 55.! 55.E 100.7 loo.i 100.7 90.7 100.7 80.3
83.8 66.E 84.5 91.7 87.9 87.
887 47 5 40.: 40.7 40.: 40 .i 95.1 95.1 95.1 77.7 95.179.6
82.a - 84.0 89.9 86.4 86.
900l 482 351 35.E 35.! 35.5 93.1 93.1 93.1 73.1 93.1 79.3 81.4 - 83.8 89.3 85.11 85.'
932 500 26.! 26.E 26.! 26.E 70.8 90.L 90.4 60.7 82.5 78.2 80.5 - 81.3 83.3 82.1 82.
950 510 21 .d 21.4 21.d 21.4 58.3 77s 77.9 53.E 76.5 77.6 80.0 - 80.0 80.0 8o.a 80.
977 525 15.f 15.E 15.t 15.E 45.2 60.E 65.8 46.1 67.8 71.6 77.4 - 76.6 77.4 74.4 75.
1O00 538 10.; 10.7 10.; 10.7 34.1 46.1 55.5 39.2 60.3 66.5 75.2 - 73.8 75.2 69.6 72.'
1022 550 - - - - - 38.2 49.1 345 50.9 65.3 74.8 - 72.9 74.8 65.5 70.'
1050 566 - - - - - 28.: 41.O 29.C 39.0 63.8 74.5 - 71.7 74.5 60.3 68.(
1067 575 - - - - - 25.5 35.0 26.4 33.7 60.1 71.8 - 68.5 71.8 55.5 66.1
1100 593 - - - - - 20.c 23.4 21.4 23.4 53.1 66.5 - 62.4 66.5 46.2 80.:
1112 600 - - - - - 172 22.9 19.E 21.5 50.0 64.2 - 59.2 64.2 43.6 58.
1150 621 - - - - - 10.7 21.4 14.1 15.5 40.3 56.9 - 49.0 56.9 35.5 51.1
1157 625 - - - - - 10.2 20.0 13.5 14.8 39';2 54.9 - 47.4 53.2 34.3 49!
1200 649 - - - - - 7.2 11.4 9.3 10.7 32.1 42.7 - 37.6 35.5 26.9 42.'
1202 650 - - - - - - - - - 31.7 42.5 - 37.2 35.1 26.6 42.#
1247 67 5 - - - - - - - - - 23.3 37.9 - 29.5 26.1 21 .I 34.1
1250 677 - - - - - - - - - 22.8 37.6 - 29.0 25.5 20.7 33.8
1292 700 - - - - - - - - . - .17.8 29.8 - 23.2 20.3 16.9 26.:
1300 704 - - - - - - - - - '16.9 28.3 - 22.1 19.3 16.2 24.1
1337 725 - - - - - - - - - 13.8 23.2 - 18.2 15.5 13.1 18.1
1350 732 - - - - - - - - - 12.8 21.4 - 16.9 14.1 12.1 16.:
1382 750 - - - - - - - - - 11.0 17.6 - 14.2 11.9 10.3 13.'
1400 760 - - - - - - - - - 10.0 15.5 - 12.8 10.7 9.3 1 .A1
1427 775 - - - - - - - - - 8.5 13.7 - 11.3 9.6 7.8 9 .!
1450 788 - - - - - - - - - 10.0 8.6 6.6 7.!
1472 800 - - - - - - - - - 9.1 8 .O 5.8 6 .(
1500 B16 - - - - - - - - - 7.9 7.2 4.8 4.1
- - - - ~ - - - - ~ - - - - -

NOTE 1. For limitations of temperature for individual materials see notes to table 3.
NOTE 2. PressureS.and temperatures shownin bold typeare conversions from ratings given in ANSI-816.5-1981; intermediate
values shown in lighter type have been obtained by linear interpolation. For other intermediate values it i s recommendedthat
they are obtalned by linear interpolation using the original ANSI B16.5 figures shown in bold type.
NOTE 3. Temperatureconversions from degrees fahrenheit to degrees Celsius have been rounded t o the nearest whole degree;
pressure conversions from Ibf/in2 tobar have used a conversion factor from BS 350 : Part 1 of 1 Ibf/in2 = 0.0689476 bar and
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Temperature L
Material groups
O Ç OC
t
1.1 1.2 1.3 1-.4 1.5
Maximum permissibleworking pressure

1.9 1.10 1.13 2.1 1.14
2.2 2.7 2.6 2.5
__ - - - - - - -
bar* lar ar lar ar ar 'ar ar bar bar bar bar
lar bar bar bar
up to Jptc
1O0 38 255.5 158.6 39.2 !I23 39.2 58.6 158.6 58.6 258.6 248.2 248.2 248.2 !48.2 248.2 231.7 231.7
122 50 250.4 158.6 36.4 108.E 38.1 55.7 56.0 258.6 258.6 240.6 199.7
39.1 !39.9 241.8 226.6 226.6
200 93 232.7 158.6 26.1 93.7 34.1 45.5 '46.8 58.6 258.6 2 213.4 174.4
06.8 208.6 208.6
21 2 1O0 23 1.9 157.6 25.4 93 .I 33.0 43.8 '45.2 257.6 257.6 210.9 172.3
03.9 207.1 207.1
300 149 226.1 151.O 19.9 l88.E :24.8 32.0 133.4 251.0 1 51.0 156.5 192.7 82.0 196.2 196.2
302 150 226.0 150.8 19.8 88.4 24.7 31.9 '33.2 250.8 150.8 156.2 192.4 81.6 195.9 195.9
392 200 219.2 144.0 13.3 82.E 21 .o 27.3 :242 44.0 244.0 163.6 178.4 143.5 ,72.7 191.9 184.7 184.7
400 204 218.6 !43.4 12.7 182.4 !20.6 26.8 123.4 243.4 143.4 177.2 142.462.0 183.7 183.7
482 250 208.7 131.8 02.8 73.E 15.3 22.3 '21.I 31.8 231.8 152.7 167.0 133.6 180.8 175.5
60.1 175.5
500 260 206.5 129.3 00.6 171.1 :14.1 21.3 120.6 29.3 229.3 1 131.7 164.8 50.7 173.7 173.7
572 300 193.6 114.4 88.5 61 .E 10.1 12.1 :I1.9 214.4 114.4 126.2 ,52.7
158.1 172.1
45.2 167.3 167.3
600 316 188.6 !08.6 83.7 157.5 108.6 08.6 108.6 208.6 143.1
08.6 124.1 155.5 164.8 164.8
169.6 150.7
650 343 185.1 !02.7 80.3 154.E 102.7 02.7 102.7 02.7 202.7 1 153.1 120.7
40.7 147.2 160.6 160.6
O 700
662
707
371
350
375
184.8
183.7
182.3
101.I
95.8
92.7
79.9
78.6
76.4
54.E
154.E
54.1
o1 .I
95.8
94.1
o1 .I
95 .8
94.1
101.I
95.8
94.1
01.1 201.1 1
95.8 195.8 1
120.1
148.9 118.2
38.9
94.1 194.1 138.7 148.4 117.9
146.6
152.1 40.2 159.8 159.8
144.8 161.3 157.2 157.2
144.5 161.0 156.7 156.7
750 399 173.7 73.7 63.1 152.6 83.4 83.4 83.4 83.4 183A 137.2 115.8 145.5 153.8 153.8
752 400 172.5 72.5 61.9 51 .f 83.1 83.1 83.1 183.1 182.9
37.2 115.7 143.0
145.4 153.6 153.6
797 425 143.9 43.9 36.5 29.c 75.6 75.6 75.6 72.1 175.6 1 123.6 142.4
143.2 157.3
35.9 149.9 149.9
800 427 142.0 142.0 34.8 127.C 75.1 75.1 75.1 175.1 1 71.3 143.1 113.4
35.8 142.4 149.6 149.6
157.2
842 450 100.3 00.3 99.2 98.( 69.0 69.0 69.0 54.5 169.0 1 111.4 140.5 34.4 147.0 147.0
153.7 140.9
850 454 92.4 92.4 92.4 92.1 67.9 67.9 67.9 51.3 167.9 1 140.0 lll34.1
.C 140.7 146.5 146.5
153.1
887 47 5 67.9 67.9 67.9 67 .I 58.2 58.2 58.2 29.4 158.2 132.8 136.9 - 140.1 144.0 144.0
900 482 59.3 59.3 59.3 59.: 54.8 54.8 154.8 21.7 154.8 1 135.8 -32.4 143.1 143.1
932 500 44.1 44.1 44.1 44.1 17.7 38.9 38.9 01.4 137.4 1 134.1 -30.2 136.7 136.7
950 51O 35.5 35.5 35.5 35.t 96.9 30.0 30.0 90.0 127.6 128.9 133.1 - 133.1 133.1
977 525 26.11 26.0 26.C 26J 75.3 01.3 09.7 77.1 113.0 119.3 129.0 - 126.4 123.8
1000 538 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.1 56.9 76.9 92.4 100.7 166.2 125.5 -11.0 125.5 115.8
123.1 120.7
1022 550 - - - - - 63.8 81.9 85.0 158.5 124.9 -09.0 121.4 109.2 118.1
124.9
1050 566 - - - - - 47.2 68.6 65.2 148.6 124.1 -06.5 114.8 100.7
1067 575 - - - - - 42 A 58.5 56.2 144.2 119.7 -00.4 114.1 110.0 92.6
1100 593 - - - - - 33.1 39.0 35.5 39.0I 111.0 -88.6 104.1 111.0 100.7 76.9
1112 600 - - - - - 29.5 38.1 32.7 35.9, 107.0 -83.6 107.0 98.7 96.9 72.7
1150 621 - - - - - 17.9 35.5 23.8 26.2 94.5 -67.6 59.3 85.2
94.5 81.7
1157 625 - - - - - 17.1 33.2 25.0 I 22.6 91.2 -65.5 83.2 57.3
1200 649 - - - - - 1T.7 19.0 15.5 17.9l 71.0 -53.1 62.7 44.8 71.0
59.0
O 1202
1247
650
675
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
"
"
52.5 70.7 -
63.2 -38.8
62.2 58.3 44.4 70.4
49.5 43.4 56.4 34.8
1250 677 - - - - - - - "
62.7 -37.9 48.6 42.4 34.1 55.5
129; 700 - - - - - - - - - 29.8 49.7 - 33.7 38.5 43.6 28.3
1300 704 - - - - - - - "
28.3 47.2 - 27.2 41.4
32.1 36.5
1337 725 - - - - - - - - .-. 38.6 -23.2 21.9 25.9
30.9 30.4
1350 732 - - - - - - - "
21.4 35.5 - 28.3 23.8 20.0 27.2
138; 7 50 - - - - - L - - - 18.3 29.6 - 23.9 21.9
17.1 19.8
1400 760 - - - - - - - "
16.5 26.2 - 21.4 19.a 15.5
1427 775 - - - - - - - - - 22.8 -13.9 18.8 15.7 15.8 12.9
1450 788 - - - - - - - 11.7 20.0 - 16.5 13.1 10.7 14.1
I-
"
147; 800 - - - - - - - - - 10.2

17.4 - 15.0 11.0 9.6 1
1500 816 - - - - - - - "
8.3114.1 13.1 8.3
11.7 8.3
- - - - - - - - -
NOTE 1. For limitations of temberature for individual materials see notes t o table 3.
NOTE 2. Pressures and temperatures shown in bold type are conversions from ratings given in ANSI 616.5-1981; intermediate
values shown in lighter type have been obtained by linear interpolation. For other intermediate values it is recommended that
they are obtained by linear interpolation using the original ANSI 616.5 figures shownin bold type.
NOTE 3. Temperature conversionsfrom degrees fahrenheit t o degrees Celsius have beenrounded t o the nearest whole degree;
pressure conversionsfrom Ibf/in2 to bar have used a conversion factor from BS 350 : Part 1 of 1 Ibf/in2 = 0.0689476 bar and

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Table 21. Class 2500: pressurdtemperature ratings
Temperature T Material groups
tt
2.72.62.5
OF2.42.32.22.1
- -- T
1.14
1.13
1.10
O 1.9
C 1.51.41.31.21.1
- -
Maximum permikble working pressure
bar*
-
oar >ar lar
--
lar 3ar lar bar
bar bar
bar
>ar lar bar
bar
-
lar
u p to Jp tc
1O0 3ä 425.1 Q30.t 398.9 154.7 Ba.! $30.: 130.9 430.1 130.9413.7413.7344.7 113.7 413.7 386.1 l86.1
122 50 41 7.' 430.E 394.1 147.7 397l 426.1 t26.6 430.E 130.9398.5400.9332.: 103.0403.1377.6 177.6
200 93 387.t 1302 377.1 122.7 390.: 408.: 11 1.3 439.I 130.9344.7355.8 291.C 350.3 365.4 347.5 147.5
212 1O 0 386.t 49.4 375.9 121.i 388.1 406.2 108.6429.4 129.4339.8351.6287.2 345.8362.1345.a 145.0
300 149 377.' 418.5 366.5 114.4 374.; 386.5 1 8 . 9 418.5 118.5303A321.3260.f 513.0 337.8 326.8 126.8
302 150 376: 418.5 366.2 114.2 374.t 386.2 388.5418.2 118.2302.7320.8260.2 312.4337.5326.4 126.4
352 200 365.' 406.5 355.7 104.E 368.' 378.8 373.6406.E 106.5272.9297.2239.1 186.4320.1307.8 107.8
400 204 364A 405.4 354.7 103.7 367.! 378.1 372.3 405.4 105.4 270.3 295.1 237.í ta4.1 318.5 306.1 106.i
482 250 347 A 386.2 338.1 !89.2 359.( 370.E 368.4386.2 i86.2 254.4278.1222.E 167.1 -301.6 292.6 !92.6
600 260 344A 382.c 334d !86.1 357,' 36a.I 367.5382.C 1 2 . 0 251.0 274.4 219.2 t63.4 297.9 289.6 ~89.6
572 300 322.; 357.1 314.0 !69.C 350.: 353.E 353.1357.1 357.1242.0263.5210.2 254.4286.9278.7 !78.7
600 316 314.1 347.E 306.1 !62.: 347.! 347.5 $47.5 347.E 347.5 238.6 259.2 2 0 6 . ~ ~51.0282.7 274.4 !74.4
660 343 308.i 338.2 300.3 !57.t 338.: 338.1 338.2338.2 338.2 234.4 255.1 201.: !45;5 275.8 267.5 !67.5
662 350 308A 335.2 199.7 !57.E 335.: 335.2 335;3335.2 335.3233.8 253.5 200.2 144.5274.1 266.2 !66.2
700 37 1 306.' 326.1 t97.9 !57.t 326.' 326.1 326.1 326.1 326.1 231.7248.2 197.1 t41.3 268.9 262.0 !62.0
707 375 303.1 321 .C 194.2 !57.2 j23.: 323.2 323.2323.2 323.2231.3247.41.96.E 240.9 268.3261.2 !61.2
760 399 289.f 289.2 t72.0 !54.1 305.1 305.4 305.4305.4 305.4 228.9 242.7 193.1 t38.6264.8256.6 !56.5
7 52 400 287.t 287.E 270.1 !52.4 318.; 318.7 318.7304.5 318.7 228.8242.5192.6 138.5264.6 256.2 !56.2
797 42 5 239.; 239.5 227.6 !I5.2 192J 292.E 192.5287.C 192.5226.3238.8189.2 137.3262.2250.0 !50.0
ao0 427 236.! 236.5 tz4.a !12.7 i91 .r 291 .E t91.6285.8 m1.6 226.1238.6188.8 t37.2 262.0 249.6 !49.6
842 450 167S 167.C 165.1 63.2 28 1.l 28 1.E !81.8257.7 181.8223.8233.9185.4 134.9256.2245.0 !45.0
850 454 153.t 153.8 I53.8 53.8 !79.! 2792 t79.9252.: t79.9 223.4 233.0 184.8 234.4 255.1244.1 !44.1
887 475 1122 112.6 112.9 12.E !63.! 263.6 263.9 21 5.6 163.9221.3227.9 - 233.4250.0240.a !40.0
900 482 9a.t 98.6 98.6 98.6 t5a.: 258.2 t58.2203.1 !58.2 220.6226.1 - t33.0 248.2 238.6 ~ 8 . 6
932 500 73.1 73.4 73.4 73.4 196.1 231.7 131.j f68.E 129.1217.1223.5 - 226.0231.4228.a !28.0
960 510 59 .: 59.3 59.3 59.3 161.; 216.8 t16.a149.6 t12.7215.1222.0 - t22.0 222.0 222.0 !22.0
977 525 43.: 43.3 43.3 43.2 125.1 169.C 182.8128.4 188.3198.9214.9 - 212.7 214.9206.4 !10.7
1000 538 29.t .29.6 29.6 29.6 94.t 128.2 153.8110.3 167.5185.1 208.9 - t04.8208.9 193.1 !O1 .o
022 550 - - - - - 106.E 136.5
97.2 141.5 181.6208.0 - !02.2208.0181.8 96.6
1050 566 - - - - - 78.8 114.5 80.7 108.2 177.2 206.8 - 198.9 206.8 167.5 91 .o
067 575 - - - - - 70.8 97.7 73.4 93.6167.2199.5 - 190.2199.5154.2 83.0
1100 593 - - - - - 55.2 65.2 59.3 65.2147.9185.1 - 173.4185.1128.2 67.5
112 600 - - - - - .49.c 63.7 54.E 59.9139.4178.5 - 164.4178.5 121.1 61.4
1150 62 1 - - - - - 29.6 59.3 39.3 43.4112.4 157.5 - 135.8157.598.6 42.0
157 625 - - - - - 28.2 55.4 37.4 41.5 109.1152.0 - 131.4
149.3 95.3 38.7
1200 649 - - - - - 19.7 31.7 25.5 29.688.6118.2 - 104.5 98.6 74.8 18.2
202 650 - - - - - - - - - 87.6
117.7 - 103.5 97.5 74.1 17.2
247 675 - - - - - - " - 64.6
105.3 - 82.1
72.7
58.3 94.3
1250 677 - - - - - - - - - 63.1
104.5 - 80.7 71.0 57.2 92.7
292 700 - - - - - - " - 49.8
83.0 - 64.2 56.0 47.4 72.8
1300 704 - - - - - - " - 47.2
78.9 - 61.0 53.1 45.5 68.9
337 725 - - - - - - "
- 38.6 64.4 - 50.8 42.9 36.6 51.6
1350 732 - - - - - - - - - 35.5 59.3 - 47.2 39.3 33.4 45.6
382 750 - - - - - - "
- 30.4 49.1 - 39.7 33.1 28.4 36.7
1400 760 - - - - - - "
- 27.6 43.4 - 35.5 29.6 25.5 31.7
427 775 - - - - - - - - - 23.3 38.0 - 31.2 26.5 21.4 26.3
1450 788 - - - - - - "
- 19.7 33.4 - 27.6 23.8 17.9 21.7
472 800 - - - - - - - - - 17.1 29.2 - 18.2
1500 B16 - - - - - - - - - 13.8 23.8 - 13.8
- -- - -
'1 bar = l o 5 N/m2 = I O 5 Pa.
NOTE 1, For limitations of temperature for individual materials see notes to table 3.
NOTE 2. Pressures and temperatures shown in bold type are conversions from ratings given in ANSI 816.5-1981; intermediate
values shown in lighter type have been obtained by linear interpolation. For other intermediate values it i s recommended that
NOTE 3. Temperature conversionsfrom degrees fahrenheit to degrees Celsius have been rounded to the2nearest whole degree;
pressure conversions from Ibf/in2 tobar have used a conversion factor from BS 350 : Part 1 of 1 Ibf/in = 0.0689476 bar and
havebeen rounded to the nearest 0.1 bar.
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Table. 22. Minimum filletradius at the hub after

back facing
Flange size Rmin IrEzza

mm
Up to and including DN 50 2
Over DN 50 and up to and including DN 200 3
Over DN 200 5
NOTE. For dimensions of R see tables 9 to 14.
Figure 14. Minimum fillet radius at the hub after

back facing

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Appendices
Appendix A. Informationto be supplied by B.5 When a type B raised face is removed from a steel
the purchaser flange which is to be bolted to cast iron or copper alloy
flanges, the thickness of such a steel flange is equal to the
The following information should be supplied by the thickness specified in the appropriate table or,if a 1.6 mm
purchaser when making an enquiry or placing an order for raised face has to be removed to obtain the flat face, it is
flanges complying with this Section of BS 1560. equal to the thickness specified less 1.6 mm. Where a
(a) Number and Section of this British Standard. 1.6 mm raised face has to be removed to obtain a f l a t face,
the length through the hub will no longer comply with
(b) Flange type, by description or code number (see this Section of BS 1560 and on Class 150 and Class 300
clause 1 and.figures 1 and 2). flanges the flange thicknesswill no longer comply with
(c) Type of facing, by description or letter (see clause 1). this Section of BS 1560.
(d) Size in inches (see clause 2). B.6 Limitations may be placed on threaded flanges due
(e) Class designation (see 3.1). to the nature of any thread sealant used. Also it may be
(f) Material (see clause 4 and table 3) minimum strength advantageous for an extra length of thread to be specified
requirements, if appropriate (see note 1 to table 3) and on the pipeto ensure that the pipe end comes close to
Charpy impact test requirements, if appropriate (see the face of the flange.
note 4 to table 3). Whether a certificate is required for 8.7 Flanges may be required to be pressure tested after
the flange material (see 4.1). attachment of a pipe or other equipmentor when forming
(9) Internal thread designation (see 7.3). an integral part of such equipment. The t e s t pressure is
(h) Weld end preparation required (see 7.4). then dependent on the requirementsof the appropriate
standard or code of practice in accordance with which
(i)Any requirements for special finishes required
the equipment has been fabricated or manufactured.
(see 8.5.11.
Any test pressure should not exceed 1.5 times the allow-
( j ) External diameter and thickness of pipe where able pressure a t 20 "C rounded off to the next higher
necessary (see 7.4). 1 bar increment.
(k) Bore of weld-neck and socket-weld flanges (see
tables9,10,11,12,13and14).
(I)Specific requirementsfor heat treatment condition Appendix C. Determination of bolt lengths
(see 4.2.1).
for lapped-type joints
(m) Whether raised or flat faced flanges are required
(see 8.2). C.1 Determination of studbolt lengths for
(n) Whether flange is required for low temperature lapped-type jointsor other than ring-joint
service (see note 4 to table 3).
type, all Classes
To determine the lengthsof studbolts required for various
Appendix B. Application and installation types of lapped joint, the additions given in table 23
should be made to the appropriate basic dimensions given
NOTE. The information in this appendix is advisory only and it in appendix D.
is not intended to be exhaustive. .
B.l The satisfactory operation of flanged joints depends C.2 Determination of studbolt lengths for
upon the use of gaskets of appropriate materials and lapped-type joints
of the ring-joint type
dimensions. The purchaser should consult with the gasket
manufacturer. C.2.1 Classes 150and300. Add the thickness t ,
in figure 6, of each lap included in the joints to the appro-
B.2 Application a t all temperatures should take into priate studbolt dimensions obtainedfrom table 23.
consideration the risk of leakage due to forces and
moments developed in the connecting pipe, fitting, C.2.2 Classes 600and upwards. Add the thickness t ,
valve or other component. in figure 6, of each lap included in the joints to the
appropriate studbolt dimensions obtainedfrom table 23.
8.3 At temperatures in the creep range, gradual relaxation
of flanged joints may progressively reduce bolt loads and
the tigh.tness of the gaskets. C.3 Determination of headed bolt lengths
for all types andClasses oflapped-type
B.4 At low temperatures some of the materials specified
undergo a sufficient decrease in impact resistance that joint
they cannot safely sustain sudden changes of stress or The length of a headed bolt for any of the facing combina-
temperature (see note 3 to table 3). tions in C.l and C.2, is equal t o the length of the appro-
priate studbolt plus 3.2 mm minus the nominal bolt size.
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Table 23. Determination of studbolt lengths for lapped-typejoints
Type of lapped joint Addition to basic dimension

____
Lapped raised face to lapped raised face Add thickness t, in figure 6, of both laps
Lapped spigot to lapped recess Add thickness t , in figure 6, of spigot lapor 6.4 mm, whichever
is the greater, plus thicknesst, in figure 4, of recess lap
Lapped tongue to lapped groove Add thickness t , in figure 6, of tongue lap plus thicknesst ,
in figure 4, of groove lap plus 6.4 mm
Lapped raised faceto 1.6 mm raised face Add thickness t, in figure 6, of one lap
of flange (Classes 150 and 300)
Lapped raised face to 6.4 mm on flange Add thickness t, in figure 6, of one lap plus 6.4 mm
(all Classes)
Lapped spigot to recess on flange Add thickness t, in figure 6, of spigot lap or 6.4 mm whichever
is the greater
Add thickness t, in figure 6, of recess lap plus 6.4 mm

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Lapped groove to tongue on flange Add thickness t , in figure 6, of groove lap plus 6.4 mm

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Appendix E. Recommendations forweld ends ofweld-neck flanges

Recommendations for welding neck flange ends of wall thickness upto 22.2 mm (inclusive) and greater than 22.2 mm are
l.6+to.8r
given in figure 16.
3.2
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(see note 2)
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(a) Bevel for wall thicknesses ( S ) (b) Bevel for wall thicknesses (S)
up to and including 22.2 mm greater than 22.2 mm
(c) Alternative bevel for wall thicknesses (S)

. up to and including 22.2 mm
Linear dimensionsare in millimetres.
NOTE l . For flanges required to connect with ferriticsteel pipe of nominal wall thickness less than 4.8 mm the welding ends
should be finishedto a slight chamfer or be square, a t the optionof the manufacturer.
NOTE 2. For flanges required to connect to austenitic stainless steel pipe of nominal wall thickness 3.2 m m or less, the welding
ends should be finished t o a slight chamfer.
NOTE 3. For dimensionsof weld-neck flanges see tables 9-14.
Figure 16. Recommended bevel angles for welding
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Appendix G. Use of metric bolting in lieu

of Table 26. Nominal bolt diameters
inch bolting
Inch Metric
G.l General
If users prefer or require to use metric boltingin lieu of v2 M14
the inch boltingspecified in this Section of BS 1560, 6.3 5/8 M36
gives the comparablemetric bolt sizes that have been 3/4 M20
agreed in ISO/TC 5/SC 10 in the preparation of '/8 M24
IS0 7005. 1 M27
1 '/E M30
G.2Gaskets 1 '/4 M 33
13/8 M36
Warning. Users should note thatthe centring of an inS.ide
bolt circle gasket in an assembled flange joint will be
1 'h M39
1 M42
affected when usingmetric bolting. It should be noted that M45
1 3/4
bolt hole clearances may be reduced or increased. Reduction
- 17/8 M48
of bolt hole clearances may prevent the use of inch dimen-
2 M52
sioned metal gaskets, and an increase in bolt hole
clearances could mean that the gasket will protrude into 2 '/4 M56
the bore of the flange or that the sealing element of a spiral 2 '/2 M64
wound gasket will over-ride the raised face. It is essential 2 3/4 M70
that great care be taken to ensure that gaskets are centred 3 M76
properly; this applies particularly t o the spiral wound 3 '/2 M90
gaskets which incorporate a centring ring where the user
has to ensure the sealing element is correctly located on
ge the face. 6.4 Inch/metric
comparisons
bolt
However, with caret and dePendant on the tolerances which To enable users to ascertain precisely the differences in
havebeenused it maybepossible t o f i t the normal inch the two systems, table 27 isgiven for referencem
dimensioned gasket when using metric boltingin existing
inch drilled holes. Up to and including size M45, coarse series bolts complying
with BS 3643 : Part 1 should be used. In sizes M48 and
larger the equivalent metric studbolts shoulduse the
G.3 Comparablesizes constant 4 mmpitch series in place of the imperial
If metric boltingis to be used the comparable inch and 8 threads per inch series.
metric sizes are as given in table 26.
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Bolt diameter 301t hole diametel
Inch bolting Metric Difference Inch hole Metric bolt in

an inch hole
mm mm mm mm mm
12.70 M14 + 1.30 15.88 1.88
15.88 M16 +0.12 19.05 3.05
19.05 M20 +0.95 22.23 2.23
22.23 M24 + 1.77 25.40 1.40
25.40 M27 + 1.60 28.58 1.58
28.58 M 30 + I .42 31.75 1.75
31.75 M33 +I
.25 34.93 1.93
34.93 M36 + 1.O7 38.10 2.10
38.10 M 39 +0.90 41.28 2.28
4 1.28 M42 +0.72 44.45 2.45
44.45 M45 +0.55 47.63 2.63
47.63 M48 +0.37 50.80 2.80
50.80 M52 +I .20 53.98 1.98
57.15 M56 -1.15 60.33 3.33
63.50 M64 +0.50 66.68 2.68
69.85 M70 +0.15 73.03 3.03
76.20 M76 -0.20 79.38 3.38
88.90 M90 +0.10 92 .O8 2.08
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with descriptions used in this
Section of BS 1560
a Descriptions of flangesused in this Section of BS 1560 arecompared with descriptions given in
BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970 in table 28.
r Table 28. Steel flange descriptions and code numbers specifiedin BS 1560 : Section 3.1 : 1989
and BS 1560 : Part 2 : 1970
Code number in
BS 1560 :
Description of flange
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1
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101 Plate flange for welding -

105 Blank flange Blank (blind) flange
111 Weld-neck flange Welding-neck flange
112 Hubbed slip-on flange for welding Slip-on welding flange
113 Hubbed threaded flange Screwed flange
114 Hubbed socket weld flange Socket-welded flange
115 Loose hubbed flange for lapped pipe end Lapped flange
121 Integral flange Integral flange

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BS 21 Specification for pipe threads for tubes and fittings where pressure-tightjoints are made on the threads (metric dimensions)
BS 350 Conversion factors and tables
Part 1 Basis of tables. Conversion factors
BS 1134 Method for the assessment of surface finish
Part 1 Method and instrumentation
BS 1501 Steels for fired and unfired pressure vessels: plates
Part 1 Specification for carbon and carbon manganese steels
Part 2 Alloy steels: Imperial units
Part 3 Corrosion and heat resisting steels. Imperial units
BS 1503 Specification for steel forgings (including semi-finishedforged products) for pressure purposes
BS 1504 Specification for steel castings for pressure purposes
BS 1600 Specification for dimensions of steel pipe for the petroleum industry
BS 1640 Specification for steel butt-welding pipe fittingsfor the petroleum industry
BS 1768 Specification for unified precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts (UNC and UNF threads). Normal series
BS 1769 Specification. Unified black hexagon bolts, screws and nuts (UNC and UNF threads). Heavy series
BS 2633 Specification for Class 1 arc welding of ferritic steel pipework for carrying fluids
BS 3351 Specification for piping systems for petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants
BS 3381' Specificationfor metallic spiral-wound gaskets for use with flanges to BS 1560, Parts 1 and 2
BS 341O Specification for metal washers for general engineering purposes
BS 3643 I S 0 metric screw threads
Part 1 Principles and basic data
BS 4504 Circular flanges for pipes, valves and fittings (PN designated)
Part 3 Specification for steel, cast iron and copper alloy flanges
BS 4570 Specification for fusion welding of steel castings
BS 4882 Specification for bolting for flanges and pressure containing purposes
BS 5135 Specification for arc welding of carbon and carbonmanganese steels
BS 5500 Specification for unfired fusionwelded pressure vessels
BS 6920 Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard
to their effect on the quality of the water
Part 1 Specification
BS 7076 Dimensions of gaskets for flanges to BS 1560
*Part 1 Specification for non-metallic flat gaskets
*Part 2 Specificationfor metallic ring-joint gaskets for use with steel flanges
*Part 3 Specification for non-metallic envelope gaskets
*Part 4 Specification for corrugated, flat or grooved metallic and filled metallic gaskets for use with steel flanges
ANSI/ASME B I .20.1Pipethreads,generalpurpose (inch)
ANSI 816.5 Pipe flanges and flangedfittings
ANSI B16.9 Factory-madewrought steel butt welding fittings
ANSI B31.3 Chemical plant and petroleum refinery piping
ANSllASME 836.10 M Welded and seamless wrought steel pipe
ANSVASME 836.19 M Stainless steel pipe
API Std. 58 Threading, gauging and thread inspection of casing, tubing and line pipe threads
ASTM A I 05 Specification for forgings, carbon steel, for piping components
ASTM A I 82 Specification for forged or rolled alloy-steel pipe flanges, forged fittings, and valves and partsfor high-temperatureservice
ASTM A203 Specification for pressure vessel plates,alloy steel, nickel
ASTM A204 Specification for pressure vessel plates, alloy steel, molybdenum
ASTM A216 Specification for carbon-steel castings suitablefor fusion welding for high-temperatureservice
ASTM A217 Specification for martensitic stainless steel and alloy steel castings for pressure-containing parts suitable for
high-temperatureservice
ASTM A240 Specification for heat resistingchromium and chromium-nickelstainless steel plate, sheet, and strip for pressure vessels
ASTM A350 Specification for forgings, carbon and low alloy steel, requiring notchtoughness testing for piping components
ASTM A351 Specification for austenitic steel castings for high-temperatureservice
ASTM A352 Specification for ferritic and martensitic steel castings for pressure-containing parts suitable for low-temperature service
ASTM A387 Specification for pressure vessel plates, chromium-molybdenumalloy steel
ASTM A515 Specification for pressure vessel plates, carbon steel, for intermediate and higher-temperatureservice
ASTM A516 Specification for pressure vessel plates, carbon steel, for moderate and lower-temperature service
ASTM A537 Pressure vessel plates, heat-treated, carbon-manganese-siliconsteel
IS0 7005 Metallic flanges
Part 1 Steel flanges
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This British Standard, having been prepared under thedirection BSI. This does not preclude the free use, in the course of
of the Piping Systems Components Standards Policy Committee, implementing thestandard, of necessary details such as symbols and
was published under theauthority of the Board of BSI and comes size, type or grade designations. Enquiries should beaddressed to
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BSI BS*15bO P T 3 SEC*3.

Section 3.1 Specification for steel flanges

Brides circulaires pour tuyaux, robinets et raccords (désignées par la classe)

Runde Flansche für Rohre, Armaturen undFormstücke

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1 Scope 3 Class designationsand.

This Section of BS 1560 specifies types of steel flanges 4 Materials

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7.3 Threaded flanges 7.6 Bolt holes

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1I.5 Omission of markings

Code 101 Code 105

Code 113 Code 114

Code 115 Code 121

Figure 1. Flange codes

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Figure 2. Facings of types A to F and J

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Table 2. Synoptic table

900 I Use Class 1500

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Hub type flange Blank flange

Figure 3. Reducing threaded flanges Classes 150 to 2500 (see table 4)

Table 4. Reducing threaded flanges Classes 150 t o 2500

Nominal pipe size Smallest nominal size of

*The use of these sizes should be avoided in new constructions.

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1.6 mm raised face

Spigot face Grooveface

Spigot face Groove face

Recess face Ring-joint face

All dimensions are in millimetres.

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All dimensions are in millimetres.

Figure 6. Facings for lapped-type joints

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Nominal Outside Inside Outside Inside Height of Depth of Minimum outside

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Table 7. Surface finish for facings A, B, E and F

NOTE l . R, and R Z are defined in BS 11 34.

Table 8. Surface finish for facings C, D and J

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