The maximum allowed pressure that a flange can withstand at rising temperatures is well-defined as pressure rating. Class, #, pressure rating, Lb or Lbs are all interchangeable terminology. According to specifications like ANSI/ASME B16.5 class 2500 Flange, there are seven different pressure ratings for flanges: class 150, class 300, class 400, class 600, class 900, class 1500, and class 2500. Therefore, they are all referring to the same or same idea of pressure-temperature performance of a flange or in the case of other equipment like valves, fittings, etc.
For instance, if two flanges have the same bore size, say around 6 inches, are made of the same material, say grade A105, but have two different pressure ratings, say class 150 and 300, then the flanges are distinct. In this instance, the class 150 flange with the lesser rating will be smaller, lighter, and less resilient than the class 300 flange with the higher rating.
This indicates that a class 150 flange can resist a pressure of only 140 psi at a temperature of 600 degrees Fahrenheit in terms of pressure rating. A class 300 flange, which is larger and more robust than a class 150 flange but has the same bore size, can resist 570 psi of pressure at 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Lastly, a class 2500 rated flange can withstand 34 times greater pressure than a class 150 rated flange for the same size. This indicates that at a temperature of 600 °F, a 2500 lb blind flange may achieve a massive pressure of 4730 psi!
The maximum pressure that a flange can sustain at progressively higher temperatures is referred to as flange rating or flange class. Here, the maximum pressure value may be expressed in either psi or bars. In comparison to flanges with lower ratings, those with higher ratings or higher classes are stronger. This is due to the fact that flanges with greater ratings can withstand more pressure at higher temperatures. A 2500 lb weld neck flange, for example, will be more durable than a 1500 lb flange. Additionally, the 2500 lb blind flange dimensions can withstand greater pressure at higher temperatures.
Even if they have the same rating, 2500 lb rtj flange dimensions constructed of different materials will exhibit or demonstrate varied pressure-temperature performance. When compared to a flange of the same pressure class diameter made of stainless steel, a 2500 pound flange constructed from carbon alloy will display a different set of properties or qualities. The majority of flanges are typically made of various austenitic stainless steel grades as well as carbon steel in various grades.
To get the right grade for your piping application, learn more about the 2500 LB Flange Dimensions here.
| Specifications | Class 2500 Flanges |
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| ASME B16.5 Class 2500 Flange size range | 1/2" (15 NB) to 48" (1200NB) DN10~DN5000 |
| ansi b16.5 Class 2500 Flanges Standards | B16.47 Series A & B, ANSI/ASME B16.5, BS4504, B16.48, EN-1092, BS 10, DIN, ANSI Flanges, BS Flanges, ASME Flanges, EN Flanges, DIN Flanges, GOST Flanges. |
| ansi b16.5 Class 2500 Flange Standard DIN | 6Bar 10Bar 16Bar 25Bar 40Bar / PN6 PN10 PN16 PN25 PN40, PN64 |
| ansi b16.5 Class 2500 Flange Standard JIS | 5K, 10 K, 16 K 20 K, 30 K, 40 K, 63 K |
| ansi b16.5 Class 2500 Flange Standard UNI | 6Bar 10Bar 16Bar 25Bar 40Bar |
| ansi b16.5 Class 2500 Flange Standard EN | 6Bar 10Bar 16Bar 25Bar 40Bar |
| Main Types | Threaded / Forged / Plate /Screwed |
| Flange supporting material | Ring Joint, Gasket, Flange Bolts |
| ansi b16.5 Class 2500 Pipe Flanges Test Certificates | EN 10204/3.1B Raw Materials Certificate 100% Radiography Test Report Third Party Inspection Report, etc |
| Most common types of ansi b16.5 Class 2500Flanges |
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| Production technique |
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| Connect Type/ Flange Face Type | Ring Type Joint (RTJ), Raised Face (RF),Large Male-Female (LMF), Flat Face (FF),Small Male-Female (SMF), Lap-Joint Face (LJF), Large Tongue & Groove, Small Tongue, Groove |
| Special design | As per your drawing AS, ANSI, BS, DIN and JIS Class 2500 Threaded Flange, Socketweld Flange, Slip-On Flange, Blind Flange, Weld Neck Flange |
| Test | Direct-reading Spectrograph, Hydrostatic testing machine, X-ray detector, UI trasonic flaw detector, Magnetic particle detector |
| Equipment | Bending machine, Press machine, electric bevelling machine, Pushing Machine, Sand-blasting machine etc |
| Origin | Indian / West Europe / Japan / USA / Korean |
| Specialized manufacturer of |
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| Class 2500 Flanges Standard | ANSI DIN, GOST, JIS, UNI, BS, AS2129, AWWA, EN, SABS, NFE etc.
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| Key markets and industries for Class 2500 Flanges |
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| Export to | India, Dubai, Ukraine, Thailand, Egypt, Indonesia, Ireland, Canada, USA, Spain, Singapore, Peru, Brazil, Oman, Iran, Korea, Saudi Arabia etc |
| Class 2500 Flanges Application |
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| Material Test Certificates (MTC) as per EN 10204 3.1 and EN 10204 3.2, Test Certificates certifying NACE MR0103, NACE MR0175 | |
Rating Of Carbon Steel Flanges
The Table Shows The Maximum Pressure In PSI ASTM A105 / ASTM A350 LF2 / ASTM A350 LF3 / ASTM A350 LF6
Temperature (in F°) |
2500# |
< 100 |
6170 |
200 |
5655 |
300 |
5450 |
400 |
5280 |
500 |
5025 |
600 |
4730 |
650 |
4575 |
700 |
4425 |
750 |
4230 |
800 |
3430 |
850 |
2655 |
900 |
1915 |
950 |
1145 |
1000 |
715 |
Hydrostatic Test Pressure (psig) |
9275 |
Class 2500 LB Flange Dimensions In mm

| Normal pipe size |
Outside dia. of flange |
Minimum thickness of flange |
Overall Length | Bolt Circle |
No. and Size of Holes |
O.D. of raised face |
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| Welding neck |
Slip-on & socket welding |
Lap Joint |
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| O | Q | Y | Diam. | No. | dia. | R | |||
| 1/2 | 12.1 | 22.3 | 60.3 | 31.8 | 31.8 | 82.5 | 4 | 22 | 35 |
| 3/4 | 130 | 25.4 | 69.8 | 34.9 | 34.9 | 89.0 | 4 | 22 | 43 |
| 1 | 149 | 28.6 | 73.0 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 101.5 | 4 | 25 | 51 |
| 1-1/4 | 159 | 28.6 | 73.0 | 41.3 | 41.3 | 111.0 | 4 | 25 | 64 |
| 1-1/2 | 178 | 31.8 | 82.6 | 44.4 | 44.4 | 124.0 | 4 | 29 | 73 |
| 2 | 216 | 38.1 | 101.6 | 57.2 | 57.2 | 165.0 | 8 | 25 | 92 |
| 2-1/2 | 244 | 41.3 | 104.8 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 190.5 | 8 | 29 | 105 |
| 3 | 267 | 47.7 | 117.5 | 73.0 | 73.0 | 203.0 | 8 | 32 | 127 |
| 3-1/2 | |||||||||
| 4 | 311 | 54.0 | 123.8 | 90.5 | 90.5 | 241.5 | 8 | 35 | 157 |
| 5 | 375 | 73.1 | 155.5 | 104.8 | 104.8 | 292.0 | 8 | 41 | 186 |
| 6 | 394 | 82.6 | 171.4 | 119.1 | 119.1 | 317.5 | 12 | 38 | 216 |
| 8 | 483 | 92.1 | 212.7 | 142.9 | 142.9 | 393.5 | 12 | 45 | 270 |
| 10 | 584 | 108.0 | 254.0 | 158.8 | 177.8 | 482.5 | 12 | 51 | 324 |
| 12 | 673 | 123.9 | 282.9 | 181.0 | 219.1 | 571.5 | 16 | 54 | 381 |
| 14 | 749 | 133.4 | 298.4 | ----- | 241.3 | 635.0 | 16 | 60 | 413 |
| 16 | 826 | 146.1 | 311.2 | ----- | 260.4 | 705.0 | 16 | 51 | 470 |
| 18 | 914 | 162.0 | 327.0 | ------ | 276.2 | 474.5 | 16 | 73 | 538 |
| 20 | 984 | 117.8 | 355.4 | ----- | 292.1 | 832.0 | 16 | 80 | 584 |
| 24 | 1168 | 203.2 | 406.4 | ----- | 330.2 | 990.5 | 16 | 92 | 692 |
Bolt And Stud Dimensions Chart - ASME B16.5 Flanges
2500 LB. Flanges |
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# Bolts or Studs |
Dia of Bolts or Studs |
Length of Stud |
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RTJ |
1/4 RF |
RTJ |
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4-1/4 |
4 |
0.75 |
4-3/4 |
4-3/4 |
4-1/2 |
4 |
0.75 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
0.88 |
5-1/2 |
5-1/2 |
5 |
4 |
1.00 |
6 |
6 |
5-1/2 |
4 |
1.13 |
6-3/4 |
6-3/4 |
5-3/4 |
8 |
1.00 |
7 |
7 |
6-1/4 |
8 |
1.13 |
7-3/4 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
1.25 |
8-3/4 |
9 |
7-3/4 |
8 |
1.50 |
10 |
10-1/4 |
9-3/4 |
8 |
1.75 |
11-3/4 |
12-1/4 |
10-1/2 |
8 |
2.00 |
13-1/2 |
14 |
12-3/4 |
12 |
2.00 |
15 |
15-1/2 |
13-1/2 |
12 |
2.50 |
19-1/4 |
20 |
15-1/4 |
12 |
2.75 |
21-1/4 |
22 |
16-3/4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
18-1/2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
20-3/4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
22-1/4 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
25-1/2 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
TEMP C° |
2500# |
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-29 / 38 |
425.5 |
50 |
417.7 |
100 |
388.3 |
150 |
375.6 |
200 |
365 |
250 |
349.5 |
300 |
331.8 |
325 |
322.6 |
350 |
313 |
375 |
303.1 |
400 |
289.3 |
425 |
239.7 |
450 |
191.7 |
475 |
145.3 |
500 |
97.9 |
538 |
49.2 |
Flanges Pressure Rating in Bars ANSI flanges (ASTM A182 F304L / ASTM A182 F316L)
TEMP C° |
2500# |
-29 TO 38 |
344.7 |
50 |
333.5 |
100 |
289.9 |
150 |
261.6 |
200 |
243 |
250 |
228.9 |
300 |
217.2 |
325 |
212.3 |
350 |
208.9 |
375 |
206.3 |
400 |
202.5 |
425 |
198.8 |
450 |
195.1 |
