ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges

Series A is the heavier of the two large-flange series and the default choice for new refinery, power and pipeline work in North America. It has a larger outside diameter, a thicker flange and fewer, larger bolts than Series B at the same size and class.

Standard
ASME B16.47
Series
Series A
Derived from
MSS SP-44
Sizes
NPS 26 through NPS 60
Classes
150, 300, 400, 600 and 900

Dimension tables

Not interchangeable with Series B. The two series differ in outside diameter, bolt circle and bolt count at every size and class. Never mix them in a joint.

Common questions

What is ASME B16.47 Series A?

Series A is the heavier of the two large-flange series and the default choice for new refinery, power and pipeline work in North America. It has a larger outside diameter, a thicker flange and fewer, larger bolts than Series B at the same size and class.

What classes does Series A come in?

Class 150, Class 300, Class 400, Class 600 and Class 900, in sizes nps 26 through nps 60. Series B carries Class 75, Class 150, Class 300, Class 400, Class 600 and Class 900 instead, which is one reason the two are easy to confuse on a requisition.

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