: +8618979570760           :xuran1603@gmail.com           WhatsApp:+8619170756831
ASTM A182 F321 WNRF Flange Class 300, High Temperature Steam Resistant, Anti-Intergranular Corrosion
You are here: Home » FLANGES » Stainless Steel Flange » Welding Neck Flange (WN) » ASTM A182 F321 WNRF Flange Class 300, High Temperature Steam Resistant, Anti-Intergranular Corrosion

Product Category

Contact Us

  WhatsApp:+8619170756831
  Tel: +86-18979570760
  E-mail: xuran1603@gmail.com
  Address: No. 769, Binhai 5th Road, Longwan District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China

loading

Share to:
facebook sharing button
twitter sharing button
line sharing button
linkedin sharing button
pinterest sharing button
whatsapp sharing button
sharethis sharing button

ASTM A182 F321 WNRF Flange Class 300, High Temperature Steam Resistant, Anti-Intergranular Corrosion

Engineered for thermal power plants and high-temperature process pipelines, our Class300 321 stainless steel WNRF weld neck flanges use titanium-stabilized metallurgy to eliminate intergranular corrosion and weld cracking under 450℃-850℃ cyclic conditions. Manufactured to ASME B16.5 standards via closed-die forging, each flange undergoes full PMI testing and comes with complete MTR documentation, delivering long-term reliability for steam, heat transfer oil and high-temperature gas systems.
 
ASME B16.5 丨 Class 300丨 NPS 1/2"-24"
RF Face丨 Titanium Stabilized
Availability:
Quantity:
  • WN Flange

  • SDFL

Overview of the 321 Stainless Steel WNRF Class 300 Flange

The 321 stainless steel WNRF (weld neck, raised face) flange is a forged pipe flange produced for steam and high-temperature process piping. It is manufactured to ASME B16.5 dimensions in Class 300, with a tapered hub that is butt-welded to the matching pipe. The raised-face sealing surface is used with gaskets selected for the design temperature, pressure, and medium, such as spiral-wound gaskets.

Design Features of the 321 WNRF Weld Neck Flange

Tapered Hub and Welded Connection

The tapered hub transfers the wall thickness of the pipe into the flange ring and provides a gradual transition for loads and thermal movement. The hub end is prepared for a full-penetration butt weld, which allows the weld to be examined by the nondestructive testing method specified in the project code.

Raised Face and Pressure-Temperature Ratings

The raised face concentrates gasket pressure over a smaller contact area. Class 300 is a pressure class rather than a fixed working pressure; allowable pressure decreases as temperature rises, so the rating must be selected from the ASME B16.5 pressure-temperature tables for the specified material group and design temperature.

Materials and Standards for the 321 WNRF Weld Neck Flange

Material Grade and Stabilization

The flange is forged from ASTM A182 Grade F321 (UNS S32100, EN 1.4541), a titanium-stabilized austenitic stainless steel. Titanium combines with carbon to form titanium carbides, which reduces chromium-carbide precipitation at grain boundaries during exposure in the 427-816 °C (800-1500 °F) range. Grade F347, which is niobium-stabilized, can be supplied as an alternative when specified.

Applicable Standards and Documentation

Flange dimensions follow ASME B16.5; parts can also be supplied to EN 1092-1, JIS B2220, GOST 12821, or customer drawings. Each batch is delivered with a material test report per EN 10204 3.1, and PMI testing can be arranged before shipment.

Item

Details

FLANGE TYPE

Standard: WNRF Weld Neck Flange; other flange types available upon request

SIZE RANGE

Standard: NPS 1/2" – NPS 24" (DN15 – DN100) to ASME B16.5; Custom sizes available per customer drawing

PRESSURE

Class 150 – 2500, PN0.6 – PN400, 5K – 40K

SEALING FACE

RF, FF, RTJ, Tongue & Groove, customizable

STANDARDS

ASME B16.5, EN 1092-1, DIN, JIS B2220, GOST 12821, GB/T 9124.1-2019, custom standards

MATCHED PIPE SCHEDULE

SCH5S – SCH160

MATERIAL

Standard: ASTM A182 F321 (UNS S32100 / EN 1.4541)

Optional: F304/F304L, F316/F316L, F321, F347, duplex steel, nickel alloys, carbon stee

SURFACE TREATMENT

Pickling & Passivation, As-machined, Mechanical Polishing, Electropolishing (EP)

Applications

Petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power plants, shipbuilding, water treatment, general industrial piping

Dimensions of the 321 Class 300 WNRF Flange

The table below reproduces the ANSI B16.5 Class 300 flange dimensions shown in the reference table; all values are in inches.

Nom. Pipe Size

O

T

R

X

No./Dia. of Holes

Bolt Circle Dia

L2

H

B2

L

B

r

L3

B3

D

C

Thr

1/2

3.75

0.56

1.38

1.5

4-0.62

2.62

2.06

0.84

0.62

0.88

0.88

0.12

0.88

0.90

0.38

0.93

0.62

3/4

4.62

0.62

1.69

1.88

4-0.75

3.25

2.25

1.05

0.82

1.00

1.09

0.12

1.00

1.11

0.44

1.14

0.62

1

4.88

0.69

2.00

2.12

4-0.75

3.50

2.44

1.32

1.05

1.06

1.36

0.12

1.06

1.38

0.50

1.41

0.69

1-1/4

5.25

0.75

2.50

2.50

4-0.75

3.88

2.56

1.66

1.38

1.06

1.70

0.19

1.06

1.72

0.56

1.75

0.81

1-1/2

6.12

0.81

2.88

2.75

4-0.88

4.50

2.69

1.90

1.61

1.19

1.95

0.25

1.19

1.97

0.62

1.99

0.88

2

6.50

0.88

3.62

3.31

8-0.75

5.00

2.75

2.38

2.07

1.31

2.44

0.31

1.31

2.46

0.69

2.50

1.12

2-1/2

7.50

1.00

4.12

3.94

8-0.88

5.88

3.00

2.88

2.47

1.50

2.94

0.31

1.50

2.97

0.75

3.00

1.25

3

8.25

1.12

5.00

4.62

8-0.88

6.62

3.12

3.50

3.07

1.69

3.57

0.38

1.69

3.60

0.81

3.63

1.25

3-1/2

9.00

1.19

5.50

5.25

8-0.88

7.25

3.19

4.00

3.55

1.75

4.07

0.38

1.75

4.10

/

4.13

1.44

4

10.00

1.25

6.19

5.75

8-0.88

7.88

3.38

4.50

4.03

1.88

4.57

0.44

1.88

4.60

/

4.63

1.44

5

11.00

1.38

7.31

7.00

8-0.88

9.25

3.88

5.56

5.05

2.00

5.66

0.44

2.00

5.69

/

5.69

1.69

6

12.50

1.44

8.50

8.12

12-0.88

10.62

3.88

6.63

6.07

2.06

6.72

0.50

2.06

6.75

/

6.75

1.81

8

15.00

1.62

10.62

10.25

12-1.00

13.00

4.38

8.63

7.98

2.44

8.72

0.50

2.44

8.75

/

8.75

2.00

10

17.50

1.88

12.75

12.62

16-1.12

15.25

4.62

10.75

10.02

2.62

10.88

0.50

3.75

10.92

/

10.88

2.19

12

20.50

2.00

15.00

14.75

16-1.25

17.75

5.12

12.75

12.00

2.88

12.88

0.50

4.00

12.92

/

12.94

2.38

14

23.00

2.12

16.25

16.75

20-1.25

20.25

5.62

14.00

13.25

3.00

14.14

0.50

4.38

14.18

/

14.19

2.50

16

25.50

2.25

18.50

19.00

20-1.38

22.50

5.75

16.00

15.25

3.25

16.16

0.50

4.75

16.19

/

16.19

2.69

18

28.00

2.38

21.00

21.00

24-1.38

24.75

6.25

18.00

17.25

3.50

18.18

0.50

5.12

18.20

/

18.19

2.75

20

30.50

2.50

23.00

23.12

24-1.38

27.00

6.38

20.00

19.25

3.75

20.20

0.50

5.50

20.25

/

20.19

2.88

22

33.00

2.63

25.25

25.25

24-1.63

29.25

6.50

22.00

21.25

4.00

22.22

0.50

5.75

22.25

/

22.19

3.13

24

36.00

2.75

27.25

27.62

24-1.62

32.00

6.62

24.00

23.25

4.19

24.25

0.50

6.00

24.25

/

24.19

3.25

321 WNRF Flange

Manufacturing and Quality Control for the 321 WNRF Flange

Forgings are closed-die forged, solution-annealed, and CNC-machined. The raised face is machined to the specified surface finish, and the bore and hub end are prepared for butt welding. Inspection includes dimensional verification and visual and surface examination. Radiographic, ultrasonic, or liquid-penetrant testing and third-party inspection can be arranged when specified on the order.

1. Raw Material PMI Spectral Inspection

2. Closed-die Hot Forging (Hydraulic Forming Press)

3. Solution Heat Treatment (Continuous Heat Treatment Line)

4. Precision CNC Machining (5-axis Machining Center, High-precision CNC Lathe)

5. Semi-finishing Dimensional & Surface Inspection

6. Surface Finishing (Pickling & Passivation / Mechanical / Electropolishing)

7. Final Quality Control (Dimensional Test, NDT, Surface Defect Check)

8. Export Standard Packaging

9. Delivery

Applications of the 321 Stainless Steel Weld Neck Flange

Typical services include steam distribution lines in thermal power plants, district heating networks, high-temperature heat-transfer-oil circuits, high-temperature process-gas and flue-gas lines, and pressure-vessel nozzles. Material selection should be confirmed against the design temperature, pressure, and medium by the purchaser's engineering team.

Customization Options for the 321 Class 300 WNRF Flange

Available options include other face types (FF, RTJ, tongue-and-groove), Class 150-2500 ratings, non-standard sizes, additional heat treatment, traceability marking, and third-party inspection. Non-standard parts can be produced from customer drawings or samples.

Ouality Control for the 321 Class 300 WNRF Flange

Material Verification: 100% PMI spectral analysis, chemical composition fully traceable to original mill melt number

Dimensional Control: High-precision dimension inspection, strict tolerance compliance with international standards

Non-destructive Testing: Penetrant test, ultrasonic test, radiographic test available on request

Surface & Cleanliness: Surface defect inspection; sanitary grade electrolytic polishing & cleanliness test

Third-party Inspection: SGS, BV, TUV witnessed inspection supported

Why Choose Us

16+ Years Professional Manufacturer (Founded in 2010, based in Wenzhou, China)

Full In-house Production Chain: Forging → Heat Treatment → CNC Machining → Testing

Leading Special Alloy Technology: Mature processing of nickel-based, Hastelloy, super austenitic and super duplex steel

Dual Product System: Industrial heavy-duty flanges + Sanitary high-purity flanges

Complete Authoritative Certifications: TS pressure pipe license, ISO 9001/14001/45001, CE-PED, AD2000, EAC

Full Engineering Support: Working condition analysis, material selection, custom solution design

New Energy Layout: Professional piping solutions for data center liquid cooling, hydrogen energy and energy storage

Stable & Reliable Delivery: exported to 30+ countries

Certifications

Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications
Certifications

FAQ About the 321 Stainless Steel WNRF Flange Class 300

Why is F321 selected for high-temperature steam service?

F321 is titanium-stabilized, which reduces sensitization in the 427-816 °C range. Unstabilized grades may be sensitized after prolonged exposure in this range, depending on carbon content and exposure time.

Is post-weld heat treatment required?

F321 weldments commonly do not require post-weld solution treatment for standard service. Requirements for a specific application should be checked against the applicable code and project specification.

What is the lead time?

Standard-size flanges held in stock can be shipped within 3-5 working days. Custom production typically takes 8-15 working days, depending on size, quantity, and inspection requirements.

What size range is available?

ASME B16.5 flanges are supplied from NPS 1/2 through NPS 24. Larger diameters are manufactured to ASME B16.47 or customer drawings.

Which documents are provided with each order?

Each shipment includes an EN 10204 3.1 material test report. NDT reports, PMI reports, and third-party certificates can be provided when specified on the order.

How are quality defects handled?

If a product does not conform to the agreed specification or documentation, replacement or return is arranged according to the sales contract. Claims should be submitted with photographs and the batch marking.

What is the difference between 304, 316 and 321 flanges?

F304: Basic cost-effective grade for general ambient pipelines, water supply and compressed air systems.

F316: Molybdenum-alloyed grade with better chloride/acid corrosion resistance, ideal for chemical, seawater and pharmaceutical pipelines.

F321: Titanium-stabilized high-temperature grade that eliminates intergranular corrosion, built for steam lines, thermal power plants and heat transfer oil systems.

Can you provide MTR with melt traceability for each batch?

Yes. Each batch comes with an EN 10204 3.1 compliant MTR with unique melt number traceability. We perform 100% PMI testing before shipment, and third-party inspection reports are available on request.

Previous: 
Next: 
Related Products
Telephone
+86-189-7957-0760

Quick Links

Products

+8618969712218Contact Info

 
WhatsApp:+8619170756831
Tel: +86-18979570760
E-mail:xuran1603@gmail.com  shandina08@chinashangdian.com
Address: No. 505, Binhai 2nd Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Longwan District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Promotions, new products and sales. Directly to your inbox.
​Copyright © 2025 Shangdian Flange Pipe Fittings Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap