Weld Neck Flange

Critical Application Flanges

Weld Neck Flanges (WNF)

The gold standard for high-pressure, high-temperature, and fluctuating stress applications.

The SOTCO Weld Neck Flange is distinguished by its long tapered hub that transitions gradually from the flange thickness to the pipe wall thickness. This design reinforcement transfers stress from the flange to the pipe, reducing stress concentration at the base of the hub.

Engineering Precision: The bore of the flange is machined to match the ID of the mating pipe perfectly. This eliminates turbulence and erosion, making it the ideal choice for critical pipelines in oil & gas, power generation, and nuclear industries.

Full Penetration Weld
Max Stress Rating
100% Flow Efficiency

Technical Specifications

Dimensional Standards ANSI B16.5, ANSI B16.47 (Series A & B), MSS SP44, API-605, AWWA
Size Range Standard: 1/2″ - 24″ Large Dia: 26" - 48" Custom: Up to 1200NB
Pressure Ratings ASME: 150#, 300#, 400#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#
DIN/PN: PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, PN64, PN100
Schedules (Bore) Sch 10, 20, 30, 40, STD, 60, 80, XS, 100, 120, 140, 160, XXS
(Must specify pipe schedule when ordering)
Facing Types Raised Face (RF), Flat Face (FF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ)
Connection Type Butt-Weld (Full Penetration V-Groove weld to pipe)
Surface Coating Anti-rust Paint, Oil Black Paint, Yellow Transparent, Zinc Plated, Hot Dip Galvanized

Available Material Grades

CS

Carbon Steel

ASTM A105 / A105N

ASTM A350 LF2 (Low Temp)

ASTM A694 F42 - F70 (High Yield)

SS

Stainless Steel

ASTM A182 F304/L, F316/L

ASTM A182 F321, F347, F310

F904L (Urea Grade)

AS

Alloy Steel

ASTM A182 F11, F22

ASTM A182 F5, F9

ASTM A182 F91 (High Temp)

Ni

Exotic Alloys

Duplex 2205, Super Duplex

Inconel 625, Monel 400

Hastelloy C276, Copper Nickel

Weld Neck Flange Dimensions

Nominal Size
(NPS)
Flange Data (in) Hub Dimensions (in) Drilling (in)
O.D (O) Thick (C) R.F (R) Len (Y) Base (X) Neck (A) Circle Holes Dia
1/2" 3.50 0.44 1.38 1.88 1.19 0.84 2.38 4 0.62
3/4" 3.88 0.50 1.69 2.06 1.50 1.05 2.75 4 0.62
1" 4.25 0.56 2.00 2.19 1.94 1.32 3.12 4 0.62
1 1/4" 4.62 0.62 2.50 2.25 2.31 1.66 3.50 4 0.62
1 1/2" 5.00 0.69 2.88 2.44 2.56 1.90 3.88 4 0.62
2" 6.00 0.75 3.62 2.50 3.06 2.38 4.75 4 0.75
3" 7.50 0.94 5.00 2.75 4.25 3.50 6.00 4 0.75
4" 9.00 0.94 6.19 3.00 5.31 4.50 7.50 8 0.75
6" 11.00 1.00 8.50 3.50 7.56 6.62 9.50 8 0.88

Why Choose SOTCO?

Stress Transfer

The tapered hub reinforces the flange, transferring stress to the pipe effectively.

High Performance

Ideal for extreme temperature fluctuations and high-pressure service conditions.

NDT Tested

Full Radiography (RT) possible on the butt-weld joint to ensure zero defects.