Thabiso Steel is a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on high-quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF3 Flanges. These flanges are specifically designed to perform exceptionally well in extremely cold conditions, offering remarkable strength, toughness, and durability even under low temperatures and high pressure. Thabiso Steel prides itself on delivering precision-engineered steel products that adhere to international standards, ensuring they provide long-lasting service, reliability, and safety. With a strong dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Thabiso Steel supports various industries across South Africa with robust, efficient, and cost-effective LF3 flanges that consistently perform well in challenging cryogenic, industrial, and high-stress piping systems.
Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF3 Flanges are made from carbon steel that contains carefully balanced amounts of manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon. This specific composition guarantees excellent mechanical properties, such as high tensile and yield strength, outstanding impact toughness, and resistance to brittle fractures at sub-zero temperatures. Additionally, LF3 flanges are known for their good weldability and machinability, which allows for precise fabrication and installation. The combination of strength and ductility in this steel ensures reliable performance in extreme cold and high-pressure applications, making LF3 flanges ideal for critical piping systems in demanding industrial settings.
| Material Specification Of : | ASTM A350 LF3 Flanges |
|---|---|
| Pressure Rating | Class 150 To Class 2500 |
| High Temperature | Above 200°C (400°F) For Class 150 Or Above 400°C (750°F) |
| Low Temperature | Above -29 Degree C (−20°F) |
| Russian-Standard Flanges | GOST 12820 / 12821-80, DIN, UNI, EN 1092-1 |
| South African Standard Flanges | SANSflanges And SABS flanges |
| Surface Finish | smooth, concentric serrated, stock |
| Gaskets Types | Full Face Gasket Flat Ring Gasket Metallic Ring Gakset |
| Advantages Of Pipe Flange | Used to Connect Pipe System Easy Repair Pipe System Assembled Without Welding |
| Common Types Of Flanges: | Slip On (SORF), Weld Neck (WNRF), Blind (BLRF), Lap Joint (Loose), Threaded (NPT), Socket-Weld (SWRF) |
| Special Types Of Flanges : | Nipoflange, Elboflange, Latroflange, Swivel Flange, Expanding Flange, Reducing Flange, Weldoflange |
| Marking Standard | Name of Manufacturer Schedule Type of Flange Facing Nominal Pipe Size Pressure Class ASME B16 Designation |
| Standard Cover : | pressure ratings & temperature ratings, materials, marking, dimensions, weight, tolerances, testing |
| Contact Faces | RTJ (Ring Type Joint), FF (Flat Face), RF (Raised Face), T/G (Tongue And Groove ), M/F (Male And Female) |
| Size Chart | Normal Pipe Size 1/2 to NPS 24″ |
| Thickness | Normal Pipe Size ≤ 18 |
| Bore Diameter | Normal Pipe ≤ 10 |
| Flanges Standards | EN 1092-1, JIS, ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47 type A, UNI, DIN |
| Bolt Type | high strength bolts medium strength bolts low strength bolts |
| European Standard Flanges | JIS B2220 Flanges (5k to 30k) and KS1503 flanges |
| Element | Composition |
|---|---|
| Carbon, maximum | 0.20 maximum |
| Manganese | 0.90 maximum |
| Phosphorus, maximum | 0.035 maximum |
| Sulfur, maximum | 0.040 maximum |
| Silicon [Note A] | 0.20–0.35 |
| Nickel | 3.3–3.7 |
| Chromium | 0.30 maximum [Note C] |
| Molybdenum | 0.12 maximum [Note C] |
| Copper | 0.40 maximum |
| Columbium | 0.02 maximum |
| Vanadium | 0.03 maximum |
Tensile Strength, minimum: | 70,000 psi (485 MPa] |
Minimum. Yield Point: | 36,000 psi [250 MPa] |
Reduction of area, minimum: | 30% minimum |
Hardness, HB, maximum | 187 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
ThabisoSteel is one of the most prominent manufacturers and suppliers of superior quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF3 Flanges in Cape Town, South Africa. As experts in steel solutions, we supply a complete spectrum of products like Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel. Our product range comprises Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets, and Plates. Known for our reliable delivery and first-rate customer service, we are committed to supplying high-quality steel materials that guarantee durability and excellent performance in numerous industrial applications.Â
| TEMP °C | Class 150 | Class 300 | Class 400 | Class 600 | Class 900 | Class 1500 | Class 2500 |
| -29 TO 38 | 19.6 | 51.1 | 68.1 | 102.1 | 153.2 | 255.3 | 425.5 |
| 50 | 19.2 | 50.1 | 66.8 | 100.2 | 150.4 | 250.6 | 417.7 |
| 100 | 17.7 | 46.6 | 62.1 | 93.2 | 139.8 | 233 | 388.3 |
| 150 | 15.8 | 45.1 | 60.1 | 90.2 | 135.2 | 225.4 | 375.6 |
| 200 | 13.8 | 43.8 | 58.4 | 87.6 | 131.4 | 219 | 365 |
| 250 | 12.1 | 41.9 | 55.9 | 83.9 | 125.8 | 209.7 | 349.5 |
| 300 | 10.2 | 39.8 | 53.1 | 79.6 | 119.5 | 199.1 | 331.8 |
| 325 | 9.3 | 38.7 | 51.6 | 77.4 | 116.1 | 193.6 | 322.6 |
| 350 | 8.4 | 37.6 | 50.1 | 75.1 | 112.7 | 187.8 | 313 |
| 375 | 7.4 | 36.4 | 48.5 | 72.7 | 109.1 | 181.8 | 303.1 |
| 400 | 6.5 | 34.7 | 46.3 | 69.4 | 104.2 | 173.6 | 289.3 |
| 425 | 5.5 | 28.8 | 38.4 | 57.5 | 86.3 | 143.8 | 239.7 |
| 450 | 4.6 | 23 | 30.7 | 46 | 69 | 115 | 191.7 |
| 475 | 3.7 | 17.4 | 23.2 | 34.9 | 52.3 | 87.2 | 145.3 |
| 500 | 2.8 | 11.8 | 15.7 | 23.5 | 35.3 | 58.8 | 97.9 |
| 538 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 7.9 | 11.8 | 17.7 | 29.5 | 49.2 |
| TEMP °C | 150 | 300 | 400 | 600 | 900 | 1500 | 2500 |
| NPS | O.D. of Flange | Flanges Thickness | Diameter of RF | Diameter of Hub at Base | Lengtd Tdru Hub | Bore or Diameter | Dia. of Hub at Bevel | Radius of Fillet | Deptd of Socket | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding (WN) Neck | Slip-On (SORF) Threaded (NPT) Socket (SWRF) | Lap Joint (Loose) | Slip-on (SORF) Socket (SWRF) | Lap Joint (Loose) | ||||||||
| O | Q | R | X | Y | Y | Y | W | B | H | r | Z | |
| 1/2 | 3-1/2 | 7/16 | 1-3/8 | 1-3/16 | 1-7/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | .88 | .90 | .84 | 1/8 | 3/8 |
| 3/4 | 3-7/8 | 1/2 | 1-11/16 | 1-1/2 | 2-1/16 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 1.09 | 1.11 | 1.05 | 1/8 | 7/16 |
| 1 | 4-1/4 | 9/16 | 2 | 1-15/16 | 2-3/16 | 11/16 | 11/16 | 1.36 | 1.38 | 1.32 | 1/8 | 1/2 |
| 1-1/4 | 4-5/8 | 5/8 | 2-1/2 | 2-5/16 | 2-1/4 | 13/16 | 13/16 | 1.70 | 1.72 | 1.66 | 3/16 | 9/16 |
| 1-1/2 | 5 | 11/16 | 2-7/8 | 2-9/16 | 2-7/16 | 7/8 | 7/8 | 1.95 | 1.97 | 1.90 | 1/4 | 5/8 |
| 2 | 6 | 3/4 | 3-5/8 | 3-1/16 | 2-1/2 | 1 | 1 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.38 | 5/16 | 11/16 |
| 2-1/2 | 7 | 7/8 | 4-1/8 | 3-9/16 | 2-3/4 | 1-1/8 | 1-1/8 | 2.94 | 2.97 | 2.88 | 5/16 | 3/4 |
| 3 | 7-1/2 | 15/16 | 5 | 4-1/4 | 2-3/4 | 1-3/16 | 1-3/16 | 3.57 | 3.60 | 3.50 | 3/8 | 13/16 |
| 3-1/2 | 8-1/2 | 15/16 | 5-1/2 | 4-13/16 | 2-13/16 | 1-1/4 | 1-1/4 | 4.07 | 4.10 | 4.00 | 3/8 | 7/8 |
| 4 | 9 | 15/16 | 6-3/16 | 5-5/16 | 3 | 1-5/16 | 1-5/16 | 4.57 | 4.60 | 4.50 | 7/16 | 15/16 |
| 5 | 10 | 15/16 | 7.5/16 | 6-7/16 | 3-1/2 | 1-7/16 | 1-7/16 | 5.66 | 5.69 | 5.56 | 7/16 | 15/16 |
| 6 | 11 | 1 | 8-1/2 | 7-9/16 | 3-1/2 | 1-9/16 | 1-9/16 | 6.72 | 6.75 | 6.63 | 1/2 | 1-1/16 |
| 8 | 13-1/2 | 1-1/8 | 10-5/8 | 9-11/16 | 4 | 1-3/4 | 1-3/4 | 8.72 | 8.75 | 8.63 | 1/2 | 1-1/4 |
| 10 | 16 | 1-3/16 | 12-3/4 | 12 | 4 | 1-15/16 | 1-15/16 | 10.88 | 10.92 | 10.75 | 1/2 | 1-5/16 |
| 12 | 19 | 1-1/4 | 15 | 14-3/8 | 4-1/2 | 2-3/16 | 2-3/16 | 12.88 | 12.92 | 12.75 | 1/2 | 1-9/16 |
| 14 | 21 | 1-3/8 | 16-1/4 | 15-3/4 | 5 | 2-1/4 | 3-1/8 | 14.14 | 14.18 | 14.00 | 1/2 | 1-5/8 |
| 16 | 23-1/2 | 1-7/16 | 18-1/2 | 18 | 5 | 2-1/2 | 3-7/16 | 16.16 | 16.19 | 16.00 | 1/2 | 1-3/4 |
| 18 | 25 | 1-9/16 | 21 | 19-7/8 | 5-1/2 | 2-11/16 | 3-13/16 | 18.18 | 18.lf2 | 18.00 | 1/2 | 1-15/16 |
| lf2 | 27-1/2 | 1-11/16 | 23 | 22 | 5-11/16 | 2-7/8 | 4-1/16 | lf2.lf2 | lf2.25 | lf2.00 | 1/2 | 2-1/8 |
| 24 | 32 | 1-7/8 | 27-1/4 | 26-1/8 | 6 | 3-1/4 | 4-3/8 | 24.25 | 24.25 | 24.00 | 1/2 | 2-1/2 |
| Nominal Pipe Sizes (NPS) | Slip On (SORF) | Threaded (NPT) | Socket Weld (SWRF) | Lap Joint (Loose) | Blind (BLRF) | Weld Neck (WRNR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| ¾ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 1¼ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 1½ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 2½ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11.5 |
| 3½ | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16.5 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | lf2 | 21 |
| 6 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 47 | 42 |
| 10 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 70 | 54 |
| 12 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 123 | 88 |
| 14 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 105 | 140 | 114 |
| 16 | 106 | 98 | 98 | 140 | 180 | 140 |
| 18 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 160 | 2lf2 | 165 |
| lf2 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 195 | 285 | 197 |
| 22 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 245 | 355 | 225 |
| 24 | 2lf2 | 2lf2 | 2lf2 | 275 | 430 | 268 |
These LF3 Flanges are commonly used in industries that need secure and durable piping connections in extremely low-temperature environments. They are perfect for oil and gas pipelines, chemical processing plants, cryogenic systems, and refrigeration applications. LF3 flanges also find their place in power generation, petrochemical facilities, and industrial fluid transport systems where high strength, toughness, and resistance to low-temperature brittleness are crucial. Thabiso Steel’s LF3 Flanges offer long-lasting durability, operational efficiency, and safety, ensuring reliable performance in every application.
ThabisoSteel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Cape Town, South Africa.
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