Thabiso Steel is a reputable manufacturer and supplier located in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on high-quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF787 Flanges. Known for their precision engineering and durability, these flanges are crafted to perform reliably in cryogenic and sub-zero conditions. Thabiso Steel guarantees that every product adheres to international safety, reliability, and performance standards. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and rigorous quality control, the company produces flanges that boast exceptional toughness and resistance to low-temperature embrittlement, making them perfect for critical applications across various industrial sectors.
Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF787 Flanges are primarily made up of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon, creating a well-balanced mix of strength and ductility. These flanges demonstrate outstanding notch toughness and impressive impact resistance, even in sub-zero temperatures. From a mechanical standpoint, they provide high tensile and yield strength, good elongation, and resistance to brittle fracture. The fine grain structure of the material ensures reliable weldability and structural integrity, making it ideal for low-temperature applications where performance and safety are paramount.
| Element | Composition |
|---|---|
| Carbon, max | 0.07 |
| Manganese | 0.40–0.70 |
| Phosphorus, max | 0.025 |
| Sulfur, max | 0.025 |
| Silicon [Note A] | 0.40 max |
| Nickel | 0.70–1.00 |
| Chromium | 0.60–0.90 |
| Molybdenum | 0.15–0.25 |
| Copper | 1.00–1.30 |
| Columbium | 0.02 min |
| Vanadium | 0.03 max |
| Tensile Class | Tensile Strength, ksi [MPa] | Yield Strength, min, ksi [MPa] [Note B, C] | Elongation | Reduction of Area, min, % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Specimen in 4D, min, % | Strip Specimen in 2 Inch [50mm], min, % | ||||
| Class 2 | 65–85 [450–585] | 55 [380] | 20 | 28 | 45 |
| Class 3 | 75–95 [515–655] | 65 [450] | 20 | 28 | 45 |
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ThabisoSteel is one of the most prominent manufacturers and suppliers of superior quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF787 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
| ASME/ANSI B 16.5 | LTCS A350 LF787Â Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Slip on Flange, Blind Flange, High Hub Blind Flange, Socket Weld Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Lap Joint Flange, Threaded Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Ring Type Joint Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 |
| ASME/ANSI B 16.47 | LTCS A350 LF787Â Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Blind Flange [Series A & B] |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 75, 150, 300, 400, 600, 900 |
| ASME/ANSI B 16.36 | LTCS A350 LF787Â Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Slip on Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Threaded Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 |
| BS 4504 SEC 3.1 | LTCS A350 LF787Â Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Hubbed Slip on Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Hubbed Threaded Flange, Lapped Pipe End Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Plate Flange, Loose Plate Flange, Loose Plate With Weld Neck Flange, Blank Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | PN 2.5 TO PN 40 |
| BS 4504[PART 1] | LTCS A350 LF787Â Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Hubbed Slip-On Hubbed Threaded, Plate Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Loose Plate With Weld On Plate Collar, Blank Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | PN 2.5 TO PN 400 |
| BS 1560 BOSS | LTCS A350 LF787Â Welding Neck Flange, Socket Welding Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Slip-On Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Blind Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Screwed Boss Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Lapped Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 |
| BS10 | LTCS A350 LF787Â Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Plate Slip-On Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Screwed Boss Flange, Slip-On Boss Flange, LTCS A350 LF787Â Blind Flange |
| TABLE | D, E, F, H |
| DIN FLANGES | DIN 2527, 2566, 2573, 2576, 2641,2642, 2655, 2656, 2627, 2628, 2629, 2631, 2632, 2633, 2634, 2635, 2636, 2637,2638, 2673 |
| PRESSURE CLASS | PN 6 TO PN 100 |
| 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 flanges are widely utilized in industries that function under cryogenic or sub-zero conditions. They are particularly suited for oil and gas processing, petrochemical plants, refrigeration systems, and LNG facilities. Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF787 Flanges play a crucial role in pipelines, pressure vessels, and storage tanks designed to manage low-temperature fluids and gases. Their remarkable mechanical stability and corrosion resistance make them a great choice for both offshore and onshore installations, ensuring a long service life and dependable performance even in harsh environments.
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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