Liam Steel, based in Manila, Philippines, is a trusted and seasoned manufacturer and supplier of Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF3 Flanges. They’ve built a reputation for delivering top-notch products that adhere to strict international standards. Specializing in flanges crafted for extreme low-temperature applications, Liam Steel’s LF3 flanges are designed to excel in harsh, cryogenic environments, providing outstanding toughness, strength, and resistance to corrosion. Catering to vital sectors like oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy, Liam Steel is dedicated to offering robust and efficient solutions that guarantee safe, leak-proof connections in critical low-temperature scenarios.
These LF3 flanges are constructed from low carbon steel that’s alloyed with about 3.25% nickel, which boosts their performance in extremely cold conditions. The chemical makeup includes carbon (max 0.20%), manganese (max 0.90%), phosphorus (max 0.035%), sulfur (max 0.040%), silicon (0.15–0.35%), and nickel (approximately 3.25%). With impressive mechanical strength, they have a minimum yield strength of 240 MPa, tensile strength ranging from 415 to 585 MPa, and good impact toughness even at temperatures as low as -101°C. This blend of characteristics ensures exceptional reliability and resistance to fractures in cryogenic 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.
Liam Steel is one of the most prominent manufacturers and suppliers of superior quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF3 Flanges in Manila, Philippines. 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.
| 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 |
Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF3 Flanges are extensively utilized in situations that demand durability and performance in extremely cold environments. They’re perfect for LNG plants, gas processing facilities, cold storage systems, and offshore platforms where temperatures can plummet. LF3 flanges provide safe, leak-free connections in piping systems that transport liquefied gases and other cold fluids. Their high nickel content enhances toughness, making them ideal for challenging thermal cycling conditions. Industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and energy depend on LF3 flanges for their reliability, ease of welding, and resistance to brittle fractures.
Liam Steel 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 Manila, Philippines.
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