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ASME B16.5 / B16.47  |  EN 1092-1 / DIN / JIS / BS / AS / AWWA  |  Class 150 – 2500  |  ½″ – 80″  |  ISO 9001:2015 Certified

✓ ASME B16.5 & B16.47 ✓ EN 1092-1 / DIN / JIS ✓ Class 150 – 2500 ✓ ½″ – 80″ NB ✓ SORF & SOFF ✓ 50+ Materials ✓ NACE MR0175 ✓ EN 10204 3.1/3.2 MTC ✓ ISO 9001:2015
SORF Slip On Raised Face Flanges manufactured by Tesco Steel & Engineering India
Stainless steel slip on flanges ASME B16.5 manufactured in India by Tesco Steel

Slip on flanges are the most widely used flange type in industrial piping worldwide. A slip on flange has a bore slightly larger than the pipe's outer diameter, allowing it to slide over the pipe end before being secured with two fillet welds — one on the hub (outside) and one on the bore (inside). Standardised under ASME B16.5 for NPS ½″–24″ and ASME B16.47 for NPS 26″–60″ (and up to 80″ on request), they offer a cost-effective, structurally sound connection for general-purpose process piping. Tesco Steel & Engineering, an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer in Mumbai, India, produces slip on flanges in 50+ material grades to nine international standards — supplying EPC contractors, distributors, and OEMs across 50+ countries.

Compared with weld neck flanges, slip on flanges are lighter, easier to align on site (cut length accuracy is less critical), and typically 20–30% less expensive in material and fabrication cost. Their low hub profile makes them ideal for large-bore water, utility, and process piping. Tesco Steel supplies slip on flanges with raised face (SORF), flat face (SOFF), and ring-type joint (SORTJ) facing options, with all surface finishes per ASME B16.5 or equivalent international standards.

Why Choose Slip On Flanges for Your Piping System


▶ Lower Cost Than Weld Neck

Slip on flanges require less machining than weld neck flanges — no long tapered hub to bore and turn. Shorter hub also means less material weight. This results in 20–30% lower per-unit cost, making slip ons the economical choice for large-volume or large-bore piping projects.

▶ Easy On-Site Fit-Up

The flange slides over the pipe end before welding, so precise pipe cut length is not critical. This simplifies field assembly, reduces re-cutting, and accelerates installation — especially on large bore water treatment, HVAC, and structural piping where accurate cuts are difficult.

▶ Widest Size Range

Available from NPS ½″ to 80″, slip on flanges cover every bore size from instrument-scale to large-diameter water mains. Tesco Steel produces slip ons to ASME B16.5, B16.47, EN 1092-1, DIN, JIS, BS, AS, AWWA, SABS, and NFE standards — the broadest multi-standard availability in our range.

▶ Dual Weld for Structural Integrity

Two fillet welds (hub and bore) give the joint comparable strength and leak resistance to a butt-welded connection. The bore weld seals the annular gap between pipe OD and flange bore, preventing fluid ingress and crevice corrosion at the interface.

▶ SORF & SOFF Options

Raised face (SORF) for standard spiral-wound gaskets and most process applications; flat face (SOFF) for pairing with cast iron, ductile iron, or GRP flanges where a raised face would impose bending stress. Both available in all pressure classes and materials.

▶ Ready Stock — Fast Delivery

Tesco Steel maintains ready stock of SORF and SOFF flanges in NPS ½″–24″, Class 150–600, SS 304/316 and A105. Custom sizes, higher classes, and exotic alloys are manufactured on order. Mill Test Certificates per EN 10204 3.1/3.2 ship with every order.

Slip On Flange Specifications


Slip On Flanges — Full Specification Range
Size RangeNPS ½″ to 80″ (DN 15 to DN 2000); ASME B16.5 up to NPS 24″; ASME B16.47 up to NPS 60″+
Pressure ClassClass 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 (ASME B16.5); Class B, D, E, F (AWWA C207)
PN RatingPN 2.5, PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40, PN 63, PN 100, PN 160, PN 250, PN 320, PN 400
Facing TypesRaised Face (RF / SORF), Flat Face (FF / SOFF), Ring-Type Joint (RTJ / SORTJ)
Governing StandardsASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, EN 1092-1, DIN, JIS, BS 4504, BS 10, AS 2129, AS 4087, AWWA C207, SABS 1123, NFE 29203
Carbon SteelASTM A105
LTCS Slip On FlangesASTM A350 LF2
Stainless Steel Slip On FlangesASTM A182 F304 / F304H / F304L / F316 / F316H / F316L / F316Ti / F309 / F310 / F317 / F317L / F321 / F347 / F904L
Alloy Steel Slip On FlangesASTM A182 F5 / F9 / F11 / F12 / F21 / F22 / F91
Duplex & Super Duplex Slip On FlangesASTM A182 F51 (UNS S31803), F53 (S32750), F55 (S32760), F60 (S32205)
Nickel Alloy Slip On FlangesUNS N02200, UNS N02201
Monel Slip On FlangesUNS N04400 (Monel 400), UNS N05500 (Monel K500), Alloy 20
Inconel / Incoloy Slip On FlangesUNS N06600, N06601, N06625, N08800, N08810, N08825
Hastelloy Slip On FlangesUNS N10276 (C276), N06022 (C22), N10665 (B2), N06455 (C4)
Copper Nickel Slip On FlangesC70600 (90/10 CuNi), C71500 (70/30 CuNi), C71640
Titanium Slip On FlangesGrade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, DTH 3.7035, DTH 3.7055
Surface Coatings / TreatmentsHot-Dip Galvanizing (GI), Sand Blasting, Shot Peening, Epoxy Coating, FBE Coating
CertificationsISO 9001:2015, PED 2014/68/EU, NACE MR0175, EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 Mill TC, IBR

Slip On vs Weld Neck vs Socket Weld vs Blind — Comparison


Factor Slip On Weld Neck Socket Weld Blind
NPS Range½″ – 80″½″ – 60″+½″ – 4″½″ – 60″+
Welds Required2 fillet welds1 butt weld1 fillet weldNo weld (blind)
Pipe Cut Accuracy✓ Forgiving✗ Precise✗ PreciseN/A
Radiographic Inspection✗ Limited✓ Full RT✗ Not possibleN/A
Cost vs Weld Neck✓ ~20–30% lowerBaseline✓ LowerHigher
Cyclic / Fatigue ServiceAcceptable✓ BestAcceptable✓ Good
Large Bore (>24″)✓ Yes (B16.47)✓ Yes (B16.47)✗ No✓ Yes
Line Closure / Isolation✗ No✗ No✗ No✓ Yes

Industries & Applications


IndustryTypical Slip On Flange Application
Oil & GasCrude oil transfer headers, tank farm piping, utility water lines on onshore facilities
PetrochemicalProcess plant utility headers, cooling water systems, non-critical process lines in A105 or SS 316L
Water & WastewaterLarge-bore water mains (AWWA C207), sewage piping, desalination plant headers in duplex or CuNi
Power GenerationCooling water, condensate, and auxiliary steam systems; ash slurry in epoxy-coated A105
Construction & HVACBuilding services chilled water, fire protection, compressed air; galvanized slip ons for structural pipe supports
Shipbuilding & MarineBallast water systems, fuel oil lines, seawater cooling in Copper Nickel 90/10 per BS 4504
Food & PharmaceuticalClean utilities (CIP/SIP) in SS 316L; hygienic flat face flanges mating with PTFE-lined pipe

Slip On Flange Dimensions by Standard


Note: Click any link below to view full dimension tables. All tables include flange OD, bolt circle, bolt hole count and size, flange thickness, hub OD, and bore dimensions per the respective standard and pressure class.

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Global Export Destinations


Tesco Steel & Engineering exports slip on flanges to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq (GCC & Middle East); USA, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru (Americas); Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Turkey, Russia, Kazakhstan (Europe & CIS); Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Angola, Congo, Sudan (Africa); India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, China, Japan (Asia-Pacific); and Australia, Israel, Jordan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen. Domestic supply covers all major industrial hubs across India.

Frequently Asked Questions — Slip On Flanges


What is a slip on flange?
A slip on flange (also abbreviated SORF for raised face, or SOFF for flat face) is a pipe flange with a bore slightly larger than the pipe OD, allowing it to be slipped over the pipe end. It is then secured with two fillet welds — one at the hub (outside face) and one at the bore (inside). Standardised under ASME B16.5 for NPS ½″–24″ and ASME B16.47 for larger sizes, slip on flanges are the most widely used and cost-effective flange type in industrial piping worldwide.
How is a slip on flange welded to a pipe?
Slip on flange welding requires two fillet welds: (1) an outside hub fillet weld at the front face of the hub, and (2) an inside bore fillet weld at the back of the bore. Per ASME B31.3, the pipe should be set back approximately 1/8″ (3 mm) from the flange face before tack welding to provide room for the inside fillet. Minimum weld size per ASME B16.5 is equal to the pipe wall thickness, but not less than 3/16″ (5 mm). Both welds must be inspected per the applicable piping code (visual, PT, MT, or RT as required).
What ASME standard governs slip on flange dimensions?
ASME B16.5 (Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, NPS ½ through 24) covers slip on flanges in Class 150 through 2500. ASME B16.47 covers large-diameter slip on flanges in NPS 26 through 60 (Series A per MSS SP-44 and Series B per API 605). European equivalents: EN 1092-1 Type 01. Other standards: DIN, JIS, BS 4504, BS 10, AS 2129, AS 4087, AWWA C207, SABS/SANS 1123, NFE 29203.
What is the difference between SORF and SOFF flanges?
SORF (Slip On Raised Face): The flange face has a concentric raised ring — 1/16″ high for Class 150 and 300; 1/4″ for Class 600 and above — that focuses bolt preload on the gasket seating area, improving sealing efficiency. Most common facing for process piping with spiral-wound or ring gaskets.

SOFF (Slip On Flat Face): The entire face is flat, mating with a full-face gasket covering bolt holes. Required when connecting to cast iron, ductile iron, or GRP flanges where a raised face would impose bending stress and risk cracking the mating flange. Also used in AWWA water supply piping per standard practice.
When should I choose slip on flanges over weld neck flanges?
Choose slip on flanges for: general process and utility piping where cost savings matter; large-bore water, cooling, or HVAC lines; applications where pipe cut length accuracy is difficult; and services where radiographic weld inspection is not mandatory.

Choose weld neck flanges for: severe cyclic or fatigue service; cryogenic pipelines; ASME B31.3 Category M fluids; applications where radiographic inspection is required; high-pressure steam or hydrogen service. The butt weld of a weld neck gives lower stress concentration and is fully inspectable by RT — advantages a slip on cannot match.
What materials are available for slip on flanges?
Tesco Steel manufactures slip on flanges in: Carbon Steel (ASTM A105); LTCS (A350 LF2); Stainless Steel (A182 F304/304L/316/316L/321/347/904L); Alloy Steel (A182 F5/F9/F11/F22/F91); Duplex & Super Duplex (F51/F53/F55/F60); Monel (N04400/N05500); Inconel/Incoloy (N06600/N06625/N08825); Hastelloy (C276/C22); Titanium (Gr.1/Gr.2); and Copper Nickel (C70600/C71500). All grades ship with EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 Mill Test Certificates.
What weld size is required for a slip on flange?
Per ASME B16.5 and ASME B31.3, both the hub fillet weld and the bore fillet weld must have a throat size equal to the pipe wall thickness (schedule), but not less than 3/16″ (approximately 5 mm). Weld procedure qualification per ASME Section IX applies. The pipe end must be set back 1/8″ (3 mm) from the flange face before the inside weld is applied. Over-welding (excessively large fillets) can distort the flange face and compromise gasket seating.
Can slip on flanges be used on large bore piping above 24 inches?
Yes. ASME B16.5 covers slip on flanges to NPS 24″. For NPS 26″ through 60″, ASME B16.47 Series A (formerly MSS SP-44) and Series B (formerly API 605) define large-diameter flange dimensions, including slip on types. Tesco Steel manufactures slip on flanges up to 80″ NB in carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy grades per customer drawings or applicable standards. AWWA C207 covers slip on flanges for water mains up to very large diameters in Class B, D, E, and F.

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