ASTM A182 316L spacer ring ability to operate in the petroleum industry
Our stainless steel 316 socket weld flanges can be easily welded and machined through standard shop fabrication practices. For most hot working processes, these stainless steel 316L lap joint flanges are recommended for forming at 1700¡ãF – 2200¡ãF (927¡ã – 1204¡ãC) Our stainless steel 316 ring joint style flanges are very ductile and easy to Forming, work hardening occurs during deformation, and chip breaking is easy.
316 also has excellent mechanical and corrosion properties at sub-zero temperatures. Low carbon grade 316L should be used when there is a risk of corrosion in the heat affected zone of the weldment.