However, it should be limited to 927 degrees Celsius and should not go below that. The ideal temperature for hot working stainless steel floor flanges is between 1149¡ãC – 1260¡ãC. For optimum corrosion resistance, stainless steel blind flanges require post-work annealing. These Astm A182 F316 blind flanges are also available in different pressure classes. Werkstoff No 1.4301 lap flanges are used in the chemical, energy, power, medical and petroleum industries.