Latham Steel, a reputable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in top-notch Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF6 Flanges designed for piping systems that operate in sub-zero and cryogenic conditions. LF6 (ASTM A350 Grade LF6) is crafted to deliver outstanding toughness, strength, and reliability even at temperatures plummeting to –50°C and beyond. Latham Steel guarantees precision machining, accurate dimensions, and adherence to international flange standards, ensuring leak-proof connections. These flanges find extensive use in LNG facilities, refrigeration plants, gas processing units, petrochemical systems, and offshore applications that demand durable, safe, and impact-resistant performance in frigid environments.
LF6 Low Temperature Carbon Steel is composed of carefully controlled levels of carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur, along with nickel and other alloying elements that boost low-temperature toughness. This material boasts impressive tensile and yield strength, excellent impact resistance, and stable ductility, even in extreme cold. LF6 flanges are designed to withstand brittle fracture, thermal contraction stress, and fatigue. They maintain consistent hardness, weldability, and mechanical integrity across various thicknesses, making them ideal for cryogenic pipelines and equipment that face severe temperature drops and dynamic mechanical loading.
| Material Specification Of : | ASTM A350 LF6 Flanges |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Bolt Type | high strength bolts medium strength bolts low strength bolts |
| European Standard Flanges | JIS B2220 Flanges (5k to 30k) and KS1503 flanges |
| Russian-Standard Flanges | GOST 12820 / 12821-80, DIN, UNI, EN 1092-1 |
| 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 |
| Grade/Class | Tensile Strength | Yield Strength, minimum | Elongation, minimum | Hardness, maximum | ||
| ksi | MPa | ksi | MPa | % | HBW | |
| LTCS LF6 CL1 | 66–91 | 455–630 | 52 | 360 | 22 | 197 |
| LTCS LF6 CL2 | 75–100 | 515–690 | 60 | 415 | 20 | 197 |
| LTCS LF6 CL3 | 75–100 | 515–690 | 60 | 415 | 20 | 197 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Latham Steel is one of the most prominent manufacturers and suppliers of superior quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF6 Flanges in Hamilton, New Zealand. 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 |
| 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 LF6 Flanges are commonly utilized in low-temperature and cryogenic service pipelines across the oil and gas sector, LNG storage and transport, petrochemical processing, gas liquefaction units, and refrigeration plants. They are perfect for connecting pipes, valves, pumps, and pressure vessels that manage chilled hydrocarbons or cryogenic fluids. LF6 flanges are crucial in LNG terminals, compressor stations, offshore platforms, and cold-weather installations where leak resistance and toughness are paramount.
Latham 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 Hamilton, New Zealand.
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