ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges | ASTM A350 LF2 Carbon Steel Flanges | A350 LF2 Low Temperature Flanges |ASTM A350 LF2 Forged Steel Flanges | ASTM A350 LF2 Weld Neck & Blind Flanges
Table of Content
- # What are ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges ?
- #ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges Specifications Table
- # Chemical Features of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges
- # Mechanical Properties of ASTM A105 Flanges
- # Types of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges
- # Equivalent Grades of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges
- # Industrial Applications of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges
- # Why Choose Jay Steel Corporation ?
- # FAQs
What are ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges?
ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges Specifications Table
- Material Standard : ASTM A350 / ASME SA350
- Grade : LF2 (Low Temperature Carbon Steel)
- Product Form : Forged Flanges
- Manufacturing Process : Forged, Heat Treated, Machined
- Applicable Dimensional Standards : ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47 Series A & B, ASME B16.48
- Flange Types : Weld Neck (WN), Slip-On (SO), Blind (BL), Socket Weld (SW), Threaded (TH), Lap Joint (LJ)
- Size Range : ½″ to 48″ (15 NB to 1200 NB)
- Pressure Class (ANSI) : Class 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500
- Pressure Rating (DIN/EN) : PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40, PN 64
- Facing Types : Raised Face (RF), Flat Face (FF), Ring Type Joint (RTJ), Tongue & Groove
- Heat Treatment : Normalized, Quenched & Tempered
- Minimum Design Temperature : –46°C
- Density : ~7.85 g/cm³
Chemical Features of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges
| Element | Composition (% by Weight) |
| Carbon (C) | 0.30 max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.60 – 1.35 |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.035 max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.040 max |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.15 – 0.35 |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.40 max |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.30 max |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | 0.12 max |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.40 max |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.08 max |
| Niobium (Nb) | 0.02 max |
| Aluminum (Al) | 0.02 max |
Mechanical Properties of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges
| Property | Requirement (Imperial) | Requirement (Metric) |
| Tensile Strength | 70 – 95 ksi | 485 – 655 MPa |
| Yield Strength (0.2% Offset) | ≥ 36 ksi | ≥ 250 MPa |
| Elongation (Minimum) | ≥ 22 % | ≥ 22 % |
| Reduction of Area (Minimum) | ≥ 30 % | ≥ 30 % |
| Brinell Hardness (Maximum) | 197 HB | 197 HB |
| Charpy V-Notch Impact Energy* | 20 ft-lb (avg) | 27 J (avg) |
| Impact Test Temperature* | −50 °F | −46 °C |
Types of A350 LF2 Flanges
There are several types of A350 LF2 Flanges and they are given below:
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Elbow
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Tee
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Coupling
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Cross
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Union
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Pipe Cap
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Bushing
Carbon Steel A350 LF2 Forged Plug
Equivalent Grades of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges
| Standard / Country | Equivalent Grade | Description |
| ASTM / ASME (USA) | ASTM A350 LF2 | Low-temperature carbon steel forging |
| ASME | ASME SA 350 LF2 | Pressure vessel equivalent |
| EN (Europe) | EN 10222-2 P355NL1 | Fine-grain steel forging for low-temperature service |
| DIN (Germany) | DIN 1.0566 | Low-temperature carbon steel |
| BS (United Kingdom) | BS 1503-225-LT | Low-temperature pressure steel |
| JIS (Japan) | JIS G3201 SF440 | Carbon steel forgings |
| IS (India) | IS 2002 Grade 2 | Carbon steel forgings |
| GOST (Russia) | 09G2S | Low-temperature structural steel |
| GB (China) | GB/T 1591 Q345D | Low-temperature carbon steel |
| UNI (Italy) | UNI EN 10222-2 P355NL1 | Pressure forging steel |
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Industrial Applications of ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges

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FAQs
What is ASTM A350 LF2 material used for?
A350 LF2 Flanges is a material that is used to produce carbon steel forgings designed for low-temperature and pressure-containing applications.
How is ASTM A350 LF2 different from ASTM A105 flanges?
The difference between ASTM A350 LF2 and ASTM A105 flanges are given in table below:
| Parameter | ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges | ASTM A105 Flanges |
| Standard | ASTM A350 | ASTM A105 |
| Material Type | Low-temperature carbon steel | Carbon steel |
| Temperature Service | Low & sub-zero temperatures | Ambient to high temperatures |
| Impact Testing | Mandatory (Charpy V-Notch) | Not mandatory |
| Minimum Service Temp | Down to –46°C | Typically above 0°C |
| Toughness | High notch toughness | Moderate toughness |
| Heat Treatment | Normalized / Quenched & Tempered | Normalized / As-forged |
| Carbon Content | Lower than A105 | Slightly higher |
| Typical Pressure Rating | Similar (Class 150–2500) | Similar (Class 150–2500) |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
Are ASTM A350 LF2 flanges suitable for low-temperature or cryogenic service?
Yes A350 LF2 ASTM Flanges are ideally suited for low-temperature service, including certain cryogenic applications. This is mainly because they are specifically designed to maintain toughness and strength in cold environments.
What are the available pressure ratings and sizes for ASTM A350 LF2 flanges?
Typically, there are various pressure ratings and sizes provided for ASTM A350 LF2 Flanges. They are given in table below:
| Standard | Pressure Rating / Class | Nominal Size Range |
| ASME B16.5 | Class 150 | ½″ – 24″ |
| Class 300 | ½″ – 24″ | |
| Class 400 | ½″ – 24″ | |
| Class 600 | ½″ – 24″ | |
| Class 900 | ½″ – 24″ | |
| Class 1500 | ½″ – 24″ | |
| Class 2500 | ½″ – 24″ | |
| ASME B16.47 Series A | Class 150 – 900 | 26″ – 48″ |
| ASME B16.47 Series B | Class 150 – 900 | 26″ – 48″ |
| DIN / EN | PN 6 | DN15 – DN1200 |
| PN 10 | DN15 – DN1200 | |
| PN 16 | DN15 – DN1200 | |
| PN 25 | DN15 – DN1200 | |
| PN 40 | DN15 – DN1200 | |
| PN 64 | DN15 – DN1200 | |
| JIS | 5K | DN15 – DN600 |
| 10K | DN15 – DN600 | |
| 16K | DN15 – DN600 | |
| 20K | DN15 – DN600 | |
| 30K | DN15 – DN600 | |
| 40K | DN15 – DN600 | |
| 63K | DN15 – DN600 |
What is the chemical composition and mechanical strength of ASTM A350 LF2 flanges?
Some essential chemical and mechanical properties of A350 LF2 Flanges ASTM are given below:
- Chemical Properties:
- Carbon
- Silicon
- Manganese
- Phosphorous
- Sulphur
- Mechanical Propreties:
- Minimum yield (0.2% offset)
- Minimum tensile (UTS)
- Elongation (A, %)
- Hardness (Brinell, max)
- Charpy impact (notch toughness)








