Orifice Flanges

AN A MERICAN NA TIONAL S T AND ARD

ASME B16.36-2015

(Revision of ASME B16.36-2009)

ASME B16.36-2015

(Revision of ASME B16.36-2009)

Orifice Flanges

AN AMERICAN NA TIONAL S T AND ARD

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Date of Issuance: July 15, 2015

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CONTENTS

Foreword iv

Committee Roster v

Correspondence With the B16 Committee vi

Summary of Changes vii

1. Scope 1

2. General 1

3. Pressure–Temperature Ratings 1

4. Material 1

5. Size 2

6. Marking 2

7. Flange Facing Finish 2

8. Gaskets for Raised Face Flanges 2

9. Pressure Taps 2

10. Jack Screw Provision 2

11. Flange Dimensions 3

12. Flange Threads 3

13. Tolerances 3

Figures

1. Corner Taps 4

2. Angular Meter Tap for RTJ Flanges 4

3. Jack Bolts 4

Tables

1. Class 300 Orifice Flanges, Welding Neck, Threaded, and Slip-On 5

2. Class 600 Orifice Flanges, Welding Neck 6

3. Class 900 Orifice Flanges, Welding Neck 7

4. Class 1500 Orifice Flanges, Welding Neck 8

5. Class 2500 Orifice Flanges, Welding Neck 9

   Mandatory Appendices

   1. Dimensional Data for Classes 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500 Flanges in

      U.S. Customary Units 11

   2. Dimensional Data for Class 400 Flanges in U.S. Customary Units 17

   3. References 19

Nonmandatory Appendix

A Quality System Program 20

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