MSS SP-44 is a specification developed by the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry. This specification pertains to steel pipeline flanges, which are essential components in the oil and gas industry, as well as various other industrial applications. MSS SP-44 flanges are designed to provide a reliable and leak-free connection between pipes, valves, and other equipment in a piping system.
Key features and requirements of MSS SP-44 flanges include:
1. Material: MSS SP-44 flanges are typically made from carbon steel, stainless steel, or alloy steel, depending on the specific application and environmental conditions.
2. Types: The specification covers various types of flanges, including welding neck, slip-on, socket weld, blind, and threaded flanges. Each type has its own unique design and application.
3. Pressure Class: MSS SP-44 flanges are available in different pressure classes, such as 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500, to accommodate a wide range of operating pressures in piping systems.
4. Size Range: These flanges come in a variety of sizes, from small nominal diameters to large ones, enabling them to fit different pipe sizes and system requirements.
5. Facing Types: MSS SP-44 specifies the facing types, such as flat face (FF), raised face (RF), and ring joint face (RJF), to ensure proper sealing and alignment between flanges.
6. Quality and Testing: The specification outlines requirements for the quality of materials, manufacturing processes, and various tests like hydrostatic testing, radiographic examination, and non-destructive testing to ensure the flanges meet safety and performance standards.
MSS SP-44 flanges are widely used in critical applications where safety, reliability, and leak-tight connections are paramount. These applications include oil and gas pipelines, petrochemical plants, power generation facilities, and more.
It’s important to note that MSS SP-44 is just one of many flange standards available, and the choice of a specific standard depends on the specific requirements of a project. Engineers and designers must carefully select the appropriate flange type, size, material, and pressure class to ensure the integrity and safety of the overall piping system.
Flange Size Range | ½” (15 NB) to 48″ (1200NB), DN10 to DN3000 |
Flange Type | UNI Standard Flanges |
Flange Face Types | Flat Face Flange (FF), Raised Face Flange (RF), Ring Joint Flange (RTJ), Lap Joint Flange, Male and Female Flange (M&F), Large and Small Tongue-and-Groove Flange (T&G) |
Main Types | Forged / Threaded / Screwed / Plate |
Class / Pressure | 150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#, PN6, PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, PN64 etc. |
Connection Type | Ring Type Joint, Lap-Joint Face, Raised Face, Flat Face, Large Male-Female, Small Male-Female, Large |
In Form | SORF, WNRF, BLRF, SWRF, LAP Joint, Threaded, Reducing, Spectacle, etc |
Usage | Oil Field, Offshore, Water System, Shipbuilding, Natural Gas, Electric Power, Pipe Projects etc. |
Standard | Class | Diameter | Bolt Circle Diameter | Number of Bolts | Bolt Size | Diameter of Bolt Hole |
AS4087 | PN14 | 95 | 67 | 4 | M12 | 14 |
AS 2129 Flanges | Table C | 95 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 14 |
Table D | 95 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 14 | |
Table E | 95 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 14 | |
Table F | 95 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 14 | |
Table H | 114 | 83 | 4 | 16 | 17 | |
Table J | 114 | 83 | 4 | 16 | 17 | |
ANSI B16.5 | ANSI 150 | 89 | 60 | 4 | 13 | 16 |
ANSI 300 | 95 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 16 | |
ANSI 600 | 95 | 67 | 4 | 13 | 16 | |
ANSI 900 | 121 | 83 | 4 | 19 | 22 | |
ANSI 1500 | 121 | 83 | 4 | 19 | 22 | |
ISO 7005 (DIN) Flanges | PN6 | 80 | 55 | 4 | M10 | 11 |
PN10 | 95 | 65 | 4 | M12 | 14 | |
PN16 | 95 | 65 | 4 | M12 | 14 | |
PN20 | 90 | 60.5 | 4 | M14 | 16 | |
PN25 | 95 | 65 | 4 | M12 | 14 | |
PN40 | 95 | 65 | 4 | M12 | 14 |
Nominal Pipe Size | Outside Diameter of Flanges | Thickness of Flanges | Diameter of Raised Face | Diameter of Hub at Base | Length Thru Hub | Diameter or Bore | Diameter of Hub at Bevel | Radius of Fillet | Depth of Socket | |||
Welding Neck | Slip-On Threaded Socket | Lap Joint | Slip-on Socket | Lap Joint | ||||||||
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 | 18.20 | 18.00 | 1/2 | 1-15/16 |
20 | 27-1/2 | 1-11/16 | 23 | 22 | 5-11/16 | 2-7/8 | 4-1/16 | 20.20 | 20.25 | 20.00 | 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 |
Pipe Normal Diam. | O.D. Flange | Thk. Of Flange Min | Diam. of Hub |
Diameter of Raised Face | Length Hub.Y | Thread Length | Diam. of Bolt Circle |
Diam. of Bolt Holes |
Number of Bolts |
Diam. of Bolts (inch) |
KG | LB | |
inch | dn | O | C | X | G | Y | T | BC | BH | BN | BD | ||
1/2″ | 15 | 89.00 | 11.20 | 30.20 | 35.10 | 15.70 | 15.70 | 60.50 | 15.80 | 4 | 1/2″ | 0.4 | 0.9 |
3/4″ | 20 | 98.50 | 12.70 | 38.10 | 42.90 | 15.70 | 15.70 | 69.90 | 15.80 | 4 | 1/2″ | 0.7 | 1.5 |
1″ | 25 | 108.00 | 14.20 | 49.30 | 50.80 | 17.50 | 17.50 | 79.30 | 15.80 | 4 | 1/2″ | 0.8 | 1.8 |
1-1/4″ | 32 | 117.50 | 15.70 | 58.70 | 63.50 | 20.60 | 20.60 | 88.90 | 15.80 | 4 | 1/2″ | 1.2 | 2.6 |
1-1/2″ | 40 | 127.00 | 17.50 | 65.00 | 73.20 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 98.60 | 15.80 | 4 | 1/2″ | 1.5 | 3.3 |
2″ | 50 | 152.50 | 19.10 | 77.70 | 91.90 | 25.40 | 25.40 | 120.70 | 19.10 | 4 | 5/8″ | 2.3 | 5.1 |
2-1/2″ | 65 | 178.00 | 22.40 | 90.40 | 104.60 | 28.40 | 28.40 | 139.70 | 19.10 | 4 | 5/8″ | 3.7 | 8.1 |
3″ | 80 | 190.50 | 23.90 | 108.00 | 127.00 | 30.20 | 30.20 | 152.40 | 19.10 | 4 | 5/8″ | 4.1 | 9 |
3-1/2″ | 90 | 216.00 | 23.90 | 122.20 | 139.70 | 31.80 | 31.80 | 177.80 | 19.10 | 8 | 5/8″ | 5.1 | 11.2 |
4″ | 100 | 228.50 | 23.90 | 134.90 | 157.20 | 33.30 | 33.30 | 190.50 | 19.10 | 8 | 5/8″ | 5.9 | 13 |
5″ | 125 | 254.00 | 23.90 | 163.60 | 185.70 | 36.60 | 36.60 | 215.90 | 22.40 | 8 | 3/4″ | 7 | 15.4 |
6″ | 150 | 279.50 | 25.40 | 192.00 | 215.90 | 39.60 | 39.60 | 241.30 | 22.40 | 8 | 3/4″ | 8.4 | 18.5 |
8″ | 200 | 343.00 | 28.40 | 246.10 | 269.70 | 44.50 | 44.50 | 298.50 | 22.40 | 8 | 3/4″ | 13 | 28.6 |
10″ | 250 | 406.50 | 30.20 | 304.80 | 323.90 | 49.30 | 49.30 | 362.00 | 25.40 | 12 | 7/8″ | 18 | 39.5 |
12″ | 300 | 482.50 | 31.80 | 365.30 | 381.00 | 55.60 | 55.60 | 431.80 | 25.40 | 12 | 7/8″ | 29 | 64 |
14″ | 350 | 533.50 | 35.10 | 400.10 | 412.80 | 57.20 | 57.20 | 476.30 | 28.50 | 12 | 1″ | 39 | 86 |
16″ | 400 | 597.00 | 36.60 | 457.20 | 469.90 | 63.50 | 63.50 | 539.80 | 28.50 | 16 | 1″ | 47 | 103 |
18″ | 450 | 635.00 | 39.60 | 505.00 | 533.40 | 68.30 | 68.30 | 577.90 | 31.80 | 16 | 1 1/8″ | 57 | 126 |
20″ | 500 | 698.50 | 42.90 | 558.80 | 584.20 | 73.20 | 73.20 | 635.00 | 31.80 | 20 | 1 1/8″ | 76 | 167 |
24″ | 600 | 813.00 | 47.80 | 663.40 | 692.20 | 82.60 | 82.60 | 749.30 | 35.10 | 20 | 1 1/4″ | 97 | 214 |
Flanges applications are as diverse as the industries they serve driven primarily by the aerospace, railway, construction and automotive industries with petrochemical, nuclear, medical, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Nuclear, Thermal Power plants, Paper and Pulp, marine and mining, etc.
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