What are Stainless Steel 317/317L Flanges?

317 and 317L stainless steel flanges are fittings employed to connect valves, pumps, and equipment to pipe to create a piping system. Both Stainless Steel 317 and its low-carbon counterpart 317L are created with austenitic alloyed stainless steel to operate under highly corrosive environments like chemical processing plants, petrochemical plants, and sea-related operations. 317L has lower carbon levels to reduce the tendency to precipitate carbide from the steel during the weld and to provide added intergranular corrosion resistance.

Being top Stainless Steel 317/317L Flanges Manufacturers, Meta Aerospace makes sure that all its products are made to meet high international standards. Our flanges are produced in slip-on, weld neck, blind, socket weld, and threaded types to cater to multifaceted application needs. Featuring superior tensile properties and high resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, these flanges are very efficient in environments consisting of high levels of chloride and acid.

One major benefit of Stainless Steel 317/317L Flanges is that they are highly resistant to corrosion, specifically to sulfurous, acetic, formic, citric and tartaric acid. They are incredibly strong when exposed to high temperatures and pose no degradation in mechanical properties when used under harsh thermal cycling conditions. Their lack of magnetism and greater weldability make them ideal for numerous critical engineering applications.

Uses and Applications Stainless Steel 317/317L Flanges?

The flanges are suitable for operations demanding longevity, leakage-proof joints, and resistance to corrosive media. They are reliable and maintain structure under highly acidic or basic conditions too.

• In the oil and gas sector, these flanges are used in high pressure piping and offshore rigs.
• In the petrochemical and chemical sector, these flanges are appreciated for withstanding corrosive chemicals and solvents.
• In the power generation sector, the flanges are used in steam turbines and heat exchangers owing to temperature withstanding capabilities.
• In the pharmaceutical and food processing sector, the hygienic qualities are important in SS 304/304L flanges.
• In marine application too, these flanges are an important part of the system with superior performance in saltwater environments.
• In the automotive and aerospace markets, these are used in engine parts and exhaust systems where strength and corrosion resistance are paramount.