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ASME B16.5 socket weld (SW) flange: dimensions

The pipe fits into the flange socket and receives one external fillet weld. Used in small-diameter, high-pressure lines.

Technical review Oct 2026 · Source: ASME B16.5-2020

Socket weld in section
Socket weld in section. Pipe inserted to the bottom of the socket and withdrawn about 1.6 mm before welding.
StandardASME B16.5-2020
Classes150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1,500
Range in class 150NPS ½ to 3
Unitsmm, kg; hole and bolt in inches

Dimensions by pressure class

Choose the class and click a row: the drawing changes to the scale and dimensions of that diameter.

Socket weld, class 150: dimensions in mm · raised face 1.6 mm · all types in class 150
NPSDNOtfXYBDWNo. of holesHole ØBolt Ø
½"15899.7301422.41060.54⅝"½"
¾"209911.2381427.71169.84⅝"½"
1"2510812.7491634.51379.24⅝"½"
1¼"3211714.2591943.21488.94⅝"½"
1½"4012715.9652149.51698.64⅝"½"
2"5015217.5782461.918120.64¾"⅝"
2½"6517820.6902774.719139.74¾"⅝"
3"8019022.41082890.721152.44¾"⅝"
Scale drawing

Section drawing, proportional to the table dimensions (mm).

O = outside diameter · tf = thickness without raised face · X = hub diameter at base · Y = overall length without raised face · B = bore · D = socket depth · W = bolt circle. * Weight estimated from geometry in carbon steel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the asme b16.5 socket weld (sw) flange: dimensions used for?

The pipe fits into the flange socket and receives one external fillet weld. Used in small-diameter, high-pressure lines.

Do the dimensions include the raised face?

No. Since the 2017 edition, the thickness (tf) and length (Y) in ASME B16.5 are measured without the raised face. Add 1.6 mm for classes 150 and 300 and 6.4 mm from class 400 upward.

In which materials does Dustre supply it?

A105 and A350 LF2 carbon steel, F304L and F316L stainless, F51/F60 duplex, F53/F55 super duplex, F11, F22 and F91 Cr-Mo, nickel alloys and titanium, forged and machined with 3.1 certificate.

Socket weld in special alloysForged and machined at Dustre, in any class, with 3.1 certificate.
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