TECHNICAL NOTES FOR FLANGES

1. Chemical composition, physical properties, tests heat treatment,

dimensions and tolerances shall conform to specified code/standard and
specifications.

2. Test reports shall be supplied for all mandatory tests as per the material
specifications.

3. Flanges coming under IBR (Indian Boiler Regulations) shall be

accompanied with IBR certificates in form IIIC, duly approved and counter-
signed by IBR authority/local authority empowered by central boiler board
of India.

4. Maximum carbon content in the material for flanges under IBR shall not
exceed 0.22% and phosphorous and sulphur shall not exceed 0.05%
each.

5. Smooth finish where specified shall be of 125 to 200 micro inch AARH.

6. Marking of each flange shall be as per MSS-SP-25 unless specified

otherwise.

7. Bore of socket weld flanges shall be to suit pipe OD and thickness.

8. Inspection of all flanges shall be carried out by GNFC/Third party.

9. Any deviation from these specifications should be separately highlighted

in the quotation it self.

10. Four copies of test certificates duly certified by inspector shall be

submitted along with the material delivered, since, otherwise delivered
materials will not be accepted.

11. For LTCS flanges of material ASTM A350 Gr LF 1 / 2, impact test shall be
carried out at – 45 deg C temp & impact test certificates for the same shall
be supplied.