Latham Steel, a reputable manufacturer and supplier based in Hamilton, New Zealand, specializes in high-quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF5 Flanges, crafted for use in sub-zero and cryogenic environments. These LF5 flanges (ASTM A350 Grade LF5) are known for their impressive toughness, strength, and reliable performance even at frigid temperatures as low as –46°C. Latham Steel guarantees precise machining, a smooth finish, and strict compliance with global flange standards. These flanges find their place in LNG systems, gas processing units, low-temperature pipelines, and the petrochemical industry, where safe, durable, and leak-proof connections are crucial in harsh cold conditions.
LF5 Low Temperature Carbon Steel is made with carefully controlled levels of carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur, along with added nickel to boost low-temperature toughness. This material provides reliable tensile and yield strength, outstanding notch toughness, and consistent impact performance in sub-zero conditions. Its mechanical properties hold steady across different thicknesses, even when faced with thermal contraction. LF5 flanges are known for their good weldability, uniform hardness, and resistance to brittle fractures, making them perfect for cold-service piping. Their well-balanced chemistry ensures they remain dependable in demanding low-temperature and cryogenic settings.
Element | Composition, w.t % Grades |
| LF5 |
C | ≤0.30 |
Mn | 0.60-1.35 |
P | ≤0.035 |
S | ≤0.040 |
Si | 0.20-0.35 |
Ni | 1.00-2.00 |
Cr | ≤0.30 |
Mo | ≤0.12 |
Cu | ≤0.40 |
Cb | ≤0.02 |
|
Grade/Class |
Tensile Strength |
Yield Strength, min. |
Elongation, min. |
Hardness, max. |
||
|
LF5 |
70–95 |
485–655 |
37.5 |
260 |
22 |
197 |
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Latham Steel is one of the most prominent manufacturers and suppliers of superior quality Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF5 Flanges in Hamilton, New Zealand. As experts in steel solutions, we supply a complete spectrum of products like Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel, and Galvanized Steel. Our product range comprises Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets, and Plates. Known for our reliable delivery and first-rate customer service, we are committed to supplying high-quality steel materials that guarantee durability and excellent performance in numerous industrial applications.
| ASME/ANSI B 16.5 | LTCS A350 LF5 Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Slip on Flange, Blind Flange, High Hub Blind Flange, Socket Weld Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Lap Joint Flange, Threaded Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Ring Type Joint Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 |
| ASME/ANSI B 16.47 | LTCS A350 LF5 Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Blind Flange [Series A & B] |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 75, 150, 300, 400, 600, 900 |
| ASME/ANSI B 16.36 | LTCS A350 LF5 Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Slip on Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Threaded Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 |
| BS 4504 SEC 3.1 | LTCS A350 LF5 Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Hubbed Slip on Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Hubbed Threaded Flange, Lapped Pipe End Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Plate Flange, Loose Plate Flange, Loose Plate With Weld Neck Flange, Blank Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | PN 2.5 TO PN 40 |
| BS 4504[PART 1] | LTCS A350 LF5 Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Hubbed Slip-On Hubbed Threaded, Plate Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Loose Plate With Weld On Plate Collar, Blank Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | PN 2.5 TO PN 400 |
| BS 1560 BOSS | LTCS A350 LF5 Welding Neck Flange, Socket Welding Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Slip-On Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Blind Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Screwed Boss Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Lapped Flange |
| PRESSURE CLASS | 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, 2500 |
| BS10 | LTCS A350 LF5 Welding Neck Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Plate Slip-On Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Screwed Boss Flange, Slip-On Boss Flange, LTCS A350 LF5 Blind Flange |
| TABLE | D, E, F, H |
| DIN FLANGES | DIN 2527, 2566, 2573, 2576, 2641,2642, 2655, 2656, 2627, 2628, 2629, 2631, 2632, 2633, 2634, 2635, 2636, 2637,2638, 2673 |
| PRESSURE CLASS | PN 6 TO PN 100 |
| NPS | O.D. of Flange | Flanges Thickness | Diameter of RF | Diameter of Hub at Base | Lengtd Tdru Hub | Bore or Diameter | Dia. of Hub at Bevel | Radius of Fillet | Deptd of Socket | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding (WN) Neck | Slip-On (SORF) Threaded (NPT) Socket (SWRF) | Lap Joint (Loose) | Slip-on (SORF) Socket (SWRF) | Lap Joint (Loose) | ||||||||
| 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.lf2 | 18.00 | 1/2 | 1-15/16 |
| lf2 | 27-1/2 | 1-11/16 | 23 | 22 | 5-11/16 | 2-7/8 | 4-1/16 | lf2.lf2 | lf2.25 | lf2.00 | 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 |
| Nominal Pipe Sizes (NPS) | Slip On (SORF) | Threaded (NPT) | Socket Weld (SWRF) | Lap Joint (Loose) | Blind (BLRF) | Weld Neck (WRNR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| ¾ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 1¼ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 1½ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| 2½ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11.5 |
| 3½ | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| 4 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16.5 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | lf2 | 21 |
| 6 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 47 | 42 |
| 10 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 70 | 54 |
| 12 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 123 | 88 |
| 14 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 105 | 140 | 114 |
| 16 | 106 | 98 | 98 | 140 | 180 | 140 |
| 18 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 160 | 2lf2 | 165 |
| lf2 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 195 | 285 | 197 |
| 22 | 185 | 185 | 185 | 245 | 355 | 225 |
| 24 | 2lf2 | 2lf2 | 2lf2 | 275 | 430 | 268 |
Low Temperature Carbon Steel LF5 Flanges are widely utilized in cryogenic and low-temperature service pipelines across various sectors, including oil & gas, petrochemical, LNG storage, refrigeration plants, and gas liquefaction systems. These flanges are essential for connecting pipes, valves, and equipment where leak-proof performance in extreme cold is a must. They are commonly found in low-temperature separators, storage tanks, heat exchangers, and offshore platforms that manage chilled hydrocarbons. LF5 flanges are designed to resist brittle behavior, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
Latham Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Hamilton, New Zealand.
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