Valve Material Reference
ASTM A182 F316 Valve
Forged SS 316 (F316)ASTM A182 F316 is the forged austenitic stainless steel specification for small-bore valve bodies, flanges, and fittings in SS 316 composition.
Form
Forged
Max Temp
+454°C
Min Temp
−254°C (cryogenic)
Category
Stainless Steel
What is ASTM A182 F316?
ASTM A182 F316 (Forged SS 316 (F316)) is a stainless steel valve material. ASTM A182 F316 is the forged austenitic stainless steel specification for small-bore valve bodies, flanges, and fittings in SS 316 composition. Temperature range: −254°C to +454°C.
- Form:
- forged
- Max Temp:
- +454°C
- Min Temp:
- −254°C (cryogenic)
Chemical Composition - ASTM A182 F316
Temperature Range
−254°C to +454°C
Maximum Temperature
+454°C
Minimum Temperature
−254°C (cryogenic)
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Equivalent Grades - ASTM A182 F316
| Standard | Equivalent Grade |
|---|---|
| ASTM cast equiv. | A351 CF8M |
| EN wrought | 1.4401 (X5CrNiMo17-12-2) |
| JIS | SUS316 |
| BS | 316S31 |
Suitable Services
Chemical injection lines
Sampling and gauge isolation
Pharmaceutical and food process
Offshore instrument hook-up
Cryogenic instrumentation
Seawater instrumentation
Not Suitable For
Same limitations as CF8M: HCl, concentrated H₂SO₄, HF
High-chloride service under crevice conditions
Valve Body Applications
Forged ball valve bodies (small bore, high pressure)
Needle valve bodies
Gauge valves and root valves
Manifold valve bodies
Globe valves (small bore instrument service)
Trim Applications
Ball valve balls and stems
Globe valve stems and discs
Gate valve stems
Typical Valve Types in ASTM A182 F316
Ball valves: NPS ½"–2", Class 150–2500, SW/BW/Threaded
Needle valves: NPS ½"–1", high-pressure
Globe valves: NPS ½"–2", instrument isolation
Gate valves: NPS ½"–1", instrument roots
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