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5 inch class 600 flange: dimensions, bolt circle and drilling (ASME B16.5)

The 5 inch class 600 flange to ASME B16.5 is 13 in (330.2 mm) across, with 8 holes of 1.12 in (28.6 mm) on a 10.5 in (266.7 mm) bolt circle, for 1 in bolts; the pipe is 5.56 in (141.3 mm) outside. The holes straddle the centre lines, the first one 22.5° off, and the chord between neighbouring holes, which is the divider setting for stepping the drilling out, is 4.02 in (102.1 mm).

The 5 inch class 600 flange as the calculator draws it: the outline, the bore at the pipe outside diameter and the 8 holes.

Dimensions

Outside diameter13 in (330.2 mm)
Bolt circle (PCD)10.5 in (266.7 mm)
Number of holes8
Hole diameter1.12 in (28.6 mm)
Bolts1 in
Pipe outside diameter5.56 in (141.3 mm)
Angle between holes45°
First hole from the centre line22.5°
Chord between neighbouring holes4.02 in (102.1 mm)

Draw this flange: 1:1 template and DXF

Hole coordinates

From the centre of the flange, in mm, with the first hole 22.5° off the horizontal axis and the others counter-clockwise, as the standards lay the drilling out.

Hole Angle x (mm) y (mm)
1 22.5° 123.2 51.0
2 67.5° 51.0 123.2
3 112.5° -51.0 123.2
4 157.5° -123.2 51.0
5 202.5° -123.2 -51.0
6 247.5° -51.0 -123.2
7 292.5° 51.0 -123.2
8 337.5° 123.2 -51.0

Questions

How many bolts does a %{size} %{class} flange have?
%{holes}, of %{bolt}, through holes of %{hole} on a %{circle} bolt circle.
What is the bolt circle of a %{size} %{class} flange?
%{circle}. The holes are %{angle}° apart, and the first one sits %{half}° off the centre line, so that two flanges mate in any symmetric position. The chord between neighbouring holes is %{chord}.
Can a %{size} %{class} flange be cut from plate?
As a plate flange, for low pressure: ducts, tanks, water lines. The outline and the drilling above are what the flange calculator draws, with the 1:1 template and the DXF for plasma or laser. A pressure flange to %{standard} is forged, with a hub and a raised face, and its thickness and facing come from the standard.