ASME B16.

5-2003

4-1, 4-2, 4-3

Interpretation: 4-1
Subject: Hub Diameter
Date Issued: March 13, 1998
File: B16-97-011
Question: According to ASME B16.5-1996, does the diameter of hub dimension X as shown
in Table 9, Fig. 9, correspond to the theoretical intersection of the angles line that represents the
outside of the hub with the line that represents the back of the flange?
Reply: Yes. However, note this is a dimension without a tolerance.

Interpretation: 4-2
Subject: Tolerance
Date Issued: March 24, 1998
File: B16-98-003
Question: Does ASME B16.5-1996 have required tolerances for a lapped, slip-on, or socketwelding flange for the overall length through hub?
Reply: No.

Interpretation: 4-3
Subject: Blind Flange Material
Date Issued: March 24, 1998
File: B16-98-004
Question (1): May blind flanges covered by ASME B16.5-1996 be produced from plate?
Reply (1): Yes.
Question (2): May blind flanges produced from plate be marked in accordance with ASME
B16.5-1996?
Reply (2): Yes, provided that they meet all the requirements of ASME B16.5-1996.
Question (3): Does ASME B16.5-1996 have criteria for the selection of materials?
Reply (3): No. See para. 5.1.1.

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