The difference between ASME/ANSI and API is the fabrication material and a higher rated API operating pressure.
ASME/ANSI flanges are commonly used in industrial process systems handling water, steam, air and gas. API flanges are manufactured for high strength operating refinery systems with products such as oil and explosive gases.
The flange standards API 6A and ASME/ANSI B16.5 have the same dimensions – but the API 6A flanges are rated for higher pressures as indicated below:
API vs. ASME/ANSI Flanges with ratings
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Pressure Class Rating (psi)
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ASME/ANSI B16.5 | API 6A |
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600 | 2000 |
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900 | 3000 | |||
1500 | 5000 | |||
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600 | 2000 |
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900 | 3000 |
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1500 | 5000 |
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