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Upgrade your orifice plate.

Axis orifice plates are made from 100% domestic 316 stainless steel in both paddle and universal styles. Our orifice meter plates come in 2”–24” sizes and go beyond the dimensional requirements of the API 14.3 and AGA 3 standards.
Made to Measure

Orifice Plates Features & Benefits

  • Manufactured from Domestic 316SS.
  • Circle polished with low RMS finish.
  • Traceable to Domestic Material Test Reports.
  • Designed for use in all commercially available orifice fittings.
  • Paddle plates offered as single piece designs with no welded handles.
  • Axis orifice plate bore sizes and sharpness are machined in accordance with API and AGA standards.
  • 100% quality inspection ensures square, sharp leading edge without nicks.
  • Normalized at 68 degrees prior to bore measurement and stenciling.
  • Bore size and concentricity verified with Helmel CMM machine.
  • All plates marked with heat number traceable to domestic 316SS MTR.
  • Paddle plates machined from solid piece, non welded material.
Available Models

Available Models

At Axis Measurement, we carry a range of orifice plates to meet your measurement needs. Get more information about each product below, and download product specifications for all the technical details.

Sample Configurations

  • PU-002-1-xxxx 2” universal, ⅛” thick, xxxx bore size
  • PP-304-1-xxxx 4” 300 ANSI, ⅛” thick, xxxx bore size
Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Style
Style

BV: Ball Valve
BVSW: Ball Valve Seal Welded

Style
Style

DC: Dual Chamber

Style
Style

SC: Single Chamber

Style
Style

PU: Universal Plate
PP: Paddle Plate

Item
Item

FC: Flow Conditioner

Item
Item

RP: Repair Kit

Item
Item

SR: Seal Ring

Style
Style

LS: Leveling Saddle

Style
Style

WNCF: Weld Neck Companion Flange
WNRF: Weld Neck Raised Face Flange

Style
Style

TH: Thermowell
SP: Sample Probe
TW: Testwell

Style
Style

GA: Standard Connection Gauge
GABM: Back Mount Gauge

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Orifice
Orifice

6: 3/8"

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Orifice
Orifice

6: 3/8"

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", 3", 4"

Orifice
Orifice

2: 1/8", 3: 3/16"    

ANSI Pressure Rating
ANSI Pressure Rating

6: 600#

ANSI Pressure Rating - Paddle Plate Only
ANSI Pressure Rating - Paddle Plate Only

1: 150#, 3: 300#, 6: 600#, 9: 900#, 15: 1500# , 25: 2500#

Style
Style

F: Flange
P: Pin    
PL: Pin Long
R: RTJ

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14", 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24"

Line Sizes
Line Sizes

2: 2", 3: 3", 4: 4", 6: 6", 8: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14", 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24"

Line Size
Line Size

002: 2", 003: 3", 004: 4", 006: 6", 008: 8", 010: 10", 012: 12"

ANSI Pressure Rating
ANSI Pressure Rating

1: 150#
3: 300#
6: 600#

Insertion Length
Insertion Length

XXXX: Specify in 1/4"  increments

Size
Size

2.5: 2.5" Dial
4: 4" Dial

Type
Type

BB6H: Block & Bleed

Type
Type

BB6H: Block & Bleed

Type
Type

M5S: Regular    
MA5S: 90 Degree

Type
Type

GC4S: Gas Chromatograph

Type
Type

M5S: Regular, MA5S: 90 Degree

Type
Type

G6H: Gauge Valve 4.75"    
GL6H: Gauge Valve 7.25"

Type
Type

N6G: Gas Valve    
NA6G: Angle Gas Valve    
H6H: Hand Valve

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", 3", 4"

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12"

Design
Design

14.3: API Design
(empty): 85 Ed.

Design
Design

14.3: API Design

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14" , 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24"

Model Number
Model Number

50: NOVA 50E Model

Design
Design

14.3: API Design  
(empty): 85 Ed.

Material
Material

SS: Stainless Steel
CS: Carbon Steel

Material
Material

1: Cast Steel

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12"

Process Connection
Process Connection

1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1"

Thread Size
Thread Size

1/4" standard 2.5"  Class
1/2" standard 4"  Class

Type
Type

M5S: Regular, MA5S: 90 Degree

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

P: Female NPT  
FL: 4-Bolt Flange

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

4: 1/4"

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

P: Female NPT, FL: 4-Bolt Flange

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4", 16: 1"

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

4: 1/4", (empty): 1/2", 12: 3/4"

Pressure Rating
Pressure Rating

1K: 1000 psi    
2K: 2000 psi

Thickness
Thickness

1: 1/8", 2: 1/4", 3: 3/8", 4: 1/2"

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14", 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24", 30: 30", 36: 36"

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40
80: Sch 80

Design
Design

14.3: API Design
(empty): 85 Ed.

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40
80: Sch 80

Process Connection
Process Connection

1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1"

PSI Rating
PSI Rating

30, 60, 160, 300, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 5000

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT
P: Female NPT
MS: Male Socket Weld
FS: Female Socket Weld

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT
P: Female NPT
MS: Male Socket Weld
FS: Female Socket Weld

Outlet Type
Outlet Type

P: Female NPT
FL: 4-Bolt Flange
CP: 4-Bolt Coplanar Flange

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

P: Female NPT

Outlet Type
Outlet Type

P: Female NPT, FL: 4-Bolt Flange, CP: 4-Bolt Coplanar Flange

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT
P: Female NPT
MS: Male Socket Weld
FS: Female Socket Weld

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT    
P: Female NPT

Connection Type
Connection Type

FF: Female x Female
MF: Male x Female
FM: Female x Male
MM: Male x Male

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40    
80: Sch 80

Bore Size
Bore Size

XXXX: Specify to ten-thousandths

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40
80: Sch 80

Material
Material

1: Nitrile
2: HNBR
3: FKM
4: Teflon

Option
Option

WSN: With studs & nuts
(empty): No studs & nuts

Bore Size
Bore Size

.262"
.385"
.500"
.718"

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Material
Material

SS: ASTM A182 Gr. 316    
CS: ASTM A105

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

4: 1/4"

Material
Material

SS: ASTM A182 Gr. 316, CS: ASTM A105

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4", 16: 1"

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

4: 1/4", (empty): 1/2", 12: 3/4"

Port Size
Port Size

RP: Reduced Port    
FP: Full Port

Connection
Connection

FW: Flange x Weld    
WW: Weld x Weld

Connection
Connection

FW: Flange x Weld

Material
Material

2A: Gr. 316 SS

Plate Thickness
Plate Thickness

A: 1/8"    
B: 1/4"
C: 3/8"
D: 1/2"

Material
Material

A: 304 SS
B: 316 SS

Outlet type
Outlet type

M: Male NPT

P: Female NPT

MS: Male Socket Weld

FS: Female Socket Weld

Outlet type
Outlet type

P: Female NPT, FS: Female Socket Weld

Packing
Packing

A: FEPM O Ring    
V: FKM O Ring

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Brand
Brand

AX

Style
Style

BV: Ball Valve
BVSW: Ball Valve Seal Welded

Style
Style

DC: Dual Chamber

Style
Style

SC: Single Chamber

Style
Style

PU: Universal Plate
PP: Paddle Plate

Item
Item

FC: Flow Conditioner

Item
Item

RP: Repair Kit

Item
Item

SR: Seal Ring

Style
Style

LS: Leveling Saddle

Style
Style

WNCF: Weld Neck Companion Flange
WNRF: Weld Neck Raised Face Flange

Style
Style

TH: Thermowell
SP: Sample Probe
TW: Testwell

Style
Style

GA: Standard Connection Gauge
GABM: Back Mount Gauge

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Orifice
Orifice

6: 3/8"

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Orifice
Orifice

6: 3/8"

Orifice
Orifice

3: 3/16"

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", 3", 4"

Orifice
Orifice

2: 1/8", 3: 3/16"    

ANSI Pressure Rating
ANSI Pressure Rating

6: 600#

ANSI Pressure Rating - Paddle Plate Only
ANSI Pressure Rating - Paddle Plate Only

1: 150#, 3: 300#, 6: 600#, 9: 900#, 15: 1500# , 25: 2500#

Style
Style

F: Flange
P: Pin    
PL: Pin Long
R: RTJ

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14", 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24"

Line Sizes
Line Sizes

2: 2", 3: 3", 4: 4", 6: 6", 8: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14", 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24"

Line Size
Line Size

002: 2", 003: 3", 004: 4", 006: 6", 008: 8", 010: 10", 012: 12"

ANSI Pressure Rating
ANSI Pressure Rating

1: 150#
3: 300#
6: 600#

Insertion Length
Insertion Length

XXXX: Specify in 1/4"  increments

Size
Size

2.5: 2.5" Dial
4: 4" Dial

Type
Type

BB6H: Block & Bleed

Type
Type

BB6H: Block & Bleed

Type
Type

M5S: Regular    
MA5S: 90 Degree

Type
Type

GC4S: Gas Chromatograph

Type
Type

M5S: Regular, MA5S: 90 Degree

Type
Type

G6H: Gauge Valve 4.75"    
GL6H: Gauge Valve 7.25"

Type
Type

N6G: Gas Valve    
NA6G: Angle Gas Valve    
H6H: Hand Valve

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", 3", 4"

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12"

Design
Design

14.3: API Design
(empty): 85 Ed.

Design
Design

14.3: API Design

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14" , 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24"

Model Number
Model Number

50: NOVA 50E Model

Design
Design

14.3: API Design  
(empty): 85 Ed.

Material
Material

SS: Stainless Steel
CS: Carbon Steel

Material
Material

1: Cast Steel

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12"

Process Connection
Process Connection

1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1"

Thread Size
Thread Size

1/4" standard 2.5"  Class
1/2" standard 4"  Class

Type
Type

M5S: Regular, MA5S: 90 Degree

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

P: Female NPT  
FL: 4-Bolt Flange

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

4: 1/4"

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

P: Female NPT, FL: 4-Bolt Flange

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4", 16: 1"

Inlet Size
Inlet Size

4: 1/4", (empty): 1/2", 12: 3/4"

Pressure Rating
Pressure Rating

1K: 1000 psi    
2K: 2000 psi

Thickness
Thickness

1: 1/8", 2: 1/4", 3: 3/8", 4: 1/2"

Line Size
Line Size

02: 2", 03: 3", 04: 4", 06: 6", 08: 8", 10: 10", 12: 12", 14: 14", 16: 16", 18: 18", 20: 20", 24: 24", 30: 30", 36: 36"

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40
80: Sch 80

Design
Design

14.3: API Design
(empty): 85 Ed.

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40
80: Sch 80

Process Connection
Process Connection

1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1"

PSI Rating
PSI Rating

30, 60, 160, 300, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, 5000

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT
P: Female NPT
MS: Male Socket Weld
FS: Female Socket Weld

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT
P: Female NPT
MS: Male Socket Weld
FS: Female Socket Weld

Outlet Type
Outlet Type

P: Female NPT
FL: 4-Bolt Flange
CP: 4-Bolt Coplanar Flange

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

P: Female NPT

Outlet Type
Outlet Type

P: Female NPT, FL: 4-Bolt Flange, CP: 4-Bolt Coplanar Flange

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT
P: Female NPT
MS: Male Socket Weld
FS: Female Socket Weld

Inlet Type
Inlet Type

M: Male NPT    
P: Female NPT

Connection Type
Connection Type

FF: Female x Female
MF: Male x Female
FM: Female x Male
MM: Male x Male

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40    
80: Sch 80

Bore Size
Bore Size

XXXX: Specify to ten-thousandths

Pipe Schedule
Pipe Schedule

40: Sch 40
80: Sch 80

Material
Material

1: Nitrile
2: HNBR
3: FKM
4: Teflon

Option
Option

WSN: With studs & nuts
(empty): No studs & nuts

Bore Size
Bore Size

.262"
.385"
.500"
.718"

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4”, 16: 1”

Material
Material

SS: ASTM A182 Gr. 316    
CS: ASTM A105

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

4: 1/4"

Material
Material

SS: ASTM A182 Gr. 316, CS: ASTM A105

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

(empty): 1/2" NPT standard, 12: 3/4", 16: 1"

Outlet Size
Outlet Size

4: 1/4", (empty): 1/2", 12: 3/4"

Port Size
Port Size

RP: Reduced Port    
FP: Full Port

Connection
Connection

FW: Flange x Weld    
WW: Weld x Weld

Connection
Connection

FW: Flange x Weld

Material
Material

2A: Gr. 316 SS

Plate Thickness
Plate Thickness

A: 1/8"    
B: 1/4"
C: 3/8"
D: 1/2"

Material
Material

A: 304 SS
B: 316 SS

Outlet type
Outlet type

M: Male NPT

P: Female NPT

MS: Male Socket Weld

FS: Female Socket Weld

Outlet type
Outlet type

P: Female NPT, FS: Female Socket Weld

Packing
Packing

A: FEPM O Ring    
V: FKM O Ring