Gasket CRITERIA.

­Gasket­Design­Criteria
Table­of­Contents
Page

Manufacturing­Units 2

Introduction 3

Section­I­-­Gasket­Selection 4
Change Gasket ................................................................................................................................ 6
Sheet Materials ................................................................................................................................ 8
Thermiculite® .................................................................................................................................... 9
PTFE Products - Sigma® ................................................................................................................... 12
PTFE Products - Fluoroseal .............................................................................................................. 14
Flexitallic Flexicarb® .......................................................................................................................... 15
Compressed Fiber Gasket ................................................................................................................ 16
Core4 Sheet Products ...................................................................................................................... 17
Sheet Materials Chemical Compatibility Chart ................................................................................. 18
Insulating Sets .................................................................................................................................. 21
Metal Jacketed Gaskets ................................................................................................................... 23
Spiral Wound Gasket ....................................................................................................................... 26
Sizing of Spiral Wound Gaskets ....................................................................................................... 34
Flexpro™ Gasket .............................................................................................................................. 36
Metal Reinforced Gasket (MRG) ...................................................................................................... 37
CPR Gasket ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Ring Type Joint (RTJ) ....................................................................................................................... 38
Specialized Ring Type Joint ............................................................................................................. 40
Lens Ring ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Weld Gasket ..................................................................................................................................... 42

Section­II­-­Joint­Integrity­Calculations 43
ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Calculations ........................................................................ 44
PVRC Method .................................................................................................................................. 48

Section­III­-­Gasket­Installation 50
Bolt Torque Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 51
Recommended Torque ..................................................................................................................... 54
Torque Required to Produce Bolt Stress .......................................................................................... 58
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Flexitallic’s Flange Assembly and Proper Bolting Procedures Seminar ............................................ 59
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 60

Section­IV­-­Useful­Technical­Data 61
Metallic Gasket Materials .................................................................................................................. 61
Useful Material Data ......................................................................................................................... 63
Bolting Data ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Flange Facing Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 67
Ordering Flexitallic Gaskets for Special Flange Designs .................................................................. 68
Metric Unit Conversions .................................................................................................................... 70
Terms ................................................................................................................................................ 72

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Manufacturing­Units

Owned Manufacturing Plants Branch Offices & Warehouses

Flexitallic Ltd. The Sealex Group

Cleckheaton, UK Green, England
Tel: +44 1274 851 273 Tel: +44 (0)845 450 4353

Flexitallic L.P. The Sealex Group

Deer Park,TX, USA Cheshire, England
Tel: +1 281 604 2400 Tel: +44 (0)151 357 1551

Custom Rubber Products The Sealex Group

2625 Bennington Cardiff, Wales
Houston, TX, USA Tel: +44 (0)2920 487646
Tel: +1 713 691 2211

Flexitallic Sealing Technology

(Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Licensees
Wujiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China
Tel: +86 512 6303 2839 Euroguarco SpA
Arcola, Spain
AGS Flexitallic, Inc. Tel: +39 187 562611
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Tel: +1 780 466 5050 Euro Trade Company
Alexandria, Egypt
SIEM Supranite Tel: +002 03 57 41 380
Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 48 88 88 88 Eriks BV.
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Flexitallic Middle East LLC Tel: +31 72 514 1514
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: 0096-3-8089635 Eriks Pte Ltd.
Singapore
Flexitallic LLC Tel: +65 62 72 24 05
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Tel: +971 (0)7 243 4305 GHX, Inc.
Houston, TX, USA
Tel: +1 713 222 2231

Joint Ventures Industrial Gasket & Supply

Torrance, CA, USA
Equiter S.A. de C.V. Tel: +1 310 530 1771
Guadalajara, Mexico Dooley Gasket and Seal Co.
Tel: +52 3 612 8483 Broomall, PA, USA
Tel: +1 610 328 2720
Novus Sealing Caspian LLP
Atyrau, Republic of Kazakhstan T: Lake Charles Rubber
Tel: +7 (7122) 251103 Lake Charles, LA, USA
Tel: +1 337 433 1002

Special Piping Material Ltd.

Branch Offices & Warehouses Delta State, Nigeria
Tel: +234 53 254 767
The Sealex Group
Aberdeen, Scotland, UK Alliance Sealing Pty Ltd.
Tel: +44 1224 725241 Brisbane, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)7 3212 5399
The Sealex Group
Middlesbrough, England
Tel: +44 (0)1642 245906
Note: Over 500 stocking distributors in over 40
countries strategically located to serve the world.

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 FLEXITALLIC­GASKET­DESIGN­CRITERIA
Introduction
FLEXITALLIC, the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of static seals and the originator of the Spiral Wound Gasket, is
committed to sealing solutions for today’s industry. With greater emphasis than ever before placed on joint tightness, more atten-
tion is focused toward variables associated with the integrity of the bolted gasketed joint. Flexitallic Gasket Design Criteria man-
ual offers the engineer and end user assistance in meeting the goal of providing fundamentally sound static sealing practice.
Developed and collated by Flexitallic’s worldwide team of engineers, this publication is the “engineer’s handbook” of static seals
technology.

Flexitallic has identified three factors which must be considered to achieve a leaktight joint

• Gasket Selection
• Gasket Design
• Gasket Installation

The­Gasket
A gasket is a compressible material, or a combination of materials, which when clamped
between two stationary members prevents the passage of the media across those members. Overcoming Flange Imperfections
The gasket material selected must be capable of sealing mating surfaces, resistant to the
Distortion Scorings
medium being sealed, and able to withstand the application temperatures and pressures. trough

How Does It Work?

A seal is effected by the action of force upon the gasket surface. This force which com-
presses the gasket, causes it to flow into the flange macro and micro imperfections. The Surface Non-parallel
imperfections mounted
combination of contact stress, generated by the applied force between the gasket and the flanges
flange, and the densification of the gasket material, prevents the escape of the confined fluid
from the assembly.

Flange Imperfections
On seating, the gasket must be capable of overcoming the macro and micro imperfections.
Macro defects are imperfections such as flange distortions, non-parallelism, scoring, Bolt
troughs, while superficial imperfections such as minor scratches and minor scores are con- Load
sidered micro imperfections. Refer to ASME PCC-1 for information on acceptable flange
blemishes. Hydrostatic
End Force

Forces On The Gasket

In order to ensure the maintenance of the seal throughout the life expectancy of the assem- Blow Out
bly, sufficient stress must remain on the gasket surface to prevent leakage. The residual bolt Force
load on the gasket should at all times be greater than the hydrostatic end force acting against
it. Gasket

The hydrostatic end force is the force produced by the internal pressure which acts to sep-
arate the flanges.
Internal Pressure is exerted
Considerations For Gasket Selection against both the flange and the
Many factors should be considered when selecting a gasket to ensure its suitability for the gasket.
intended application. Gasket properties as well as flange configuration and application
details are part of the selection process.

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SECTION­I

Gasket­Selection
Gaskets can be classified into three categories: soft cut, semi-metallic and metallic types.

The physical properties and performance of a gasket will vary extensively, depending on the type of gasket selected and the materials
from which it is manufactured.

Physical properties are important factors when considering gasket design and the primary selection of a gasket type is based on the fol-
lowing:

• Temperature of the media to be contained

• Pressure of the media to be contained
• Corrosive nature of the application
• Criticality of the application

Soft Cut
Sheet materials are used in low to medium pressure services. With careful selection these
gaskets are not only suitable for general service but also for extreme chemical services and
temperatures.

Types: Compressed Fiber Sheets, PTFE, Biaxially Orientated Reinforced PTFE, Graphite,
Thermiculite®, Insulating Gaskets.

Semi-metallic
These are composite gaskets consisting of both metallic and non-metallic materials. The
metal provides the strength and the resilience of the gasket and the non-metallic component
provides the conformable sealing material. These gaskets are suitable for low and high pres-
sure and temperature applications. A wide range of materials is available.

Types: Spiral Wound Gaskets, Flexpro Gaskets (grooved metal gasket with covering layers),
Metal Jacketed Gaskets, MRG’s (metal reinforced gaskets).

Metallic
These gaskets can be fabricated in a variety of shapes and sizes recommended for use in high
pressure/temperature applications. Except for weld ring gaskets, high loads are required to
seat metallic gaskets, as they rely on the deformation or coining of the material into the
flange surfaces.

Types: Ring Type Joints, Lens Rings, Weld Rings, Solid Metal Gaskets.

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Gasket­Selection

Service > Class 300

Yes No

Critical Service
RTJ type flange or
> Class 600

Yes No Yes No

Flange intended Critical Service

for RTJ type

Yes No Yes No
Use LS, Use Soft Cut
SWG,
Flexpro,
MRG, Weld
Ring, or Change

Use Use Use

Use SWG,
SWG, SWG,
RTJ Flexpro,
Flexpro, or Flexpro,
Weld Ring Weld Ring, Change,
or Change Weld Ring,
(Thermiculite® 815,
Flexicarb ST/
RGS3)*

Select sealing material and metal type on basis of service, temperature, and medium.

Soft cut gaskets should always be of the minimum thickness consistent with the style of the flanges to be sealed, and
compatible with the medium.

*High temperatures, but not higher than Class 300 pressure rating.

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Change­Gasket

EVERYTHING IS ABOUT TO CHANGE.

Introducing the spiral wound gasket that reinvents the category.

When Flexitallic invented the spiral wound gasket in 1912, there was nothing like it. 100 years of innovation later, we introduced the
Change gasket.

The Change gasket design combines aspects of both a traditional spiral wound gasket and a kammprofile, improving upon both using
reinvented winding wire 5-times thicker than traditional spiral wound wire. The new proprietary, heavy gauge metal wire is formed
with a functional edge that simulates the serration profile of a grooved metal gasket (kammprofile) and held together via a unique and
optimized laser welding process. The result – an incredibly robust and resilient semi-metallic gasket capable of out performing even
our famed Heat Treated Inconel X-750 winding wire.

Cross Sectional Cutaway Heavy gauge winding wire

Wound like a spiral. Faced like a kammprofile. Edge simulates the serration Profile of Change wire wound
of a kammprofile. together beneath the facing.

A high level of stored energy gives the Change

gasket superior recovery.
COMPRESSION VS. RECOVERY
18,000 PSI (124 MPa) GASKET STRESS
Recovery is essential to overcoming:
• Temperature swings inherent to the process Gasket Style % Compression % Recovery*
• Temperature swings from shutdowns -
planned and unexpected (not every gasket is
replaced)
Change 30 34
• Differential thermal expansion (ex. Heat
exchangers) CGI, HT X-750 24 34
• Flange bending & stresses
• Pipe strain CGI, 316LSS 30 26
Maximize gasket recovery to eliminate:
• Safety risks with hot-torquing DJ 26 7
• Difficult assembly with spring washers
Kammprofile 25 6

Gasket­Constants­
*Recovery is a function of compression.
ASME m 2.5 distance recovered
% Recovery = x 100
distance compressed
ASME Y 6,400 psi
Recovery percentages are not directly comparable without taking Compression
PVRC Gb 1,124 psi into consideration.

PVRC a 0.25
PVRC Gs 16.1 psi

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Change­Gasket

24 Day, 24 Thermal Cycle Test

This end user specified extended thermal cycle test was designed to evaluate the performance of commonly used semi-metallic gas-
kets throughout industry. The requested test was to simulate the potential temperature excursions of a moderately efficient refinery
between major outages with no bolted joint re-torque. The end user designed rig utilizes internal heating elements to better simulate
a real world joint. Each gasket was cycled from ambient to 320°C (608°F) while sealing initial nitrogen pressure of 33 bar (478 psi).
Leakage was measured via pressure drop with pass/fail criteria set to 1 bar (14.5 psi) max allowable loss.

Pressure vs. Thermal Cycle

480
Change

475 HT X750

Kamm
470

Spiral
Pressure (psi)

465
CMG
460
DJ

455 Fail

450

Thermal Cycle Rig

445 • 4” Class 300
0 5 10 15 20 25
• B16 Studs
Thermal Cycle Number
• Internal heating element
The Change gasket lost only 1.5 psig total and even outperformed a spiral
wound with Heat Treated Inconel X-750 (HT X750) winding wire.

304 SS & 316 SS for 0.125” and 0.177” Flexpro

Spiral­Wound CHANGE
347 SS and Inc 625 for 0.177” Features (kamm-
Standard Windings Gasket Gasket
profile)
Additional materials available for quote,
Available
longer lead time Blowout Resistant Yes Yes Yes
Materials
Flexible graphite - Standard Excellent Tightness Yes Yes Yes
Filler & Facing
PTFE and Thermiculite also available
Yes, improved with
Excellent Recovery No Yes
Locating Carbon Steel outer guide ring; tabs for larger OD HT Inc X-750

Minimum Diameter 1” ID Yes, HT Inc X750

Dimensions Cyclic Conditions No Yes
Recommended
Maximum Diameter 80” + ID

0.125” windings ≤ 24” Good Handleability No Yes Yes

Not in all
0.177” windings > 24”
Thickness Low Seating Stress Sizes/Pressure Yes Yes
Ratings
Option of 0.125” between 24 to 40” (engineering discretion)
0.020” facing, all gaskets Use on Nubbin* No No Yes
Up to 20” ID 3/4”
Maximum *Ask Flexitallic Engineering how the Change gasket
20 to 40” ID 1/2”
Radial­Width
0.177” up to 80” ID 1”
has been successfully tested and used on flanges
with nubbins.
Minimum
3/8”
Radial­Width
Available
Round, Small oval
Shapes

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 Sheet­Materials
With the shift to soft cut gas-
kets, gasket manufacturers have
developed a myriad of products.
Some of the initial materials
developed proved inferior to
their predecessors in regard to
temperature, chemical resist-
ance, creep resistance and seal-
ing characteristics.

Flexitallic has developed a wide

range of compressed fiber gas-
ket sheet products. Some of
these products have been fiber
reinforced grades, manufac-
tured by the traditional calen-
dering or sheeter process. Other
product ranges are fiber-free
and some of these materials have exceptionally good properties.

Flexitallic Thermiculite® is a versatile gasket material based upon the exfoliated vermiculite mineral. The
product is available with a metal reinforced core or coreless and is designed for use at temperatures which
exceed the capability of graphite based sheets.

The Flexitallic Sigma® range of biaxially orientated PTFE products has superb chemical resistance, far
exceeding that of CAF. These materials can be used at temperatures from cryogenic to 260°C (500°F).
Being intrinsically clean they are especially suitable for use in the food, pharmaceutical and electronics
industries.

Flexicarb is the name given to Flexitallic’s range of graphite based products. The range includes graphite
foil as well as graphite laminates which contain reinforcing metal cores to overcome the fragility of the
non-reinforced foil. Graphite products have excellent stress retention properties and are resistant to most
chemical media with the exception of strong oxidizing agents. Reinforced Flexicarb sheets are the stan-
dard sealing product for many arduous applications in the petrochemical and refining industries.

The Flexitallic SF product ranges are rubber bound, fiber reinforced sheets made by the traditional calen-
dering or sheeter process. A wide range of fiber types are used, often in combination, ranging from cel-
lulose, rockwool and glass to aramid and carbon.

Soft cut gasket sheets are typically used in Class 150 or Class 300 flanges. The temperature capability of
the fiber/rubber products is highly thickness dependent, with thin gaskets having a wider service envelope
than thicker ones.

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Thermiculite®
Exclusive to Flexitallic, this revolutionary material comprised of chemically and thermally exfoliated
vermiculite simulates the structure of exfoliated graphite, with one notable exception – it maintains
integrity through a wide range of extreme temperatures. Vermiculite’s thin, flexible, soft plates can be
exfoliated like graphite. They retain the sealability and low porosity of graphite, but unlike graphite,
Flexitallic’s Thermiculite® sheet materials will not oxidize at high temperatures.

Graphite’s stress-loss due to oxidation has led to many examples of gasket failure. Independent test-
ing of industrial grade graphite indicates a temperature limit of 650°F (340°C) for continuous service
over 5 years. Thermiculite® however is thermally stable and maintains its integrity at temperatures up Vermiculite’s thin, flexible, soft
to 1800°F (982°C), protecting against thermal oxidation (see graph on page 9). Independent testing at plates can be exfoliated like
TTRL (Tightness, Testing, and Research Laboratory) in Montreal illustrates Thermiculite’s excellent graphite. They retain the sealability
and low porosity of graphite, but
sealing properties and is shown on the following page. Flexitallic’s new Thermiculite® sheet
gaskets will not oxidize at high tem-
Product Range peratures.

Flexitallic has developed two exceptional sheet materials – Thermiculite® 715 and 815 – that
demonstrate the broad range of chemical and temperature resistance of the vermiculite mineral.
Both materials are extremely versatile, fire safe, and not susceptible to oxidation.

Performance Series - Thermiculite® 715

High performance coreless sheet material (i.e. no metallic reinforcement). Generally replaces
compressed fiber sheet line – SF2401, 2420, 3300, 5000 – and graphite sheet. Available in
22:13:20 thicknesses of 1/32”, 1/16” and 1/8” in cut gaskets and 60” x 60” sheet.
Thermiculite® 715 Coreless Sheet With its wide service capability, Thermiculite® 715 presents an opportunity for gasket standard-
ization and inventory consolidation.

1200

Thickness
TH­715­WEIGHT­LOSS 1/32”
PLATEAU 1000 1/16”
1/8”
100
800
Te m p e r a t u r e ( ° F )

90

80
600

70 Water
Percent of Starting Weight

60 400
Binder
50 (and Interlayer
H2O in 715) 200
40
Aramid
30 0
0 290 580 870 1160 1450 1740 2030
20 TH 715
P r e s s u r e ( ps i )
Graphite Fiber
10 Flexitallic Thermiculite® 715 Pressure/Temperature Curve -
Temperature and pressure guides cannot be used simultane-
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 ously and do not apply to all thicknesses. In keeping with
-18 93 204 316 427 538 649 Industry norm, Flexitallic suggests that cut gaskets be limited
Temp °F to Class 300 service max unless fully confined in a groove.
(Temp °C)

TGA, Thermiculite® 715 vs. Graphite Fiber - Graph shows a Thermogravimetric

Analysis of TH 715 versus a well known and commonly used graphite fiber
sheet. A TGA measures weight loss after exposure to air at elevated tempera-
tures.

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Thermiculite®
Critical Service Series - Thermiculite® 815

LECO Corp Model TGA-701

TH 815 TGA Results per FSA-G-604-07, Method B Performed June 2011

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Weight­Loss­Plateaus
500
6

5
400
Weight Loss %

Temperature (°C)
4
Thermiculite® 815 Tanged
Mass­Loss Sheet
Moisture (NBR­&­Interlayer­Water) 300

3 3­Samples 1hr,­150°C 24­hrs.­593°C

(300°F) (1,100°F) High temperature sheet reinforced with a
2 Average 2.54% 4.83%
200 0.004” 316 stainless steel tanged core.
Available in thicknesses of 1/32”, 1/16”, and
1
1/8” in meter by meter (standard) and 60” x
100
60” sheet. Cut gaskets are available in all
shapes and sizes.
0
02:46:40 05:33:20 08:20:00 11:06:40 13:53:20 16:40:00 19:26:40 22:13:20 25:00:00
Time (H:M:S) Thermiculite® 815 is the original grade devel-
Temperature (°C) Weight Loss % oped in the entire range of Thermiculite®
series. This product has proven itself as an
Thermiculite 815 contains 4-5% NBR binder which is expelled in high temperature service. Based on thou- effective long-term sealing solution in the
sands of successful in-service applications since 1997, this has not been found to significantly affect its seal-
ing capability. Compared to graphite exposed to such high temperatures, especially for extended periods, most versatile demanding industrial sealing
Thermiculite maintains its mass after binder loss while graphite will continue to oxidize. applications.

100000 Thermiculite® 815 chemical compatibility exceeds that of

Part B1 Filled Markers - 400 psi graphite and will successfully seal up to 1800°F (982°C).
Part B2 Unfilled Markers - 800 psi Thermiculite’s high temperature capabilities make it ideal
Part B3 for use in combustion engine exhaust, nitrogen fertilizer
Part A manufacturing, steam, and much more. Unlike graphite,
10000 Thermiculite® resistance to galvanic corrosion will make it
Gasket Stress, Sg (psi)

an excellent candidate for seawater and offshore cooling

a = 0.200 applications.

Gb = 1,906
1000
2000

1800 Thickness
Gs = 456 1/32”
FL28RT01 1/16”
1600
FL28RT03 1/8”
1400
100
Te m p e r a t u r e ( ° F )

1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 1000000 1200

Tightness Parameter, Tp
1000

Gb a Gs TPMIN TPMAX
800
1,906 0.2 456 18 58,645
600
S100 S1000 S3000 S10000
400
4,788 7,588 9,400 12,026
200

Room Temperature Tightness (ROTT) behavior characterization 0

(Refer to page 48 for new method for determining factors.) 0 290 580 870 1160 1450 1740 2030 2320 2610 2900 3190
P r e s s u r e ( ps i )
The above graphs are taken from the actual tests performed by TTRL.
Flexitallic Thermiculite® 815 - Pressure/Temperature Curve

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Thermiculite®
Sheet Property Summary

Thermiculite® 715 Thermiculite® 815

Material­Description
0.004” 316LSS Tanged
Type Coreless
Reinforced
Color Light Brown Golden Brown

Properties

Thickness in. (mm) 1/16 (1.5) 1/16 (1.5)

Density lb/ft (g/cc)

3
112 (1.8) 75 (1.2) facing only

ASTM­F­36­Compressibility % 100 10 44

ASTM­F36­Recovery % 90 >45 9
80
ASTM­F152­Cross­Grain­Tensile­Strength psi (MPa) 1595 (11) n/a
70
ASTM­F38­B­Creep­Relaxation­1/32” % % Load Retention
21 23.5
60
ASTM­F37­Liquid­Leakage
ml/hr 0.55 n/a
Fuel­A­10­psi,­Stress­1000­psi 50

BS­7531­Gas­Permeability ml/min40 <1.0 0.13

BS­7531­Residual­Stress psi (MPa)

30 3,630 (25) 4,500 (31)

ASTM­F146­Thickness­Increase­IRM­903 % 20 1.4 n/a

ASTM­F146­Thickness­Increase­Fuel­B % 10 0.2 n/a

0
ASTM­F146­Weight­Increase­IRM­903­ % 10 100 17.7 1000 10000 n/a
Elapsed Time (Hours)
ASTM­F146­Weight­Increase­Fuel­B % 11.3 n/a
Graphite @ 700°F (370°C)
Maximum­Temperature 1
°F (°C) 850 (454)
Graphite @ 950°F (510°C)
1,800 (982)
®
Maximum­Pressure 1
psi (bar) 2,030(370°C)
Thermiculite @ 700°F (140) 2,900 (200)
Thermiculite® @ 950°F (510°C)
Gasket­Constants

ASME­m This graph illustrates that, unlike3.2

graphite, the load 2.0
loss at operational temperatures does not increase
ASME­Y psi (MPa)
with time. 4,200 (29.0) 2,500 (17.25)

PVRC­Gb psi (MPa) 1,031 (7.1) 1,906 (13.1)

PVRC­a 0.243 0.2

PVRC­Gs psi (MPa) 9.68 (0.07) 456 (3.1)

Tpmax 92,899 58,645

1 Temperature and pressure guides cannot be used simultaneously and do not apply to all thicknesses. In keeping with Industry norms, Flexitallic
suggests that cut gaskets be limited to Class 300 service max unless fully confined in a groove.

Note: For applications requiring gaskets that are totally free of organic content, please contact our engineering department to discuss Thermiculite 867.

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PTFE­Products­-­Sigma®

Flexitallic Sigma® offers outstanding chemical resistance while the unique manufacturing process results in a biaxially fibrillated struc-
ture ensuring high seal integrity in the most demanding applications.

While conventional PTFE-based sealing materials have long been the choice for superb chemical resistance, they are not ideally suited
to achieve the maximum reduction of creep relaxation, or cold flow, in situations where seal integrity is paramount. Utilizing a unique
manufacturing process exclusive to Flexitallic, we created SIGMA®, an innovatively-engineered line of biaxially orientated PTFE gasket
materials.

Flexitallic Sigma® materials are inherently clean, making them suitable for use in industries where product contamination may be of con-
cern such as food, pharmaceuticals and electronics. The components of the Flexitallic Sigma® range comply with the requirements of
FDA regulations and the materials’ outstanding chemical resistance make them suitable for sealing virtually every chemical medium
across the whole pH range (0 - 14).

Sigma® products give unparalleled levels of sealing performance, especially when compared to conventional materials used in applica-
tions involving aggressive chemical media. These comparisons are supported by data generated by recognized, independent, interna-
tional bodies in the field of static sealing. Sigma® products are ideally suited for applications where seal integrity is paramount, an impor-
tant consideration where stringent emission controls may be in force.

All products in the Flexitallic Sigma® range are capable of sealing from cryogenic temperatures up to 500°F (260°C). For intermittent
use even higher temperatures can be tolerated. Pressures from 1230 psi (8.5 MPa) down to vacuum can be accommodated. Furthermore,
applications involving low gasket stresses such as glass lined, plastic and ceramic flanges, will not result in loss of sealing performance.

The Sigma® range of products has been engineered to be user friendly:

• Materials can be cut easily using conventional tools and techniques

• Complex geometric shapes can be accommodated, including narrow cross sections
• Gaskets are easy to install and remove
• All products are non-toxic

Product Range

Sigma® 500 - Enhanced compressibility

for lower bolt loads achieved by the incor-
poration of hollow glass microspheres as
the inorganic filler. Formulated for use on
glass lined and ceramic flanges.
Compatible with acids and alkalis at all
but the highest concentrations. Sigma®
500 is listed in the Chlorine Institute
Pamphlet 95.

Sigma® 511 - Standard compression sheet material reinforced with a silica filler. Intended for use with concentrated acids (except hydro-
fluoric acid) and with most general aggressive chemicals. Also suitable for medium concentrations of alkalis.

Sigma® 533 - Standard compression sheet material reinforced with barytes (barium sulphate) filler. Sigma® 533 is the preferred choice
for sealing concentrated alkalis and is also compatible with Aqueous Hydrofluoric Acid below 49%. Restricted resistance to concentrat-
ed mineral acids. Sigma® 533 is listed in the Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 95.

Sigma® 588 - Highly compressible PTFE sheet without filler. Suitable for damaged contact surfaces. Layered structure enhances dimen-
sional stability and ease of use. Layers bonded by direct sintering - no adhesive or potential leak path.

Sigma® 600 - Most compressibility for ultra-low bolt loads for plastic and glass lined equipment. Pigment and filler free - suitable for
contamination sensitive applications. Universal - minimizes inventory and eliminates misapplication.

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PTFE Products­-­Sigma®
Typical Properties
SIGMA® 500 SIGMA® 511 SIGMA® 533 SIGMA® 588 SIGMA® 600­­
Material­Description
PTFE, Glass
Composition PTFE, Silica PTFE, Barium Sulfate PTFE PTFE
Microspheres
Color Blue Fawn Off white White White
Properties
Thickness
1/16 (1.5) 1/16 (1.5) 1/16 (1.5) 1/16 (1.5) 1/16 (1.5)
in­(mm)
Density
3­­ 87 (1.4) 137 (2.2) 180 (2.9) 68 (1.1) 50 (0.8)
lb/ft (g/cc)
ASTM­F36­Compressibility
35 6 5 55 68
%
ASTM­F36­Recovery
44 44 43 24 5 1
%
ASTM­F152­Cross­Grain­Tensile­Strength
2030 (14.0) 2175 (15.0) 2175 (15.0) 1450 (10.0) 1160 (8.0)
psi­(MPa)
ASTM­F38-B­Creep­Relaxation
31 35 33 - -
%
ASTM­F37-A­Sealability­2,­10­psi
0.4 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.7
mL/hr

ASTM­F37-A­Sealability­3,­50­psi
0.7 1.8 1.8 1.5 1.2
mL/hr
DIN­52913­Residual­Stress­(347°­F)
30 30 28 28 34
MPa
DIN­3535­Nitrogen­Gas­Permeability
0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
mL/min
Maximum­Pressure­4 1088 - 1235 psi (depending on thickness)
Maximum­Temperature­4­­ 500°F
Gasket­Constants
ASME­m 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4
ASME­Y
1885 (13.0) 2320 (16.0) 2320 (16.0) 1595 (11.0) 5 1595 (11.0) 6
psi­(MPa)
PVRC­Gb
4 209 115 317 405
psi­
PVRC­a 0.80 0.36 0.38 0.29 0.27
PVRC­Gs
psi­ 11.5x10-2 4.9x10-3 6.5x10-5 1.1x10-6 24x10-2

Product­Designation
ASTM­F104­Line­Callout F456110E11M5 F452110E11M6 F452110E11M6 F428130E21M4 F419000A9B2
®
Ingredients in all SIGMA grades comply with FDA requirements and can be cleaned for oxygen service.

Chlorine, Caustics, Plastic & glass

Universal use, Ultra
Applications­7 Acids, Alkalis, all Most strong acids to Alkalis to general lined flanges,
low loads, Plastic &
conc. of sulfuric acid, general chemicals, chemicals, aqueous Damaged surfaces,
glass lined flanges,
glass lined flanges oxygen, peroxide hydrofluoric acid below Replace envelope
Food & Pharm
49% gaskets

Anhydrous Hydrofluoric acid, Hydrogen fluoride gas, Fluorine, Molten

Alkali metals (i.e. Sodium, Potassium, Lithium), Bromine trifluoride,
Chlorine Trifluoride
Misapplications­7 Hydrofluoric acid, Hydrofluoric acid, Molten alkali metals, Fluorine, BrF3, ClF3
Aluminum fluoride, Aluminum fluoride, Concentrated acids,
Concentrated caus- Caustics, Sulfuric acid, Oleum
tics, Phosphoric acid Phosphoric acid

1 Recovery is a function of compression. % Recovery = distance recovered

x 100. Recovery percentages are not directly comparable without taking Compression into consideration.
distance compressed
2 Fuel A 10 psi; Gasket Stress 1000 psi
3 Fuel A 50 psi; Gasket Stress 1000 psi
4 Temperature and pressure guides cannot be used simultaneously and do not apply to all thicknesses. In keeping with Industry norms, Flexitallic suggests that cut gaskets be limited to Class 300
service max unless fully confined in a groove.
5 Y of 500 psi allowable for plastic flanges
6 Y of 700 psi allowable for plastic flanges
7 Refer to expanded Chemical Compatibility Chart on www.flexitallic.com.

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 PTFE Products­-­Fluoroseal
Fluoroseal is an expanded, pure PTFE sealing material. Supplied in the form of a
highly conformable, flexible strip, it is ideal for use in applications involving non-
standard flanges. This material offers both versatility and convenience and is there-
fore often used as a backup sealing option in situations where conventional gaskets
are not immediately available.

Flexitallic Fluoroseal has outstanding chemical resistance and is inherently clean,

making the product particularly suitable for sealing against aggressive media or in
situations where feedstock contamination may be of concern.

The presence of an adhesive backed strip simplifies installation in large or complex

flange applications, such as air conveying and solvent recovery systems.

Widths and Thicknesses of Fluoroseal At Full Compression

Sealant Thickness Sealant Width Compressed Thickness Compressed Width

1/16” (1.5mm) 1/8” (3mm) 0.010” (0.3mm) 0.24” (6mm)

3/32” (2.0mm) 3/16” (5mm) 0.015” (0.4mm) 0.40” (10mm)
3/32” (2.5mm) 1/4” (7mm) 0.018” (0.45mm) 0.50” (13mm)
5/32” (4.0mm) 3/8” (10mm) 0.022” (0.55mm) 0.80” (20mm)
3/16” (5.0mm) 1/2” (12.5mm) 0.031” (0.8mm) 0.95” (24mm)
3/16” (5.0mm) 9/16” (14mm) 0.031” (0.8mm) 1.00” (25mm)
7/32” (6.0mm) 11/16” (17mm) 0.039” (1.0mm) 1.14” (29mm)
1/4” (6.0mm) 3/4” (19mm) 0.049” (1.25mm) 1.34” (34mm)
1/4” (6.0mm) 1” (25mm) 0.049” (1.25mm) 1.77” (45mm)

Fluoroseal is suitable for cryogenic application, and for temperatures up to 500°F (260°C).

Typical­applications:
Hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, water supply systems, ventilation ducts, fan housing,
fume ducts, engine case doors etc.

Bolt Forces per Unit Length of Seal Fluoroseal

Universal Joint Sealant
Gas Tight (lbf/in.)
Nominal Sizes
Width (in.) Water Tight (lbf/in.)
Smooth Rough
Flanges Flanges Width (in.) Spool Length (ft.)

1/8 500 - 280 1/8 100

3/16 1260 - 280 3/16 75
1/4 1260 2520 390 1/4 50
3/8 1540 2800 390 3/8 25
1/2 1540 2940 390 1/2 15
5/8 1680 2940 420 5/8 15
3/4 1960 3360 420 3/4 15
Gas tight is based on compressed air at 600 psi. 1 15
Water tight is based on water at 30 psi.

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Flexitallic­Flexicarb®
The Flexitallic Flexicarb range of sheet sealing materials is manufactured from high purity exfoliat-
ed graphite flake, and is available with or without a reinforcing metallic core. The “standard” prod-
uct range is based upon graphite with a minimum carbon content of 98% and, for nuclear applica-
tions, graphite with a minimum carbon content of 99.85% is available. The graphite foils can be
attached to the reinforcing core by mechanical means or by the use of selected adhesives.

Flexicarb laminates are particularly suited for applications involving moderately high temperatures
and pressures in a wide range of media. They are widely used in demanding industrial applications
and in the petrochemical/refining industries. Because these products do not contain any rubber or
polymeric binders they have the highest levels of stress retention, ensuring that gasket stress applied
during assembly is maintained during service.

Graphite based products are resistant to most industrial chemicals but are susceptible to attack by oxidizing agents such as nitric acid.
Sulfuric acid can also attack graphite at certain combinations of concentration and temperature. When selecting a graphite laminate
for use in chemical service, consideration must be given to any possible reaction between the chemical medium and the reinforcing
metallic core.

Oxidation

In air or in services where oxygen is present, graphite can burn away at high temperatures
as it is converted to oxides of carbon. The rate at which this occurs depends on the graphite
purity, temperature and the concentration of oxygen present. In a well bolted flange only
the inner edge of the gasket will be exposed to oxygen in the pipe; the graphite will burn
away very slowly with service life being affected by the land width of the gasket. In high
temperature applications where the fluid being sealed does not contain oxygen, considera-
tion must be given to possible attack of the graphite by oxygen from the external atmos-
phere surrounding the flange.
Oxidized sheet gasket
For long term service, work by independent testing has shown that maximum service tem-
perature should be much lower than that usually quoted in manufacturers’ literature. This
work has been validated by the Tightness Testing Research Laboratory (TTRL) at Ecole
Polytechnique in Montreal on behalf of the Pressure Vessel Research Council (PVRC). The
TTRL report included the maximum service temperatures for various periods of service for
graphite sheet gaskets as shown in the table.

Product Range Required Maximum­Service

Oxidized spiral wound gasket Service­Life Temperature
Flexicarb Laminated Sheet LS (GS 600*) - Years °C °F
Homogeneous Graphite foil. This product is fab- 1 370 691
ricated by laminating homogenous sheets of 3 330 630
graphtite foil. 5 320 610
10 305 580
Flexicarb SR (RGS 4*) - This laminate contains a 0.002” (0.05mm) thick 316 stainless steel
core with adhesively bonded graphite facing.
Metal Core
Flexicarb ST (RGS 3*) - This laminate contains a tanged 0.004” (0.1mm) thick 316 stain-
less steel core onto which the graphite faces are mechanically attached. This gasket is used
where high pressures have to be contained and is particularly suitable for use in superheat-
ed steam service.
Flexicarb
Foil
Flexicarb NR (RGS 1*) - Laminate in which the graphite is adhesively bonded onto a
0.0005” (13 micron) thick nickel core using a chemically resistant nitrile phenolic adhesive.

* UK designation

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Compressed­Fiber­Gasket
Flexitallic Compressed Fiber Sheet Application Guide
Relative
Material Composition Applications Cost
(1­=­lowest)

General purpose sheet for steam, water, gases, oils, mild solvents and
SF­2401 Synthetic/NBR alkalis; max temp 350 to 662°F (177 - 350°C) min temp -40°F (-40°C) 1

Same as SF 2401 except SBR binder; ideal for the paper making Industry;
SF­2420 Aramid/SBR max temp 350 - 750°F (177 - 400°C) min temp -40°F (-40°C) 2

Top Grade sheet for general industrial applications; max temp 350 - 825°F
SF­3300 Aramid/Glass/NBR (177 - 440°C) min temp -40°F (-40°C) 3

SF­3500 Aramid/Glass/NBR More aramid fiber than SF 3300 for increased strength in split casing 4
pumps; max temp 440°C (825°F) @ 1/64” thk min temp -40°F (-40°C)

Especially suitable for sealing caustic liquors; max temp 177 - 440°C (350
SF­5000 Carbon/Aramid/NBR - 825°F) min temp -40°F (-40°C) 5

Additional grades available upon request. Please inquire with Engineering.

Temperature-Pressure Limitations

® ® ®

401 420 300

SF 2401 SF2 SF 2420 SF2 SF 3300 SF3
662 752 824
Te m p e r a t u r e ( ° F )

Te m p e r a t u r e ( ° F )

Te m p e r a t u r e ( ° F )

1/8” 0.08” 1/16” 1/32” 0.02” 1/8” 0.08” 1/16” 1/32” 0.02” 1/8” 0.08” 1/16” 1/32” 0.02”

0 P r e s s u r e ( ps i ) 1450 0 P r e s s u r e ( ps i ) 1450 0 P r e s s u r e ( ps i ) 2030

® ®

Note: Maximum pressure/

500 00 temperature combinations
SF 3500 SF3 S F50 cannot be used simultane-
SF 5000
824 824 ously. Refer to PxT graphs.
In keeping with Industry
norms, Flexitallic suggests
Te m p e r a t u r e ( ° F )

that cut gaskets be limited to

Te m p e r a t u r e ( ° F )

Class 300 service max

unless fully confined in a
groove.

1/64”
1/8” 0.08” 1/16” 1/32” 0.02”

0 P r e s s u r e ( ps i ) 3000 0 P r e s s u r e ( ps i ) 2030

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Core4­Sheet­Products
Simplicity. Savings. Efficiency.

In a market survey of End Users and Distributors, gasket universality was cited as the third most important characteristic above price,
availability and source. Too many types of gaskets/gasket material were cited as a significant challenge faced by those surveyed.

End user concerns centered on less experienced contract workers installing the wrong gasket in the wrong application. Distributors
listed sheet utilization and reduced stocking levels as an advantage to sheet product universality.

Flexitallic’s Core4 sheet products will reduce inventory and

choice reduction maximizing performance and compatibility
while still achieving cost effectiveness.

• No more gasket failures caused by installing the wrong

gasket
• Simplify materials on the shelf
• Reduce inventory

SF­2401 Thermiculite® 815

Medium quality, cost effective, compressed, fiber sheet mate- Exfoliated Vermiculite based, high temperature sheet rein-
rial. Based on a blend of aramid and inorganic fiber with a forced with a 0.004”, 316 stainless steel tanged core. Provides
high quality nitrile binder system. Suitable for use with oils, total freedom from oxidation. Chemical compatibility exceeds
solvents, gases, hot and cold water, low pressure steam and graphite. Fire safe with proven global track record.
many dilute acids and alkalis.
Max T 1800°F (982°C)
Max T (1/16”) 662°F (350°C) Max P 2900 psi (200 bar)
Max P (1/16”) 870 psig (60 bar) (Class 150 - 300)
ASME m 3.2 ASME m 2.0
ASME Y 2900 psi (20 MPa) ASME Y 2500 psi

Sigma® 600
Thermiculite 715 ®

A universal PTFE sheet with the widest chemical resistance for

Exfoliated Vermiculite based sheet better suited for elevated use with both low and high bolt loads. FDA compliant, non-
temperatures than aramid, carbon and graphite fiber, and PTFE contaminating, and cold flow resistant. A single gasket
sheets. Demonstrates good load bearing properties and flexi- replacement for metallic and non-metallic flange applications.
bility, is non-contaminating and fire safe, and has good chem-
ical resistance. Max T 500°F (260°C)
Max P (1/16”) 1235 psig (8.5 MPa)
Max T (1/16”) 850°F (454°C) ASME m 1.4
Max P (1/16”) 2030 psi (140 bar) ASME Y 1595 psi (11 MPa)
ASME m 3.2
ASME Y 4200 psi (30 MPa)

Contact a Flexitallic Representative or your local Flexitallic Allied Distributor to find out how you can begin the process of simplify-
ing your sheet gasket needs.

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Sheet­Materials­Chemical­Compatibility­Chart
Sigma® Thermiculite®
SF2401
Based on free immersion Flexicarb
at room temperature. 588 SF3300 SF2420 SF5000
500 511 533 715 815 (FG)
600 SF3500

Acetic acid glacial Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Acetone Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Acetylene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Acrylic acid Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Acrylonitrile Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Air Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Alkaline lye Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O Y
Aluminum chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Ammonia gas Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Ammonia Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Amyl acetate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Amyl alcohol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Aniline Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Aqua-regia Y Y Y Y O Y N N N N
Aviation fuel Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Beer Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Benzene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Benzoyl chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Biphenyl Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Blast furnace gas Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Bleach (solution) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Boiler feed water Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Brine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Bromine Y Y Y Y N N O N N N
Calcium chlorate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Capro-lactam Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Carbolic Acid Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Carbon dioxide Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Carbon disulphide Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Carbon monoxide Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Carbon tetrachloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Chile saltpetre Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Chlorine dry Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Chlorine wet Y Y Y Y O Y Y N N N
Chlorinated hydrocarbons Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Chloroacetic acid Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Chloro benzene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Chromic acid Y Y Y Y O Y O N N N
Copper sulphate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Creosote Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Cresol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Crude oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Cyclohexanol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
1,4-Dichlorobenzene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O N O
Diesel Oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dowtherm Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Dye Liquor Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Ethyl acetate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Ethyl alcohol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Ethylene glycol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Ethylene oxide Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Ethyl ether Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
LEGEND:
Y = Suitable for Application
For expanded version, visit us at www.flexitallic.com.
O = Suitability Depends On Operating Conditions
N = Not Suitable

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Sheet­Materials­Chemical­Compatibility­Chart
Sigma® Thermiculite®
SF2401
Based on free immersion Flexicarb
at room temperature. 588 SF3300 SF2420 SF5000
500 511 533 715 815 (FG)
600 SF3500

Ethylene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Ethylene chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Fatty acids Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Ferric chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y Y Y
Fluorine N N N N N N Y N N N
Fluorosilicic acid Y Y Y Y N N Y N N N
Formaldehyde Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Formic acid 85% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Formic acid 10% Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Freons Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Gas oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Gasoline Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Heating oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydraulic oil (glycol) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydraulic oil (mineral) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydraulic oil (phosphate ester) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydrazine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydrocarbons (aromatic) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Hydrocarbons aliphatic (sat.) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydrocarbons aliphatic (unsat.) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Hydrochloric acid (37% HCl) Y Y Y Y O Y Y N N N
Hydrofluoric acid N N O Y N N Y N N N
Hydrogen Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hydrogen chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Hydrogen fluoride N N O Y N N Y N N N
Hydrogen peroxide Y Y Y Y O Y O N N N
Hydrogen sulfide Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Isopropyl acetate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Isopropyl alcohol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Kerosene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Lime Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Lubrication oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Machine oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Magnesium sulphate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Malic acid Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Methane Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Methyl acrylate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Methyl alcohol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Methyl isobutyl ketone Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Methyl methacrylate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Methylene chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Mineral oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Mobiltherm Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Naphthalene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Natural gas Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Nitric acid (concentrated 50%) Y Y Y Y O Y O N N N
Nitric acid (fuming 95%) Y Y Y Y N Y N N N N
Nitrogen Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Oleum Y Y N Y O Y N N N N
Oxygen Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y Y Y
Paraffin Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Pentachlorophenol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

LEGEND:
Y = Suitable for Application
For expanded version, visit us at www.flexitallic.com.
O = Suitability Depends On Operating Conditions
N = Not Suitable

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Sheet­Materials­Chemical­Compatibility­Chart
Sigma® Thermiculite®
SF2401
Based on free immersion Flexicarb
SF3300 SF2420 SF5000
at room temperature. 588 (FG)
500 511 533 715 815 SF3500
600

Perchloric acid Y Y Y Y N Y N N N N
Petroleum Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Phenol Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Phosgene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Phosphoric acid (concentrated) O O Y Y O Y Y N N N
Phosphoric acid (dilute) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Phosphorous Y Y Y Y O O O N N N
Phthalic anhydride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Potassium hydroxide O O Y Y Y Y Y O O Y
Potassium nitrate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Potassium permanganate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Producer gas Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Pyridine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N
Sea water Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Silicone oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Soda ash Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sodium bi-carbonate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sodium carbonate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sodium cyanide Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sodium hydroxide (40%) Y N Y Y O Y Y N N Y
Sodium hydroxide (dilute) Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sodium hypochlorite Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sodium nitrate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Starch Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Steam Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Steam condensate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Styrene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Sulphur Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sulphur dioxide Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Sulphur trioxide Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N
Sulphuric acid (concentrated) Y Y O Y O Y N N N N
Sulphuric acid (fuming) Y Y N Y O Y N N N N
Tar Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Turpentine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Toluene Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Towns gas Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Transformer oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Tributyl phosphate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Triethanolamine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Urea Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Vegetable Oil Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Vinyl acetate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O Y
Vinyl chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Vinylidene chloride Y Y Y Y Y Y Y O O O
Water Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Water condenstate Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Water distilled Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Whisky Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Wine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
White Spirit Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Xylene Y Y Y Y O O Y N N N

LEGEND:
Y = Suitable for Application
For expanded version, visit us at www.flexitallic.com.
O = Suitability Depends On Operating Conditions
N = Not Suitable

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Insulating­Sets
One 1/8” One One full 1/8” (3mm) One One 1/8”
Insulating sets comprise of a phenolic laminate or neoprene faced phe- (3mm) thick Insulating length thick insulating (3mm) thick
plated washer for insulating insulating washer for plated steel
nolic laminate gasket (Style NCA and NCB only) which is located steel washer each nut sleeve for gasket or each nut washer for
for each nut. each bolt oval ring for each nut
between the flange sealing faces, phenolic laminate bolt sleeves, two ring joint
flanges
insulating washers per bolt for maximum protection and two plated
mild steel washers per bolt. Stainless steel washers can be supplied
upon request.

Insulating sets are essentially used for pipeline flange corrosion protec-
tion, where a seal is required between dissimilar flange materials. The
use of dissimilar metallic flanges with a conductive gasket material
accompanied with a suitable electrolyte may set up a galvanic cell
which will corrode the anodic metal. Insulating sets are also used to
electrically isolate flange joints, preventing the flow of electrostatic
charge along pipelines.

There are three standard styles of insulating sets available to suit raised face, flat face, and ring grooved flanges, as illustrated below.

Standard Styles
1/8” thick steel washer
Style NCA
It is also recommended that for com-
1/8” thick insulating washer Full Face Gasket plete electrical insulation protection that
Insulating sleeve
Insulating Set Assembly self-adhesive tape is wrapped around
Suitable for flat face and raised
face flanges. This style mini- the outside diameter of the flange to
1/8” thick insulating gasket mizes the ingress of conductive prevent the ingress of foreign matter.
foreign matter between the por-
1/8” thick insulating washer tion of the flanges outside the
raised faces and reduces the risk
of bridging. With style NCA and NCB insulating sets
1/8” thick steel washer
it is imperative that the bore of the gasket
is equal to that of the pipe. This will pre-
vent any foreign matter from accumulat-
ing in the annular space between the bore of the gasket and the bore of the pipe thus
preventing bridging.
Style NCB

Inside Bolt Location

Phenolic laminate provides excellent insulating properties as well as corrosion resist-
Gasket Insulating Set ance. See table for typical properties of 1/8” (3mm) thick phenolic. Other gasket styles
Assembly such as Sigma® and compressed fiber sheets may also be suitable.
Utilizes a central gasket which
locates within the bolts.
As standard, Flexitallic insulating kits are dimensioned to suit schedule 80 pipe suit-
able for use on standard and non-standard flange assemblies up to and inclusive of
Class 2500.

Typical Properties of Phenolic Gaskets

Maximum axial compressive stress 45,700 psi (315MPa)

Style NCC Axial electric strength in oil @ 190°F (90°C) 58kV/in (23kV/cm)
Maximum operating temperature 250°F (120°C)
Minimum operating temperature -76°F (-60°C)
Ring Joint Gasket
Insulating Set Assembly
Insulating oval section ring joint
will fit into a standard RTJ flange
ring groove.

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Insulating­Sets
Flexpro Insulating Gaskets

Common sheet gaskets used to insulate low pressure low temperature appli-
cations can not tolerate internal high pressures or high temperature media. Insulating Flexpro Insulating Flexpro
Common insulating gaskets are limited to 250°F maximum and are usually with Sigma 511* Facing with Thermiculite Facing
only suitable for 150 and 300 pressure classes.

Flexitallic special Insulating Flexpro gaskets are capable of sealing very high
internal pressures (as high as Class 2500). The solid metal core gives the
gasket excellent blowout resistance and stability for ease of handling and
installation. The soft, relatively thin facing material requires only a low min-
imum seating stress in combination with minimal relaxation compared to
other soft sheet materials, such as skived Teflon. The low minimum seating
stress (y = 2,500 PSI) makes it ideal for use with low pressure flanges or
flanges with limited bolting, yet with the solid metal core, the gasket can
support high stresses without crushing of the gasket.

Sigma facing can be used for temperatures as high as 500°F. Sigma is the
Flexitallic brand name for biaxially reinforced PTFE with low creep relax-
ation.

For higher temperature applications Thermiculite facing is recommended.

Thermiculite is Flexitallic brand name for a proprietary vermiculite based material capable of temperatures as high as 1800°F.

• Available for standard or specially designed flanges

• Soft conformable facing
• Robust, easy to handle
• Blowout resistant
• Creep resistant; better torque retention
• May be refurbished by Flexitallic
• Available with full face design

Typical Applications

Offshore installations, sea water environments, hydrocarbon service, chemical installations, oil refining pipelines requiring galvanic
corrosion protection and electrical insulation.

*Sigma 500 can be used also.

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Metal­Jacketed­Gasket
Metal Jacketed Gaskets, as the name suggests, consist of a metallic outer shell with either a metallic or non-metallic compressed fiber
filler. The filler material gives the gasket resilience, while the metal jacket protects the filler and resists pressures, temperatures and
corrosion.

A wide range of materials are available to suit specific temperature and corrosive conditions.

Metallic: Soft Iron Inconel® Aluminum Non-Metallic: Compressed Fiber Millboard

Carbon Steel Monel ®
Brass PTFE
Stainless Steel Nickel Copper Flexicarb®
(Other materials on request) Ceramic

Metal Jacketed Gaskets are available in a wide range of sizes and configurations. They are traditionally used for heat exchanger appli-
cations, pumps, and valves, however the resilience and recovery properties of these gaskets are limited. Metal Jacketed Gaskets require
smooth flange surface finishes, high bolt loads, and flange flatness in order to seal effectively.

When pass partition bars are required, it is sufficient to use a gasket with a welded pass bar construction, as opposed to an inte-
gral pass bar construction. Jacketed gaskets standard tolerances:

Jacketed Gaskets Standard Tolerances

Gasket Outer Diameter I.D. O.D.

Up to 6” +1/32” / -0 +0 / -1/32”
6” to 60” +1/16” / -0 +0 / -1/16”
Above 60” +1/8” / -0 +0 / -1/8”

INTEGRAL CONSTRUCTION WELDED CONSTRUCTION SECONDARY

PRIMARY
SECONDARY SEAL SEAL
‘A’ ‘A’ SEAL

‘A’ ‘A’
GASKET ID GASKET OD
PRIMARY
FILLER NO PRIMARY FILLER SEAL
MATERIAL SEAL MATERIAL

METAL METAL
JACKET JACKET
SECTION ‘AA’ SECTION ‘AA’
NUBBIN

DOUBLE JACKETED GASKET

If leakage occurs across the pass With a welded pass bar arrange- Due to the high bolt loads required
partition bar, the fluid will flow ment the fluid is retained by the to seat metal jacketed gaskets,
along the length of the pass bar primary seal at the inner diameter designers often incorporate stress
arrangements, and then flow to the of the gasket. Thus the primary raising nubbins on the flange seal-
outer diameter of the gasket being seal maintains its function, provid- ing face, the principle being that the
retained only by the secondary seal. ing a seal of higher integrity. majority of the applied bolt load is
The intermediate part of the gasket acting on a relatively small propor-
does very little to effect the sealing tion of the gasket surface area, thus
capabilities of the gasket. high surface stresses result. It is
essential that the gasket is installed
with the smooth side toward the
nubbin.

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Metal­Jacketed­Gasket

Style 123 Style 126 Style 127 Style 130 Style 131

Style 132 Style 120 Style 124 Style 100 Style 102

DOUBLE JACKETED GASKETS (Styles 123, 126, 127)

The filler material is completely enclosed by a two piece metal jacket, which covers both the inside and
outside diameters and both contact surfaces. Style 126 is similar to Style 123 with the exception that the
metal jacket is formed from a corrugated jacket providing better resilience than the Style 123, since the
corrugations form multi-seals across the flange sealing face. Style 127 is a double shell gasket con-
Style 129 structed of two reversed wrap-round shells. This provides handleability and better resistance to high
pressures.

Double Jacketed Gaskets are used in boiler and heat exchanger applications when ample bolting is available to correctly seat the gas-
ket. They are designed for high pressure and temperature applications up to and inclusive of Class 900. The temperature limitation of
the gasket is dictated by the combination of metallic and non-metallic materials used in its construction. Gasket widths as narrow as
5/16” (8mm) can be manufactured dependent on diameter. Very large gasket diameters can also be produced. Nominal gasket thick-
ness is 1/8” (3.2mm). Gaskets can be manufactured with either integral or welded pass partition bars, in a variety of complex config-
urations. Some of the most common pass bar configurations are shown on page 25.

FRENCH-TYPE GASKETS (Styles 130, 131, 132)

The filler material is enclosed in a metal jacket, which covers the inside diameter of the gasket and completely covers the sealing faces
on both sides. Available in three styles which are ideal for both small and large diameters in narrow as well as wide flange widths and
in both circular and non-circular configurations. Typical applications include vacuum seals and valve bonnet seals of low pressure.
Minimum gasket width 1/4” (6.4mm). Nominal gasket thickness 1/8” (3.2mm).

SINGLE JACKETED GASKETS (Styles 120, 124)

The filler material is enclosed in a metal jacket which covers the inside and outside diameter of the gasket. Style 120 has one of its
contact surfaces covered and is ideally suited for comparatively narrow flange widths in circular and non-circular configurations. Style
124 is an overlapped Single Jacketed Gasket, where the filler is completely enclosed on the inside and outside diameters and on both
contact surfaces. Style 124 is more suited for high temperature applications of narrow gasket widths. Typical low pressure applica-
tions include boilers, compressors, pumps, and diesel and gasoline engines. Style 120 is not recommended for standard pipe flanges.
Minimum flange width 1/4” (6.4mm). Nominal gasket thickness 1/8” (3.2mm).

SOLID CORRUGATED METAL GASKETS (Styles 100, 102, 129)

As the name suggests, the solid corrugated metal gasket is comprised solely of metal and does not contain any non-metallic fillers in
its construction. The temperature limitation of the gasket is therefore only affected by the metal selected. The corrugations provide
multi-seals across the face of the gasket. A minimum of three corrugations is recommended and gasket thickness is approximately 50%
of the corrugation pitch. Pitch corrugations can be 1/8” (3.2mm), 3/16” (4.8mm) or 1/4” (6.4mm). Typically used for high tempera-
ture applications and applications involving steam, water, gas, oil, etc. up to 1000 psi for Style 129 and 102, and up to 500 psi for Style
100. Style 100 is also available with soft conformable facings such as graphite, PTFE and others.

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Heat­Exchanger­Gaskets
Schedule of Standard Shapes for Heat Exchanger Gaskets

R C1 C2 D1 E1 E2 E3 E4

E5 F1 F2 F3 G1 G2 G3 G4

G5 G6 G7 G8 H1 H2 H3 H4

H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 H10 H11 H12

H13 H14 I-1 I-2 I-3 I-4 I-5 I-6

I-7 I-8 I-9 I-10 I-11 I-12 J1 J2

J3 J4 J5 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5

K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 N2 N3

N4 N5 N7 N8 N18 N19 N20

Other bar configurations available on request.

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Spiral­Wound­Gasket­
Metal Strip
A requirement of any gasket is the ability to recover under variable loads. The effects of pres-
sure and temperature fluctuations, the temperature difference across the flange face, along Filler Material

with flange rotation, bolt stress relaxation and creep, demand a gasket with adequate flexibil-
ity and recovery, to maintain a seal under variable working conditions. The spiral wound gas-
ket, invented by Flexitallic, meets these requirements.

A spiral wound gasket is manufactured by spirally winding a preformed metal strip and a filler
on the outer periphery of metal winding mandrels. The winding mandrel outside diameter
forms the inner diameter of the gasket and the superposed metal and non-metallic windings
are continually wound until the required outer diameter is attained. Normal practice is to rein-
force the inner and outer diameters with several plies of metal without fillers. This engineered
product is “tailor made” to be compatible with the flange closure in which it is to be used.
For example, a closure designed for vacuum service may require a gasket of exactly the same
dimensions as a closure designed for 1500 psi service. The closure designed for the vacuum
service would have relatively light bolting indicating the necessity for a soft gasket, while the
1500 psi application would have heavy bolting requiring a relatively dense gasket. It is usu-
ally within our capability to satisfy both requirements.

CHART­NO.­1
GASKET­COMPRESSION­CHARACTERISTICS
6” Style CG Gasket
Contact Area: 14.7 Square Inches
Original Gasket Thickness 0.175”

This chart shows compression to 0.130” under stud stress of 30,000 psi of root area
262,000
Class 900
250
GASKET LOAD IN THOUSANDS OF POUNDS

198,000
200 Class 600

150,000
Class 400
150

100

50

.180 .170 .160 .150 .140 .130

GASKET THICKNESS IN INCHES

GASKET­DENSITY

The service conditions under which a FLEXITALLIC spiral

wound gasket is expected to hold its seal dictate the density
of the gasket. Gaskets that have identical inside and outside
diameters can be either hard or soft as shown on the left.
The available compressive force is the basis for calculating
the density of the gasket structure to support specific loads.

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­Spiral­Wound­Gasket
STYLE CG Style CG
Utilizes an external ring which accurately centers gasket on flange face; provides additional radial
strength to prevent gasket blowout and acts as a compression stop. A general purpose gasket suitable
for use with flat face and raised face flanges. Where space is limited it may be possible to provide a
spiral wound outer ring for proper centering; consult Flexitallic Engineering.

STYLE CGI
Incorporates an inner ring to the Style CG which provides an additional compression stop and additional
blowout resistance, prevents build-up of process fluid, minimizes erosion and turbulence, shields the Style CGI
gasket, and prevents inward buckling of the gasket. Suitable for use with flat face and raised face
flanges and specified for high pressure/temperature service or where corrosive or toxic media are pres-
ent.

Note on use of inner rings: ASME B16.20, which covers spiral wound gaskets, requires the use of solid
metal inner rings in:
• Pressure Class 900, nominal pipe sizes 24” and larger
• Pressure Class 1500, nominal pipe sizes 12” and larger Style R
• Pressure Class 2500, nominal pipe sizes 4” and larger
• All PTFE filled gaskets
• Inner rings for flexible graphite filled spiral wound gaskets shall be furnished unless the
purchaser specifies otherwise.

Flexitallic also recommends the use of inner rings for the following applications:
• Vacuum service or suction side of rotary equipment such as pumps and compressors Style RIR
• Aggressive media, high pressure or temperature
• Surface finishes smoother than 125 Ra
• If over compression of the gasket is a concern.

It is customary to select inner ring material to be the same as the metal winding.

STYLE R
Basic construction, inner and outer diameters are reinforced with several plies of metal without filler to Multi-Class
give greater stability and better compression characteristics. Suitable for tongue and groove or male and
female or groove to flat face flange assemblies.

STYLE RIR
Solid inner metal ring acts as a compression stop and fills the annular space between flange bore and
the inside diameter of the gasket. Designed to prevent accumulation of solids, reduce turbulent flow of
process fluids and minimize erosion of flange faces. Suitable for male and female pipe flanges. Style HE

MULTI-CLASS
One gasket accommodates both Class 150 and 300 flanges. Multi-Class Gasket features are as follows:
• One gasket accommodates both Class 150 and 300 flanges, available pipe size 1/2” - 24”
(Class 150 to 600 in NPS 1/2 through NPS 3)
• Available in LS style
• Reduces inventory requirements
• Easy to install . . . Less than half the studs need to be removed to change the gasket.

STYLE HE
Style HE gaskets are used for heat exchangers where pass bars may be required. The outer portion is of standard spiral wound con-
struction, whereas the pass bar is normally of single or double jacketed style, securely fastened to the I.D. of the spiral wound portion.

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Spiral­Wound­Gasket
STYLE HE-CG Style HE-CG Style HE-CGI
This style is identical to the Style HE, except that it is fitted with an outer
guide ring. Note: Style HE and Style HE-CG gaskets have a primary seal of
spiral wound construction with its inherent resiliency and excellent sealing
quality. It is necessary that dimensional drawings locating the pass bar and
the configurations be submitted for all inquiries and orders for these style gas-
kets.

STYLE HE-CGI WITH SPIRAL WOUND OUTER RING

The Style HE-CGI is a variation of the style CGI spiral wound gasket, devel-
oped for use on heat exchanger, TEMA type flange arrangements. In con-
junction with an inner ring, the standard spiral wound construction also sup-
ports an outer wound steel nose, designed for the purpose of accurate gasket
location. It is also available with a solid metal outer ring. Consult Flexitallic
Style CG-RJ Carrier Ring
Technical Department for minimum cross sectional width of solid metal outer
ring.
Spiral Wound Machined
STYLE CG-RJ, CGI-RJ Sealing Element Carrier Ring

Specially sized CG or CGI gasket to be used on standard ring joint flanges. Cross-Section Through Carrier
The outer ring is dimensioned to cover the ring joint grooves and to prevent Ring Assembly
the spiral wound portion from entering the groove. Also, suitable for use
between an RTJ and a raised face flange. Available in special ZA Flexpro Style 625 Style T
style.

CARRIER RING
The carrier ring gasket consists of two spiral wound gaskets placed in a
specially machined metallic ring as illustrated. The major advantages of
the carrier ring are its high recovery, and ease of handling compared to
standard spirals, due to its integral construction.

STYLE 625
Style 625 spiral wound gaskets are similar to Style R gaskets, with a thick-
gasket
ness of 0.0625". These gaskets are widely used wherever space restrictions
indicate the need for a wafer thin gasket design capable of sealing high pres-
sures. Limited sizes, refer to page 34. Style MC Style M

STYLE T
These gaskets are used for boiler handhole and tube cap assemblies. They
are available in round, oval, obround, square, pear and diamond shapes.
Refer to our general catalogue for standard Style T gaskets. Please note
Style T gaskets rely on internal pressure in the boiler to properly seat the
gasket. This means, when a hydrostatic test is performed on the gasket, the
pressure exerted against the plate will further compress the gasket - and it is
necessary to tighten each nut to compensate for the additional compression
of the gasket under load.
Style MCS
STYLE M, MC & MCS
These styles are designed for boiler manhole cover assemblies. They are usually of round, obround or oval
shape, depending of course, upon the manhole plate configuration. Style MC gaskets have pre-formed inner
and/or outer rings made of spiral windings. This centering guide permits the gasket to assume its correct
position and to compensate for inequalities in plate contours and fillets in cold-pressed plates as well as to
prevent shouldering and pinching caused by radial misplacement. Style MCS gaskets are manufactured
with a solid metal inner ring which also prevents over compression of the gasket in high pressure systems.
Oval and obround man-way gaskets can be made with the Flexpro technology in one continuous piece.

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Low­Stress­Spiral­Wound­Gasket
Style­LS® &­LSI®

The Style LS spiral wound gasket has been engineered by FLEXITALLIC to

provide an alternative to sheet gaskets in Class 150 and Class 300 service. Filler Flush With Metal

Style LS gaskets have the inherent strength, resiliency and blowout resistance
of spiral wound gaskets, yet require low bolt load for seating. They are manu-
factured with high purity flexible graphite, and PTFE filler for optimum seal-
ability, and are available for the full range of standard Class 150 and Class 300 Traditional Spiral Wound Gasket
flanges, as well as other non-standard low pressure flanges. Consult
Flexitallic Technical Department for availability of other filler materials.
PATENT NUMBERS 5161807 and 5275423. Filler Protrudes Well Above Metal

The gasket allows designers to strictly adhere to ASME BPV and ASME
B31.3 codes requiring that bolt stresses do not exceed 25,000 psi. Where
ASME flange design calculations indicate that flanges will be over stressed if
a standard Class 150 spiral wound gasket is used, the LS gasket is designed to LS Gasket
compress at significantly lower bolt load than standard Class 150 spiral wound Style LS
gaskets, thereby maintaining flange stresses within allowable limits.

Flexitallic­LS­Gasket Flexitallic­LS­Gasket
Typical gasket compression under Typical gasket sealing profile
an applied gasket stress of 5000 psi

Seal Pressure - psi

Gasket Stress - psi 1400
6

1200
5

1000
4

800
3

600

2
400

1
200

0
0
0.19 0.18 0.17 0.16 0.15 0.14 0.13 0.12
0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Gasket Thickness - in. Gasket Stress - Ksi

LS 4” 150 LS 4” 150

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 Spiral­Wound­Gasket­
with­Heat­Treated­Inconel­­­X-750­Winding

For the most demanding cyclic conditions, the choice is Flexitallic’s Thermiculite® 835
Spiral Wound Gasket with Heat Treated Inconel X-750 winding.

Differential thermal expansion and contraction of components in a bolted joint, due to the
effects of cyclic conditions, requires that extra resiliency be built into the joint or the gas-
ket to compensate for fluctuating load conditions.

Normal gasket materials do not provide sufficient resiliency, and therefore cannot com-
pensate for the adverse effects of cyclic conditions. Special Heat Treated Inconel X-750
gasket materials have been developed by Flexitallic to ensure that joint integrity is main-
tained during thermal cycles.

In OEM and End User testing comparing the performance of standard 316L SS windings vs. Heat Treated Inconel X-750 wind-
ings (precipitation hardened), HT Inconel X-750 winding material significantly increased the yield strength resulting in
increased springback before leakage, or usable recovery.

Specify Flexitallic’s proprietary precipitation hardened

Full­Scale­Test­Results­(averaged)
Inconel X-750 windings in applications where there are
Gasket­Dimensions­40-5/8”­x­42”­x­.175”
concerns about:
Heat Treated
• Cyclic conditions Winding­Material 316L SS
Inconel X-750
• Differential thermal expansion and contraction
• Radial shear Initial­Thickness 0.178” 0.179”
• Bolt relaxation
• Hot torquing Compressed­Thickness 0.122” 0.121”
• Mating flanges of dissimilar metals
Total­Springback 0.011” 0.013”
When ordering this material it is important that you
specify PRECIPITATION HARDENED INCONEL Springback­to
X750 WINDINGS, OR INCONEL X750HT. Leakage­@­2500­psi 0.0038” 0.0078”
Test­Pressure

Case History - Ethylene Cracker

• 1300°F Service
• Flexible graphite gaskets lasted only 3 to 6 months
• Hydrocarbon leaks resulted in flash fires and unplanned shutdowns
• Style CGI spirals, Heat Treated Inconel X-750 with Thermiculite® 835 filler
extended service beyond 1-1/2 years until scheduled shutdown

Net result was increased production and elimination of safety related issues, resulting
in savings “in the millions”.

Be sure to specify Heat Treated Inconel X-750 windings for superior resiliency.

Ethylene Cracker Unit

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Spiral­Wound­Gasket
Gaskets are color coded to help expedite the selection and identity of the gaskets you need. The color on the outside edge
of the centering ring identifies both the winding and filler materials. The metallic winding material is designated by a solid
color. The filler materials are designated by color stripes at equal intervals on the outside edge of the centering ring.
Flexitallic color coding meets the industry standard for metal and filler materials listed in ASME B16.20.

METALLIC
WINDING
MATERIALS
The metallic winding
material is designated by
a solid color identification
around the outside edge 304SS 316LSS 317L 321SS
of the centering ring. Yellow Green Maroon Turquoise

347SS 310SS 304LSS 309SS 430SS

Blue No color No color No color No color

Alloy 20 Titanium ® Inconel® 600/625 Incoloy® 800/825 Inconel® X750

Black Purple Gold White No Color

Hastelloy ® C276 Hastelloy ® B2 Nickel 200 Zirconium Carbon Steel

Beige Brown Red No color Silver

NON METALLIC
FILLERS
The gasket filler materials
are designated by a
number of stripes placed at
equal intervals around the
Monel® Duplex outside edge of the PTFE Flexicarb®
Orange No color centering ring. White Stripe Gray Stripe

Flexite Super ® Ceramic Thermiculite® 835

Pink Stripe Light Green Stripe Light Blue Stripe

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­Spiral­Wound­Gasket
FILLER MATERIALS

THERMICULITE® 835 Filler­Type

Exclusive to Flexitallic, this revolutionary material Spiral­Wound
®
comprised of chemically and thermally exfoliated Filler­Guide Thermiculite Flexite
Flexicarb1 PTFE2 Ceramic
835 Super3­­
vermiculite makes it an excellent filler material for
use in spiral wound gaskets. Maximum 1800°F 842°F 500°F 480°F 2300°F
Temperature 982°C 450°C 260°C 249°C 1260°C
This naturally occurring mineral, with a plate-like
Minimum -400°F -400°F -400°F -150°F -150°F
structure, simulates that of exfoliated graphite, with Temperature -240°C -240°C -240°C -101°C -101°C
one notable exception – it is not susceptible to oxida-
tion and therefore maintains seal integrity through a
wide range of extreme temperatures. It exhibits exceptional chemical resistance.

Capable of sealing temperatures up to 1800°F (982°C), Thermiculite® 835 is an ideal material selection for critical and problematic
applications. It is versatile, fire safe and its excellent sealing characteristics are superior to other high temperature materials such as
mica and ceramic. Thermiculite® 835 is especially suitable for high temperature applications where there is a concern about oxida-
tion of flexible graphite filler.

FLEXICARB®
A high purity flexible graphite with no binders or fillers. It exhibits superior sealability, and excellent resistance to a wide range of
chemicals. Its unique combination of low permeability, inherent lubricity, and compressibility make FLEXICARB suitable for critical
gas and vacuum service. Leachable chloride content of industrial grade FLEXICARB is 50 ppm maximum. Available in industrial,
nuclear or corrosion inhibited grades.

POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (PTFE)
PTFE is used as a filler material in Flexitallic gaskets where extreme chemical inertness is required. PTFE is unaffected by any known
chemicals except molten alkali metals and fluorine precursors. Because of its low permeability, PTFE is also frequently used as a filler
material on FLEXITALLIC gaskets in vacuum applications. Gaskets wound with PTFE should be fully confined either by fitting in a
groove or providing both an external and internal ring.

FLEXITE® SUPER
Low chloride filler material, developed by FLEXITALLIC, consisting of a Chlorite mineral with graphite and acrylic binder. This
material may be used for general service applications.

CERAMIC FIBER
Consists of aluminum silicate fiber with an organic binder. This material possesses a lower sealability compared to other filler mate-
rials, however, it has excellent high temperature stability to 2300°F (1250°C). It resists attack from most corrosive agents (except
hydrofluoric and phosphoric acids) as well as concentrated alkalis. Recommended only where conditions preclude the use of
Thermiculite® filler.

1
Although Flexicarb has successfully been used at elevated temperatures we recommend that you consult our engineering
department for specific applications.
2
Several types of PTFE are available. Please consult Flexitallic Engineering department.
3
Although Flexite Super has successfully been used at elevated temperatures we recommend that you consult our engineering
department for specific applications.

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Spiral­Wound­Gasket
Manufacturing Capabilities and Tolerances

Recommended Design Parameters

Gasket Maximum Maximum Recommended

Thickness Inside Recommended Compressed
Dimension Crossectional Width Thickness **

0.0625” Up­to­6” 3/8” 0.050”­/­0.055”

0.0625” 6” to 15” 1/4” 0.050” / 0.055”
0.100” 10” 1/2” 0.075”­/­0.080”
0.125” Up­to­20” 1” 0.090”­/­0.100”
0.125” * 20” to 40” 3/4” 0.090” / 0.100”
0.175” Up­to­40” 1” 0.125”­/­0.135”
0.175” * 40” to 60” 1” 0.125” / 0.135”
0.175” * 60” to 70” 7/8” 0.125” / 0.135”
0.175” * 70” to 75” 3/4” 0.125” / 0.135”
0.250” 90” 1” 0.180”­/­0.200”
0.285” 185” 1” 0.200”­/­0.220”

Preferred size range in relation to thickness shown in bold type.

* PTFE filled FLEXITALLIC gaskets in this size range are unstable and are subject to “springing apart” in shipping and
handling. Specify next gasket thickness up.

** The recommended compressed thickness is what experience has indicated to be the optimum range in order to
achieve maximum resiliency of the gasket. Additional compression of 0.010” may be tolerated on all gasket thick-
nesses with the exception of the 0.0625” and the 0.100” thick gaskets. This is on the assumption that the flange sur-
face finishes are relatively smooth. Refer to “Surface Finish Requirements” on page 51. When attempting to contain
hard to hold fluids, or pressures above 1000 psi, it is suggested that compression be maintained at the lower range of
the recommended compressed thickness.

Standard Tolerances

Gasket Diameter Inside Diameter Outside Diameter

Up to 10” ± 1/64” ± 1/32”

10” to 24” ± 1/32” ± 1/16”
24” to 60” ± 3/64” ± 1/16”
60” & Above ± 1/16” ± 1/16”

Tolerance on gasket thickness is ± 0.005”, (measured across metal winding) on all thicknesses.

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Sizing­of­Spiral­Wound­Gaskets
Of utmost importance, regardless of the type of flange facings in use, Flexitallic gaskets must be sized to ensure that the sealing element
is seated against flat surfaces. If the spiral wound element intrudes into the flange bore, or extends beyond the raised face outside diam-
eter damage will result to the gasket, and ultimately failure will occur.

The windings of the gasket can become unwound when the gasket intrudes into the flange bore. Possible severe damage to components
and equipment can occur when the system is pressurized.

The gasket will grow radially during the compression phase and it is essential that proper clearances are used for grooves and recesses to
compensate for this.

The following general rules apply for sizing of spiral wound gaskets:

Gaskets confined on both I.D. and O.D.

These types of flange facings are tongue and groove and groove to flat face flanges. Standard practice is to allow 0.062” (1.5mm) nomi-
nal diametrical clearance between the inside diameter of the groove and the inside diameter of the gasket. A nominal diametrical clear-
ance of 0.062” ( 1.5mm ) between the gasket outside diameter and the outside diameter of the groove is recommended.* It is also rec-
ommended that when using standard tongue and groove flanges a compression stop is provided to prevent any over-compression of the
gasket.

Gasket confined on the O.D. only

These types of flange facings are known as male to female and female to flat flanges. Standard practice is to allow 0.062” (1.5mm)
nominal diametrical clearance between the outside diameter of the gasket and the outside diameter of the groove.* Whenever possible
allow a minimum of 0.25” (6.35mm) diametrical clearance between the bore of the flange and the inside diameter of the gasket.

Gasket unconfined on both the I.D. and O.D.

Allow a minimum 0.25” (6.35mm) diametrical clearance between the gasket inside diameter and the inside diameter of gasket seating
surface.

The outside diameter of the sealing element should be kept as close as possible to the bolt circle to minimize the effects of flange bend-
ing moments.

If the gasket is used on raised face flanges, allow a minimum 0.25” (6.35mm) diametrical clearance between the gasket outside diameter
and the raised face outside diameter and determine the gasket inside diameter on the basis of the desired gasket cross sectional width.

Note: The above rules are established general limits for sizing of Flexitallic spiral wound gaskets. It is frequently necessary to adjust
dimensions to achieve a proper balance between gasket area and available bolt area in order to maintain a reasonable compressive force
on the gasket and the minimum gasket factor “y”. Refer to the section covering ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code on page 44.

Metal Guide Rings

When Flexitallic gaskets are required to be equipped with inner and/or outer metal rings, limitations on the minimum widths of the rings
are necessary due to machining limitations and rigidity of the complete assembly. Standard practice is to size outer rings with the outside
diameter equal to the diameter of the bolt circle less the diameter of one bolt for rings up to 60" O.D. Above 60" O.D. rings are sized to
the diameter of the bolt circle less the diameter of one bolt hole. The table below indicates the minimum width for solid metal rings based
on the ring I.D.
Minimum Width**
*Note: 1/16" nominal O.D. clearance for gaskets up to 60" Diameter of Ring
O.D.; from 60" O.D. to 80" O.D., allow 5/64"; above 80" O.D Outer Ring Inner Ring
allow 3/32" nominal O.D. clearance.
Up to 10” Inside Diameter 3/8” 1/4”
**Note: Where space is limited and narrower ring widths are 10” to 24” Inside Diameter 7/16” 3/8”
necessary, it may be possible to supply inner and outer spacer 24” to 50” Inside Diameter 1/2” 3/8”
rings of metal spiral wound construction. Consult FLEXITAL- 50” to 70” Inside Diameter 5/8” 1/2”
LIC Technical Department for advice. 70” and Larger 3/4” 1/2”

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 Sizing­of­Spiral­Wound­Gaskets
Non-circular Spiral Wound Gaskets
Spiral wound gaskets can be fabricated in non-circular shapes within limitations. As a general rule, if the ratio of the major I.D. to
the minor I.D. exceeds 3 to 1, and should any of these sides approach a straight line, it may not be possible to manufacture a stable
spiral wound gasket. Our product requires a definite radius or curvature to give it inherent strength and stability and to prevent it
from springing apart. Any application requiring a non-circular gasket should be submitted to our Technical Department for review
to determine the feasibility of producing a satisfactory gasket as early as possible in the design stage.

The comments above and on the previous page relating to availability of sizes and recommended clearances for proper sizing of
FLEXITALLIC gaskets are general in nature. Many applications will arise where the recommended clearances are impractical due
to space limitations. Frequently, clearances between gasket sealing member and grooves must be reduced in order to effectively
maintain a seal under operating conditions, particularly when higher pressures are encountered. Under such circumstances, FLEX-
ITALLIC engineers should be consulted prior to finalizing designs.

Flange­Face

Raised Face Flat Face Male and Female Tongue and Groove Flat Face to Recess

Recommended
Gasket­Style
For­general­duties

Style CG1 Style CG1 Style R2 Style R2 Style R2

Recommended
Gasket­Style
For­high­pressure/
temperature­duty,
also­for­gaskets­with
PTFE­filler,­corrosive
or­fluctuating­pres-
sure­or­temperature
service­conditions.
Style CGI Style CGI Style RIR Style RIR Style RIR

1
Per ASME B16.20. Style CGI shall be furnished for graphite filled spiral wounds unless the purchases specifies otherwise.

2
It is essential that Style R gaskets are fitted with a compression stop. Without a correctly dimensioned stop the gasket can easily be over-com-
pressed resulting in failure. To provide a compression stop the depth of the tongue, groove or recess should be controlled to provide optimum com-
pressed gasket thickness with metal to metal contact on the flange faces (see table on Page 33).

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Flexpro™­Gasket
The Flexpro, also known as the kammprofile gasket, offers a safe and effective seal under the most severe operating conditions for use
in both standard pipe and equipment flanges. Flexpro gaskets are suitable for use in Class 150 to 2500 service. They are frequently
selected as a favorable replacement for jacketed gaskets commonly used on heat exchangers. The Flexpro gasket features excellent
tightness providing high seal integrity and reduced emissions.

The Flexpro gasket consists of a solid grooved metal core with soft conformable facing materials bonded on both sealing surface faces.
The precise concentric machined grooves enhance sealing performance by means of inducing high stress concentrations across the
peaks of the grooves during the seating of the gasket. Due to the precise machining of the grooves consistent and repeatable gasket
stresses are achieved. It is robust, blow out resistant, and does not require a compression stop to prevent over-compression. The soft
conformable facings require initial low stress for gasket seating, and the facing material is trapped within the grooves minimizing flow
or extrusion.

Graphite is offered as the standard sealing face material and the metal core is grade 316L stain-
less steel. Other soft conformable facings offered are Thermiculite®, PTFE, Sigma®, compressed
fiber, and soft metals.

Selection of facing and metal core material is dependent on application and design conditions,
such as chemical compatibility and/or temperature.

The Flexpro gaskets are manufactured with two types of core profiles: DIN and the more com-
monly used “shallow profile”.

Style PN Style ZG Style ZA

Style PN Flexpro gaskets are selected Variation of the PN Flexpro, utilizing The Style ZA Flexpro is a slight variation
for use in confined locations, including an integral outer locating ring for cor- of the Style ZG. The integral outer locat-
male and female, tongue and groove, rect gasket positioning within the mat- ing ring is replaced by a loose fitting
and recessed flange arrangements. ing flange bolt circle. Style ZG Flexpro independent ring which is preferred
gaskets are recommended for use on where flange differential radial thermal
standard raised face and flat face flange expansion may be encountered. These
assemblies. rings may also be spot welded.

Flexpro­Gasket­Materials

Metallic­Core­Materials Soft­Facing­Materials

Type 316L SS Carbon Steel Hastelloy C276 Flexicarb

Type 304 SS Monel Aluminum Thermiculite® 845
Type 309 SS Inconel 600 Copper Compressed Fiber
Type 310 SS Inconel 625 Brass PTFE*
Type 317L SS Inconel X-750 Nickel 200 Sigma®
Type 321 SS Incoloy 800 Alloy 20
Soft Metals
Type 347 SS Incoloy 825 Duplex
Type 430 SS Hastelloy B2 Titanium

* Available in several types of soft facing PTFE. Consult Flexitallic Technical Department.

Note: Using our state of the art manufacturing equipment, Flexpro gaskets can be manufactured in a wide range of shapes in addi-
tion to round, e.g. square, rectangular, triangular, and other non-standard shapes

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Metal­Reinforced­Gasket­(MRG)
An MRG (Metal Reinforced Gasket) is a laminated gasket consisting of a metal core, covered Construction
with soft conformable sealing materials on each face of the core.

While the solid metal core prevents gasket blowout, it provides high strength and rigidity; and 1/8” Thick Soft Material
Metallic Bonded to
the soft facings provide for an exceptional seal. Core Each Face

The metal core material is selected to suit the media to be sealed. A wide range of core materi-
als is available. For chemical resistance and temperature stability purposes, the correct core material must always be selected.

Standard core material is either 304 or 316L stainless steel, and standard core thickness is 1/8".

The soft gasket facings can be Flexicarb, PTFE, Sigma®, Thermiculite®, or compressed fiber gasket material. However, Flexicarb is
the standard and most widely used facing material supplied with the MRG gasket.

Suitable up to pressure Class 300, the MRG is widely used in the chemical and petrochemical industries, where a high temperature,
corrosion resistant, high integrity joint is required. Although the MRG gasket can be utilized on standard flange applications in place
of conventional compressed fiber sheet gaskets, or in some instances spiral wound gaskets, it is on special type assemblies where the
MRG is mainly utilized. Due to laser manufacturing techniques, any type of gasket shape can be produced.

Where restricted or limited space precludes the use of spiral wound gaskets or limited bolt load is available to seat the gasket, the
MRG’s narrow cross sectional width makes it ideal for use in floating head arrangements of heat exchangers.

Corrosion­Prevention­&­Resistance­(CPR)
For Asset Managers and Engineers in the oil and gas industries, the fight against corrosion is a constant battle. Internal corrosion of
flanges are responsible for a significant number of hydrocarbon and corrosive chemical releases and can have a major impact on oper-
ation costs, particularly on older assets.

The CPR has been created in direct response to this problem. Utilizing Flexitallic’s Flexpro
sealing element and 1/4” Sigma® 600 inner ring, the CPR is capable of adapting to extensively
damaged flange sealing surfaces. Full closure of the corroded area prevents further damage,
and for the first time, operators will have the confidence to fit a gasket on a damaged flange,
without the immediate risk of loss of containment.

For flanges in good condition but with a tendency to corrode, utilize the CPR gasket to elimi- Eliminate crevices to prevent
nate all crevices and prevent the onset of corrosion. the onset of corrosion.
Inner ring will not fall out.
• Immediate sealing of existing damage, and prevention against further damage
• Eliminates the expense of in-situ machining and reworking or replacing
flanges
• No need for hot work permits or specialized equipment
1/4” Sigma® 600
• Reduced downtime, increased production, reduced costs ­•­Designed­to­Bore
• Low seating stress •­Conforms­­better­than­semi-metallic
•­Performs­better­than­virgin­PTFE
• Core and facing available in wide range of materials to suit almost any
type of application
• Contact Flexitallic Engineering for additional design details.
Flexpro
­•­Reduced­load­requirements
Important: Pipe schedule required on all designs. •­Fire­safe­graphite­facing

Resist further corrosion

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 Ring­Type­Joint­(RTJ)
The ring type joint was initially developed for use in the petroleum industry, where high pressure/temperature appli-
cations necessitated the need for a high integrity seal. They are mainly used in the oil field on drilling and comple-
tion equipment. Ring type joints are also commonly used on valves and pipework assemblies, along with some high
integrity pressure vessel joints.

Style R Style R
The Style R ring type joint is manufactured in accordance with API 6A and ASME
B16.20, to suit API 6B and ASME B16.5 flanges.

Style R ring type joints are manufactured in both oval and octagonal configurations.
Both styles are interchangeable on the modern flat bottom groove, however only the
oval style can be used in the old type round bottom groove.

Style R ring type joints are designed to seal pressure up to 6,250 psi in accordance Oval Octagonal
with ASME B16.5 pressure ratings and up to 5,000 psi in accordance with API 6A
pressure ratings.

Style RX
The Style RX ring type joint is manufactured in accordance with API 6A and ASME Style RX
B16.20, to suit API 6B and ASME B16.5 flanges.

The Style RX is designed to fit the modern flat bottom groove, and is interchange-
able with the standard Style R ring type joint. However, since the Style RX is sig-
nificantly taller than a Style R, larger flange make up distances will result.

Style RX ring type joints are designed to seal pressures up to 6,250 psi in accor-
dance with ASME B16.5 pressure ratings, and up to 5,000 psi in accordance with
API 6A pressure ratings. Selected sizes incorporate a pressure passage hole to allow
for pressure equalization each side of the sealing faces.
Style BX
Style BX
The Style BX ring type joint is manufactured in accordance with API 6A.

All BX ring type joints incorporate a pressure passage hole to allow for pressure
equalization each side of the sealing faces. On assembly, metal to metal contact of
the flange faces is achieved. The Style BX is not interchangeable with any other
style, and is only suited for API 6BX flanges. Style BX ring type joints are designed
to seal pressure up to 20,000 psi in accordance with API 6A pressure ratings.

Styles SRX and SBX

Styles SRX and SBX are derived from Styles RX and BX, and are produced in line Octagonal with
with the API Standard 17 D for use on subsea wellhead and Christmas tree equip- Grooves
ment.

Octagonal with Grooves

This style is an octagonal ring with serrations machined on the flat corners as shown
in the diagram. The serrated surface then is faced with soft conformable facing.

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Ring­Type­Joint­(RTJ)
How They Work
Under axial compressive load, ring type joints plastically deform and flow into the irregularities of the flange groove. Since the load
bearing area of the ring type joint is relatively small, very high surface stresses result between the sealing faces of the ring type joint
and the groove. These stresses are further increased on the Style RX and BX rings which allows for very high internal pressures to be
sealed.

Since ring type joints are solid metal, their recovery characteristics are poor. The seal is maintained by the action of axial load upon
the gasket.

Surface Finish Requirements

With all metal to metal type seals, it is imperative that the gasket and groove sealing faces are free from indentations, score marks,
tool/chatter marks and other imperfections. The surface finish of the gasket and groove sealing faces is also critical and should not
exceed the following:

Style R and RX 63 microinches Ra maximum (1.6 micrometer Ra)

Style BX 32 microinches Ra maximum (0.8 micrometer Ra)

Reuse
Ring type joints are designed to have a limited amount of positive interference, which ensures that the ring type joint seats correctly
into the groove on compression. Their reuse is not recommended for two reasons:

• The initial seating of the gasket will be impaired.

• When the gasket is plastically deformed, work hardening of the external metal surface occurs. This may result in
permanent damage to the groove.

Hardness of Materials
On compression of the flange assembly, it is imperative that the ring type joint be significantly softer than the flange groove so that the
gasket plastically deforms and not the groove. The use of harder ring type joints can result in flange groove damage. For this reason,
ring type joints are supplied with the following maximum hardness values:

Maximum Hardness
Material Werkstoff Identification
Number Brinell* Rockwell B†

Soft Iron 90 56 D
Low Carbon Steel 120 68 S
4 - 6% Chrome 1/2% Moly. 130 72 F5
Type 304 Stainless Steel 1.4301 160 83 S304
Type 316 Stainless Steel 1.4401 160 83 S316
Type 347 Stainless Steel 1.4550 160 83 S347
Type 410 Stainless Steel 1.4006 170 86 S410

* Measured with 3000Kg load except soft iron which is measured with 500Kg load
† Measured with 100 Kg load and 1/16” diameter ball.

Some materials can be supplied with NACE certification on request.

Protective Coating
In accordance with API Specifications, soft iron, low carbon steel, and other ferrous materials ring type joints are protected from cor-
rosion with electroplated zinc to a maximum thickness of 0.0005”. Alternative material coatings can be supplied on request.

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Specialized­Ring­Type­Joint
For critical and non standard applications, where ring type joints are unsuitable Style R with
in their standard form, Flexitallic offers a range of specialized ring type joint
PTFE Inserts
gaskets to suit the needs of the petrochemical industry.

Style R Ring Type Joints with PTFE Inserts PTFE Insert

Oval and octagonal ring type joints can be supplied with a PTFE insert which
is located in a machined recess in the bore of the gasket. The insert reduces tur-
bulent flow across adjoining flanges and also eliminates flange/gasket erosion
which can occur with high velocity fluids.
Style RX with PTFE Insert

PTFE Inserts

Style RX Ring Type Joints with PTFE Inserts

Style RX ring type joints can also be supplied with PTFE inserts, in order to
reduce turbulent flow and eliminate gasket/flange erosion. The insert is spe-
cially designed with radially drilled pressure passage holes so that the self seal- RX Ring Type Joint
ing performance of the RX Ring Joint is not impaired.

Rubber Coated
Rubber Coated Ring Type Joints RTJ
This is an oval ring type joint which is totally enclosed in a nitrile rubber coat-
ing. The ring type joint material is usually soft iron or low carbon steel. This
type of gasket has three main functions:

• It is used in pressure testing to minimize damage to flanges.

• The rubber contact points provide additional seals while protecting the flange
surfaces.
• It provides increased assurance against corrosion, which can occur between Transition RTJ
conventional ring type joints and the engaged surfaces of the groove.

Transition Ring Type Joints

These are combination rings which consist of two different sizes having the
RX Ring Type Joint
same pitch circle diameter. They are used for sealing ring type joint flanges
where the mating flanges have different ring groove diameters. Transition ring
type joints are available with either oval or octagonal facings.
Blind RTJ

Blind Ring Type Joints

Special ring type joints can be manufactured to blank off flanges and pipework.
They consist of standard ring type joints with integral solid metallic centers.

Flange Guards
Flange guards are supplied to suit all API, ASME, BS and MSS SP44 ring type
joint flanges. Flange guards are manufactured from closed cell neoprene foam, Flange Guards
which compresses readily under load. Once assembled, they protect the outside
diameter of the ring type joint in corrosive environments e.g. salt spray.

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Lens­Ring
In certain applications, the specification of a high integrity metallic seal has usually lead to the selection of the Lens Ring concept,
rather than the more generally recognized ring type joint solution. The Lens Ring is covered solely by the DIN 2696 specification.
However, ASME B16.5 and other flange types can be modified to accept the Lens Ring.

The Lens Ring provides a metallic gasket design incorporating spherical

d3
seating faces designed to suit specifically mating flange recesses, providing
the user with a high integrity, high pressure/temperature metal to metal seal. d2

DN
As with all metallic gaskets, the Lens Ring material should be specified
20°
softer than the flange material, thus ensuring applied compressive load leads
to the elastic/plastic deformation of the lens ring and not the flange sealing x S
face. The distribution of high compressive loads leads to the spread of the
gasket facings, ensuring over stressing of the gasket is prevented.
r

In accordance with DIN 2696 general materials are limited to a range of d

specified carbon steels and stainless steel grades, although alternative
d1
grades are available upon request. Flexitallic requires a detailed drawing be
supplied when ordering non standard Lens Rings.

DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS

NPS d d2 middle
size d1 S for d max contact r d3 x
DN min max diameter

Nominal pressure PN64 - 400

10 10 14 21 7 17.1 25 18 5.7
15 14 18 28 8.5 22 32 27 6
25 20 29 43 11 34 50 39 6
40 34 43 62 14 48 70 55 8
50 46 55 78 16 60 88 68 9
65 62 70 102 20 76.6 112 85 13
80 72 82 116 22 88.2 129 97 13
100 94 108 143 26 116 170 127 15
125 116 135 180 29 149 218 157 22
150 139 158 210 33 171 250 183 26

Nominal Pressure PN64 and 100

[175] 176 183 243 31 202.5 296 218 28

200 198 206 276 35 225 329 243 27
250 246 257 332 37 277.7 406 298 25
300 295 305 385 40 323.5 473 345 26
350 330 348 425 41 368 538 394 23
400 385 395 475 42 417.2 610 445 24

Nominal pressure PN160 - 400

[175] 162 177 243 37 202.5 296 218 21

200 183 200 276 40 225 329 243 25
250 230 246 332 46 277.7 406 298 25
300 278 285 385 50 323.5 473 345 30

Avoid nominal pipe sizes in brackets.

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 Weld­Gasket

Another gasket concept with origins from the German industrial market are weld gaskets. As standard, two variants exist;
Weld Membrane Gaskets in accordance with DIN 2695 and Weld Ring gaskets.

Weld Membrane Gaskets

The Weld Membrane Gasket consists of two similar rings each of 0.157” (4mm) thickness. For chemical compatibility and
in order to ensure controlled thermal conductivity and weld compatibility, the gasket material must always be the same as the
flange material. Each ring is individually welded to its mating flange. Upon flange assembly, a second welding operation
joins the two rings at their outer diameter which provides for a fully welded joint.

Single Seal Ring

4
d3
d1
d2
4
R = 40

R = 40
4
20°

d1

d2

Weld Ring Gaskets

As with Weld Membrane Gaskets, Weld Ring Gaskets are used in pairs. As standard, each ring is manufactured to similar
materials to that of the flange, thus ensuring full compatibility. All welding can be conducted on the outside of the gasket
and flange, thus ensuring ease of location, especially in restricted applications where space is limited. Two styles exist, Style
SR and Style SRL. Style SRL is recommended when there is flange differential radial expansion.

Style SR Style SRL

d2

10
d1
5
10 d1
80°

5
.5 1.2
R1 t
t
15°

30°

R2
.5
R5
d2
Wire ring serves as
welding aid (sealing
3
of lip space against
penetration of
condensate.

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SECTION­II
Joint­Integrity­Calculations­
This section is designed to enable a flange designer or gasket user to:

1. Calculate a bolt stress required for a particular gasket in a known flange.

2. Modify both gasket and bolting parameters in the relevant calculations to

arrive at a suitable gasket type and dimension, and bolt pattern to suit
a given application.

A Torque Guide is included to enable the user to obtain a torque figure once the bolt stress has been calculated.

See the installation section for a controlled bolting procedure in which to apply these torque values.

Gasket Type
The engineer must always be aware of the abilities and limitations of the gasket types and materials. Factors such as blow out resist-
ance, creep resistance, stress retention, recovery characteristics and cost must be considered.

Application
When determining the type of gasket to be used, design pressures and temperatures must always be considered. Media will further dic-
tate gasket selection and what materials may or may not be utilized, ensuring chemical compatibility. Always consider special condi-
tions such as thermal cycling, thermal shock, vibration, and erosion.

Flange Design
Attention to the flange design is critical when designing a gasket. Flange configuration, available bolt 2
load and materials all have obvious effects on gasket selection. Flange configuration determines the 1
style and basic dimensions of the gasket. Compatibility between flange and gasket material must be 3
ensured, thus minimizing the possibility of galvanic corrosion.

When a joint assembly is placed in service, three basic forces become active and affect overall sealing
performance.

1) END FORCE - Which originates with the pressure of confined gases or liquids
that tends to separate the flange faces.

2) GASKET LOAD - The function of the bolting or other means which applies force
upon the flange faces to compress the gasket and withstand
internal pressure

3) INTERNAL PRESSURE - Force which tends to move, permeate or bypass the gasket.

Taking the above factors into consideration, attention must be paid to the initial force applied to a joint. Firstly, the applied preload
must be sufficient to seat the gasket upon the flange faces, compensating for any surface imperfections which may be present. Secondly,
the force must be sufficient to compensate for the internal pressures acting against the flange assembly. i.e. the hydrostatic end force
and internal pressure. Finally, the applied force must be sufficient to maintain a satisfactory residual load upon the joint assembly.

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ASME­Boiler­and­Pressure­Vessel­Code­Calculations
Section VIII of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, establishes criteria for flange design and suggests values of "m" (gasket fac-
tor) and "y" (minimum gasket seating stress) as applied to gaskets. For the most part, the defined values have proven successful in actu-
al applications. However, much confusion exists regarding these values, primarily due to a misunderstanding of the definitions of the
terms and their significance in practical applications. Mandatory Appendix II, in Section VIII of the Boiler Code, requires in the design
of a bolted flange connection, that complete calculations shall be made for two separate and independent sets of conditions.

Operating Conditions
Condition one (1) requires a minimum load be determined in accordance with the following equation:
2

(1) Wm1 = 3.14G P + 2b 3.14GmP

4

This equation states the minimum required bolt load for operating conditions and is the sum of the hydrostatic end force, plus a resid-
ual gasket load on the contact area of the gasket times a factor times internal pressure. Stated another way, this equation requires the
minimum bolt load be such that it will maintain a residual unit compressive load on the gasket area that is greater than internal pres-
sure when the total load is reduced by the hydrostatic end force.

Gasket Seating
Condition two (2) requires a minimum bolt load be determined to seat the gasket regardless of internal pressure and utilizes a formu-
la:
(2) Wm2= 3.14bGy

The "b" in these formulae is defined as the effective gasket width and "y" is defined as the minimum seating stress in psi. For exam-
ple, Section VIII of the Boiler Code suggests a minimum "y" value for a spiral wound gasket of 10,000 psi (Winter 1976 Addenda).
These design values are suggested and not mandatory. The term "b" is defined as:

b = bo when bo £1/4" b = 0.5 bo when bo > 1/4"

After Wm1, and Wm2 are determined, the minimum required bolt area Am is determined as follows:

Am1 = Wm1 where Sb is the allowable bolt stress at operating temperature, and
Sb

Wm2
Am2 = where Sa is the allowable bolt stress at atmospheric temperature.
Sa

Then Am is equal to the greater of Am1 or Am2. Bolts are then selected so the actual bolt area, Ab, is
equal to or greater than Am.

At this point, it is important to realize the gasket must be capable of carrying the entire compressive force applied by the bolts when
prestressed unless provisions are made to utilize a compression stop in the flange design or by the use of a compression gauge ring.
For this reason, FLEXITALLIC's standard practice is to assume W is equal to Ab Sa.

We are then able to determine the actual unit stress on the gasket bearing surface. This unit stress Sg is calculated as follows:

Ab Sa
(3) Sg (psi) =
.785 [(do - .125*)2 - (di)2]

*Note: Based on 4.5mm (.175") thick spiral wound gasket. The “v” or Chevron shape on the gasket O.D. is not part of the effective
seating width, therefore .125” is subtracted from the actual gasket O.D.
Using the unit stress we can assign construction details which will lead to the fabrication of a gasket having sufficient density to carry
the entire bolt load.

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ASME­Boiler­and­Pressure­Vessel­Code­Calculations
Gasket Seating Stress "y"
Defined as the applied stress required to seat the gasket upon the flange faces. The actual required seating stress is a function
of flange surface finish, gasket material, density, thickness, fluid to be sealed and allowable leak rate.

Gasket Factor "m"

Appendix II, Section VIII, of the Boiler Code makes the statement the "m" factor is a function of the gasket material and con-
struction. We do not agree entirely with this interpretation of "m". Actually, the gasket does not create any forces and can
only react to external forces. We believe a more realistic interpretation of "m" would be “the residual compressive force exert-
ed against the gasket contact area must be greater than the internal pressure when the compressive force has been relieved by
the hydrostatic end force”. It is the ratio of residual gasket contact pressure to internal pressure and must be greater than unity
otherwise leakage would occur. It follows then, the use of a higher value for "m" would result in a closure design with a greater
factor of safety. Experience has indicated a value of 3 for “m” is satisfactory for flanged designs utilizing Spiral Wound gas-
kets regardless of the materials of construction. In order to maintain a satisfactory ratio of gasket contact pressure to internal
pressure, two points must be considered. First, the flanges must be sufficiently rigid to prevent unloading the gasket due to
flange rotation when internal pressure is introduced. Secondly, the bolts must be adequately prestressed. The Boiler Code rec-
ognizes the importance of pre-stressing bolts sufficiently to withstand hydrostatic test pressure. Appendix S, in the Code, dis-
cusses this problem in detail.

Notations

Ab = Actual total cross sectional root area of bolts or section of least diameter under stress; square inches
Am = Total required cross sectional area of bolts, taken as greater of Am1 or Am2; square inches
Am1 = Total required cross sectional area of bolts required for operating conditions; square inches
Am2 = Total required cross sectional area of bolts required for gasket seating; square inches
b = Effective sealing width; inches
bo = Basic gasket seating width; inches
2b = Joint-contact-surface pressure width; inches
G = Diameter of location of gasket load reaction; inches
m = Gasket factor
N = Radial flange width of spiral wound component
P = Design pressure; psi
Sa = Allowable bolt stress at atmospheric temperature; psi
Sb = Allowable bolt stress at design temperature; psi
W = Flange design bolt load; pounds
Wm1 = Minimum required bolt load for operating conditions; pounds force
Wm2 = Minimum required bolt load for gasket seating; pounds force
y = Minimum gasket seating stress; psi
Sg = Actual unit stress at gasket bearing surface; psi
do = Outside diameter of gasket; inches
di = Inside diameter of gasket; inches

The ASME boiler and pressure vessel code is currently under review by the Pressure Vessel Research Council. Details of
these proposed improvements, including the effects on gasket design procedures are highlighted on page 48.

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 ASME­Boiler­and­Pressure­Vessel­Code­Calculations
Gasket Materials and Contact Facings
Gasket factors (m) for Operating Conditions and Minimum Design Seating Stress (y)
Minimum Seating Width
Gasket Design Sketches (See Table)
Gasket Material Factor Seating and
(m) Stress (y) Notes Gasket Column
(psi) Group

Self-Energizing Types
O-rings, metallic, elastomer, and other gasket types 0 0
considered as self-sealing

Elastomers without fabric

Below 75A Shore Durometer 0.50 0
75A or higher Shore Durometer 1.00 200

(1a), (1b)
Elastomers with cotton fabric insertion 1.25 400 (1c), (1d),
(4), (5)

Vegetable fiber 1.75 1100

Flexicarb products NR 2.00 900 (1a) (1b)

SR 2.00 900
ST 2.00 2,500

Thermiculite 815 2.00 2,500 (1a) (1b)

Thermiculite 715 3.20 4,200 (1a) (1b)

Change 2.5 6,400 (1a) (1b)

II
MRG 2.00 2,500 (1a) (1b)

Flexpro 2.00 2,500 (1a) (1b)

Spiral wound metal, with filler 3.00 10,000 (1a), (1b)

Spiral wound Style LS 3.00 5,000 (1a) (1b)

Corrugated metal Soft aluminum 2.50 2900

with filler Soft copper or brass 2.75 3700
or Iron or soft steel 3.00 4500 (1a), (1b)
Corrugated metal jacketed Monel or 4%-6% chrome 3.25 5500
with filler Stainless steels & Nickel based alloys 3.50 6500

Soft aluminum 2.75 3700 (1a), (1b),

Soft copper or brass 3.00 4500 (1c), (1d)
Corrugated metal Iron or soft steel 3.25 5500
Monel or 4%-6% chrome 3.50 6500
Stainless steels & Nickel based alloys 3.75 7600

Soft aluminum 3.25 5500 (1a)2, (1b)2,

Soft copper or brass 3.50 6500 (1c), (1d),
Flat metal jacketed, Iron or soft steel 3.75 7600 (2)
with filler Monel 3.50 8000
4%-6% chrome 3.75 9000
Stainless steels & Nickel based alloys 3.75 9000

Soft aluminum 3.25 5500 (1a), (1b),

Soft copper or brass 3.50 6500 (1c), (1d),
Grooved metal Iron or soft steel 3.75 7600 (2), (3)
Monel or 4%-6% chrome 3.75 9000
Stainless steels & Nickel based alloys 4.25 10100

Soft aluminum 4.00 8800 (1a), (1b),

Soft copper or brass 4.75 13000 (1c), (1d),
Solid flat metal Iron or soft steel 5.50 18000 (2), (3),
Monel or 4%-6% chrome 6.00 21800 (4), (5)
Stainless steels & Nickel based alloys

Iron or soft steel

6.50

5.50
26000

18000
I
Ring Joint Monel or 4%-6% chrome 6.00 21800 (6)
Stainless steels & Nickel based alloys 6.50 26000

Notes: This table gives a list of many commonly used gasket materials and contact facings with suggested design values of m and y that have generally proved satisfactory in actual service when
using effective gasket seating width b given in the table on the next page. The design values and other details given in this table are suggested only and are not mandatory.

The surface of a gasket having a lap should not be against the nubbin.

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ASME­Boiler­and­Pressure­Vessel­Code­Calculations
Effective Gasket Seating Width - See Note (1)
Basic Gasket Seating Width, bo
Facing Sketch
Exaggerated Column I Column II

(1a)

N N
N N
2 2
(1b) N

See Note (2) N

(1c)
W
T w<N

(1d)
N W+T
2
; ( W+N
4
max. ) W+T
2
; ( W+N
4 )
max.

W T w<N
See Note (2) N

(2)
W w < N/2 W+N W + 3N
1/64” Nubbin
N
4 8

(3)
1/64” Nubbin W w < N/2 N 3N
4 8
N

(4)
3N 7N
See Note (2) 8 16
N

(5)
N 3N
See Note (2) 4 8
N

(6) W
W
8

Effective Gasket Seating Width, b

b = bo, when bo < 1/4”; b = 0.5 bo, when bo > 1/4”

Location of Gasket Load Reaction

HG HG
G hG G hG

O.D. Contact Face

b
C Gasket
Face

For bo > 1/4” For bo < 1/4”

Notes:
(1) The gasket factors listed only apply to flanged joints in which the gasket is contained entirely within the inner edges of the bolt holes.
(2) Where serrations do not exceed 1/64” depth and 1/32” width spacing, sketches (1b) and (1d) shall be used.

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PVRC­METHOD
Current gasket design calculations for bolted
joints such as ASME VIII, DIN 2505, etc., have Idealization of Stress vs. Tightness showing the basis
many shortcomings surrounding the expected for the gasket constants Gb, a and Gs
tightness and optimum operating stress levels to Gasket
Stress Part A
ensure against joint leakage. In general, current
design methods only ensure that the optimum
Sa
bolt load is available to seat the gasket and
accommodate the hydraulic loads created by the
a
internal pressure. Little information is given Gb
regarding the tightness of the joint in service or
the optimum level of gasket stress to fulfill the Sgmin > P
legislative, environmental and company emission
requirements at the source of application. Part B
Cycles

Flexitallic financially supports, and is actively

involved in the research efforts of the ASME's Tp min Tpn
Pressure Vessel Research Council (PVRC) to
review and update current gasket design method- Gs
10 100 1000 10000
Tightness Parameter Tp
ology. The PVRC has, through many years of
research and development (involving hundreds of
actual gasket tests), conceived a new philosophy
that addresses the mechanisms of sealing that will benefit gasket manufacturers, vessel designers and the operators of process equip-
ment in general. The result is a package that recommends minimum levels of gasket assembly stress to fulfill the operational require-
ments of the user. The new procedure is similar to the existing ASME Section VIII calculation, except it incorporates new gasket fac-
tors (to replace the traditional m & y gasket factors) that have been determined through an extensive test program.

The new gasket factors are (Gb), (a), and (Gs).

(Gb) and (a) represent the initial gasket compression characteristics and relate to the initial installation, while (Gs) represents the
unloading characteristics typically associated with the operating behavior.

The PVRC method has been developed over the years using the following parameters for bolted joint designs and determining gasket
constants:

1. Determine the tightness class 'Tc' that corresponds to the acceptable leak rate for the application (legislative, environmental, or
company emission legislation).
T2: Standard; represents a mass leak rate per unit diameter of 0.002 mg/sec/mm-dia.
T3: Tight; represents a mass leak rate per unit diameter of 0.00002 mg/sec/mm-dia.
2. Select the tightness constant that corresponds to the chosen tightness class
C = 1.0 for tightness class T2 (Standard).
C = 10.0 for tightness class T3 (Tight).
3. Select the appropriate gasket constants (Gb), a, and (Gs) for the gasket style and material, (see table, page 49).
4. Determine gasket parameters (N), (bo), (b), and (G) as per table (page 46).
5. Gasket seating area, Ag = 0.7854(OD2-ID2).
6. Hydraulic area, Ai = 0.7854G2
7. Minimum required tightness, Tpmin = 0.1243 x C x Pd , Pd = Design Pressure
8. Assembly Tightness Tpa = 0.1243 x C x Pt, Pt = Test Pressure (Typically 1.5 x Pd)
9. Tightness Parameter Ratio, Tr = Log(Tpa)/Log(Tpmin)
10. Gasket Operating Stress, Sm1 = Gs[Gb/Gs x Tpaa]1/Tr

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PVRC Method
11. Gasket Seating Stress, Sm2 = Gb (Tpaa) / (e x 1.5) - Pd (Ai/Ag)
e = 0.75 for manual bolt up
e = 1.0 for hydraulic tensioners & ultrasonic
12. Design factor, Mo = the greater of Sm1/ Pd or Sm2 / Pd
13. Design Bolt load, Wmo = Ag x Smo + Ai x Pd
Smo is the greater of Sm1, Sm2, 2P, SL

SL = A minimum permitted value of operating gasket stress equal to 90% of the minimum gasket stress in the test that determined the
gasket constants. It is 6.21 MPa (900 psi) for the standard and soft ROTT test procedures, and 10.3 MPa (1500 psi) for the hard gas-
ket procedure.

Note: Iterative method can be used for more exact results (Sm1 - Sm2). Additionally, computer software equation solvers allow for
the solving thru iteration of equation(s) based upon Tpa and Sga. Contact Flexitallic Enginering for additional information.

Note: PVRC and ASME continue to refine data reduction techniques, and values are therefore subject to further review and revisions.

Gasket Factors
Type Material Gb (psi) a Gs (psi)

Spiral Wound ‘LS’ SS/Flexicarb 598 0.385 0.03

(Class 150 & 300) SS/PTFE 698 0.249 0.00128

Spiral Wound SS/Flexicarb 2300 0.237 13

(Class 150 to 2500) SS/Flexite Super 2600 0.230 15
SS/Thermiculite® 835 2120 0.190 49

MRG SS/Flexicarb 813 0.338 0.2

Carrier Ring SS/Flexicarb 1251 0.309 11
Flexpro SS/Flexicarb 387 0.334 14
SS/Thermiculite® 845 1780 0.169 1080

Sheet Gaskets Flexicarb ST 1400 0.320 0.01

(Class 150 to 300) Flexicarb SR 816 0.380 0.07
SF 2401 290 0.383 2.29
SF 3300 2360 0.190 50.25
Sigma® 500 4 0.804 0.115
Sigma® 511 209 0.356 0.00498
Sigma® 522 472 0.250 0.037
Sigma® 533 115 0.382 0.000065
Thermiculite® 715 1031 0.243 9.68
Thermiculite® 815 1906 0.200 456

Corrugated Gasket Soft Iron 3000 0.160 115

Stainless Steel 4700 0.150 130
Soft Copper 1500 0.240 430

Metal Jacketed Soft Iron 2900 0.230 15

Stainless Steel 2900 0.230 15
Soft Copper 1800 0.350 15

Metal Jacketed Corr. Soft Iron 8500 0.134 230

Change Gasket 304/Flexicarb 1124 0.250 16.1

Please contact Flexitallic Technical Department for the gasket constants of newly developed gaskets.

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SECTION­III

Gasket­Installation
A FLEXITALLIC gasket will provide a reliable seal when properly installed in the application for which it was designed. Please
remember that the performance of a bolted joint is not solely dependent on the gasket itself, but on a combination of variables, many
of which are outside the control of the gasket manufacturer. Experience has shown that leakage is not necessarily a sole indication of
a faulty gasket, but is more likely to be the result of improper installation, assembly or bolting practices, damaged flanges, or a com-
bination of the myriad of variables associated in a bolted gasketed assembly. When installing the gasket the following are to be con-
sidered:

Gasket Quality
Obviously gasket quality is important. Always deal with reputable suppliers and/or manufacturers who are capable of high quality
products and sound technical support.
NEVER INSTALL A PREVIOUSLY USED GASKET!

Flange Surfaces
The condition of flange surfaces, as well as the proper flange material selection play an important part in achieving a leak-free joint
assembly. Assure that the following are within acceptable limits:
• Surface finish • Waviness
• Flatness • Surface imperfections
• Parallelism
For optimum gasket performance Flexitallic recommends that the flange surface finishes listed in the table on page 48 be used for the
respective gasket selected. To assure proper and even compression of the gasket we recommend that parallelism be within 0.2 mm
(0.008”), flatness and waviness are kept at better than 0.2 mm (0.008”). We suggest that the allowable imperfections do not exceed
the depth of the surface finish grooves, and that any radial marks are no deeper than the depth of the flange surface finish and less than
50% in length of the overall gasket sealing surface width. Refer to ASME PCC-1 for guidelines on parallelism, flatness, waviness, and
acceptable blemishes.

Fasteners
It is important that the proper studs/bolts and nuts are selected to assure joint integrity. Improper selection of these may compromise
the entire joint assembly. The following list is to be considered when selecting fasteners:
• Type • Proper material
• Grade • Appropriate coating or plating
• Class • Correct stud/bolt length
See the table on page 60 for temperature rating of stud/bolt grades.

Assembly
In an effort to achieve a high degree of success in attaining a leak-free joint several steps are required. It is imperative that a regi-
mented bolt up procedure is applied. As a minimum the following is suggested:
• Install a new gasket on the gasket seating surface and bring the mating flange in contact with the gasket.
• Do not apply any compounds on the gasket or gasket seating surfaces.
• Install all bolts, making sure that they are free of any foreign matter, and well lubricated. Lubricate nut bearing surfaces as well.
(Lubrication will not be required for PTFE coated fasteners.)
• Run-up all nuts finger tight.
• Develop the required bolt stress or torque incrementally in a minimum of four steps in a crisscross pattern. The initial pre-stress
should be no more than 30% of the final required bolt stress. After following this sequence, a final tightening should be performed
bolt-to-bolt to ensure that all bolts have been evenly stressed.

Note: The use of hardened washers will enhance the joint assembly by reducing the friction due to possible galling of the nut bearing surfaces.

Note: See page 58 for information on our Flange Assembly and Proper Bolting Procedures Seminar.

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Bolt­Torque­Sequence
For critical applications a more sophisticated method for bolt up may be considered such as heating rods, bolt tensioners, or ultrason-
ic extensometer.

Bolting Up Sequence

Upon initially placing the gasket into the flange assembly and installing the studs or bolts and hand tightening the nuts, check the gas-
ket position to ensure it is centered and that the gap between the flanges is uniform. Apply a relatively low torque (5 - 51 lb.-ft. depend-
ing upon bolt size, but less than 15-20% of final torque) to help set the gasket into position and recheck the flange gap to ensure it is
reasonably uniform. Follow the 4 step sequence below to complete flange make-up.

Stage 1 - Torque bolts up to approximately 30% of the final torque value following the diametrically opposed sequence specified on
pages 49 and 50.
Stage 2 - Repeat Stage 1, increasing the torque value to approximately 60% of the final torque value.
Stage 3 - Repeat Stage 2, increasing the torque value to the final required torque value.
Stage 4 - A final tightening should be performed following an adjacent bolt-to-bolt sequence to ensure that all bolts have been evenly
stressed. Note that the Stage 4 ‘leveling pass’ may require more than one complete pass. Continue on the ‘leveling pass’ until the
torque wrench clicks on every stud at the final specified torque value. If not using torque wrenches, continue tightening in a bolt-to-
bolt sequence until there is no additional movement of the nuts when applying the same amount of effort on each nut.
Note: For additional information refer to ASME PCC-1 latest edition.

Surface Gasket Description Gasket Cross Section Flange Surface Flange Surface
Finish Finish Microinch Ra Finish Micrometer Ra

Requirements Spiral Wound Gaskets 125 - 250 3.2 - 6.3

Flexpro Gaskets 125 - 250 3.2 - 6.3

Metallic Serrated Gaskets 63 MAX 1.6 MAX

MRG 125 - 250 3.2 - 6.3

Solid Metal Gaskets 63 MAX 1.6 MAX

Metal Jacketed Gaskets 100 - 125 2.5 MAX

Mat’l < 1.5mm Thick Mat’l < 1.5mm Thick

125 - 250 3.2 - 6.3
Soft Cut Sheet Gaskets
Mat’l > 1.5mm Thick Mat’l > 1.5mm Thick
125 - 500 3.2 - 12.5

Change Gaskets 125 - 250 3.2 - 6.3

Important - Under no circumstances should flange sealing surfaces be machined in a manner that tool marks would extend radially
across the sealing surface. Such tool marks are practically impossible to seal regardless of the type of gasket used.

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Bolt­Torque­Sequence

1
1
12 5
8 5

8 9

o lts o lts
-B B
4 3 3

8 -
4

1 2
7
10
6 7

6 11
2 2
1
16 9

8 5

12 13

o l ts
-B
4 3

16 11
14

6 7

10 15
2
1 1
12 13 24 9
20 16 17
5
8
5
8 17
20 13

s
16 9

l t
12

l ts 21

o o
-B -B
4 3 4 3

10 20 15
22
24 11

19
14
18 7
6 7
6 19 15
18
14 11 10 23
2 2

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Bolt­Torque­Sequence

32 1 17 32 1 2
9 31 3
16 30 4
24 25 29 17
5 16 18
8
15 19
28 21 20
14

13 13 33
12
40 34
20 29
ts

ts
39 35
ol

ol
4 3 38 36
-B

-B
37 9
30 19
32

44
24 10
14 11 11
23
22 27 22 12
6 21 28
7
5 27
26 23 6 26
10 15 7 25
18 31 8 41 44
2 42 43

40 1 2 3 66 67 68
1 2 3
38 39 4 65 4 45
37 49 32 46
24 50 31 47
51 30 48
23 29
52 17
22 18
40
21 25
39 19
48 26 20
38
47 27 53
37
46 28 13 54
14 55
45
ts

9 56
ts

15
13
ol

10 16 33
ol

14
-B

11 57 34
-B

12 58 35
15
68

36
56

59
16 41 12
60
32 42 21 11
31 43 22 10
30 44 23 9
17 24 64
29 49 63
53 18
50 62
54 19 51 61
55 20 52 28
56 33 5 27
5 6 34 6
7 8 25 26
7 8 36 35 41 42 43 44

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Recommended­Torque
Torque Table for CG Spiral Wound Gaskets
Class­150 Class­300 Class­400 Class­600
NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
0.5 30 40 30 40 30 40 30 40
0.75 30 40 60 70 60 70 60 70
1 30 40 60 70 60 70 60 70
1.25 30 40 60 70 60 70 60 70
1.5 30 60 100 120 100 120 100 120
2 60 90 60 70 60 70 60 70
2.5 60 110 100 120 100 120 100 120
3 90 120 100 120 100 120 100 120
3.5 60 90 100 120 160 190 170 210
4 70 120 100 140 160 200 190 240
5 100 160 110 160 210 260 280 360
6 130 200 110 160 190 240 260 330
8 180 200 180 260 310 400 400 510
10 170 320 250 290 340 440 500 590
12 240 320 360 420 510 640 500 610
14 300 490 360 420 500 890 680 800
16 310 490 500 590 680 800 800 940
18 500 710 500 680 680 810 1100 1290
20 430 710 500 740 800 940 1100 1290
24 620 1000 800 1030 1500 1750 2000 2340

Class­900 Class­1500 Class­2500­­

NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
0.5 70 120 70 120 50 100
0.75 70 120 70 120 70 100
1 110 190 110 190 110 160
1.25 110 190 135 190 210 250
1.5 170 290 200 290 310 360
2 110 190 130 190 220 250
2.5 170 290 190 290 300 360
3 140 230 265 360 460 500
4 255 420 415 520
5 360 600 585 800
6 300 500 530 680
Not Applicable Use CGI
8 485 800 845 1100
10 505 800 1565 2000
12 570 850
14 630 940
16 910 1290
Not Applicable Use CGI
18 1570 2340
20 1745 2570
24 Not Applicable Use CGI

Notes:
Torque Values are in ft.-lbs., and assume Alloy Steel Bolts (A193 B7 w/ 2H Nuts) with oil/graphite lubrication.
(Nut factors used on these charts are within .15 to .19)
Flexitallic does not generally recommend a bolt stress above 60,000 PSI.
Torque values limit minimum and maximum gasket seating stresses based upon pressure class and certain operating conditions.(i.e: maximum pressure ratings for given
pressure class,not hydrotest pressure), Extreme operating conditions such as high temperature may reduce bolt yield strength. Caution should be used in these applica-
tions. The above torque values are for general use only. For critical or extreme applications (high temperature/pressure) consult with Flexitallic engineering.
Flexitallic does not accept responsibility for the misuse of this information.

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Recommended­Torque
Torque Table for CGI Spiral Wound Gaskets
Class­150 Class­300 Class­400 Class­600
NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
0.5 30 50 30 40 30 40 30 40
0.75 30 50 60 80 60 80 60 80
1 30 60 60 80 60 80 60 80
1.25 30 60 60 80 60 80 60 80
1.5 30 60 100 140 100 140 100 140
2 60 120 60 80 60 80 60 80
2.5 60 120 100 140 100 140 100 140
3 90 120 100 150 100 150 100 150
3.5 60 120 100 170 160 290 170 290
4 70 120 100 200 160 320 190 320
5 100 200 110 200 210 320 280 490
6 130 200 110 200 190 320 260 460
8 180 200 180 320 310 490 400 700
10 170 320 250 460 360 710 500 800
12 240 320 360 700 510 1000 500 850
14 300 490 360 610 500 870 680 950
16 310 490 500 920 680 1250 800 1210
18 490 710 500 1000 680 1340 1100 1790
20 430 710 500 1000 800 1430 1100 1640
24 620 1000 800 1600 1500 2270 2000 2670

Class­900 Class­1500 Class­2500

NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
0.5 70 120 70 120 50 100
0.75 70 120 70 120 63 100
1 110 190 110 190 110 160
1.25 110 190 140 190 210 250
1.5 170 290 200 290 310 360
2 110 190 130 190 220 250
2.5 170 290 190 290 300 360
3 140 230 270 360 460 500
4 260 420 420 520 710 800
5 360 600 590 800 1280 1500
6 300 500 530 680 1870 2200
8 485 800 850 1100 1780 2200
10 505 800 1570 2000 3040 4400
12 560 850 1500 2200 4610 5920
14 630 940 2120 3180
16 910 1290 2940 4400
18 1570 2340 3950 5920
20 1745 2570 5150 7720
24­ 2945 5140 8340 12500

Notes:
Torque Values are in ft.-lbs., and assume Alloy Steel Bolts (A193 B7 w/ 2H Nuts) with oil/graphite lubrication.
(Nut factors used on these charts are within .15 to .19)
Flexitallic does not generally recommend a bolt stress above 60,000 PSI.
Torque values limit minimum and maximum gasket seating stresses based upon pressure class and certain operating conditions.(i.e: maximum pressure ratings for given
pressure class,not hydrotest pressure), Extreme operating conditions such as high temperature may reduce bolt yield strength. Caution should be used in these applica-
tions. The above torque values are for general use only. For critical or extreme applications (high temperature/pressure) consult with Flexitallic engineering.
Flexitallic does not accept responsibility for the misuse of this information.

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Recommended­Torque
Torque Table for Flexpro Gaskets
Class­150 Class­300 Class­400 Class­600
NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
0.5 15 50 30 45 30 40 30 45
0.75 15 50 30 80 60 80 60 80
1 15 60 30 90 60 80 60 85
1.25 30 60 50 120 60 100 60 120
1.5 30 60 65 200 100 135 100 200
2 60 120 45 120 60 80 60 120
2.5 60 120 65 200 100 135 100 180
3 90 120 90 200 100 175 100 200
3.5 60 120 100 200 160 225 160 320
4 75 120 100 200 160 290 160 320
5 100 200 100 200 160 320 245 490
6 120 200 100 200 160 320 245 490
8 160 200 160 300 245 490 355 710
10 160 320 240 490 355 586 500 940
12 160 320 300 710 500 770 500 900
14 280 490 300 710 500 670 680 1070
16 245 490 420 1000 680 1005 800 1370
18 360 710 420 1000 680 1110 1100 2050
20 360 710 500 1000 800 1185 1100 1880
24 500 1000 650 1600 1500 2140 2000 2940

Class­900 Class­1500 Class­2500

NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
0.5 70 120 70 120 50 100
0.75 70 120 70 120 70 100
1 110 190 110 190 105 160
1.25 110 190 110 190 210 245
1.5 165 290 170 290 290 355
2 110 190 110 190 185 245
2.5 165 290 170 290 255 355
3 125 200 245 355 445 500
4 240 415 400 500 700 800
5 350 585 560 800 1240 1500
6 285 455 520 680 1835 2200
8 480 795 805 1100 1700 2200
10 500 795 1480 2000 2915 4400
12 535 795 1470 2200 4295 5920
14 600 935 2120 3180
16 895 1285 2935 4400
18 1520 2335 3950 5920
20 1720 2570 5150 7720
24 2950 5135 8335 12500

Notes:
Torque Values are in ft.-lbs., and assume Alloy Steel Bolts (A193 B7 w/ 2H Nuts) with oil/graphite lubrication.
(Nut factors used on these charts are within .15 to .19)
Flexitallic does not generally recommend a bolt stress above 60,000 PSI.
Torque values limit minimum and maximum gasket seating stresses based upon pressure class and certain operating conditions.(i.e: maximum pressure ratings for given
pressure class,not hydrotest pressure), Extreme operating conditions such as high temperature may reduce bolt yield strength. Caution should be used in these applica-
tions. The above torque values are for general use only. For critical or extreme applications (high temperature/pressure) consult with Flexitallic engineering.
Flexitallic does not accept responsibility for the misuse of this information.

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Recommended­Torque
Torque Table for Spiral­Wound­CGI­-­SERIES­A Gaskets
Class­150 Class­300 Class­400 Class­600 Class­900
NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
26 500 890 1100 1600 1500 2000 2000 2670 3950 6910
28 500 830 1100 1720 2000 2670 2200 2930 5150 9010
30 500 880 1500 2140 2200 2930 2200 2930 5150 9010
32 800 1330 2000 2670 2200 2930 3180 4240 6670 11665
34 800 1330 2000 2770 2200 2930 3180 4240 8330 14580
36 800 1330 2200 2930 2200 2930 4400 5870 8330 14580
38 800 1370 800 1260 1500 2280 3180 4240 9210 14580
40 800 1330 1100 1930 2000 2750 3180 4240 8530 14580
42 800 1460 1100 2020 2000 2880 4400 5870 9230 14580
44 800 1480 1500 2640 2200 2930 4400 5870 10730 17970
46 800 1550 2000 3600 2200 2930 4400 5870 12550 21940
48 800 1460 2000 3300 3180 4240 5920 7890 13460 21940
50 1500 2500 2200 3300 3180 4240 7720 10300
52 1500 2500 2200 3430 3180 4240 7720 10300
54 1500 2500 3180 4580 4400 5870 7720 10300
56 1500 2500 3180 4740 4400 5870 10000 13300
58 1500 2500 3180 4310 4400 5870 10000 13300
60 1500 2500 3180 4450 5920 7890 12500 16670

Torque Table for Spiral­Wound­CGI­-­SERIES­B Gaskets

Class­150 Class­300 Class­400 Class­600 Class­900
NPS­(in.)
Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque Min­Torque Max­Torque
26 100 200 500 830 680 910 1100 1560 3430 5140
28 100 200 500 790 800 1120 1500 2000 4230 6910
30 100 200 680 920 800 1230 2000 2670 5150 9010
32 100 200 800 1070 1100 1760 2200 2940 5750 9010
34 160 320 800 1070 1100 1520 3180 4240 7030 11670
36 160 320 1100 1470 1500 2290 3180 4240 5610 9010
38 250 490 1100 1470 1500 2280 3180 4240 9220 14590
40 260 490 1100 1470 2000 2750 3180 4240 8530 14590
42 250 490 1500 2000 2000 2880 4400 5870 9240 14590
44 250 490 1500 2000 2200 2930 4400 5870 10730 17970
46 380 710 2000 2670 2200 2930 4400 5870 12550 21940
48 360 710 2000 2670 3180 4240 5920 7900 13460 21940
50 360 710 2000 2670 3180 4240 7720 10300
52 360 710 2000 2670 3180 4240 7720 10300
54 360 710 2000 2670 4400 5870 7720 10300
56 360 710 3180 4240 4400 5870 10000 13340
58 500 880 3180 4240 4400 5870 10000 13340
60 500 840 3180 4240 5920 7900 12500 16670

Notes:
Torque Values are in ft.-lbs., and assume Alloy Steel Bolts (A193 B7 w/ 2H Nuts) with oil/graphite lubrication.
(Nut factors used on these charts are within .15 to .19)
Flexitallic does not generally recommend a bolt stress above 60,000 PSI
Torque values limit minimum and maximum gasket seating stresses based upon pressure class and certain operating conditions. Extreme operating conditions such as high
temperature may reduce bolt yield strength. Caution should be used in these applications. The above torque values are for general use only. For critical or extreme applica-
tions (high temperature/pressure) consult with Flexitallic engineering.
Flexitallic does not accept responsibility for the misuse of this information.

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Torque­Required­To­Produce­Bolt­Stress
The torque or turning effort required to produce a certain stress in bolting is dependent upon a number of conditions, some of which
are:

1. Diameter of bolt
2. Type and number of threads on bolt
3. Material of bolt
4. Condition of nut bearing surfaces
5. Lubrication of bolt threads and nut bearing surfaces
6. Gasket seating stress related to bolt stress/load
7. Bolt interaction
8. Effects of gasket type

Torque Data For Use with Alloy Steel Stud Bolts

Load in Pounds on Stud Bolts When Torque Loads Are Applied

Stress
Nominal Number Diameter Area
Diameter of at Root at Root 30,000 psi 45,000 psi 60,000 psi
of Bolt Threads of Thread of Thread
Torque Load Torque Load Torque Load
(inches) (per inch) (inches) sq. inch ft./lbs. lbs. ft./lbs. lbs. ft./lbs. lbs.

1/4 20 .185 .027 4 810 6 1215 8 1620

5/16 18 .240 .045 8 1350 12 2025 16 2700
3/8 16 .294 .068 12 2040 18 3060 24 4080
7/16 14 .345 .093 20 2790 30 4185 40 5580
1/2 13 .400 .126 30 3780 45 5670 60 7560

9/16 12 .454 .162 45 4860 68 7290 90 9720

5/8 11 .507 .202 60 6060 90 9090 120 12120
3/4 10 .620 .302 100 9060 150 13590 200 18120
7/8 9 .731 .419 160 12570 240 18855 320 25140
1 8 .838 .551 245 16530 368 24795 490 33060

1-1/8 8 .963 .728 355 21840 533 32760 710 43680

1-1/4 8 1.088 .929 500 27870 750 41805 1000 55740
1-3/8 8 1.213 1.155 680 34650 1020 51975 1360 69300
1-1/2 8 1.338 1.405 800 42150 1200 63225 1600 84300
1-5/8 8 1.463 1.680 1100 50400 1650 75600 2200 100800

1-3/4 8 1.588 1.980 1500 59400 2250 89100 3000 118800

1-7/8 8 1.713 2.304 2000 69120 3000 103680 4000 138240
2 8 1.838 2.652 2200 79560 3300 119340 4400 159120
2-1//4 8 2.088 3.423 3180 102690 4770 154035 6360 205380
2-1/2 8 2.338 4.292 4400 128760 6600 193140 8800 257520

2-3/4 8 2.588 5.259 5920 157770 8880 236655 11840 315540

3 8 2.838 6.324 7720 189720 11580 284580 15440 379440
3-1/4 8 3.088 7.490 10000 224700 15000 337050 20000 449400
3-1/2 8 3.338 8.750 12500 262500 18750 393750 25000 525000
3-3/4 8 3.589 10.11 15400 303300 23150 454950 30900 606600

Note: Torque values are based on well lubricated alloy steel bolting.

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Installation
Good Preparation Ensures
Good Performance

• Handle with care

• Keep in package
• Protect from damage and the weather
• Stack; don’t hang
• Check flange surfaces for correct finish, blemishes,
flatness, etc.
• Verify that proper stud material is being used
• Check condition of studs and nuts
• If washers are used they must be hardened
• Lubricate threads and bearing surface of nuts
• Don’t apply any compounds or pastes on the gasket
• Use the correct, new gasket
• Don’t secure the gasket to the flange with duct tape,
if necessary use an aerosol adhesive such as 3M #77
• Use a cross bolting pattern in incremental steps; then go bolt-to-bolt
• Apply sufficient load

Flexitallic’s­Flange­Assembly­and­Proper­Bolting­Procedures­Seminar
Let the Flexitallic Engineering and Technical Sales staffs
train your personnel on proper flange assembly and bolt-
ing procedures using our Demonstration Unit.

Understanding proper bolting practices and the gasket response to

improper procedures is key to having leak­free­joints which allow
for longer and safer uptime.

The Demonstration Unit illustrates and allows for:

• Hands-on craft skill development

• Elastic interaction of bolts (cross talk)
• Bolt scatter
• Effects of different assembly procedures
• Effects of different gasket types
• Gasket seating stress related to bolt stress and load
• Gasket response to overloading
• Inward radial buckling

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Troubleshooting

Joint Leakage
When joint leakage occurs, a simple examination of the used gasket can determine the cause of failure. Firstly, always ensure that the
spent gasket is correct to specification.

The Used Gasket . . . Telltale Signals for Spiral Wound Gaskets

Gasket Features Observation Possible Cause Possible Remedy
Asymmetrical compression Smooth and/or Dissimilar Apply recommended surface
and/or flattening of the lands of surface finish finish 125/250 Ra. Use inner
the chevron and outer rings. Place gasket
in a groove
Metal Windings Corrosion Improper metal selection Select metal compatible for
the media
Severe discoloration, cracking Improper metal selection Select proper metal
Exceeding temperature limit
Impingement or mechanical Gasket wrongly sized Redesign gasket or use
damage Improper installation alternative gasket
Improve installation and/or
procedure
Extreme discoloration Filler material incompatible
Corrosion with media or process Select filler material
Filler compatible with media/
Oxidation Exceed temperature limit process and temperature
Incompatible with media
Uneven compression Flange waviness Machine flanges to
Flange out of parallel recommended flatness and
Flange rotation parallelism.
Improper installation and/or Reduce bolt stress and/or
procedures compensate for rotational
effects. Improve installation
procedures
Thickness
Over-compression Improper gasket selection Use inner and/or outer rings
Improper joint geometry Redesign joint geometry

Insufficient compression Improper installation Improve installation

Improper gasket stiffness Use proper constructed
insufficient bolt load gasket
Improper joint geometry Improve joint geometry
Leak path scoring Foreign matter Proper clean up of flanges
and/or gaskets
Transfer or imprint of flange Improper surface finish Assess finish and re-machine
surface finish flanges to proper finish
Micro imperfections, dings, Foreign matter, tool marks on Re-machine and/or repair
scratches, interrupted surfaces flanges, hardware, i.e. set flanges. Remove any
Gasket face screws to other implements obstruction or interrupted
surfaces surfaces
Topical residue, smearing Use of adhesives, grease Do Not use any compounds,
compounds or tape as a paste, grease or tape or any
means of gasket positioning or foreign substances.
perceived performance Note: Use of a light spray of
enhancement adhesive is permissible for
holding the gasket in place if
needed

Buckling of the sealing Omitting the use of an inner Use inner rings. Assess
element ring. Smooth flange surface surface finish. Reduce bolt
finish. Bolt up inconsistencies. loads to acceptable stresses.
Mechanical Extreme temperatures. Over- Use alternative gasket, i.e.
Damage compression Flexpro
Excessive dishing, cupping Excessive bolt load. Outer Reduce bolt load to
indentations and yielding of guide ring engaging bolts acceptable stresses.
outer ring Concentric gasket installation

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SECTION­IV­-­Useful­Technical­Data
­
Metallic­Gasket­Materials
Trade Temperature Hardness
Material Name Description Range Value (Brinell) Comments

Carbon - Commercial Quality -58 to 1000°F 120 max For General applications only.
Steel Sheet Forged or Rolled Steel Often referred (-50 to 540°C) -
to as Soft Iron or Armco 90 max for solid
metal gaskets

316 - An 18-12 chromium/nickel austenitic 1500°F max 160 max Excellent corrosion resistance
stainless steel, containing approx. (815°C) Subject to stress corrosion
2% molybdenum content for high cracking and intergranular
temperature strength. corrosion in the presence of
certain media
Carbide precipitation may occur
above 540°C

316L - Variation of 316, carbon content reduced to 1500°F max 160 max Reduced possibilities of stress
0.03% maximum (815°C) Corrosion cracking and
intergranular corrosion due to
reduced carbon content

304 - An 18-8 chromium/nickel austenitic 1000°F max 160 max Excellent corrosion resistance
stainless steel (540°C) Subject to stress corrosion
cracking and intergranular
corrosion at elevated
temperatures

304L - Variation of 304. Carbon content reduced to 1000°F max 160 max Reduced possibilities of stress.
0.03% maximum (540°C) Corrosion cracking and
intergranular corrosion due to
reduced carbon content

317L - An 18-13 chromium/nickel 3% molybdenum 1500°F max 160 max Reduced possibilities of stress
austenitic stainless steel (815°C) Corrosion cracking and
intergranular corrosion due to
reduced carbon content

321 - An 18-10 chromium/nickel austenitic stainless 1600°F max 160 max Is subject to stress corrosion
steel with a titanium addition (870°C) Reduced possibilities of
intergranular corrosion

347 - An 18-10 chromium/nickel austenitic stainless 1600°F max 160 max Similar properties as 321. High
steel with the addition of columbium (niobium) (870°C) temperature resistance

410 - A 13% chrom, 0.15% carbon martensitic 1560°F max 210 max Excellent high temperature
stainless alloy (850°C) strength/corrosion properties.
Excellent resistance to oxidation,
nitriding and carborization

Titanium Titanium High Purity Titanium material 2000°F max Approx 215 Excellent high temperature
grade 2 grade 2 (1095°C) Corrosion resistance
Outstanding in oxidizing medias

Alloy 600 Inconel A 70% nickel, 15% chromium, 2000°F max 200 max Excellent high temperature
600® 8% Iron alloy steel (1095°C) strength/corrosion properties
Excellent resistance to oxidation
Nitriding and carborization

Alloy 625 Inconel A nickel/chromium alloy with substantial 2000°F max 240 max Outstanding corrosion resistance
625® additions of molybdenum & columbium (niobium) (1095°C) in a wide range of acid, neutral
and alkaline environments

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Metallic­Gasket­Materials

Trade Temperature Hardness

Material Name Description Range Value (Brinell) Comments

Alloy 800 Incoloy A 32% nickel, 20% chromium, 2000°F max 200 max Excellent high temperature
800® 46% iron alloy steel (1095°C) resistance

Alloy 825 Incoloy A nickel, chromium, iron, molybdenum and 2000°F max 180 max High resistance to hot acid
825® copper alloy steel (1095°C) conditions and outstanding
resistance to stress corrosion
cracking.

Alloy 200 Nickel Commercially pure (99.6%) wrought nickel 1200°F max 150 max Highly resistant to various
200 (650°C) reducing chemicals and caustic
alkalis.

Alloy Monel® A 67% nickel/30% copper alloy steel 1500°F max 200 max High resistance
400 400 (820°C) to hydrofluoric acid.

Alloy B2 Hastelloy® A nickel/molybdenum alloy steel 2000°F max 200 max Excellent chemical resistance to
B2 (1095°C) hydrochloric acid, sulfuric,
acetic and phosphoric acids.

Alloy C276 Hastelloy® A nickel/chromium/molybdenum alloy steel 2000°F max 200 max Excellent corrosion resistance to
C276 (1095°C) both oxidizing and reducing
media.

Alloy 20 Carpenter An iron/chromium alloy steel 1400°F max 160 max Specifically developed for
20 (760°C) applications requiring resistance
to sulfuric acid.

Alloy Inconel® A nickel/chromium/iron alloy steel 2000°F max - Precipitation hardenable high
X-750 X-750 (1095°C) resistance steel. See page 30.

Aluminum - Commercially pure wrought aluminum 800°F max Approx 35 Excellent ductility and
(425°C) workability.

Brass - Commercial copper/zinc alloy 500°F max Approx 60 General corrosion resistance.
(260°C)

Copper - Commercially pure copper 600°F max Approx 80 General corrosion resistance.
(315°C)

Alloy AL A 6% nickel, 22% chromium, 600°F max 290 max Austenitic/Ferritic duplex alloy with
2205 2205 3% molybdenum stainless steel (315°C) improved resistance to stress
corrosion cracking, pitting, crevice
corrosion. Higher strength than
most stainless steel grades.

Other materials include tantalum, zirconium, platinum, gold, and bronze.

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Useful­Material­Data

Stainless Steel Materials - Worldwide Equivalents

USA UK DIN FRANCE ITALY SPAIN JAPAN SWEDEN

AISI/SAE BS DIN / W.-Nr AFNOR UNI UNE JIS SS

304 304 S 15 X5CrNi 18 9 / 1.4301 Z6CN 18.09 X5CrNi 18 10 X5CrNi 18 10 SUS 304 2332

304L 304 S 12 X2CrNi 18 9 / 1.4306 Z2CN 18.10 X2CrNi 18 11 X2CrNi 19 10 SUS 304L 2352
2333

309 309 S 24 X15CrNi Si 20 12 / 1.4828 Z15CNS 20.12 - X15CrNiSi20 12 SUH 309 -

310 - X15CrNi Si 25 20 / 1.4841 Z12CNS 25.20 X16CrNiSi25 20 X15CrNiSi 25 20 SUH 310 -

316 316 S 16 X5CrNiMo 18 10 / 1.4401 Z6CND 17.11 X5CrNiMo 17 12 X5CrNiM 17 12 SUS 316 2347

316L 316 S 11 X2CrNiMo 18 10 / 1.4404 Z2CND 18.13 X2CrNiMo 17 12 X2CrNiMo 17 12 SUS 316L 2348
316 S 12

316Ti 320 S 31 X10CrNiMoTi 18 10 / 1.4571 Z6CNDT 17.12 X6CrNiMoTi1712 X6CrNiMoTi1712 - 2350

320 S 17

321 321 S 12 X10CrNiTi 18 19 / 1.4541 Z6CNT 18.10 X6CrTi 18 11 X7CrNiTi 18 11 SUS 321 2337

347 347 S 51 X10CrNiNb 18 9 / 1.4550 Z6CNNb 18.10 X6CrNiNb 18 11 X7CrNiNb 18 11 SUS 347 2338

410 410 S 21 X10Cr13 / 1.4006 Z12 C13 X12 Cr13 X12 Cr13 SUS 410 2302

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Bolting­Data
Yield Strength (ksi) vs Temperature
TEMPERATURE °F/°C
SPEC GRADE
70/20 400/205 600/315 800/425 1000/540 1200/650 1400/760 1500/815

B6 85 76 72

ASTM
A193 B7 75-105 65-92 60-85 53-74

B8-CL1* 30 21 18 17

B16 85-105 79-98 75-93 67-83

ASTM L7, L7A 105 92 84 73

A320

ASTM 660 85 82 81 80
A453

BS Nimonic 90 73
4882 B80A

ASTM Inconel 60 50
B446 625

ASTM Inconel 150 107

B637 718

Elastic Modulus (X 106 psi) vs Temperature

SPEC GRADE TEMPERATURE °F/°C

-200/-130 70/20 400/205 600/315 800/425 1000/540 1200/650 1400/760 1500/815

ASTM B6 30.7 29.2 27.3 26.1 24.7

A193
B7 31.0 29.7 27.9 26.9 25.5

B8-CL1* 29.7 28.3 26.5 25.3 24.1

B16 31.0 29.7 27.9 26.9 25.5

ASTM L7 31.0 29.7 27.9 26.9 25.5

A320

ASTM 660 29.7 28.3 26.5 25.3 24.1

A453

BS Nimonic 31.2 >22.7

4882 B80A

ASTM Inconel 30.2 22.6

B446 625

ASTM Inconel 29.0 22.3

B637 718

* When using stainless steel bolting, ensure that yield strength of bolts is high enough to ensure that sufficient preload is available to
properly compress the gasket, e.g. consider use of ASTM A193 B8 Class 2 rather than Class 1.

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Bolting­Data
Design Stress Values (ksi) vs Temperature
TEMPERATURE °F/°C
SPEC GRADE
650/345 700/370 750/400 800/425 850/455 900/480 950/510 1000/540 1050/565 1100/595

B6 21.2 21.2 21.2 19.6 15.6 12.0

B7 * 25.0 25.0 23.6 21.0 17.0 12.5 8.5 4.5

ASTM
A193 B7M * 20.0 20.0 20.0 18.5 16.2 12.5 8.5 4.5

B8-CL1** 11.2 11.0 10.8 10.5 10.3 10.1 9.9 9.7 9.5

B16 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 23.5 20.5 16.0 11.0 6.3 2.8

ASTM L7 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 16.2 12.5 8.5 4.5

A320

ASTM 660 20.2 20.1 20.0 19.9 19.9 19.9 19.8 19.8
A453

* For Bolt Diameters £ 2-1/2”

Please note that the above values are for reference purposes only. Values are extracted from ASME or BS 5500.

Recommended Working Temperatures Stress Retention Properties

of Bolt Materials of Bolt Materials
TEMPERATURE °F/°C
MATERIAL 100
MIN. MAX. B8
Residual Stress (% of initial stress)

Carbon Steel -20/-30 570/300 B17/660

75
B7 -20/-30/ 750/400
B8M
L7 -150/-100 750/400 50

B6 -20/-30 950/510

25 B80A
B8 -325/-200 1075/580
B7
Carbon Steel
B16 -20/-30 975/525 B16
0
B17/660 -20/-30 1200/650 0 212 392 572 752 932 1112 1292 1472

Temperature °F
B80A -420/-250 1400/760

Inconel 625 -420/-250 1200/650 Stress relaxation behavior of various bolting materials showing
percentage of initial stress retained at temperature
Inconel 718 -420/-250 1400/760

** When using stainless steel bolting, ensure that yield strength of bolts is high enough to ensure that sufficient preload is available to
properly compress the gasket, e.g. consider use of ASTM A193 B8 Class 2 rather than Class 1.

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Bolting­Data

Bolting Data for ASME B16.5 & BS 1560 Flanges

CLASS 150 CLASS 300 CLASS 400 CLASS 600

NOMINAL
PIPE FLANGE NO. BOLT B.C. FLANGE NO. BOLT B.C. FLANGE NO. BOLT B.C. FLANGE NO. BOLT B.C.
SIZE DIA. OF DIA. DIA. DIA. OF DIA. DIA. DIA. OF DIA. DIA. DIA. OF DIA. DIA.
BOLTS BOLTS BOLTS BOLTS

1/4 3-3/8 4 1/2 2-1/4 3-3/8 4 1/2 2-1/4 3-3/8 4 1/2 2-1/4 3-3/8 4 1/2 2-1/4
1/2 3-1/2 4 1/2 2-3/8 3-3/4 4 1/2 2-5/8 3-3/4 4 1/2 2-5/8 3-3/4 4 1/2 2-5/8
3/4 3-7/8 4 1/2 2-3/4 4-5/8 4 5/8 3-1/4 4-5/8 4 5/8 3-1/4 4-5/8 4 5/8 3-1/4
1 4-1/4 4 1/2 3-1/8 4-7/8 4 5/8 3-1/2 4-7/8 4 5/8 3-1/2 4-7/8 4 5/8 3-1/2

1-1/4 4-5/8 4 1/2 3-1/2 5-1/4 4 5/8 3-7/8 5-1/4 4 5/8 3-7/8 5-1/4 4 5/8 3-7/8
1-1/2 5 4 1/2 3-7/8 6-1/8 4 3/4 4-1/2 6-1/8 4 3/4 4-1/2 6-1/8 4 3/4 4-1/2
2 6 4 5/8 4-3/4 6-1/2 8 5/8 5 6-1/2 8 5/8 5 6-1/2 8 5/8 5
2-1/2 7 4 5/8 5-1/2 7-1/2 8 3/4 5-7/8 7-1/2 8 3/4 5-7/8 7-1/2 8 3/4 5-7/8

3 7-1/2 4 5/8 6 8-1/4 8 3/4 6-5/8 8-1/4 8 3/4 6-5/8 8-1/4 8 3/4 6-5/8
3-1/2 8-1/2 8 5/8 7 9 8 3/4 7-1/4 9 8 7/8 7-1/4 9 8 7/8 7-1/4
4 9 8 5/8 7-1/2 10 8 3/4 7-7/8 10 8 7/8 7-7/8 10-3/4 8 7/8 8-1/2
5 10 8 3/4 8-1/2 11 8 3/4 9-1/4 11 8 7/8 9-1/4 13 8 1 10-1/2

6 11 8 3/4 9-1/2 12-1/2 12 3/4 10-5/8 12-1/2 12 7/8 10-5/8 14 12 1 11-1/2

8 13-1/2 8 3/4 11-3/4 15 12 7/8 13 15 12 1 13 16-1/2 12 1-1/8 13-3/4
10 16 12 7/8 14-1/4 17-1/2 16 1 15-1/4 17-1/2 16 1-1/8 15-1/4 20 16 1-1/4 17
12 19 12 7/8 17 20-1/2 16 1-1/8 17-3/4 20-1/2 16 1-1/4 17-3/4 22 20 1-1/4 19-1/4

14 21 12 1 18-3/4 23 20 1-1/8 20-1/4 23 20 1-1/4 20-1/4 23-3/4 20 1-3/8 20-3/4

16 23-1/2 16 1 21-1/4 25-1/2 20 1-1/4 22-1/2 25-1/2 20 1-3/8 22-1/2 27 20 1-1/2 23-3/4
18 25 16 1-1/8 22-3/4 28 24 1-1/4 24-3/4 28 24 1-3/8 24-3/4 29-1/4 20 1-5/8 25-3/4
20 27-1/2 20 1-1/8 25 30-1/2 24 1-1/4 27 30-1/2 24 1-1/2 27 32 24 1-5/8 28-1/2
24 32 20 1-1/4 29-1/2 36 24 1-1/2 32 36 24 1-3/4 32 37 24 1-7/8 33

CLASS 900 CLASS 1500 CLASS 2500

NOMINAL
PIPE FLANGE NO. BOLT B.C. FLANGE NO. BOLT B.C. FLANGE NO. BOLT B.C.
SIZE DIA. OF DIA. DIA. DIA. OF DIA. DIA. DIA. OF DIA. DIA.
BOLTS BOLTS BOLTS

1/2 4-3/4 4 3/4 3-1/4 4-3/4 4 3/4 3-1/4 5-1/4 4 3/4 3-1/2
3/4 5-1/8 4 3/4 3-1/2 5-1/8 4 3/4 3-1/2 5-1/2 4 3/4 3-3/4
1 5-7/8 4 7/8 4 5-7/8 4 7/8 4 6-1/4 4 7/8 4-1/4
1-1/4 6-1/4 4 7/8 4-3/8 6-1/4 4 7/8 4-3/8 7-1/4 4 1 5-1/8

1-1/2 7 4 1 4-7/8 7 4 1 4-7/8 8 4 1-1/8 5-3/4

2 8-1/2 8 7/8 6-1/2 8-1/2 8 7/8 6-1/2 9-1/4 8 1 6-3/4
2-1/2 9-5/8 8 1 7-1/2 9-5/8 8 1 7-1/2 10-1/2 8 1-1/8 7-3/4
3 9-1/2 8 7/8 7-1/2 10-1/2 8 1-1/8 8 12 8 1-1/4 9

4 11-1/2 8 1-1/8 9-1/4 12-1/4 8 1-1/4 9-1/2 14 8 1-1/2 10-3/4

5 13-3/4 8 1-1/4 11 14-3/4 8 1-1/2 11-1/2 16-1/2 8 1-3/4 12-3/4
6 15 12 1-1/8 12-1/2 15-1/2 12 1-3/8 12-1/2 19 8 2 14-1/2
8 18-1/2 12 1-3/8 15-1/2 19 12 1-5/8 15-1/2 21-3/4 12 2 17-1/4

10 21-1/2 16 1-3/8 18-1/2 23 12 1-7/8 19 26-1/2 12 2-1/2 21-1/4

12 24 20 1-3/8 21 26-1/2 16 2 22-1/2 30 12 2-3/4 24-3/8
14 25-1/4 20 1-1/2 22 29-1/2 16 2-1/4 25 - - - -
16 27-3/4 20 1-5/8 24-1/4 32-1/2 16 2-1/2 27-3/4 - - - -

18 31 20 1-7/8 27 36 16 2-3/4 30-1/2 - - - -

20 33-3/4 20 2 29-1/2 38-3/4 16 3 32-3/4 - - - -
24 41 20 2-1/2 35-1/2 46 16 3-1/2 39 - - - -

Dimensions in inches

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Flange­Facing­Dimensions

Facing Dimensions for ASME B16.5 & BS 1560 Flanges

Class 150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500 and 2500

Outside Diameter See Note (3) Outside Diameter See Note (3) Height

Raised Face
Raised Face, I.D. of I.D. of Large &
Lapped, Large Large Large & Small Male
Large Male, Small & Small Female & Small Small & Tongue
Nominal & Large Male Small Tongue Large Female Small Groove Raised Face Class 400, Depth of
Pipe Tongues See Notes Tongue See Notes Groove See Note (4) Groove See Note (3) Class 600, 900 Groove or
Size See Note (5) (4) & (5) See Note (5) (3) & (5) See Note (5) See Note (5) See Note (5) See Note (5) 150 & 300 1500 & 2500 Female

R S T U W X Y See Note (1) See Note (2)

1/2 1-3/8 23/32 1-3/8 1 1-7/16 25/32 1-7/16 15/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
3/4 1-11/16 15/16 1-11/16 1-5/16 1-3/4 1 1-3/4 1-1/4 1/16 1/4 3/16
1 2 1-3/16 1-7/8 1-1/2 2-1/16 1-1/4 1-15/16 1-7/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
1-1/4 2-1/2 1-1/2 2-1/4 1-7/8 2-9/16 1-9/16 2-5/16 1-13/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
1-1/2 2-7/8 1-3/4 2-1/2 2-1/8 2-15/16 1-13/16 2-9/16 2-1/16 1/16 1/4 3/16

2 3-5/8 2-1/4 3-1/4 2-7/8 3-11/16 2-5/16 3-5/16 2-13/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
2-1/2 4-1/8 2-11/16 3-3/4 3-3/8 4-3/16 2-3/4 3-13/16 3-5/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
3 5 3-5/16 4-5/8 4-1/4 5-1/16 3-3/8 4-11/16 4-3/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
3-1/2 5-1/2 3-13/16 5-1/8 4-3/4 5-9/16 3-7/8 5-3/16 4-11/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
4 6-3/16 4-5/16 5-11/16 5-3/16 6-1/4 4-3/8 5-3/4 5-1/8 1/16 1/4 3/16

5 7-5/16 5-3/8 6-13/16 6-5/16 7-3/8 5-7/16 6-7/8 6-1/4 1/16 1/4 3/16
6 8-1/2 6-3/8 8 7-1/2 8-9/16 6-7/16 8-1/16 7-7/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
8 10-5/8 8-3/8 10 9-3/8 10-11/16 8-7/16 10-1/16 9-5/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
10 12-3/4 10-1/2 12 11-1/4 12-13/16 10-9/16 12-1/16 11-3/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
12 15 12-1/2 14-1/4 13-1/2 15-1/16 12-9/16 14-5/16 13-7/16 1/16 1/4 3/16

14 16-1/4 13-3/4 15-1/2 14-3/4 16-5/16 13-13/16 15-9/16 14-11/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
16 18-1/2 15-3/4 17-5/8 16-3/4 18-9/16 15-13/16 17-11/16 16-11/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
18 21 17-3/4 20-1/8 19-1/4 21-1/16 17-13/16 20-3/16 19-3/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
20 23 19-3/4 22 21 23-1/16 19-13/16 22-1/16 20-15/16 1/16 1/4 3/16
24 27-1/4 23-3/4 26-1/4 25-1/4 27-5/16 23-13/16 26-5/16 25-3/16 1/16 1/4 3/16

Dimensions in inches

Notes:

(1) Regular facing for Class 150 and 300 steel flanged fittings and companion flange standards is a 1/16” raised face included in the minimum flange
thickness dimensions. A 1/16” raised face may be supplied also on the Class 400, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500 flange standards, but it must be added to
the minimum flange thickness.

(2) Regular facing for Class 400, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500 flange thickness dimensions.

(3) Tolerance of plus or minus 0.016”, 1/64” is allowed on the inside and outside diameters of all facings.

(4) For small male and female joints care should be taken in the use of these dimensions to insure that pipe used is thick enough to permit sufficient
bearing surface to prevent the crushing of the gasket. The dimensions apply particularly on lines where the joint is made on the end of the pipe.
Screwed companion flanges for small male and female joints are furnished with plain face and are threaded with American Standard Locknut Thread.

(5) Gaskets for male-female and tongue-groove joints shall cover the bottom of the recess with minimum clearances taking into account the tolerances
prescribed in Note 3.

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Ordering­FLEXITALLIC­Gaskets­for­Special­Flange­Designs
In order for FLEXITALLIC to design a gasket suitable for the application, it is imperative that complete details be submitted for
review. The information we require is the following:
1. Type of flange facing
2. Dimensions of the gasket seating surfaces
3. Number, size and material of bolts
4. Bolt circle diameter
5. Operating pressure & temperature (process media if known)
6. Hydrostatic test pressure
7. Initial bolt pre-stress
8. Customer preference on gasket materials
FLEXITALLIC supplies engineering data sheets at no cost on which this information may be submitted. As a gasket manufacturer, it
is impossible for us to review every flange design to make certain that flange rotation and flange stresses are within allowable limits
defined in the Code. We proceed on the assumption the design engineer has followed the design criteria established by the ASME
Boiler Code and that the flanges are sufficiently rigid under the most severe condition to preclude the possibility the gasket could
become unloaded either during operating conditions or hydrostatic test conditions. We are aware that most flange designers do not take
into consideration flange rotation at test conditions prior to finalizing their design. We also, of a practical necessity, must assume the
bolt material being used is adequate for all conditions including operating pressure at operating temperature and hydrostatic test pres-
sure at ambient temperature.
The use of the optimum material for bolts is a very complex subject and we suggest reviewing currently available technical literature
for guidance in the proper selection of bolting material for piping and pressure vessel applications.

GASKET ENGINEERING DATA

Company ______________________________________________ Date _______________

Address _______________________________________________ Order/Inquiry No. _______________________

SERVICE CONDITIONS CUSTOMER PREFERENCE FLANGE DESCRIPTION FLANGE DIMENSIONS

Operating Pressure _______psi Gasket Material _______ Figure _______ Material _______ A _______” T _______
Operating Temp _______°F Gasket Filler _______ Welding Neck _______ Threaded _______ B _______” No. of Bolts _______
Substance to be sealed _______ Ring Metal _______ Lap Joint _______ Sketch (Back) _______ C _______” Size of Bolts _______
Unusual condition _______ Gasket Style _______ Slip On _______ Print Attached _______ D _______” Bolt Material _______
Blind ______ Surface Finish _______rms

T T
T
C C C
B B B
A A A

D D

Raised Face or Van Stone Male and Female Tongue and Groove

T T
T
C C
C
B
B
A A A

D D

Smooth Face Male & Female with Spigot Groove to Flat Face

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Overall Dimensional Limits

In general, the only limits on the dimensions of heat exchanger gaskets are the limits of sizes of material available.
Note: In addition to the above information, drawings of your application are always helpful for proper dimensioning of gaskets.

Dimensions

• Outside Diameter
• Inside Diameter
• Shape
• Style Number
• Thickness
• Material (metal or metal and filler)
• Rib width
• Distance from centerline of gasket to centerline of ribs
• Radii
• Specify number, placement, bolt circle radius and size of bolt holes

8 8
Qty. Holes
7

6
3
6 1 4
2
4

6 6
Legend:

1. O.D. gasket 5. Bolt circle radius

2. I.D. gasket 6. C of gasket to C of rib
3. Width of rib 7. Radius around bolt
4. Radius on rib 8. Location of bolt holes

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Metric­Unit­Conversions
To Convert To SI Units: Multiply By: To Convert To SI Units: Multiply By: To Convert To SI Units: Multiply By:
From: From: From:
Length
Force Pressure
mil mm 0.0254
in mm 25.4 lbf N 4.4482 psi Pa 6894.757
kgf N 9.8066 psi kPa 6.8947
in cm 2.54
psi bar 0.069
ft m 0.3048
Weight psi MPa 0.0069
N/m2 Pa 1.000
Area oz g 28.3495
oz kg 0.0283
in2 cm2 6.4516 lb g 453.5924 Torque
ft2 m2 0.0929
lb kg 0.4536 in lb Nm 0.113
ft lb Nm 1.3558
Volume
Density
US gal l 3.7854 Adhesion
oz/in3 g/cm3 1.73
US gal m3 0.0038 g/cm3 kg/m3 1000 lb/in KN/m 0.1751
lb/ft3 kg/m3 16.0185

Temperature­Conversion

Conversion Formulas: C = 5 (F-32), F = 9 (C)+32

9 5
Fahrenheit to Centigrade

-350 to 6 7 to 49 50 to 92 93 to 440 450 to 870 880 to 2000

F C F C F C F C F C F C

-350 -212 7 -13.9 50 10.0 93 33.9 450 232 880 471

-340 -207 8 -13.3 51 10.6 94 34.4 460 238 890 477
-330 -201 9 -12.8 52 11.1 95 35.0 470 243 900 482
-320 -196 10 -12.2 53 11.7 96 35.6 480 249 910 488
-310 -190 11 -11.7 54 12.2 97 36.1 490 254 920 493
-300 -184 12 -11.1 55 12.8 98 36.7 500 260 930 499
-290 -179 13 -10.6 56 13.3 99 37.2 510 266 940 504
-280 -173 14 -10.0 57 13.9 100 37.8 520 271 950 510
-273 -169 15 -9.4 58 14.4 110 43 530 277 960 516
-270 -168 16 -8.9 59 15.0 120 49 540 282 970 521
-260 -162 17 -8.3 60 15.6 130 54 550 288 980 527
-250 -157 18 -7.8 61 16.1 140 60 560 293 990 532
-240 -151 19 -7.2 62 16.7 150 66 570 299 1000 538
-230 -146 20 -6.7 63 17.2 160 71 580 304 1020 549
-220 -140 21 -6.1 64 17.8 170 77 590 310 1040 560
-210 -134 22 -5.6 65 18.3 180 82 600 316 1060 571
-200 -129 23 -5.0 66 18.9 190 88 610 321 1080 582
-190 -123 24 -4.4 67 19.4 200 93 620 327 1100 593
-180 -118 25 -3.9 68 20.0 210 99 630 332 1120 604
-170 -112 26 -3.3 69 20.6 212 100 640 338 1140 616
-160 -107 27 -2.8 70 21.1 220 104 650 343 1160 627
-150 -101 28 -2.2 71 21.7 230 110 660 349 1180 638
-140 -96 29 -1.7 72 22.2 240 116 670 354 1200 649
-130 -90 30 -1.1 73 22.8 250 121 680 360 1220 660
-120 -84 31 -0.6 74 23.3 260 127 690 366 1240 671
-110 -79 32 0.0 75 23.9 270 132 700 371 1260 682
-100 -73 33 0.6 76 24.4 280 138 710 377 1280 693
-90 -68 34 1.1 77 25.0 290 143 720 382 1300 704
-80 -62 35 1.7 78 25.5 300 149 730 388 1350 732
-70 -57 36 2.2 79 26.1 310 154 740 393 1400 760
-60 -51 37 2.8 80 26.7 320 160 750 399 1450 788
-50 -46 38 3.3 81 27.2 330 166 760 404 1500 816
-40 -40 39 3.9 82 27.8 340 171 770 410 1550 843
-30 -34 40 4.4 83 28.3 350 177 780 416 1600 871
-20 -29 41 5.0 84 28.9 360 182 790 421 1650 899
-10 -23 42 5.6 85 29.4 370 188 800 427 1700 927
0 -17.8 43 6.1 86 30.0 380 193 810 432 1750 954
1 -17.2 44 6.7 87 30.6 390 199 820 438 1800 982
2 -16.7 45 7.2 88 31.1 400 204 830 443 1850 1010
3 -16.1 46 7.8 89 31.7 410 210 840 449 1900 1038
4 -15.6 47 8.3 90 32.2 420 215 850 454 1950 1066
5 -15.0 48 8.9 91 32.8 430 221 860 460 2000 1093
6 -14.4 49 9.4 92 33.3 440 227 870 466

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The content of this Dimensional and Order Guide relates to Flexitallic’s products as supplied. The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no liability will be
accepted in relation to same. The revision of products, pursuant to Flexitallic’s policy of continuous development, as well as the acquisition of further information, may neces-
sitate revisions to parts or all of this document. Flexitallic’s Technical Sales Department will be pleased to update customers, on request. As the company’s products are used
for a multiplicity of purposes, and as Flexitallic has no control over the method of their application or use, Flexitallic must exclude all conditions or warranties, express or
implied, as to their products and/or their fitness for any particular purpose. Any technical cooperation between the Company and its customers is given for the customer’s
assistance only, and without liability on the part of Flexitallic.

Flexitallic L.P. guarantees that any product of its manufacture, which, upon examination by a Flexitallic representative, is found to be defective in either workmanship or mate-
rial whereby it is suitable under proper usage and service for the purpose for which is was designed, will be replaced or repaired free of charge including transportation charges
but not cost of installation or, at our option, the purchase price will be refunded. The products are not guaranteed as to performance under any specific service nor for any
specific period of time. The sale of our products under any other warranty or guarantee express or implied is not authorized by the company.

WARNING:
Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitabil-
ity. For specific application recommendations consult Flexitallic. Failure to select the proper sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.

Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing.

While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition can-
cels all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.

Flexitallic is a registered trademark for gaskets, seals and other products of Flexitallic.

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