FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
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Hi all,
I have a question regarding gasket selection gasket on my body flange flexattalic 304 SS is weak as my pressures are very high 3600psi on a Carbon vessel can you suggest me another good gasket which can with stand on this carbon vessel
Thanks
I have a question regarding gasket selection gasket on my body flange flexattalic 304 SS is weak as my pressures are very high 3600psi on a Carbon vessel can you suggest me another good gasket which can with stand on this carbon vessel
Thanks





RE: FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
RE: FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
RE: FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
RE: FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
I would use only a metallic gasket. You might also look at a "Kammprofile" style gasket, consisting of a grooved metal core with a soft facing. A solid metal gasket is also an option but will take a lot of bolting to seat it.
Contact Flexitallic, Garlock, Klinger or any of the manufacturers, they all sell the same stuff.
Regards,
Mike
RE: FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
RE: FLEXATTALIC GASKETS
You need to look at ASME B16.20a for acceptable pressure classes of ring gaskets.
R ring gaskets are for upto and ASME B16.5 pressure Class 2500, for upto and including API 6B pressure Class 5000. RX ring gaskets are for upto & including API 6B pressure class 5000. BX ring gaskets are for upto and including API 6B pressure Class 20000.
If you design the flange from the scratch or use API flanges you have the options above.
Hope it helps.
Ibrahim Demir