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Thread starter CadLady
Start date Apr 19, 2002

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Apr 19, 2002

CadLady

Mechanical

Could someone explain to me what is meant by Section 6.1.7.5:

"Positive means (such as a self-centering taper or the equivalent) shall be provided to ensure seating of the gasket in the spot-face recess."

I am using a 1" OD x 0.766" ID x .0625" Thk. gasket.