Dec 15, 2023 #1 rQuestionEngineering Mechanical Joined Aug 30, 2012 Messages 205 Location MY From the fundamentals of mechanics of solids, how does metal to metal seal itself when subjected to high clamping force, such as in the application of ring joint gaskets ?
From the fundamentals of mechanics of solids, how does metal to metal seal itself when subjected to high clamping force, such as in the application of ring joint gaskets ?
Dec 15, 2023 1 #2 3DDave Aerospace Joined May 23, 2013 Messages 11,486 Location US How does a small gap prevent larger items from fitting through the gap? Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 1, 2024 #3 FacEngrPE Mechanical Joined Feb 9, 2020 Messages 1,669 Location US ANSI/ASME B16.5 & B16.47 Ring Type Joint Flanges deform Elastically and plasticlly at the sealing contact line. Similar to the "Copper Washer". All metal to metal sealing = regardless of geometry works this way. Upvote 0 Downvote
ANSI/ASME B16.5 & B16.47 Ring Type Joint Flanges deform Elastically and plasticlly at the sealing contact line. Similar to the "Copper Washer". All metal to metal sealing = regardless of geometry works this way.