Ring Type Joint Gaskets
Ring Type Joint Gaskets
Ring Type Joint Gaskets
JOINT GASKETS
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FOR ALL INDUSTRIAL AND PETROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
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ABOUT US
The Flexitallic Group is the international market leader in the manufacture and supply
of high quality, high value sealing products.
Flexitallic is skilled at providing design and development work to help customers build
optimum solutions. We have created some important product leaders in the sealing industry
such as Thermiculite, material for high temperature, high pressure applications and Sigma, a
PTFE based sheet designed to seal in the harshest chemical environments.
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ABOUT US
WORLDWIDE REPUTATION
Flexitallic has been at the forefront of sealing technology for over 100 years. During this time the company has gained an
unrivalled reputation as a global supplier of quality products and services.
An ethos of continuous development and improvement of products and services coupled with close attention to local
market needs, ensures the Company’s status as a worldwide market leader way into the future.
The dynamic needs of the market place can only be satisfied by manufacturers who are prepared to invest in research and
development. Flexitallic works continuously to supply industry with the most advanced products and sealing solutions.
PRODUCT RANGE
The ability of a product to meet the requirements of a dynamic market place is key to the success of any company.
Flexitallic has the ability to supply the world’s industries with an unparalleled range of products and services - “The Total
Sealing Solution”.
Extensive stocking
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
PRODUCT SELECTION
Increasing environmental and economic pressures require that the most suitable product be used in every application. This
brochure is intended to aid the process of product selection.
If you require more detailed information to ensure compatibility, please consult Flexitallic’s Technical Department who
will be pleased to assist.
COMPANY STATEMENT
The Products
Flexitallic designs and manufactures all its products under a quality system which is accredited to BS EN ISO 9001. The
operating mission is to produce an unrivalled level of excellence in product specification, performance and availability.
The Environment
In the design and manufacture of its products Flexitallic gives full consideration to environmental concerns. By supplying
cost effective and proven sealing products to industry the company contributes not only to greater productivity and reduced
downtime, but also to the control and prevention of fugitive emissions.
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QUALITY ASSURED MANUFACTURING
The gasket material should be selected to suit the service PROTECTIVE COATING
conditions. It is always recommended that the gasket
material be softer than the mating flanges. The more In accordance with API
popular Ring Type Joint materials, with the recommended Specifications, soft iron
maximum hardness and identification as specified in API and low carbon steel Ring
6A, are shown in the table below. Type Joints are protected
with electroplated zinc to a
For more highly specialized applications, Ring Type maximum thickness of
Joints can be machined from DUPLEX steels and other 8μm. Alternative material
exotic materials such as Monel®, Inconel®, Incoloy®, and coatings can be supplied
Hastelloy®. The Technical Department is available to on request. 6A-0062
advise on other materials.
* Measured with 3000 Kg load except soft iron which is measured with 500 Kg load
† Measured with 100 Kg load and 1/16 inch diameter ball
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STYLE R
OVAL
TOLERANCES: (INCHES)
OCTAGONAL
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STYLE R
Dimensions in mm
APPROX.
PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS PITCH DISTANCE GASKET WEIGHTS, lbs.
WIDTH HEIGHT OF RING
RING ANSI, BS & MSS API (PSI) DIAMETER BETWEEN
OF RING
NO. 150 300/600 900 1500 2500 2000/3000 5000 OF RING OVAL OCTAGONAL MADE UP OVAL OCTAGONAL
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES) P A B H FLANGES
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STYLE R
Dimensions in mm
APPROX.
PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS PITCH DISTANCE GASKET WEIGHTS, lbs.
WIDTH HEIGHT OF RING
RING ANSI, BS & MSS API (PSI) DIAMETER BETWEEN
OF RING
NO. 150 300/600 900 1500 2500 2000/3000 5000 OF RING OVAL OCTAGONAL MADE UP OVAL OCTAGONAL
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES) P A B H FLANGES
Dimensions in inches
APPROX.
PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS PITCH DISTANCE GASKET WEIGHTS, lbs.
WIDTH HEIGHT OF RING
RING ANSI, BS & MSS API (PSI) DIAMETER BETWEEN
OF RING
NO. 150 300/600 900 1500 2500 2000/3000 5000 OF RING OVAL OCTAGONAL MADE UP OVAL OCTAGONAL
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES) P A B H FLANGES
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STYLE R
Dimensions in inches
APPROX.
PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS PITCH DISTANCE GASKET WEIGHTS, lbs.
WIDTH HEIGHT OF RING
RING ANSI, BS & MSS API (PSI) DIAMETER BETWEEN
OF RING
NO. 150 300/600 900 1500 2500 2000/3000 5000 OF RING OVAL OCTAGONAL MADE UP OVAL OCTAGONAL
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES) P A B H FLANGES
NOTE 1:
The pressure passage hole illustrated in the Ring Type Joint cross section ensures
equalization of pressure which may be trapped in the grooves, it is in rings RX82 through
RX91 only. Center line of hole shall be located at mid point of dimension “c’’ (width of flat).
Hole diameter shall be as follows:
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STYLE RX
Dimensions in mm
Dimensions in inches
PRESSURE CLASS RATING (PSI) PITCH OUTSIDE WIDTH HEIGHT
NO. DIAMETER DIAMETER OF OF WEIGHT,
2000 3000 5000 lbs.
OF RING OF RING RING RING
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES) P OD A H
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STYLE BX
NOTE 1:
Radius of the ring shall be 8% to 12% of the ring height ‘H’.
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STYLE BX
Dimensions in mm
* BX167 is suitable for 26 3/4 Nominal Pipe Size 2,000 psi rating.
** BX169 is suitable for 5 3/4 Nominal Pipe Size 10,000 psi rating.
† BX168 is suitable for 26 3/4 Nominal Pipe Size 3,000 psi rating.
†† BX303 is suitable for 30 Nominal Pipe Size 2,000 and 3,000 psi ratings.
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STYLE BX
Dimensions in inches
* BX167 is suitable for 26 3/4 Nominal Pipe Size 2,000 psi rating.
** BX169 is suitable for 5 3/4 Nominal Pipe Size 10,000 psi rating.
† BX168 is suitable for 26 3/4 Nominal Pipe Size 3,000 psi rating.
†† BX303 is suitable for 30 Nominal Pipe Size 2,000 and 3,000 psi ratings.
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SPECIALIZED RING TYPE JOINTS
SUBSEA GASKETS
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STYLE RX
WITH PTFE INSERTS
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WELD RINGS
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The Welded Membrane gasket consists of two d1
similar rings each of 0.157 inch thickness. For d2
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
Single Seal Ring
individually welded to it’s mating flange and
upon flange assembly, a second welding
operation ensures the joining of the rings on
their outer diameter, thus providing a fully
welded joint.
10 d1
WELDED RING GASKETS
5
t
As with Membrane Welded Gaskets, Weld Ring
Gaskets are utilized in pairs. As standard, each d2
10
d1
5
80°
.5 1.2
R1 t
15°
30°
R2
.5
R5
Style SRL
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LENS RINGS
d2
By applying higher loads on the gasket the
contact area between the Lens Ring and the DN
flange increases. This prevents the gasket 20°
from being overstressed.
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FLEXITALLIC PRODUCT RANGE
HEAT FLUOROSEAL
EXCHANGERS • 100% PTFE - inert and resistant to
• Metal jacketed gaskets chemicals and corrosive environments
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DISTRIBUTED BY
US PLANT
Flexitallic L.P.
6915 Highway 225
Deer Park, Texas 77536 USA
Tel: +1 281-604-2400
EUROPEAN PLANT
Flexitallic Ltd.
Scandinavia Mill
Hunsworth Lane
Cleckheaton, BD19 4LN England
Tel: +44 1274 851273
CHINA PLANT
Flexitallic Sealing Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Building 3 South
Wujiang Export Processing Zone
688 Pangjin Road
Wuziang, Jiangsu P.R. China 215200
Tel: +86 512 6303 2839
http: //www.flexitallic.com
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