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BS EN 1514-2 : 1997

Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee
PSE/2, Jointing materials and compounds, upon which the following bodies were
represented:

Asbestos Information Centre Ltd.

British Adhesives and Sealants Association
British Compressed Gases Association
British Hydromechanics Research Group
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Energy Industries Council
Industrial Water Society
L P Gas Association
Water Services Association of England and Wales

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Sector Board for
Engineering, was published under
the authority of the Standards
Board and comes into effect on
15 August 1997

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Amendments issued since publication

Amd. No. Date Text affected

The following BSI references

relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference PSE/2
Draft for comment 94/709820 DC

ISBN 0 580 27685 6

 BS EN 1514-2 : 1997

Contents

Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
National foreword ii
Foreword 2
Text of EN 1514-2 3

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BS EN 1514-2 : 1997

National foreword

This Part of BS EN 1514 has been prepared by Technical Committee PSE/2, and is the
English language version of EN 1514-2 : 1997 Flanges and their joints Ð Dimensions
of gaskets for PN-designated flanges Ð Part 2: Spiral wound gaskets for use with steel
flanges, published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
This Part of BS EN 1514 supersedes BS 4865 : Part 2 : 1989, which is withdrawn.

Cross-references
Publication referred to Corresponding British Standard
EN ISO 6708 : 1995 BS EN ISO 6708 : 1996 Pipework components Ð Definition
and selection of DN (nominal size)

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, the EN
title page, pages 2 to 8, an inside back cover and a back cover.

ii  BSI 1997
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1514-2
NORME EUROPEÂENNE
EUROPAÈISCHE NORM April 1997

ICS 23.040.80

Descriptors: Industrial piping, flange connections, pipe joints, spiral wound gaskets, pipe flanges, steels, dimensions, marking

English version

Flanges and their joints Ð Dimensions of gaskets for PN-designated

flanges Ð Part 2: Spiral wound gaskets for use with steel flanges

Brides et leurs assemblages Ð Dimensions des Flansche und ihre Verbindungen Ð Maûe fuÈr
joints pour les brides deÂsigneÂs PN Ð Partie 2: Dichtungen fuÈr Flansche mit PN-Bezeichnung Ð
Joints spiraleÂs pour utilisation avec des brides en Teil 2: Spiraldichtungen fuÈr Stahlflansche
acier

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 1997-01-09. CEN members are
bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the
conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard
without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards
may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a
CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

 1997 All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members.

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EN 1514-2 : 1997

Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 74, Flanges and their
joints, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. Foreword 2
This European Standard shall be given the status of a Introduction 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 1 Scope 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 1997, 2 Normative references 3
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by October 1997. 3 Definitions 4
Annex A is informative and contains `information to be 3.1 DN 4
supplied by the purchaser'. 3.2 PN 4
Annex B is informative and contains `A-deviations'. 4 Designations 4
EN 1514 consists of four Parts: 4.1 Range of PN designations 4
Part 1: Specification for non-metallic flat gaskets 4.2 Range of DN (nominal sizes) 4
with or without inserts 4.3 Gasket types 4
Part 2: Specification for spiral wound gaskets 4.4 Information to be supplied by the
for use with steel flanges purchaser 4
Part 3: Specification for non-metallic PTFE 5 Gasket designs 4
envelope gaskets 6 Gasket types 5
Part 4: Specification for corrugated, flat or 7 Dimensions 5
grooved metallic and filled metallic
gaskets for use with steel flanges 8 Marking 6
Annexes
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations,
A (informative) Information to be
the national standards organizations of the following
supplied by the purchaser 7
countries are bound to implement this European
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, B (informative) A-deviation 7
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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EN 1514-2 : 1997

Introduction 2 Normative references

The dimensions of spiral wound gaskets for tongue This European Standard incorporates by dated or
and groove flanges and spigot and recess flanges to undated reference, provisions from other publications.
EN 1092-1 are not included in this standard. Such These normative references are cited at the
gaskets may be available, however, for these types of appropriate places in the text and the publications are
flanges and the purchaser is advised to consult the listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
manufacturer as to their availability. amendments to or revisions of any of these
WARNING. Gaskets made to this standard may publications apply to this European Standard only
contain asbestos. Materials containing asbestos may be when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For
subject to legislation that requires precautions to be undated references the latest edition of the publication
taken when handling them to ensure that they do not referred to applies.
constitute a hazard to health (see annex B). Attention
is drawn to relevant EEC directives. prEN 1092-1 Flanges and their joints Ð Circular
flanges for pipes, valves and fittings
Ð Part 1: Steel flanges Ð PN
1 Scope designated
This European Standard specifies the dimensions and prEN 1092-2 Flanges and their joints Ð Part 2:
marking of spiral wound gaskets for use in conjunction Cast iron flanges
with flat face and raised face flanges complying with
prEN 1092-1 for PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40, PN 63 and prEN 1092-3 Flanges and their joints Ð Circular
PN 100 and up to and including DN 900. flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and
accessories Ð Part 3: Copper alloy
NOTE 1. Dimensions of other types of gaskets for use with
flanges to prEN 1092-1, prEN 1092-2, prEN 1092-3 and
and composite flanges Ð PN
prEN 1092-4 are given in EN 1514-1, EN 1514-3 and EN 1514-4. designated
NOTE 2. Annex A lists information that should be supplied by the prEN 1092-4 Flanges and their joints Ð Circular
purchaser when ordering gaskets. flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and
accessories Ð PN designated Ð
Part 4: Aluminium alloy flanges
EN 1333 Pipework components Ð Definition
and selection of PN
EN ISO 6708 Pipework components Ð Definition
and selection of DN (nominal size)
(ISO 6708 : 1995)

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3 Definitions 5 Gasket designs

For the purposes of this standard, the following Gaskets for which dimensions are specified shall be of
definitions apply. one of the designs shown in figure 1.
3.1 DN The clearance between the sealing element and the
centring ring shall be such that the sealing element
See EN ISO 6708. cannot fall out of the ring during normal handling.
3.2 PN NOTE 1. Figure 2 shows a typical design of a metallic spiral
wound gasket for use with type A or type B flanges.
See EN 1333.
NOTE 2. Type A and type B flange facings are illustrated in
prEN 1092-1.
4 Designations NOTE 3. The profile of the metal winding of the sealing element is
at the option of the manufacturer.
4.1 Range of PN designations NOTE 4. The materials of the gasket are chosen by the
Gaskets shall be designated as suitable for use with manufacturer to suit the operating conditions. Therefore, the
one or more of the following PN designations of purchaser should define the operating conditions in the enquiry
and/or order (see annex A).
flange:
WARNING. Gaskets made to this standard may
PN 10 PN 40 contain asbestos. Materials containing asbestos may be
subject to legislation that requires precautions to be
PN 16 PN 63 taken when handling them to ensure that they do not
PN 25 PN 100 constitute a hazard to health (see annex B). Attention
is drawn to relevant EEC directives.
4.2 Range of DN (nominal sizes) NOTE 5. The attention of the user is drawn to the load necessary
Gasket nominal sizes shall be designated in accordance to compress spiral wound gaskets and the available load with
PN 10 and PN 16 flanges should be verified as adequate prior to
with the ranges specified in table 1. using these gaskets.
4.3 Gasket types
Gasket types, as defined in clause 6 and as illustrated
in figure 1, shall be designated as:
± type C/I: sealing element with centring ring and
inner ring;
± type C/O: sealing element with centring ring.
a) Type C/I
4.4 Information to be supplied by the purchaser
NOTE. For information to be supplied by the purchaser,
see annex A.

b) Type C/O

Figure 1. Spiral wound gaskets

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6 Gasket types 7 Dimensions

Gaskets shall be one of the following types: The dimensions of spiral wound gaskets for types A
a) type C/I sealing element with centring ring and and B flange facings shall be as given in table 1, and
inner ring; overall thickness, including filler, shall be as given in
figure 2.
b) type C/O sealing element with centring ring.
All gaskets shall have a centring ring. All PN 63 and
PN 100 gaskets shall have an inner ring. All gaskets
containing PTFE filler material shall have an inner ring.
NOTE 1. The use of an inner ring is recommended for all PN
designations and the purchaser should specify on his enquiry
and/or order if an inner ring is required for PN 10, PN 16,
PN 25 and PN 40 gaskets (see annex A).
NOTE 2. The selection of gasket type should take into account the
fluids, the operating conditions, the properties of the gasket
materials, the type and surface finish of the flange facing and the
flange bolt loading. It is recommended that selection of gaskets
for any particular application is made in consultation with the
gasket supplier (see annex A).

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 2. Dimensions of typical metallic spiral wound gaskets

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Table 1. Dimensions of spiral wound gaskets for type A and type B flange facings
Dimensions in millimetres
DN Inner Sealing Sealing element Centring ring outside diameter1)
ring element outside diameter
inside inside max.
diameter diameter
min.2) min.
PN 10 to PN 63 and PN 10 PN 16 PN 25 PN 40 PN 63 PN 100
PN 40 PN 100
10 15 23,6 36,4 36,4 48 48 48 48 58 58
15 19 27,6 40,4 40,4 53 53 53 53 63 63
20 24 33,6 47,4 48,4 63 63 63 63 74 74
25 30 40,6 55,4 56,4 73 73 73 73 84 84
32 39 49,6 66,4 67,4 84 84 84 84 90 90
40 45 55,6 72,4 74,4 94 94 94 94 105 105
50 56 67,6 86,4 88,4 109 109 109 109 115 121
65 72 83,6 103,4 106,4 129 129 129 129 140 146
80 84 96,6 117,4 120,4 144 144 144 144 150 156
100 108 122,6 144,4 148,4 164 164 170 170 176 183
125 133 147,6 170,4 174,4 194 194 196 196 213 220
150 160 176,6 200,4 205,4 220 220 226 226 250 260
200 209 228,6 255,4 263,4 275 275 286 293 312 327
250 262 282,4 310,4 319,4 330 331 343 355 367 394
300 311 331,6 360,4 369,4 380 386 403 420 427 461
350 355 374,6 405,4 413,4 440 446 460 477 489 515
400 406 425,6 458,4 466,4 491 498 517 549 546 575
450 452 476,6 512,4 Ð 541 558 567 574 Ð Ð
500 508 527,6 566,4 572,4 596 620 627 631 660 708
600 610 634,6 675,4 683,4 698 737 734 750 768 819
700 710 734,0 778,5 786,5 813 807 836 Ð 883 956
800 811 835,0 879,5 887,5 920 914 945 Ð 994 Ð
900 909 933,0 980,5 990,5 1020 1014 1045 Ð 1114 Ð
1) The tolerances for the dimensions of the centring ring outside diameter of spiral wound gaskets are 0
mm up to and including
2 0,8
0
DN 600 and 21,5 mm above DN 600.
2) If the purchaser requires a specific dimension for the inner ring inside diameter then this requirement shall be stated on the enquiry
and/or order (see annex A).

8 Marking this European Standard, i.e. EN 1514-2.

The centring ring shall be marked with the following
information:
± the manufacturer's name or trade mark;
± DN followed by the appropriate number;
± the PN designation;
± the manufacturer's symbols for the materials of the
metal winding, the filler material and (where
applicable) the inner ring.
EXAMPLE. AAA/BBB, DN 300, PN 25, XXX
Gaskets shall be identified either individually or on the
packaging containing the gasket(s) with the number of

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Annex A (informative) France

Information to be supplied by the Decret nÊ 96-1132 du 24 Decembre 1996 modifiant le
decret nÊ 96-98 du 7 Fevrier 1996 relatif a la protection
purchaser des travailleurs contre les risques lies a l'inhalation de
Before ordering a gasket it is recommended that the poussieres d'amiante.
selection of the gasket type should be made in Decret nÊ 96-1133 du 24 Decembre 1996 relatif a
consultation with the gasket supplier. The selection of l'interdiction de l'amiante, pris en application du code
gasket type should take account of the fluid, the du travail et du code de la consommation.
operating conditions, the properties of the gasket
materials, the type and surface finish of the flange According to these regulations, within the scope of
facing and the flange bolt loading. industrial safety the fabrication, manufacture, sale,
import and merchandising of products containing
The following information should be supplied by the
asbestos is forbidden on the french market
purchaser when ordering gaskets:
from 1 January 1997.
a) the number and Part of this European Standard,
i.e. EN 1514-2; Germany
b) gasket type (see 4.3); Verordnung zur Novellierung der
c) DN (see table 1) and any requirement for a Gefahrstoffverordnung, zur Aufhebung der
specific inner ring inside diameter (see note 2 of GefaÈhrlichkeitsmerkmaleverordnung und zur AÈnderung
table 1); der ersten Verordnung zum Sprengstoffgesetz
vom 26.10.1993 erschienen im Bundesgesetzblatt,
d) PN designation (see table 1);
Jahrgang 1993, Teil 1, Nummer 57, Seite 1782 und
e) whether an inner ring is required (see notes 1 Verordnung uÈber die Neuordnung und ErgaÈnzung der
and 2 to clause 6); Verbote und BeschraÈnkungen des Herstellens,
f) expected operating conditions for which the Inverkehrbringens und Verwendens gefaÈhrlicher Stoffe,
gasket will be used. Zubereitungen und Erzeugnisse nach Paragraph 17 des
Chemikaliengesetzes vom 14. Oktober 1993,
Annex B (informative) Bundesgesetzblatt Jahrgang 1993, Teil 1, Seite 1720.
A-deviation According to this ordinance the use of gasket material
containing asbestos is prohibited in Germany.
This European Standard is mandated under the
Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of Italy
the Member States concerning pressure equipment. Law 1992-03-27 N.257 concerning `Rules regarding the
A-deviation: National deviation due to regulations, the stop of use of asbestos'.
alteration of which is for the time being outside the Norway
competence of the CEN/CENELEC member. Forskrifter til arbeidsmiljùloven fastsatt av
NOTE. (from CEN/CENELEC IR Part 2, 3.1.9): Where standards Kommunaldepartementet 16. August 1991 <<Asbest>>
fall under EC Directives, it is the view of the Commission of the
European Communities (OJ No G 59, 9.3.1982) that the effect of (best. nr 235).
the decision of the Court of Justice in According to this regulation the use of asbestos and
case 815/79 Cremonini/Vrankovich (European Court Reports 1980, materials containing asbestos is prohibited in Norway.
p. 3583) is that compliance with A-deviations is no longer
mandatory and that the free movement of products complying Sweden
with such a standard should not be restricted except under the
safeguard procedure provided for in the relevant Directive.
Ordinance AFS 1992:2 `Asbest' of the National Board of
Occupational Safety and Health.
A-deviations in an EFTA country are valid instead of
the relevant provisions of the European Standard in According to this ordinance the use of asbestos and
that country until they have been removed. material containing asbestos is prohibited.
With reference to clause 5, gasket designs: Switzerland
Austria Verordnung uÈber umweltgefaÈhrdende Stoffe
Order on the use of asbestos (BGBI. (Stoffverordnung, StoV) vom 1986-06-09,
Nr 324/1990 Asbestverordnung). Stand 1994-01-01, AÈnderung 1994-01-26, SR 814.013.
According to this order restrictions for trading, UK
fabrication, use and marking of materials containing Asbestos Products (Safety) Regulations 1985.
asbestos apply in Austria.
Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 (as
Denmark amended).
Bekendtgùrelse om asbest (Nr. 660 af 24. Juni 1986). Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1992.
Bekendtgùrelse om aendring af bekendtgùrelse om
According to these regulations provisions covering
asbest (Nr. 139 af 23. Marts 1987) (Nr. 984 af
work activities involving exposure to asbestos and the
11. December 1992).
labelling of products containing asbestos apply in the
According to this order, the use of asbestos and UK.
materials containing asbestos is prohibited in Denmark.

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