gaskets and piping Flashcards
unconfined gasket joint for low pressure used primarily on cast iron glanges
flat faced
unconfined gasket joint used for high pressures up to 900 psi
raised face
raised face gasket joint for pressures below 900 psi
1/16
raised face gasket joint for pressures above 900 psi
1/4
confined gasket joint using a metallic gasket
tongue and groove
semi confined gasket joint has good support against blowout and offers good support
male and female
self confined joint uses metal ring for high pressure, high temperature and corrosive environment
ring joint
3 types of metal ring gasket
delta
oval
octagonal
blind used to close of end of piping
flange blind
2 blinds used between pipe flanges
pancake
spectacle
gasket used to cover entire flange and the bolt holes
full face gasket
gasket used to fit inside the bolt circle requiring only some of the bolts to be removed
flat ring gasket
gasket made of stainless steel with a non metallic insert for high pressure and high temperature application
spiral wound gasket
2 methods for bolt layout
angle
chord
2 reasons why gasket move while in place
bolt load
internal pressure