RING TYPE JOINT GASKETS - Flexitallic SOFC

1 ring TYPE JOINT RESOURCEFLEXITALLIC, A WORLDWIDE ORGANIZATIONLOCAL SERVICECOMMITTED TO MEETING CUSTOMER NEEDSCOMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT RANGEFOR ALL INDUSTRIAL AND PETROCHEMICAL APPLICATIONSLET Flexitallic TAKE THE PRESSURESEALING SOLUTIONSTHE ANSWER IS ALWAYS FLEXITALLIC1 The Flexitallic Group is the international market leader in the manufacture and supplyof high quality, high value sealing on sales and geographic reach, The Flexitallic Group isthe only true global supplier of industrial GASKETS . The companymaintains a major market position in all pressure ranges of staticsealing devices used throughout the world, most notably in theoil and gas industry s upstream and downstream global expertise, combined with local availability, ensuresthat our customers benefit from first class products, togetherwith outstanding customer service and technical support.

2 Weprovide a comprehensive range of semi-metallic GASKETS , sheetgasket materials, pump and valve seals and metallic GASKETS to awide range of oil and gas, industrial, pulp and paper, andautomotive customers. Specialist markets include refiningpetrochemicals, power generation, food, pharmaceutical,marine, offshore and water treatment is skilled at providing design and development work to help customers buildoptimum solutions. We have created some important product leaders in the sealing industrysuch as Thermiculite, material for high temperature, high pressure applications and Sigma, aPTFE based sheet designed to seal in the harshest chemical an ongoing investment in hightechnology, we are well-equipped to developinnovative and reliable new all locations, trained technical staffanswer product enquires, solve problems andprovide 24 hour emergency assistanceanywhere in the US 2 WORLDWIDE REPUTATIONF lexitallic has been at the forefront of sealing technology for over 100 years.

3 During this time the company has gained anunrivalled reputation as a global supplier of quality products and ethos of continuous development and improvement of products and services coupled with close attention to localmarket needs, ensures the Company s status as a worldwide market leader way into the AND DEVELOPMENTThe dynamic needs of the market place can only be satisfied by manufacturers who are prepared to invest in research anddevelopment. Flexitallic works continuously to supply industry with the most advanced products and sealing RANGEThe ability of a product to meet the requirements of a dynamic market place is key to the success of any has the ability to supply the world s industries with an unparalleled range of products and services - The TotalSealing Solution . Flexitallic manufactures a full range of metallic static seals, they aremanufactured in types R,oval and octagonal cross-sectional profiles, alongwith RX, BX, SRX and manufactures a full range of metallic static seals.

4 These areavailable as ring type JOINT GASKETS (page 5), welded membrane GASKETS (page15), and weld ring GASKETS (page 15).All Flexitallic s products are manufactured to the highest quality standardsensuring fitness for purpose with the added convenience of the support ofglobal stockingABOUT US 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICEThe company s command of its technology provides a sound basis fortechnical and commercial customer support. Qualified engineers arealways available for technical audits, advice on specifications ortroubleshooting, while every sales office has a full team of staff to dealwith technical or sales enquires by telephone, fax, or customer ethic is central to Flexitallic s philosophy and this is apart of the global strategy which is apparent in every Flexitallicbusiness throughout the SELECTIONI ncreasing environmental and economic pressures require that the most suitable product be used in every application.

5 Thisbrochure is intended to aid the process of product you require more detailed information to ensure compatibility, please consult Flexitallic s Technical Department whowill be pleased to STATEMENTThe ProductsFlexitallic designs and manufactures all its products under a quality system which is accredited to BS EN ISO 9001. Theoperating mission is to produce an unrivalled level of excellence in product specification, performance and EnvironmentIn the design and manufacture of its products Flexitallic gives full consideration to environmentalconcerns. By supplyingcost effective and proven sealing products to industry the company contributesnot only to greater productivity and reduceddowntime, but also to the control and prevention of fugitive products are designed and manufacturedunder stringent quality controlsQUALITY ASSURED MANUFACTURING4 All Flexitallic ring Type Joints are manufactured fromfully traceable materials and are supplied to NACE specifications upon request.

6 Each ring Type JOINT isidentified by low stress stamping with style, ring number,API license number, material reference, ProductSpecification Level (PSL), a unique Flexitallic materialidentification number, and month and year ofmanufacture. Such full and comprehensive traceability,from material source with mill certification to finalsupply, is an essential ingredient in the company s strictquality assurance procedures and exceeds those demandedby the highest API 6A PSL gasket material should be selected to suit the serviceconditions. It is always recommended that the gasketmaterial be softer than the mating flanges. The morepopular ring Type JOINT materials, with the recommendedmaximum hardness and identification as specified in API6A, are shown in the table more highly specialized applications, ring TypeJoints can be machined from DUPLEX steels and otherexotic materials such as Monel , Inconel , Incoloy , andHastelloy.

7 The Technical Department is available toadvise on other Iron9056 DLow Carbon Steel12068S4 6% Chrome 1/2% MolyK4254413072F5 Type 304 Stainless SteelS30400 16083S304 Type 316 Stainless SteelS31600 16083S316 Type 347 Stainless SteelS3470016083S347 Type 410 Stainless SteelS4100017086S410 Titanium Grade 2R50400 Alloy 600N06600200 Alloy 625N06625200 Alloy 800N08800200 Alloy 825N08825160 HastelloyN10001200 Alloy C276N10276200 SMO 254S32154180 Zeron 100200 Super DuplexS31803 MATERIALUNS NUMBERIDENTIFICATIONMAXIMUM HARDNESSBRINELL*ROCKWELL B * 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 ballLow Stress stamping for identification and traceabilityPROTECTIVE COATINGIn accordance with APIS pecifications, soft ironand low carbon steel RingType Joints are protectedwith electroplated zinc to amaximum thickness of8 materialcoatings can be suppliedon : (INCHES)A (width of ring ) , H (height of ring ) (average pitch diameter of ring ) (angle) 1/2 OVALOCTAGONAL5 STYLE R The ring Type JOINT was initially developed forhigh pressure/temperature applications found inthe petroleum industry and is primarily used inthe oil field on drilling and completionequipment.

8 However, today this product rangecan also be found on valves and pipeworkassemblies, along with some high integritypressure vessel Style R ring Type Joints aremanufactured in accordance with both API 6 Aand ASME size/ratings. Available inboth oval and octagonal configurations, bothtypes are interchangeable on the modernoctagonal type grooved with all solid metal ring Type Joints including Style R, it isrecommended to replace the ring when flange connection DATA STYLE RStyle RFlexitallic Style R ring Type Joints can bemanufactured in accordance with all relevantstandards to suit the following flangedesignations:API 6 AASME/ANSI SP44 (ASME SERIES A)BS 15606 STYLE R Dimensions in inches* Denotes ring number specified in API Pipe Sizes marked** apply to class rating 2000 Pipe Sizes in brackets apply to class rating 3000 only.

9 ring no. R30 is suitable for lapped flanges CLASS RATINGSPITCHWIDTHHEIGHT OF RINGGASKET WEIGHTS, , BS & MSSAPI (PSI)DIAMETEROF 2000/3000 5000OF RINGOVALOCTAGONALOVALOCTAGONALNOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES)PABHR11 1/2 . 1/21/2 . 3/4 1/2 . 3/43/4 .. 1113/4 .. 1 1/41 1/41 1/41 . 1/2 . * 1 1/21 1/21 1/2 1 1/4 .. * 2 1 1/22 1/16 * 22 2 1 1/2 . * 2 1/2 22 9/16 * 2 1/22 1/2 (2 9/16)2 9 2 1/2 . 3 * 33 3 1/8 3 1/2 . 3 1/2 * 3 3 1 . * 44 4 1/16 4 * 4 4 1 . * 55 5 * 5 * 66 71/16 * 6 7 1 * 6 * 88 9 * 8 8 * 1010 11 * 10 11 10 * 1212 13 5/8 DISTANCEBETWEENMADE UPFLANGES7 STYLE R PRESSURE CLASS RATINGSPITCHWIDTHHEIGHT OF RINGGASKET WEIGHTS, , BS & MSSAPI (PSI)DIAMETEROF 2000/3000 5000OF RINGOVALOCTAGONALOVALOCTAGONALNOMINAL PIPE SIZE (INCHES)PABHR58 12 12 14 14 * 14 * 16 16 3/4** * 16 (16) 16 * 18 * 18 (18) 18 * 20 21 1/4** * 20 (20 3/4) 20 24 24 24 22 *.

10 508R84* .564R85* .978R86* * * * * * 26 28 30 32 34 36 * 26 R101 28 R102 30 R103 32 R104 34 R105 36 APPROX. DISTANCEBETWEENMADE UPFLANGES* Denotes ring number specified in API Pipe Sizes marked** apply to class rating 2000 Pipe Sizes in brackets apply to class rating 3000 only. ring no. R30 is suitable for lapped flanges in inches8 STYLE RX The Style RX is an adaptation of thestandard Style R which energizes onassembly. The RX is designed to fit thesame groove design as a standard StyleR, making the joints should be given to thedifference in finished make-up modified design uses an energizingon assembly effect which improves theefficiency of the are also available for DATA STYLE RXTOLERANCES: (INCHES)A* (width of ring )+ , * (height of ring )+ , (od of ring )+ , (angle) 1/2 *A plus tolerance of inches for width A and height H is permitted, provided thevariation in width or height does not inches throughout its 1:The pressure passage hole illustrated in the ring Type JOINT cross section ensuresequalization of pressure which may be trapped in the grooves, it is in rings RX82 throughRX91 only.