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Spiral Wound Gasket

Spiral Wound Gasket
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Spiral Wound Gasket

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the development and application of spiral wound gaskets by Flexitallic, introduced in 1912, to address industrial challenges involving high temperatures and pressures. These gaskets are engineered to maintain effective seals under varying conditions.
Gasket Identification
Flexitallic employs a color coding system for easy identification of gasket materials. Metallic windings are marked with solid colors, while non-metallic fillers are indicated with stripes.
Available Gasket Materials
The document lists materials such as stainless steel, Monel, and Inconel for metal windings, and highlights Thermiculite for its high-temperature sealing capabilities.
Gasket Selection
Different gasket styles are recommended based on application needs. Style CG is for general use, while Style CGI is suited for high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. Styles RIR and R are also described for specific flange configurations.
Dimensional Data
Detailed tables provide dimensions for various gasket styles compatible with standards like ASME, BS, DIN, and JIS, emphasizing the importance of selecting the correct gasket style for specific applications.
Special Application Gaskets
Special gaskets are available for non-standard applications such as valves, pumps, and heat exchangers, with engineering support for custom designs.
Technical Data and Assembly Techniques
The document includes torque requirements and bolting data for flange assemblies, along with guidelines for proper gasket installation to ensure optimal performance.
Worldwide Customer Service Network
Flexitallic supports customers globally through a network of manufacturing units, joint ventures, branch offices, and licensees.
Specifications
Style R gaskets are designed for specific flange types and manufactured to a nominal thickness of 0.125". Style 625 gaskets are for clamp-type closures with a nominal thickness of 0.0625".
Procedures and Recommendations
Correct gasket selection is crucial, with specific compression guidelines for optimal sealing. Flange faces should be clean, and appropriate bolting materials and techniques should be used.
Interchangeability
Style R-1 and R-3 gaskets are interchangeable within certain size categories and pressure classes, while Style R-4 gaskets are interchangeable with all NPS 1/2” R-1 and R-3 gaskets within the same pressure rating.
Tables and Dimensions
Extensive tables list dimensions for various gasket styles and pressure ratings, including CG-RJ and CGI-RJ spiral wound gaskets for specific flange standards.
Gasket Specifications and Recommendations
Initial and recommended compressed thicknesses are provided for various sizes, emphasizing adherence to Flexitallic's Design Criteria for technical information.
Technical Data on Bolt Steels and Alloys
A graph shows stress relaxation of bolt steels and alloys, highlighting the importance of bolt lubrication and providing torque data for alloy steel stud bolts.
Bolting Data for ASME B16.5 & BS 1560 Flanges
Tables detail bolt specifications for various flange classes, including the number of bolts and flange dimensions.
Special Heat Exchanger Gaskets
Details on HE-CGI gaskets with spiral wound outer rings for TEMA flanges, custom-built for heat exchanger vessels.
Carrier Ring Gaskets
The carrier ring design includes a solid metal ring with recesses for spiral wound gaskets, used in industries like power generation and petrochemicals.
LS and LSI Low Stress Range of Spiral Wound Gaskets
Designed for high integrity seals under low seating stresses, suitable for class 150 and 300 applications, available with various fillers.
Torque Recommendations
Minimum bolt torque figures for LSI gaskets on ASME/B16.5 flanges are provided, noting variability based on gasket size and bolt materials.
Overview
Flexitallic's spiral wound gaskets for boiler manhole cover assemblies are designed for high pressure, temperature, and corrosive environments.
Specifications
Gaskets are available in various shapes and manufactured with Flexicarb® filler for demanding conditions.
Styles and Features
  • Style M & MC: For manhole cover assemblies, available in multiple dimensions.
  • Style T: For boiler handhole and tubecap assemblies, available in standard thicknesses.
  • Style MCS: Features an integral solid metal ring to prevent over-compression.
Ordering Information
Details required for ordering include boiler name, gasket style, dimensions, and material preference.
Benefits
  • High safety factor and resilience under fluctuating loads.
  • Prolonged service life and reduced maintenance.
  • Improved maintenance through early leak detection.
Special Applications
The Baker gasket is designed for hazardous chemical applications, offering an emissions containment system.
Product Range
Flexitallic offers a wide range of gaskets, each designed to meet specific industry standards.
Service and Support
Comprehensive technical support and design services are provided to assist with product selection and application.
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TABLE 1 - STYLE CG & CGI TO ASME B16.20 TO SUITASME B16.5 FLANGES - IMPERIAL SIZES_8 TABLE 2 - STYLE CG & CGI TO ASME B16.2Q TO SUITASME B16.5 FLANGES- METRIC SIZES_9 TABLE 3 - INNER RING DIMENSIONS FOR STYLE CGI TO ASME B16.20_10 TABLE 4 - STYLE CG & CGI TO SUIT SMALL DIAMETER SCREWED OR SLIP-ON FLANGES_10 TABLE 5 - MAXIMUM BORE OF ASME B16.5 FLANGES_11_ TABLE 6 - STYLE CG & CGI TO ASME B16.20 TO SUIT LARGE DIAMETER ASME B16.47 SERIES B FLANGES_12 & 13 TABLE 6.1 - STYLE CG & CGI TO ASME B16.20 TO SUIT LARGE DIAMETER ASME B16.47 SERIES B FLANGES 12 & 13 TABLE 7 - STYLE CG & CGI TO ASME B16.20...

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Worldwide Customer Service Network 0 Owned Manufacturing Plants Guadalajara, Mexico A Branch Offices & Warehouses Buenos Aires, Argentina Brisbane, Australia Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Cartec Sealing Technologies, Inc. Seoul, Korea Dragon Industrial Services Note: Over 500 stocking distributors in over 40 countries strategically located Engineering & Chemical Productions Lagos State, Nigeria Rotterdam, Netherlands Gasket Vedacoes Technicas Ltda. Greenville Rubber & Gasket Industrial Gasket & Supply Lake Charles Rubber Liaoning Cartec Sealing Benxi City, China Saudi Gasket Factory Jeddah, Saudi...

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Introduction FIRST AND FOREMOST The concept of spiral wound gasket construction was originated by Flexitallic in 1912, inaugurating the beginning of a new era in safe, effective sealing. The primary purpose for this development was the increasingly severe temperatures and pressures used by U.S. refinery operators in the first half of the century. Metal Strip Filler Material The necessity for a gasket to have the ability to recover cannot be over emphasized. The effects of pressure and temperature fluctuations, the temperature differential across the flange face, together with bolt stress relaxation...

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GASKET IDENTIFICATION GUIDE RING COLOR CODING For ease of identification, Flexitallic Spiral Wound Gaskets utilize a color coding system around the outside edge of the centering ring, thus permitting full identification of both the winding and filler materials. a solid color identification around the outside edge Light Green Stripe The gasket filler materials number of stripes placed at equal intervals around the centering ring. White Stripe Gray Stripe Flexite Super* Pink Stripe Fluorescent Green Stripe Light Blue Stripe

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AVAILABLE GASKET MATERIALS METAL WINDING STRIP Stainless Steel CARBON STEEL FILLER MATERIAL Flexicarb® flexible graphite Flexite Super® Non-sintered PTFE high-temperature, sealing material is comprised of chemically exfoliat- ed and thermally exfoliated vermi- This revolutionary new product simulates the structure of exfoliat- ed graphite but with one notable exception... gaskets made with Thermiculite maintain their integri- ty, even at extreme temperatures. Thermiculite is thermally stable, ensuring against thermal oxidation, GUIDE RING MATERIAL Carbon Steel Stainless Steel Selected materials...

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GASKET SELECTION What style of gasket should I select? Style CG - Utilizes an external ring which accurately centers gasket on flange face, provides additional radial strength to pre- vent gasket blow-out and acts as a compression stop. A general purpose gasket suitable for use with flat face and raised face class 2500. Above class 600 an internal ring is recommended. Style CGI - A Style CG gasket fitted with internal ring which gives an additional compression limiting stop and provides heat and corrosion barrier protecting gasket windings and preventing flange erosion. Suitable for use with...

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SPECIAL GASKETS Gaskets of special design can be engineered and fabricated using the same basic fundamentals of Flexitallic Spiral Wound Gasket design and construction to cover a wide range of applications in installations for which there are no industry-wide standards. Special gaskets have been designed for valves, pumps, compressors, tur- bines, boilers, heat exchangers, etc. Consult with Flexitallic engi- neers as early in the design stage GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS Flexitallic Spiral Wound Gaskets are available in accordance with Military Specifications MIL-G- latest revisions. When making...

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TO SUIT ASME B16.5 FLANGES Inner rang* Sealing Element Inside Diameter Sealing Etenwnt Outside Diameter Centering Ring Outer Diameter *For Style CGI - see Table 3 for Inner Ring dimensions Gasket sizes 1/4" to 3" Class 300, 400 & 600 as well as sizes 1/2" to 2-1/2" Class 900 & 1500 are identical within their respective nominal pipe sizes, therefore inventories need not be duplicated. In accordance with ASME B16.20, Inner Rings are mandatory for the following flange designations (see Table 3). All PTFE filled gaskets All flexible graphite gaskets unless otherwise requested by the customer ASME...

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TO SUIT ASME B16.5 FLANGES CENTERING RING Sealing Element Inside Diameter Sealing Element Outside Diameter Centering Ring Outer Diameter *For Style CGI - see Table 3 for Inner Ring dimensions. Gasket sizes 1/4" to 3" Class 300, 400 & 600 as well as sizes 1/2" to 2-1/2" Class 900 & 1500 are identical within their respective nominal pipe sizes, therefore inventories need not be duplicated. In accordance with ASME B16.20, Inner Rings are mandatory for the following flange designations (see Table 3). All PTFE filled gaskets All flexible graphite gaskets unless otherwise requested by the customer...

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STANDARD INSIDE DIAMETERS OF INNER RINGS FOR STYLE CGI GASKETS TO ASME B16.20 TOSUITASME BIG.S FLANGES See Table 4 for small diameter screwed and slip-on flanges. DIMENSIONS IN INCHES & MILLIMETERS. TO SUITASME B16.5 & BS 1560 SMALL DIAMETER SCREWED OR SLIP-ON DIMENSIONS IN INCHES & MILLIMETERS. NOTE: The above style CG & CGI spiral wound gaskets are dimensioned to suit existing screwed or slip-on flanges for NPS 'U THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS J^XliaMc

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MAXIMUM BORE OF ASME B16.5 FLANGES FOR USE WITH STYLE CG & CGI SPIRAL WOUND GASKETS This table shows the maximum bore of flanges for which the Spiral Wound gasket dimensions shown are recommended considering the tolerances involved, possible eccentric installation, and the possibility that the gasket may extend into the assembled flange bore. PRESSURE CLASS (includes nozzle" Schedule 10S bore descibed (excludes nozzle" WN flange with SW bore (excludes nozzle Note: SO = slip on and threaded; WN = welding neck; SW = standard wall. a Inner rings are required for Class 900 gaskets, NPS 24; Class...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.