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Dimensions applicable to ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and ASME B16.47 Series A, Large Diameter Steel Flanges.

Visual step by step instructions for proper bolted flange assembly.

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) tests the sealing material compatibility for use in flanged connections with liquid and gaseous oxygen. Further information on the test procedure and the result can be found in the following test report. Please note that the test was conducted on the embossed version of this product with no printing ink on the sheet. 

CAUTION: Extra care is advised to ensure that the gasket surface is free from particulate contamination that accumulates due to static charge.  

GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing has received a PDA (Product Design Assessment) certificate under the ABS Approval Program. The scope and limitations of this assessment are detailed on the pages attached to this certificate.

To achieve a reliable seal, adequate gasket stress must be applied during installation. The Gore torque tables provide end-users with an estimation of bolt preload for use during flange assembly.

This document provides torque guidelines for ring and full-face GORE® Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800) and GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing according to EN and ASME Standards for steel, glass-lined steel and fiber-reinforced plastic flanges.

Dimensions applicable to flanges according to EN1092-1 among others.

This certificate is based on the test program of TÜV Anlagen- und Umwelttechnik or VDI 2440, November 2000 edition, which covers qualification testing of flange seals with respect to their leak rate, blow-out resistance and continuous functionality and verification of sealing characteristics and controlled production quality. The above points were verified in an initial test. Prerequisite is the use of flange systems made of steel, which, when installed, achieve or exceed minimum surface pressure.

GORE® Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800) & GORE® GR Sheet Gasket Ring Gasket on Flat Face Steel Flange: To achieve a reliable seal, adequate gasket stress must be applied during installation. This document provides an estimation of torque for use during assembly of standard design steel pipe flanges.

GORE Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800) & GORE GR Sheet Gasket Ring Gasket on Raised Face Steel Flange: To achieve a reliable seal, adequate gasket stress must be applied during installation. This table provides an estimation of torque for use during assembly of standard design steel pipe flanges.