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Fluid Sealing Standards


(FSA-NMG-201-02) Recommended Practices for Determination of Extractable Sulfur for Non-Metallic Gasketing Material
This method covers the measurement of Extractable Sulfur in Gasket Material. ©2002, 5 Pages.
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(FSA-NMG-202-02) Recommended Practice for Determination of Water Soluble Chlorides
This test procedure covers the measurement of water soluble chloride in gasket material. ©2002, 4 Pages.
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(FSA-NMG-203-02) Recommended Practices for Determination of Water Soluble Fluorides
This test procedure covers the measurement of water soluble fluoride in gasket material. ©2002, 4 Pages.
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(FSA-NMG-204-02) Standard Test Method for Performance of Non-Asbestos Gaskets in High Pressure, Saturated Steam
This test method provides a means of assessing the performance of various non-asbestos gasket materials in saturated steam service under controlled conditions. When Desired, the test may be used as an acceptance/rejection criteria when test conditions are agreed upon by user and supplier. ©2002, 12 Pages.
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(FSA-MG-501-02) Standard Test Method for Inward Buckling of Spiral Wound Gaskets
This test method enables a relative comparison of the predisposition of a spiral wound gasket to inward buckling. The relative resistance to inward buckling of a spiral wound gasket thereby can be determined. This procedure may be used by supplier and user to establish an acceptance/rejection criteria for spiral wound gaskets, when desired.© 2002, 9 pages.
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(FSA-MG-502-05) Serrated Metal Gaskets with Covering Layers (SMCL) - Standard for Raised and Flat Faced Flanges per ASME B16.5
This standard provides specifications for the above gasket design as applied to flanges for the pipe sizes included in ASME Standard B16.5. Size, class, construction, materials, marking, as well as dimensions are covered. ©2005, 8 pages.
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(FSA-MG-503-06) Serrated Metal Gaskets with Covering Layers (SMCL) - Standard for Raised and Flat Faced Flanges per ASME B16.47
This standard provides specifications for the above gasket design as applied to flanges for the pipe sizes included in ASME Standard B16.47. Size, class, construction, materials, marking, as well as dimensions are covered. ©2006, 16 pages.
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(FSA-G-604-07) Oxidation Test Standard for Flexible Graphite Materials
This standard provides two test methods for assessing the relative oxidation resistance of flexible graphite material. Method A is a short duration oven screening test. Method B is a more accurate, longer durating procedure under closely controlled environmental conditions based on Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). ©2007, 10 Pages
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(FSA-PSJ-701-06) Non-Metallic Expansion Joint Hydrotesting and Vacuum Testing
This specification covers the hydrotesting and/or vacuum testing on non-metallic flanged expansion joints. ©2006, 9 Pages
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(FSA-PSJ-702-06) Rubber Flanged Non-Metallic Expansion Joint Installation, Maintenance and Storage
This specification covers the installation, maintenance and storage of non-metallic expansion joints. ©2006, 7 Pages.
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(FSA-NMEJ-703-99) Specifications of Elastomers Used in Piping Systems Non-Metallic Expansion Joints
This specification covers Elastomers Used in Piping Systems Non-Metallic Expansion Joints. ©1999, 8 pages.
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(FSA-DSJ-401-09) Specification for High Temperature and Acid Resistant Terpolymer Fluoroelastomer
This technical revision of the standard provides a more comprehensive definition and updated specifications for the industry recommended elastomer compound used in the manufacture of expansion joints installed in high temperature and corrosive flue gas systems. ©2009, 7 Pages.
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(FSA-DSJ-402-06) Fluoroelastomer Belt Recommendation
This standard covers composition and properties for the industry recommended fluoroelastomer belt used in flue duct expansion joints that are installed in high temperature and corrosive flue gas systems, such as those in coal fired power plants. ©2006, 4 Pages
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(FSA-DSJ-403-07) Fluoroplastic Belt Guidelines
This standard covers composition and property recommendations for a single layer fluoroplastic/fiberglass fabric belt. Fluoroplastics have been used for flue duct expansion joints because of their outstanding resistance to chemicals and heat. They are particularly effective in applications where condensation and chemical attack are problems, such as sulfuric acid bearing flue gas in coal-fired power plants. ©2007, 6 Pages
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