Gaskets Publications
Gasket Handbook, 1st Edition Successfully sealing a bolted flange connection is dependent on all components of a well-designed system working together, effectively and safely. This handbook provides technical information on gaskets as a constituent part of a bolted flange connection, typically employed in chemical, petrochemical, refinery, power plant and other industrial facilities. It includes guidance to plant engineers on specifying gaskets; maintenance operators on installing and trouble-shooting bolted flange connection leaks, as well as purchasing personnel on the important functional distinctions between various gasket types.
Contents include definition of mechanical considerations for a bolted flange connection, important considerations for flanges, fasteners, and installation best practices, with a focus on gasket selection and gasket-to-flange system interaction. Gasket storage and handling also are addressed. This handbook is arranged and detailed to serve as a useful tool for those who presently use or are interested in using gaskets.
©2017, 138 pages.
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©2001, 19 Pages.
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©2001, 12 Pages.
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©1998, 40 Pages.
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©2009, 68 Pages.
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Sealing Sense Articles — Gaskets
November 2020 – Bolting Considerations for Bolted Flange Joints, Part 2
July 2020 – Bolting Considerations for Bolted Flange Joints, Part 1
March 2020 – ASTM International Committee Releases Latest Room Temperature Tightness Test
September 2019 – The Bolt as Machine & the Importance of Liberal Lubrication
August 2018 – The Importance of Using Thread Lubricants in Bolted Connections
July 2018 – Sealing for Extreme Cold: Best Practice for Static Seals
April 2018 – Troubleshooting Gasket Failure
December 2017 – Storage & Shelf Life Prediction for Flange Gasket Materials
June 2017 – Gasket Installation Best Practices
March 2017 – Improper Gasketed Joints Can Be Deadly
December 2016 – Back to Basics: Semi-Metallic Gaskets
November 2016 – Back to Basics: Soft Gaskets
July 2016 – The Dangers of Hot Bolting
May 2016 – The Necessity of Bolted Flange Connection Training
February 2016 – What to Consider When Upgrading or Changing Pre-Specified Gaskets
June 2015 – New FSA/ESA Gasket Handbook Offers Guidance for Equipment Usage & Troubleshooting
December 2014 – Consult the Manufacturer for Gasket Torque Values as Starting Place to Diminish Leaks
October 2014 – Why Flexible Graphite’s Consistent Quality is Ideal for Seals, Packings & Gaskets
May 2014 – Prevent Gasket Blowout – What’s Most Important? (part 2)
April 2014 – Prevent Gasket Blowout – What’s Most Important? (part 1)
December 2013 – Do I really need to use a torque wrench?
July 2013 – What should I do about flange face damage: accept, repair or replace?
June 2013 – How does lubrication affect fastener torque and resultant tension?
March 2013 – What are grooved metal gaskets, and where are they applied?
November 2012 – Will storing my CNA gasket and sheet for too long degrade performance?
July 2012 – What are the current industry best practices for the assembly of bolted flange connections?
February 2012 – Why don’t my PTFE gaskets seal FRP, plastic and other light load flanges?
January 2012 – Why do I need to complete an application questionnaire?
December 2011 – What factors should be considered for stainless steel fasteners in bolted flanged connections?
June 2011 – How can installation procedures improve gasket life?
March 2011 – How is gasket stress defined in industry?
January 2011 – How do I choose a gasket for an FDA application?
July 2010 – What fasteners should I use for my bolted flange connection?
June 2010 – What gasket properties are most important, and how do I use them?
January 2010 – How do I prevent gasket blow out?
October 2009 – What are m and y gasket design constants, and how are they used?
May 2009 – How should I store my gaskets?
June 2008 – How do I determine bolt torque for flanged connections?
April 2008 – What is the impact of Flange Finish on Gasket Performance?
January 2008 – Was it really the gasket?
November 2006 – How do I choose the right gasket for pumps in chemical service?
June 2006 – What factors should be considered when installing a spiral wound gasket?
May 2006 – How can I troubleshoot bolted flange connection leaks?
November 2005 – How do you choose between all the various types of gasket materials?
October 2005 – What gasket thickness should I use in my pump system?
March 2005 – How can spiral wound gasket selection and installation problems be avoided?
February 2005 – How do you select and install the right gasket?