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The Relationship Between Bolt Load and Leak Rate in a Gasketed Joint


Pages: 4    Published: Jan 1977


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Source: STP620-EB


Abstract

A method of testing gaskets for leak rate under varying bolt loads is described. The date, curves and procedures are given for a test to determine the effect of preload on the subsequent leak rate behavior of a joint with an asbestos gasket.


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Paper ID: STP27939S
Committee/Subcommittee: F03.60
DOI: 10.1520/STP27939S
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