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ASTM F145-72(2016)

Standard Practice for Evaluating Flat-Faced Gasketed Joint Assemblies

Standard Practice for Evaluating Flat-Faced Gasketed Joint Assemblies F0145-72R16 ASTM|F0145-72R16|en-US Standard Practice for Evaluating Flat-Faced Gasketed Joint Assemblies Standard new BOS Vol. 09.02 Committee F03
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Significance and Use

4.1 Gasket compressions produced by bolt loads in a flanged joint are important in the application engineering of a joint assembly. They are related to the ability of a gasket to seal, to maintain tightness on assembly bolts, and to a variety of other gasket properties that determine the service behavior of a joint assembly. Thus, being able to determine the degree of compression in a gasket under the bolt loading will permit one to make qualitative predictions of the behavior of a joint assembly when it comes in contact with the application or service environment. With the plug test, bending of a flange facing between bolt centers can be measured; however, in a few highly distortable flanges the maximum bending between bolt centers may not be detected.

4.2 The variation in gasket compressions at selected points in a flat-face joint assembly reveals the degree of flange distortion or the ability of the flange to distribute satisfactorily the compressive forces from bolt loads throughout the gasket.

Scope

1.1 This practice permits measurement of gasket compression resulting from bolt loading on a flat-face joint assembly at ambient conditions.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Book of Standards Volume: 09.02
Developed by Subcommittee: F03.20
Pages: 3
DOI: 10.1520/F0145-72R16
ICS Code: 21.140