If you have questions,doubt and need quick answers anything pertaining to gaskets and its usage, ask Dr.Smith http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/index.php Sat, 19 May 2012 13:57:52 +0400 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?3,8,8#msg-8 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?3,8,8#msg-8 i have a piping system where there is a bi metallic interface between carbon steel and stainless stee.
this applied in many flange joints with following rating and sizes:
4" X 2500
2" X 2500
1" X 2500

i have recived an insulation kit includes bolt insulated sleeve, insulated soft ring joint, and insulated washers.
note: insulation kits from smithgaskets.

my question:
processing media id hydrocarbon, is it consistent to work wit?
how much the torque value to be applied considering their softness/

your rapid is appreciated.

regards

moosa
mech eng.]]> moosa Installation Queries Wed, 16 May 2012 16:59:25 +0400 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?8,7,7#msg-7 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?8,7,7#msg-7 It also applies to a specially configured Ring Gasket that allows two flanges with Ring Grooves of different width and depth but the same pitch diameter to join and seal when Made-up.]]> drsmith Applications Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:04:47 +0400 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?8,6,6#msg-6 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?8,6,6#msg-6 Any flange that will connect between two other flanges that would otherwise not connect. Usually a Double Studded Adapter (DSA), or a Single Studded Adapter (SSA).]]> drsmith Applications Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:00:13 +0400 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?3,5,5#msg-5 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?3,5,5#msg-5
Although similar in style to the octagonal gaskets, the BX Series can only be used with 6BX flanges and 16BX hubs. BX-Gaskets have been designed for higher-pressure ratings starting at 5,000 lbs. and ending with 20,000 lbs. Pitch diameters on BX gaskets are slightly larger than the pitch diameter of the flange i.e. they are slightly oversized. This forces the gasket to initially seal on its outside angles and secondly seal with its inside angles as the flange is bolted down to respective torque settings.

RX gaskets are designed for pressures up to 15,000 PSI. These gaskets are interchangeable with r-oval or r-octagonal rings used on API 6B flanges. RX types of gaskets are more costly than your standard oval or octagonal rings, therefore not as popular. RX type gaskets perform excellent in 6B flanged blowout preventer stacks, which requires the additional mass of the RX gasket to support the higher pressures with higher vibrations and heavier weights of these units.

Gaskets that have been torqued initiating a metal-to-metal seal should be discarded and not reused.]]> drsmith Installation Queries Sun, 09 Oct 2011 11:20:29 +0400 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?10,3,4#msg-4 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?10,3,4#msg-4
[compositelist.api.org]

This includes all our facilities within the Middle East and Malaysia.]]> drsmith Quality Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:16:35 +0400 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?10,3,3#msg-3 http://www.smithgaskets.com/forum/read.php?10,3,3#msg-3
SMITH is an approved API manufacturer to API 6A & 17D. See our downloads page for the certs.

When sourcing ring joints for Oil industry service the American Petroleum Institute audits and approves recognised manufacturers.

When the API monogram (top right of page), in combination with the manufacturer's license number appears on the product, this is the warranty by the licensed manufacturer to the purchaser the equipment manufactured complies in every detail with the applicable standards and specifications.

The API website lists with a search function approved manufacturers and their status: [compositelist.api.org]

Should you test yourself?

As with all manufacturers quality issues can occur and processes change. Dr Smith's recommendation is to visit the facility & ensure you are satisifed with the team and the processes in place.]]> drsmith Quality Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:05:45 +0400