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Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges ASME B16.21-2005 CTCL as Cre bea Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Date of ssuances May 31, 2005, ‘The next edition ofthis Standard Is scheduled for publication in 2010. There will be no addenda issued to this edition, ASME issues written replies to Inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects ofthis Stan: Card, Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages at http://www.asme.orgicodes/ as they are issued. ASME sth registered trademark of The American Soclety of Mechanical Engineers This calor stander was develope under procedures acceded as mestng the tera fr Amercen National Stan ards The Stancards Committee that approved te code at standard was Enianced to assure tat inglidaas fom com petet and concerned intress have had an opportunity ta pantcipate. 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Participation by federal agency representative) ot person) afllate with industry fs not tobe Interpreted as gow ‘exnmant or Industry endorsement ofthis code or standae ASW accepts esponsibily or oly :oselaterpretalions of his document issued in accordance with the established ASME procedures ane policies, whizh precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals No pat of his document may be reproduced in any form, ian elector retrieval system or steric without the prior writen permission of the publisher The American Society of Mechanical Engineers ‘TheesPatk Avenue, Ne York,NY 20016-5990 Copyright ©2008 by THE AMERICAN SOCEETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ‘A ight reserved Printed in USA, CONTENTS Foreword... Committee Roster vee CConrespondence With the B16 Committee = . Scope Types and Sizes... aa Materials, Dimensions and Tolerances Markings Tables 1 Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.] Class 25, Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings... 2 Gasket Dimensions for ASME BI6.1 Class 125, Cast Tron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fitings 3. Flat Ring Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.1 Class 250, Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings 4 Gasket Dimensions for ASME 8165 Claas 150, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings 5. Flat Ring Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16 5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, ‘Classes 300, 400, 600, and 900... 6 Bull Face Gasket Dimensions for ASME B1624, Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges ‘and Flanged Fittings, Classes 150 and 300 7 Flat Ring Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.47 Series A, Large Diameter Stee! Flanges, Classes 150, 300, 400, and 600 . 8 Flat Ring Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.47 Series B, Largo Diameter Steal Flanges, Classes 75, 150, 300, 400, and 600... - 9 Pull Face Gasket Dimensions for MSS $P-51 Class 150LW, Corrosion-Resistant Cast Flanges and Flanged Fitings Mandatory Appendices 1 Dimensions of Gastts i US Cstomany iis «0 Tl References : Nonmandatory Appendix A Quality System Program B FOREWORD Before this standard was issued, the individual sizes of gaskets were made to many different seis of dimensions, based on different concepts of adaptation and functional use on the part of consumers as well as manufacturers. In some cases dimensions were shown in American Stan- dards. To standardize gasket sizes, the Standards and Specifications Committee of the Mechani- cal Packing Association started work on 2 standard for nonmetallic or cut gaskets for bronze, iron, and steel pipe flanges Dimensions of gaskets being used were collected, and a basic design philosophy for sizing was formulated by the committee. This was the result of extensive field research experience and ac- cepted standard user requirements, The procedure followed was to dimension the gasket for each type and size of flange so as to prevent the gasket from projecting into the line of flow. Dimen- sional tolerances of standard pipe flanges and fittings as to LD, O.D,, and bolting were all con- sidered. Suggested dimensional standards were tabulated and distributed for industry comment. After several revisions, a final draft, dated September 15, 1948, was approved by the Mechanical Pack- ‘ng Association for submission ag an American Standard, Sectional Committee (B16) om the Standardization of Pipe Flanges and Fittings was organized in 1921 under the procedure of the American Standards Association, with the Heating, Piping, and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, Manufacturers’ Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers as joint 5 sponsors Sectional Committee B16 received the proposal on May 9, 1949, and assigned it toa joint group cof Subcommittees 1 and 3. The Manufactures’ Standardization Society was also consulted as the proposal included gaskets for bronze flanges made to their Standard Practice SP-2. This jin! group bffered a revision of the original design concept for sizing, which was acceptable to the Mechani- Cal Packing Assocation’s Committee (now the Fluid Sealing Association). The Standard was ap- proved as an Americn Standard on December 5, 1951, with the designation ASA B1621-1951 Tn 1961, the Standard was reviewed by the members of Subcommittee No. 7 on Gaskets ar proposals for revision and updating the Standard were agreed upon. The American Standards [Association granted approval of he revision on March 20, 1962 following sectional committee and sponsor approval Tn the mid-196Cs, work had begun on a revision. The revision became 2 complete rewrite and included gaskets for API Std 606, MSS SP-l4 and SP-51, as well as complete metric equivalents for all dimensions. Following its approval by the B16 Standards Committee and Co-Secretariat organizations, this Standard was approved as an American National Standard by ANSI on May 2, 1978. In 1982, American National Standards Committee B16 was reorganized as an ASME Commit. tee operating under procedures accredited by ANSI 1 1959, general revisions had begun fo reflect the current size ranges covered by the corre- sponding flange standard. Gasket dimensions for tongue and groove, male end female Rating CCiasses above 900 were deleted because a survey indicated these nonmetallic gaskets were al= most never used for these joints. Tolerances to the dimensions were added. Following approval by the Standards Committee and ASME, approval as an American Na~ tional Standard was given by ANSI on March 16, 1982, withthe neve designation ASME B16.21- 1992. 1n 2005, the Standard adopted metric (SI) dimensions. Following approval by the B16 Sub- committoe G, the B16 Standards Committee, and ASME, ANSI approved this American National sndard on March 16, 2005. "All requests for interpretation or suggestions for revisions should be sent to the Administrae tive Secretary B16, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. ASME B16 COMMITTEE Standardization of Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Gaskets (ine following is the raster of the Commitee at the tne of approval of thie Standard) OFFICERS: WR. Sonderegger, Cha M.L Nayar Vice Chair PA Redington, Secretary CCommuTTEE PERSONNEL RW. Bares ove Enters, ne Wi. 8. Bedesom, Enn Mobi Research & Enginerng Co. IM. cla, ben ne CE. Floren elle Co, DLR Frikeen, Becht Engineering 6.6. Gels, US Coast uaa ‘A Hamlton, American Bureau of Shipping 1M. Handerson, orgital USA 6.A Jolly, Vog: Vates/Fonsene IM. Katcher, Haynes international 1.6. Knecht, Consutart W.N. McLean, Newco Valves T.A: MeMaon, Fisher ConvalsIteratona, Ine ML ayy, Bechtel Powe: Corp. J.D. Page, U5, Nuclear Regulatory Commision P.A. Redington, The ArecanSocley of Mecrankal Enghees: RA Schmit, riiy-lacien NR. Sonderegger, Ari Internationa, nc W.M. Stephan, Flowtali LP TF, Stroud, Dict ron Pipe Research Ascciation RE. White Richard E White & Aesocltee PC .A Wiliams, Scuthem Ca, Sevices SUBCOMMITTEE G — GASKETS FOR FLANGED JOWNTS W.M. Stephan, Chat Fetal, ne. CB. Gils, Vice Char, Teale Werth Amatiea XA Banton im Cipger Gasket Division W.E Holden, Solutia ne. D.H. Monroe, Consulant RT. Muclles, Constant LF. Rel Garlock Metall Gastet Olson 44 Simonton, Lamens Gasket Co. LT. White, Poget Sound Nava Shipyard CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE B16 COMMITTEE General, ASME Standards are developed and maintained with the intent to represent the con- sensus of concerned interests. As such, users of this Standard may interact with the Committee by requesting interpretations, proposing revisions, and attending Committee meetings. Corre- spondence should be addressed to: Secretary, B16 Standards Committee ‘Tne American Society of Mechanical Engineers ‘Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 Proposing Revisions. Revisions are made periodically to the Standard fo incorporate changes ‘that appear necessary or desirable, as demonstrated by the experience gained from the applica- tion of the Standard. Approved revisions will be published periodically. “The Committee welcomes proposals for revisions to this Standard. Such proposals should be as specific as possible, citing the paragraph number(s), the proposed wording, and a detailed de- scription of the reasons for the proposal, including any pertinent documentation. Interpretations. Upon request, the B16 Committee will render an interpretation of any re- quirement of the Standard. Interpretations can only be rendered in response to a written request sent to the Secretary of the B16 Standards Commitee. TThe request for interpretation should be clear and unambiguous, It is further recommended that the inquirer submit his/her request in the following format: Subject: Gite the applicable paragraph number(s) and the topic of the inquiry. Baition: Gite the applicable edition of the Standard for which the interpretation is be- ing requested, Question: Phrase the question as @ request for an interpretation of a specific require- ‘ment sultable for general understanding and use, not as a request for an ap~ proval of a proprietary design or situation. The inquirer may also indude any plans or drawings, which are necessary to explain the question; however, they should not contain proprietary names or information. Requests that aze notin this format will be rewritten in this format by the Committee prior to being answered, which may inadvertently change the intent of the original request. "ASME procedures provide for reconsideration of any interpretation when or if additional in- formation that might affect an interpretation is available. Further, persons aggrieved by an in. texpretation may appeal to the cognizant ASME Committee or Subcommittee. ASME does not “approve,” “eerily,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity ‘Aitending Committee Meetings. The B16 Standards Committee regularly holds meetings, which are open to the public. Persons wishing fo attend any meeting should contact the Secretary of the Bi6 Standards Committee. ASME B16.21-2005, NONMETALLIC FLAT GASKETS FOR PIPE FLANGES 1 SCOPE 1.4 General This Standard covers types, sizes, materials, dimen- sions, tolerances, and markings for nonmetallic flat gas- ots. These gaskets are dimensionally suitable for use ‘with flanges described in the referenced lange standards. 12 Relevant Units ‘This Standard states values both in metric and US. customary units. As an exception, diameter of bolts and flange bolt holes are expressed in inch units only. These systems of units are to be regarded separately as stan- dard. Within the text, the US. customary units aze shown in parentheses or in separate tables. The values slated in each system are not exact equivalents; there- fore, itis required that each system of units be used in- dependently of the other. Except for diameter of bolts and flange bolt holes, combining values from the two systems constitutes nonconformance with the Standard. 13 Quality Systems Requirements relating to the product manufacturers’ quality system programs are described in Nonmanda- tory Appendix A. 1.4 References Standards and specifications adopted by reference in this Standard are shown in Mandatory Appendix IL 2 TYPES AND SIZES 24 Types Dimensions are provided for the following types of gaskets, which are suitable for se with the flange faces indicated: Gasket Type Range Facing Ful ace Fat face Fist ring Raised face 22 Size NPS, followed by a dimensionless number, isthe des- ignation for normal pipe size, NPS, as described in ASME B36.10M; and is related to the roference nominal diameter, DN, used in international standards, The re- lationship is as follows: nes DN iy 6 af a 1 3 Ph 2 rh » 2 50 Bh s 3 % 2 °0 4 10 (GENERAL NOTE: For NPS=4 dhe eats DN is DN = 25> NPS 23 Pressure Class Designation Class, followed by a dimensionless number, is the designation for common flange pressure-temperature ratings as given by the referenced flange standards 3. MATERIALS 3.4 Composition Gaskets shall be made of resilient or pliable materi- als. Metal or nonmetal composites may be incorporated as reinforcement or filler material. 3.2 Service Requirements Selection of a material suitable fora given service ap- plication is the responsibility of the user subject to the requirements of any applicable code or government reg ulation, The material selected shall be compatible with the fluid and suitable for the pressure-temperature con- ditions of the service. 4 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES At Dimensions, Gasket dimensions shall be in accordance with Tables 1 through 9 (Tables Il through 1-9 of Appendix I) for the flanges standards, sizes, and classes indicated. Se- lection of gasket thickness is the responsibility of the ASME 816.21-2005, ‘user, considering the properties of the gasket material as well as the intended service application. 42 Tolerances, (@) Outside Diameter (W) NPS 12 and smaller: 40.0, 15 mm (+00, -0.06 in) () NPS 14 and larger: 40.0, ~3.0 mm (+00, -0.12 in.) (©) Inside Diameter (1) NPS 12 and smaller: 21.5 mm (+0.06 in) (@) NPS 14 and larger: +300 mm (£0.12 in) (G) Bolt Circle Diameter: 21.5 mun (+0.06 in.) G@) Center to center of adjacent bolt holes: 1.0 ram £0.08 in) [NONMETALLIC FLAT GASKETS FOR PIPE FLANGES. 5 MARKINGS 5.1 Material Marking Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, gasket ‘material shall be marked with the material manufac turer’s name or tradomark and material designation. 5.2 Gasket Marking Gaskets shall be packaged with NPS, Class, gasket ‘manufacturer's name, material designation, thickness, and ASME B16.21 marked or tagged on the package or gasket. At the option of the manufacturer, the DN des- ‘gation may be included, Table 1 Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.1 Class 25, Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Nominal Pipe Size, Gasket Flat ing NPS 10, . 4 a 375 5 mt 200 6 168 225, 5 29 283 10 a us 2 328 46 4 356 457 16 08, st 8 oor 559 2 508 as 2% 610 0 Py 78 en 36 sia 1068 2 10672 6 1791397 st an 1568 o asm 1730 2 rex 2067 Ba aim 2380 96 Das 27H Full Face Gasket Number Hole Bolt cre ©, ofcles Diameter Diameter 29 s oe 1905) 258 8 oe 259 23 5 % mans 303 5 % oes ws 3820 ws % ans 533 2 he a6 976 h 5398 ose im sno oe th 6350 a le 749.3 8 t pie 18 1 1085.9 ime 36 12573 is ana. 163 aw 13939 aaa 52 27590 27 20955 254 6b 20357 287 27559 ‘GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions are n milimeters except rho ameter dimensions, which ace niches. [NONMETALLIC FLAT GASKETS FOR PIPE FLANGES. ASME 816.22-2005 Table 2 Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.1 Class 125, Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Full Face Gasket Nominal Pipe Sie, Gasket Fat Ring umber Hole ——Bolt Cirle wes we. oo. 0D. _oftelee Diameter Diameter 1 2 er 108 “ 794 1% 2 76 a7 “ 1h 9 86 a7 4 2 6 108 152 4 Zh a 1 173 4 2 3 Brat 4 2h 102 76 e 4 ne wo 8 s ut wr 88 8 6 ua 2 279 a 8 29 2s a 10 2 32 6D 2 a a0 0 ry 336 451 3302 16 406 sia 578 8 “sr 9S 6 2 508 os = 2m 2% 60 7 2 ra 35428 Bie 35 91410881682 Vie ra 1067136 3 “a i913 ass Eh GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions ar in mlleters, except for hole dlameter eimenlons, which ao Ta inches Table3_Flat Ring Gasket Dimensions for ‘ASME B16.1 Class 250, Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Nominal Pipe Size, Gasket Fat Ring NPs 1b. 00. 4 33 % Py 4“ 83 Ph o 95 2 o a 2 3 30 3 9 us 2 102 168 a i sa 5 wat 216 6 168 251 3 29 308 20 2 362 2 am an u 356 486 16 406 ‘40 2B 457 597 2 soe 654 % 610 75 0 762 953 36 ou 1 a 1067 1289 48 129 sas [GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions ae In milimeters 3 ASME 816.21-2005 [NONMETALLIC FLAT GASKETS FOR PIPE FLANGES Table 4 Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.5 Class 150, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Fall Face Gasket Nomina Fipe Size, Gasket Fat Ring Hole Bot Cicle Wes. to. 0.0. Holes __Dlameter__—Diameter % a 6 88 4 oh 3 he 2 37 98 4 3 9 1 2 o 108 4 a 734 he 2 % 7 4 5 389 th as % a « Sie a 2 o 105, 152 4 3 207 Bh 2 ms 178 4 oh 97 3 ® a7 at ‘ H 324 3h 102 12 6 8 % w78 ‘ ie ws 8 % 1905 5 1 197 256 8 %h 2159 6 168 mom 8 he 23 8 ns 29 33 8 te 29858, w 27 pr ae t 3e20 2 saa 4003 i ana ™ 336 451 so Ms 3763 6 108 se 8 1% 5308 8 a7 9S ae 5779 2 sos 606 8D 1 5350) 2 ao nm Sh 749.3 ‘GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions a hes. inet, except fr hole dameter dimensions wich aren Table 5 Flat Ring Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 300, 400, 600, and 900 Gasket 0.0 Nominal Pipe Size, Ns Gasket LD, Class 300 class 400 Class 600 class 900 % a 58 38 ” oo he y or or a 7 1 B B % 2 9 1 a 83 83 ® 8 Ye as 85 95 95 8 2 60 m um am 3 2 7 130 cr) 130 165 3 89 ua 8 Ws 168 2h 102 165, 12 10 4 nd 181 8 296 205 5 ut 26 23 2m 208 ‘ 18 2st 248 27 239 5 219 308 205 a 359 10 2 32 359 400 135 2 328 42 ag 47 498 358 486 193 2 sat 16 2068 S40 37 565 35 a8 a7 ‘97 594 613 os 2» 508 et eas 33 9 ue s10 7 768 wr 58 (GENERAL NOTE: Dimensions ae in miimeters. [NONMETALLIC FLAT GASKETS FOR PIPE FLANGES, Table 6 Full Face Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.24 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Classes 150 and 300 ASME B16.21-2005 lass 150 Gaskets ‘lass 300 Gaskets orial Pipe Size, Gasket Wonder Hole Balt cle Mumber of Hole —_—Bolt Cie PS LD. 0.0. of loles Diameter Diameter OD, -—Holes—ameter__—_—Diameter th nw. 4 ue 3% ‘ a 657. % 7 ek Se 839 our ‘ 2h 526 1 3 ek fh 4 1 4 2 ao Th 2 ow 4 th as 33 ‘ 7 v8 Ph eo 4 % 954 156 4 he nas. 2 oo 4 oh wor 165 5 oh aro 7h mun 4 a wer wt 8 e uz 2 om ‘ 4 1240 6 he 1633, Bh 126 e % we ‘ " 1342 4 m9 8 4 1905 25h 4 %h 2000 5 Mi 254 8 % 25819 8 "h 235.0 6 279 8 % 23318 2 mh 269.9 8 ns 43 8 he pas 3a 2 1 3302 2 m 6 2 t 3620 . 2 ms 1 wis 7 Table 7 _Flat Ring Gasket Dimensions for ASME B16.47 Series A, Large Diameter Steel Flanges, Classes 150, 300, 400, and 600 00, Nomina Pipe Size, NPS 1D. _ass350—

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