Ring Type Joints
Metal Ring Joint Gasket Type R
The R metal ring joint gaskets are manufactured according to ASME B16.20 2015 and API 6A. The type R oval configuration was the original design and was followed by the type R octagonal which offered more specific contact areas.
The Principal type of material is:
| Metal |
Max. Hardness |
| Soft Iron |
90 BHN |
| Low Carbon Steel |
120 BHN |
| F5 Alloy Steel |
130 BHN |
| Type 410 S/S |
170 BHN |
| Type 304 S/S |
160 BHN |
| Type 304L S/S |
160 BHN |
| Type 316 S/S |
160 BHN |
| Type 316L S/S |
160 BHN |
| Type 347 S/S |
160 BHN |
| Type 321 S/S |
160 BHN |
Type R Ring Gaskets – According to ASME B16.20 2015 and API 6 A.
Metal Ring Joint Gasket Type RX
The
RX metal ring joint gaskets are manufactured according to ASME B16.20 2015 and API 6A. The type RX series is of higher strength materials designed primarily for well-head pressures of 700 bar and beyond.
Type RX pressure-energized ring gaskets – According to ASME B16.20 2015 and API 6 A.
Metal Ring Joint Gasket Type BX
The
BX metal ring joint gaskets are manufactured according to ASME B16.20 2015 and API 6A. The type BX series is of higher strength materials designed primarily for special applications involving high pressures up to 20,000 psi.
Type BX pressure-energized ring gaskets – According to ASME B16.20 2015 and API 6 A
