Metallic ring type joints (RTJ’s) are heavy duty, high
pressure gaskets largely used in offshore and refining
petrochemical applications. The precision engineered solid
metal gasket provides an excellent mechanical joint, when
used in conjunction with precision machined flanges of the
appropriate material and hardness; the gasket material is
typically about 30 Brinell less than the flange material.
Ring joints can be manufactured to API 6A, ASME B16.20 and
BS7076 pt 2 standards and to customers’ own
specifications.
Type | Nominal Pipe Size | Class Ratings |
Type R Oval & Octagonal | ½” to 24” | 150 to 2500 ASME B16.20 |
26" to 36" | 300 to 900 ASME B16.20 | |
1½" to 20" | Series A API 6A | |
Type RX | 1½" to 24" | 720 to 5000 ASME B16.20 |
26" to 36" | 300 to 900 ASME B16.20 Series A | |
1½" to 20" | API 6A | |
Type BX | 111⁄16"to 21¼ | 5000 to 20000 ASME B16.20 |
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The type R oval configuration is the original ring joint design and was followed by the type R octagonal which offers more specific contact sealing areas. Both types can be used with flanges having the standard ring joint flat bottom groove and hold off flanges by a specified amount, relying entirely on correctly applied initial bolt load for their proper operation in service.
Metallic
gaskets of varying designs and materials are
available from SEP on short lead times. These gaskets or
seals can be as diverse as simple press cut soft iron
washers, tight tolerance compressor head rings in aluminium
to exotic copper valve seals.
RTJ with PTFE insert prevents build up of debris in the annular space between outer diameter of the ring and the bore of the flange. Also reduces turbulence as product flows past the gasket.