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ASME B16.20

Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges — Ring-Joint, Spiral-Wound, and Jacketed

Issuing body
ASME
Latest edition
2023 Edition
Region
USA, Global
Equipment items
1

Scope

Materials, dimensions, marking for spiral-wound, RTJ, kammprofile and jacketed gaskets.

Key requirements (6)

  • Metallic gaskets for pipe flanges — ring-joint, spiral-wound, jacketed.
  • Spiral-wound: alternating metal strip + filler (graphite, PTFE, ceramic).
  • Ring-joint (RTJ): octagonal (most common) or oval; soft iron, low-CS, SS, monel.
  • Spiral-wound dimensions: per ASME B16.5/B16.47 flange face dimensions.
  • Inner ring (CG/CGI): prevents inward buckling at high pressure.
  • Color coding: outer ring color = winding metal; stripe color = filler material.

Related standards (2)

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