Flange Isolating Gasket Kits
Flanges can be one of the most common trouble areas in a CP System. Flanges need to be sealed properly to prevent leakage and must be cathodically isolated to prevent stray currents which cause undo corrosion and eventual breakdown of the metal.
APS manufactures and maintains a supply of quality products and materials which help solve most flange sealing problems, therefore preventing subsequent corrosion and saving the integrity of the pipeline. APS Flange Isolation Gasket Kits are manufactured according to ANSI B16.5 specifications up to 24″. Above 24″, please provide the specifications of your flange using our convenient worksheet. Technical assistance is available upon request.
Gasket Types Available:
TYPE D
Type D gaskets are specifically designed to fit into the ring groove of ring-type-joint flanges. They are manufactured of a medium weave, fabric-reinforced phenolic material and are sized to ANSI specifications available in basic oval as well as octagonal shape. Also available are BX gaskets with pressure ratings to 15,000 PSI.
TYPE E
Type E is a full-faced gasket with the same outside diameter as the flange and precision cut bolt holes. This design facilitates proper alignment of the gasket during installation and foreign material prevented from shorting the flange isolation. Type E gaskets are available in plain face or Nitrile faced phenolic, as well as a variety of high temperature materials. Standard thickness of 1/8″.
TYPE F
Type F gaskets are made to fit the raised face portion of the flange only. As there are no bolt holes in the F gasket, the inside diameter of the bolt hole circle is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the gasket, assuring an exact, automatic positioning of the gasket. Type F gaskets are available in the same materials as the type E gasket. Standard thickness of 1/8″.
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Trojan gaskets are state-of-the-art in near zero leakage static sealing. The elastomer sealing element is encapsulated in the electrically isolated retainer. The encapsulation of the sealing element permits only microexposure of the seal to hostile environments of fire, chemicals and corrosive fluids.
The controlled confinement of the elastomer sealing ring within the retainer allows for the availability of a 92% to 94% volume filled groove. A consistent controlled pressure seal can always be obtained without tremendous bolt loads. Reduced loads allow for reduced flange thickness with smaller circles and smaller bolt holes.
The cross section of APS’ Trojan Sealing Gasket shows the elastomer sealing element as it appears before compression between flanges. This compression causes the seal to effectively fill the void of the groove and encapsulate, permitting only micro exposure of the actual seal to hostile elements either from within or without.
Duplex Seal Trojan
The Duplex Seal Trojan uses four sealing elements to strengthen the integrity of an already proven gasket design. In critical applications where zero leakage is essential, the dual-seal configuration provides an added layer of protection. If flange faces are slightly out of tolerance or there is a variation in ID dimensions, the secondary seal can compensate. Even when one sealing element is not fully compressed, the other can maintain a complete seal. With four seals working together, the Duplex Seal Trojan delivers reliable performance in the most demanding environments.
Trojan Water Meter
Trojan G-10 cathodic water meter isolating gaskets are NSF-61 approved and state of the art in near zero leakage static sealing for use in preventing galvanic reaction from the use of dissimilar metals on water piping such as steel or cast iron to brass. The elastomer sealing element is encapsulated in the electrically isolating retainer. The encapsulation of the sealing element permits only microexposure of the seal to potable water flow. G-10 Gasket Kits are designed to keep any and all electrical currents from running back to the water meter.
Flange Isolating Gasket Kit Sleeves & Washers
Isolating sleeves and washers are manufactured in various materials and sizes to meet every customer’s needs. Also available are one-piece integral sleeves and washers which are made of Minlon, providing superior compression strength. G-10 Integral sleeves are available in sizes through 1-1/2” and Minlon Integral sleeves are available in sizes through 1”. A variety of high temperature sleeves are also stock items.
With each isolating washer, an S.A.E. electroplated steel washer is provided to protect the isolating washer from damage by the nut. APS flange isolating gasket kits are available in single or double washer kits.
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Flange Isolating Gasket Kit Packaging
Each APS Flange Isolation Gasket Kit is packaged individually in durable corrugated boxes. Isolating sleeves and washers are packaged separately and are cushioned within the box to protect them from damage during shipment.
Each set is clearly tagged with flange size, pressure rating, type of isolating sleeve, and whether it is a single washer or double washer set. A recommended bolt tightening sequence sheet is provided with each kit.
- Isolating between flanges of dissimilar metals to prevent galvanic corrosion
- Wellhead isolation from inter-connected flow lines
- Mating mismatched dissimilar flanges
- Eliminate turbulence and flow-induced erosion between ring-joint (RTJ) flanges
- Protect against corrosion on uncoated or scarred flange faces
- Seal between flanges subjected to vibration/cavitations
- Eliminate corrosion from forming in the cavities between RTJ flanges where intense modes of hostile chemicals may be present
