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Gasket Factors: ring joint oval iron
ASME gasket m and y factors for pressure vessel flange bolting calculations — per ASME BPVC Section VIII Div.1 Mandatory Appendix 2 Table 2-5.1 and ASME B16.20
| gasket type | facing type | m factor (dimensionless) | material | max temperature F (F) | min design seating stress psi (psi) | standard | y factor psi (psi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ring joint oval iron | ring joint oval | 5.5 | iron soft steel | 750 | 18,000 | ASME BPVC Section VIII Div.1 Mandatory Appendix 2 Table 2-5.1 / ASME B16.20 | 18,000 |
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