RING TYPE

JOINTS
The metallic Ring Type Joint
is used in the petroleum
industry, where high pressure
applications necessitate the
need for a high integrity seal.

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FLEXITALLIC RING TYPE JOINTS PRODUCTS 3.

 RING TYPE JOINTS
THE METALLIC RING TYPE JOINT IS USED IN THE PETROLEUM
INDUSTRY, WHERE HIGH PRESSURE APPLICATIONS
NECESSITATE THE NEED FOR A HIGH INTEGRITY SEAL.

All Flexitallic Ring Type Joints are manufactured in MATERIALS

accordance with the industry standards API 6A, The gasket material should be selected to suit the service
API 17D, ASME B16.20 or to specific customer conditions. It is always recommended that the gasket
requirements. Flexitallic produce these Ring Type Joints material be softer than the mating flanges. The more popular
from fully traceable materials and are supplied to Ring Type Joint materials, with the stated maximum
NACE specifications upon request. Ring Type Joints hardness and identification as specified in API 6A and
manufactured to ASME B16.20 are permanently ASME B16.20, are shown in the table below.
marked according to standard. Each Ring Type Joint
For more highly specialised applications, Ring Type Joints can
manufactured to an API standard is identified by low
be machined from Duplex steels and other exotic materials
stress stamping with style, ring number, API license
such as Inconel®, Incoloy®, and Hastelloy®. The Technical
number, material reference, Product Specification Level
Department is available to advise on other materials.
4 (PSL-4), a unique Flexitallic material identification
number, and month and year of manufacture. Such full
PROTECTIVE COATING
and comprehensive traceability, from material source
In accordance with API Specifications, soft iron and
with mill certification to final supply, is an essential
low carbon steel Ring Type Joints are protected with
ingredient of the company’s strict quality assurance
electroplated zinc to a maximum thickness of 8μm.
procedures and exceed those demanded by the
Alternative material coatings can be supplied on request.
highest API 6A and 17D approvals.

UNS MAXIMUM HARDNESS IDENTIFICATION SPECIFYING

MATERIAL NUMBER note (b) BODY
BRINELL (BHN) ROCKWELL (RB) note (c)

Soft Iron - 90 56 D A, B
Low Carbon Steel - note (a) - 120 68 S A, B
4–6% Chrome 1/2% Moly (F5) K42544 130 75 F5 B
St. St. AISI 304 S30400 160 83 S304 A, B Low stress stamping for identification and traceability
St. St. AISI 316 S31600 160 83 S316 A, B
St. St. AISI 347 S34700 160 83 S347 A, B
St. St. AISI 410 S41000 170 86 S410 B
Alloy 600 N06600 200 92 UNS Number C
Alloy 625 N06625 200 92 UNS Number C
Alloy 800 N08800 200 92 UNS Number C
Alloy 825 N08825 200 92 UNS Number C
Alloy C276 N10276 200 92 UNS Number C
SMO 254 S31254 180 89 UNS Number C
Duplex S31803 250 - UNS Number C
Super Duplex S32760 200 92 UNS Number C
Monel® 400 (M400) N04400 200 92 UNS Number C
Titanium Gr.2 R50400 215 94 UNS Number C

NOTES
(a) The maximum hadness values applied to Soft Iron may be required for Low Carbon Steel
(b) Material identification of RTJ's manufactured in accordance with API-6A will incude '- 4' immediately after the material
identification. Eg. S316-4.
(c ) The maximum hardness values listed are specified by the following bodies: A = API, B = ASME, C = Flexitallic.

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STYLE R

The Ring Type Joint was initially developed for high STYLE R TOLERANCES
pressure/temperature applications found in the Dimension Tolerances (mm)
petroleum industry and is primarily used in the API 6A & 17D ASME B16.20
oil field on drilling and completion equipment. A Width of ring ±0.20 ±0.20
However, today this product range can also be B, H Height of ring ±0.5 +1.3/-0.5
found on valves and pipework assemblies, along
C Width of flat ±0.20 ±0.20
with some high integrity pressure vessel joints.
P Average pitch diameter ±0.18 ±0.18
23° Angle of sealing face ±0° 30’ ±0° 30’
STANDARD STYLE R RING TYPE JOINTS
These are are manufactured in accordance with
Surface finish of the Style R Ring Type Joint sealing faces
ASME B16.20 or API 6A. Available in both oval
(radiused ends of an Oval and the 23° angled faces of
and octagonal configurations, both types are
an Octagonal shape) shall not be greater than 1.6 μm
interchangeable on the modern octagonal type
Ra / 63 μin RMS. Flexitallic Style R Ring Type Joints can
grooved flanges.
be manufactured in accordance with all relevant
As with all solid metal Ring Type Joints including Style standards to suit the following flange designations:
R, it is recommended to replace the ring when flanged API 6A
connection is broken. ASME B16.5
ASME B16.47 SERIES A
BS1560

DIMENSIONAL DATA - STYLE -R

OVAL

OCTAGONAL

FLEXITALLIC RING TYPE JOINTS PRODUCTS 5.

 DIMENSIONAL DATA
RING TYPE JOINTS OVAL OCTAGONAL

ASME B16.20 and API 6A

Style R

PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS PITCH WIDTH HEIGHT OF RING APPROX DIST.

RING DIA. OF RING BETWEEN
ASME B16.5 & ASME B16.47 SERIES A API 6A (psi) OVAL OCTAG
NUMBER OF RING MADE UP
150 300/600 900 1500 2500 2000 3000 5000 FLANGES

NOMINAL PIPE SIZES P A B H (mm)

R 11 - 1/2 - - - - - - 34.14 6.35 11.2 9.7 -

R 12 - - 1/2 1/2 - - - - 39.70 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 13 - 3/4 - - 1/2 - - - 42.88 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 14 - - 3/4 3/4 - - - - 44.45 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 15 1 - - - - - - - 47.63 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 16 - 1 1 1 3/4 - - - 50.80 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 17 1 1/4 - - - - 1 1 1 57.15 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 18 - 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 60.33 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 19 1 1/2 - - - - - - - 65.10 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 20* - 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 - 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 68.28 7.95 14.3 12.7 4.1
R 21 - - - - 1 1/4 - - - 72.24 11.13 17.5 16.0 -
R 22 2 - - - - - - - 82.55 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 23* - 2 - - 1 1/2 - - - 82.55 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 24* - - 2 2 - - 2 2 95.25 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 25 2 1/2 - - - - - - - 101.60 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 26* - 2 1/2 - - 2 2 1/2 - - 101.60 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 27* - - 2 1/2 - - - 2 1/2 2 1/2 107.95 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 28 - - - - 2 1/2 - - - 111.13 12.70 19.1 17.5 -
R 29 3 - - - - - - - 114.30 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 30 (a) - 3 - - - - - - 117.48 11.13 17.5 16.0 -
R 31* - 3 3 - - 3 3 - 123.83 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 32 - - - - 3 - - - 127.00 12.70 19.1 17.5 -
R 33 3 1/2 - - - - - - - 131.78 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 34 - 3 1/2 - - - - - - 131.78 11.13 17.5 16.0 -
R 35* - - - 3 - - - 3 136.53 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 36 4 - - - - - - - 149.23 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 37* - 4 4 - - 4 4 3 1/2 149.23 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 38 - - - - 4 - - - 157.18 15.88 22.4 20.6 -
R 39* - - - 4 - - - 4 161.93 11.13 17.5 16.0 4.8
R 40 5 - - - - - - - 171.45 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 41* - 5 5 - - 5 5 - 180.98 11.13 17.5 15.9 -
R 42 - - - - 5 - - - 190.50 19.05 25.4 23.9 -
R 43 6 - - - - - - - 193.68 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 44* - - - 5 - - - 5 193.68 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 45* - 6 6 - - 6 6 - 211.15 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 46* - - - 6 - - - 6 211.15 12.70 19.1 17.5 4.8
R 47* - - - - 6 - - 6 228.60 19.05 25.4 23.9 4.1
R 48 8 - - - - - - - 247.65 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 49* - 8 8 - - 8 8 - 269.88 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 50* - - - 8 - - - 8 269.88 15.88 22.4 20.6 4.1
R 51 - - - - 8 - - - 279.40 22.23 28.7 26.9 -
R 52 10 - - - - - - - 304.80 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 53* - 10 10 - - 10 10 - 323.85 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 54* - - - 10 - - - 10 323.85 15.88 22.4 20.6 4.1
R 55 - - - - 10 - - - 342.90 28.58 36.6 35.1 -
R 56 12 - - - - - - - 381.00 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 57* - 12 12 - - 12 12 - 381.00 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8

NOTES: *Denotes ring number specified in API 6A.

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 DIMENSIONAL DATA
RING TYPE JOINTS OVAL OCTAGONAL

ASME B16.20 and API 6A

Style R

PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS PITCH WIDTH HEIGHT OF RING APPROX DIST.

RING DIA. OF RING BETWEEN
ASME B16.5 & ASME B16.47 SERIES A API 6A (psi) OVAL OCTAG
NUMBER OF RING MADE UP
150 300/600 900 1500 2500 2000 3000 5000 FLANGES
P A B H
NOMINAL PIPE SIZES ±0.18 ±0.20 ±0.50 ±0.50 (mm)

R 58 - - - 12 - - - - 381.00 22.23 28.7 26.9 -

R 59 14 - - - - - - - 381.88 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 60 - - - - 12 - - - 406.40 31.75 39.6 38.1 -
R 61 - 14 - - - 14 14 - 419.10 11.13 17.5 16.0 -
R 62 - - 14 - - - - - 419.20 15.88 22.4 20.6 -
R 63* - - - 14 - - - - 419.00 25.40 33.3 31.8 5.6
R 64 16 - - - - - - - 454.03 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 65* - 16 - - - 16 - - 469.90 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 66* - - 16 - - - 16 - 469.90 15.88 22.4 20.6 4.1
R 67 - - - 16 - - - - 517.53 28.58 36.6 35.1 -
R 68 18 - - - - - - - 533.40 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 69* - 18 - - - 18 - - 533.40 11.13 17.5 15.9 4.8
R 70* - - 18 - - - 18 - 533.40 19.05 25.4 23.9 4.8
R 71 - - - 18 - - - - 533.40 28.58 36.6 35.1 -
R 72 20 - - - - - - - 558.80 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 73* - 20 - - - 20 - - 584.20 12.70 19.1 17.5 3.3
R 74* - - 20 - - - 20 - 584.20 19.05 25.4 23.9 4.8
R 75 - - - 20 - - - - 584.20 31.75 39.6 38.1 -
R 76 24 - - - - - - - 673.10 7.95 14.2 12.7 -
R 77 - 24 - - - - - - 692.15 15.88 22.4 20.6 -
R 78 - - 24 - - - - - 692.15 25.40 33.3 31.8 -
R 79 - - - 24 - - - - 692.15 34.93 44.5 41.4 -
R 80 22 - - - - - - - 615.95 7.95 - 12.7 -
R 81 - 22 - - - - - - 635.00 14.30 - 19.1 -
R 82* - - - - - - - - 57.15 11.13 - 15.9 4.8
R 84* - - - - - - - - 63.50 11.13 - 15.9 4.8
R 85* - - - - - - - - 79.38 12.70 - 17.5 3.3
R 86* - - - - - - - - 90.50 15.88 - 20.6 4.1
R 87* - - - - - - - - 100.03 15.88 - 20.6 4.1
R 88* - - - - - - - - 123.83 19.05 - 23.9 4.8
R 89* - - - - - - - - 114.30 19.05 - 23.9 4.8
R 90* - - - - - - - - 155.58 22.23 - 26.9 4.8
R 91* - - - - - - - - 260.35 31.75 - 38.1 4.1
R 92 - - - - - - - - 228.60 11.13 17.5 16.0 -
R 93 - 26 - - - - - - 749.30 19.05 - 23.9 -
R 94 - 28 - - - - - - 800.10 19.05 - 23.9 -
R 95 - 30 - - - - - - 857.25 19.50 - 23.9 -
R 96 - 32 - - - - - - 914.40 22.23 - 26.9 -
R 97 - 34 - - - - - - 965.20 22.23 - 26.9 -
R 98 - 36 - - - - - - 1022.35 - 22.23 - -
R 99* - - - - - 8? 8? - 234.95 11.13 - 15.9 4.8
R 100 - - 26 - - - - - 749.30 28.58 - 35.1 -
R 101 - - 28 - - - - - 800.10 31.75 - 38.1 -
R 102 - - 30 - - - - - 857.25 31.75 - 38.1 -
R 103 - - 32 - - - - - 914.40 31.75 - 38.1 -
R 104 - - 34 - - - - - 965.20 34.93 - 38.1 -
R 105 - - 36 - - - - - 1022.35 - 34.93 - -

NOTES

a) R30 Ring Type Joint used for lapped joint only.

Dimensions in mm. Figures stated are for information only. Please refer to the current version of the original standards for dimensional information.
Tolerances: A = width of ring +/-0.20. B, H = height of ring, +1.3, -0.5. Variation in height throughout the entire circumference of any given ring shall not exceed 0.5 within these tolerances 7.
P = average pitch diameter of ring +/-0.18. R1 = radius in ring +/-0.5. 23 deg = angle +/-0 deg 30 min
 STYLE RX

The Style RX is an adaptation of the standard STYLE RX TOLERANCES

Style R which is energised when the assembly is Dimension Tolerances (mm)
pressurised. API 6A ASME B16.20

The RX is designed to fit the same groove design A Width of ring +0.20/-0.0 +0.20/-0.00
as a standard Style R, making the joints C Width of flat +0.15/-0.0 +0.15/-0.00
interchangeable, however consideration should be D Height of outside bevel +0.0/-0.8 +0.0/-0.76
given to the difference in finished make up distance. H Height of ring +0.20/-0.0 +0.20/-0.00

The geometry of this modified design induces a OD Ouside diameter +0.5/-0.0 +0.51/-0.00
pressure energising effect when the assembly is P Average pitch diameter ±0.13 not given
pressurised, improving the efficiency of the seal. 23° Angle of sealing face ±0° 30’ ±0° 30’

Designs are also available for subsea applications

on existing assets, however, current API 17D does Surface finish of the Style RX Ring Type Joint sealing
not support use of SRX Ring Type Joints. faces (23° angled faces) shall not be greater than
1.6 μm Ra / 63 μin RMS.

DIMENSIONAL DATA - STYLE RX

NOTE 1
The pressure passage hole illustrated in the Ring Type Joint cross section ensures equalization
of pressure equalization of pressure that may be generated in the grooves when the flange
assembly is closed. These pressure passage holes are mandatory in the ring sizes RX82-91
inclusive. Centre line of hole shall be located at mid point of dimension “C’’ (width of flat).
Hole diameter shall be as follows:
1.5mm ±0.5 for rings RX82 through RX85;
2.3mm ±0.5 (2.4mm ±0.5 for API 6A) for rings RX86 and RX87;
3.0mm ±0.5 for rings RX88 through RX91.

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 DIMENSIONAL DATA
RING TYPE JOINTS
ASME B16.20 and API 6A
Style RX

PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS - API 6A (psi)

PITCH OUTSIDE WIDTH WIDTH HEIGHT HEIGHT HOLE SIZE APPROX DIST.
RING DIA. DIAMETER OF RING OF FLAT OF OUTSIDE OF RING (note 1 & 2) BETWEEN MADE
2000 3000 5000
NUMBER OF RING BEVEL UP FLANGES
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE (inches) P OD A C D H E (mm)

RX 20 1 1/12 1 1/12 1 1/2 68.26 76.20 8.74 4.62 3.18 19.05 - 9.7
RX 23 2 - - 82.55 93.27 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.5
RX 24 - 2 2 95.25 105.97 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.5
RX 25 - - 3 1/8 101.60 109.55 8.74 4.62 3.18 19.05 - -
RX 26 2 1/2 - - 101.60 111.91 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 27 - 2 1/2 2 1/2 107.95 118.26 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 31 3 3 - 123.83 134.54 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 35 - - 3 136.53 147.24 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 37 4 4 - 149.23 159.94 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 39 - - 4 161.93 172.64 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 41 5 5 - 180.98 191.69 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 44 - - 5 193.68 204.39 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 45 6 6 - 211.15 221.84 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 46 - - 6 211.15 222.25 13.49 6.68 4.78 28.58 - 11.9
RX 47 - - 8 228.60 245.26 19.84 10.34 6.88 41.28 - 18.3
RX 49 8 8 - 269.88 280.59 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 50 - - 8 269.88 283.36 16.66 8.51 5.28 31.75 - 11.9
RX 53 10 10 - 323.85 334.57 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 54 - - 10 323.85 337.34 16.66 8.51 5.28 31.75 - 11.93
RX 57 12 12 - 381.00 391.72 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 63 - - 14 419.10 441.73 27.00 14.78 8.46 50.80 - 21.3
RX 65 16 - - 469.90 480.62 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 66 - 16 - 469.90 483.39 16.66 8.51 5.28 31.75 - 11.9
RX 69 18 - - 533.40 544.12 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 70 - 18 - 533.40 550.06 19.84 10.34 6.88 41.28 - 18.3
RX 73 20 - - 584.20 596.11 13.49 6.68 5.28 31.75 - 15.0
RX 74 - 20 - 584.20 600.86 19.84 10.34 6.88 41.28 - 18.3
RX 82 (1) - - - 57.15 67.87 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 1.5 11.9
RX 84 (1) - - - 63.50 74.22 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 1.5 11.9
RX 85 (1) - - - 79.38 90.09 13.49 6.68 4.24 25.40 1.5 9.7
RX 86 (1) - - - 90.50 103.58 15.09 8.51 4.78 28.58 2.3 (2.4) 9.7
RX 87 (1) - - - 100.03 113.11 15.09 8.51 4.78 28.58 2.3 (2.4) 9.7
RX 88 (1) - - - 123.83 139.29 17.48 10.34 5.28 31.75 3.0 9.7
RX 89 (1) - - - 114.30 129.77 18.26 10.34 5.28 31.75 3.0 9.7
RX 90 (1) - - - 155.58 74.63 19.84 12.17 7.42 44.45 3.0 18.3
RX 91 (1) - - - 260.35 286.94 30.18 19.81 7.54 45.24 3.0 19.1
RX 99 - - - 234.95 245.67 11.91 6.45 4.24 25.40 - 11.9
RX 201 - - 1 3/8 46.05 51.46 5.74 3.20 1.45 (3) 11.30 - -
RX 205 - - 1 13/16 57.15 62.31 5.56 3.05 1.83 (3) 11.10 - -
RX 210 - - 2 9/16 88.90 97.64 9.53 5.41 3.18 (3) 19.05 - -
RX 215 - - 4 1/16 130.18 140.89 11.91 5.33 4.24 (3) 25.40 - -

GENERAL NOTES
Dimensions in mm. Figures stated are for information only. Please refer to the current version of the original standards for dimensional information.
Tolerances
OD = outside diameter of ring, + 0.51, 0.00. A = width of ring, + 0.20, - 0.00 - Variation in width throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10 within these tolerances.
C = width of flat, + 0.15, - 0.00. D = height of outside bevel, + 0.00, - 0.76. H = height of ring, + 0.20, - 0.00 - Variation in height throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10
within these tolerances. R1 = radius of ring, +/- 0.5. 23 deg = angle, +/- 0 deg 30 min. E = hole size. +/- 0.5
NOTES
1. Rings RX-82 through RX-91 only require one pressure passage hole as illustrated. The centreline of the hole shall be located at the midpoint of dimension C.
2. Tolerance on these dimensions is + 0.00, - 0.38.

FLEXITALLIC RING TYPE JOINTS PRODUCTS 9.

 STYLE BX

The Style BX energized Ring Type Joints, STYLE BX TOLERANCES

manufactured in accordance with ASME B16.20, Dimension Tolerances (mm)
API 6A and API 17D, are designed for use on API 6A & 17D ASME B16.20
API 6BX flanges on pressure systems rated up A Width of ring +0.20/-0.0 +0.20/-0.00
to 20,000 psi. C Width of flat +0.15/-0.0 +0.15/-0.00
When correctly fitted, the style BX gasket allows D Hole size +0.5 +0.5
virtual face to face contact of the flange faces which H Height of ring +0.20/-0.0 +0.20/-0.00
means that the gasket is fully confined on both the OD Ouside diameter +0.0/-0.15 +0.00/-0.15
inner and outer diameters. ODT Outside diameter of flat ±0.05 ±0.05
All BX gaskets incorporate a pressure balance hole 23° Angle of sealing face ±0° 15’ ±0° 15’
to ensure equalization of pressure which may be
generated in the grooves. Surface finish of the Style BX Ring Type Joint sealing
Designs are also available for subsea applications. faces (23° angled faces) shall not be greater than
0.8 μm Ra / 32 μin RMS.

DIMENSIONAL DATA - STYLE BX

NOTE 1
Machined radii located between all 23° angled sealing facings and the top and bottom flat faces,
shall be 8% to 12% of the ring height 'H'.

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 DIMENSIONAL DATA
RING TYPE JOINTS
ASME B16.20, API 6A and API 17D

PRESSURE CLASS RATINGS - API 6BX FLANGES (psi) OUTSIDE

OUTSIDE HEIGHT WIDTH WIDTH HOLE SIZE
RING NOMINAL DIAMETER OF RING OF RING DIAMETER OF FLAT (note 1 & 2)
2000 3000 5000 10000 15000 20000
NUMBER SIZE OF FLAT
NOMINAL PIPE SIZES (inches) OD H A ODT C D

BX 150 43 - - - 1 11/16 1 11/16 - 72.19 9.30 9.30 70.87 7.98 1.5 (1.6)
BX 151 46 - - - 1 13/16 1 13/16 1 13/16 76.40 9.63 9.63 75.03 8.26 1.5 (1.6)
BX 152 52 - - - 2 1/16 2 1/16 2 1/16 84.68 10.24 10.24 83.24 8.79 1.5 (1.6)
BX 153 65 - - - 2 9/16 2 9/16 2 9/16 100.94 11.38 11.38 99.31 9.78 1.5 (1.6)
BX 154 78 - - - 3 1/16 3 1/16 3 1/16 116.84 12.40 12.40 115.09 10.64 1.5 (1.6)
BX 155 103 - - - 4 1/16 4 1/16 4 1/16 147.96 14.22 14.22 145.95 12.22 1.5 (1.6)
BX 156 179 - - - 7 1/16 7 1/16 7 1/16 237.92 18.62 18.62 235.28 15.98 3.0 (3.2)
BX 157 228 (229) - - - 9 9 9 294.46 20.98 20.98 291.49 18.01 3.0 (3.2)
BX 158 279 - - - 11 11 11 352.04 23.14 23.14 348.77 19.86 3.0 (3.2)
BX 159 346 - - - 13 5/8 13 5/8 13 5/8 426.72 25.70 25.70 423.09 22.07 3.0 (3.2)
BX 160 346 - - 13 5/8 - - - 402.59 23.83 13.74 399.21 10.36 3.0 (3.2)
BX 161 425 (422) - - 16 3/4 - - - 491.41 28.07 16.21 487.45 12.24 3.0 (3.2)
BX 162 425 (422) - - 16 3/4 16 3/4 16 3/4 - 475.49 14.22 14.22 473.48 12.22 1.5 (1.6)
BX 163 476 - - 18 3/4 - - - 556.16 30.10 17.37 551.89 13.11 3.0 (3.2)
BX 164 476 - - - 18 3/4 18 3/4 - 570.56 30.10 24.59 566.29 20.32 3.0 (3.2)
BX 165 540 - - 21 1/4 - - - 624.71 32.03 18.49 620.19 13.97 3.0 (3.2)
BX 166 540 - - - 21 1/4 - - 640.03 32.03 26.14 635.51 21.62 3.0 (3.2)
BX 167 679 (680) 26 3/4 - - - - - 759.36 35.86 (3) 13.11 754.28 8.03 1.5 (1.6)
BX 168 679 (680) - 26. 3/4 - - - - 765.25 35.86 (3) 16.05 760.17 10.97 1.5 (1.6)
BX 169 130 - - - 5 1/8 - - 173.51 15.85 12.93 171.27 10.69 1.5 (1.6)
BX 170 228 (168) - - - 6 5/8 6 5/8 - 218.03 14.22 14.22 216.03 12.22 1.5 (1.6)
BX 171 279 (218) - - - 8 9/16 8 9/16 - 267.44 14.22 14.22 265.43 12.22 1.5 (1.6)
BX 172 346 (283) - - - 11 5/32 11 5/32 - 333.07 14.22 14.22 331.06 12.22 1.5 (1.6)
BX 303 762 30 30 - - - - 852.75 37.95 16.97 847.37 11.61 1.5 (1.6)

GENERAL NOTES
a) Dimensions in mm.
b) Figures stated are for information only. Please refer to the current version of the original standards for dimensional information.
c) Radius R, shall be 8% to 12% of the gasket height, H.
d) Nominal sizes shown in parenthesis are as listed in ASME B16.20.
Tolerances
OD = outside diameter of ring, + 0.00, - 0.15
H = height of ring, + 0.20, - 0.00 - Variation in height throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10 within these tolerances.
A = width of ring, + 0.20, - 0.00 - Variation in width throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10 within these tolerances.
ODT = outside diameter of flat, +/- 0.05
C = width of flat, + 0.15, - 0.00
D = hole size, +/-0.5
R = radius of ring [see general note (c)]
23 deg = angle, +/- 0 deg 15 min
NOTE
1. One pressure passage hole is required per gasket as illustrated. The centreline of the hole shall be located at the midpoint of dimension C.

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 OFF-SHORE INDUSTRY
RING TYPE JOINTS
STANDARD SUBSEA AND CUSTOM MANUFACTURED SEALS.

SUBSEA GASKETS CUSTOM MANUFACTURED SEALS

Flexitallic is able to provide specialist machined seals that are Flexitallic manufactures and supplies specialised
designed for use in subsea wellhead, mudline and tree equipment machined components to suit various subsea
within the scope of API 17D. and wellhead equipment such as Blow Out
Preventers (BOP). These components are
The Offshore Oil and Gas industry imposes demanding
manufactured according to the original
performance requirements on gasketed bolted connections. High
equipment manufacturers design and
pressures and temperatures along with the ever present possibility
manufacturing procedures.
of corrosion and the need for sub-sea assembly, make the correct
gasket style and material selection of crucial importance.
NORSOK L-005 ‘IX’ SEAL RINGS
To distinguish subsea Ring Type Joints from those used topside, IX Seal Rings are designed for use in compact
the suffix “S” is applied to indicate the additional pressure passage flange connections as detailed in the NORSOK
hole in the ring cross-section. This additional requirement is to standard. The compact flange design is such
prevent pressure lock occurring when connections are assembled that when the flange connection is assembled
underwater. API 17D provides two drilling options for the pressure the tightening / tensioning of the bolts pulls
passage holes, option A and option B as shown. the flange onto the tapered sealing faces on
the outside diameter of the IX Seal Ring. The
compact flange assembly design has two seals,
API SBX RTJ SRX RTJ
where the primary seal is the IX Seal Ring and
the secondary seal is provided by the application
of a seal seating stress at the flange heel.
As with the API ring type joints, the IX Seal Rings
are manufactured to very fine tolerances and
quality control requirements. Material selection
OPTION A OPTION B OPTION A OPTION B
is also very important to avoid corrosion issues.
IX Seal Rings are colour coded to denote the
Other than the addition of the pressure passage holes, all other metallurgy used.
physical aspects of the API 17D SBX Ring Type Joint is the same as
the API 6A BX Ring Type Joint.
It should be noted that API 17D no longer supports the use of SRX
ring type joints (API 6A RX Ring Type Joints with subsea drillings),
however, when opening flanges on existing equipment
replacement SRX Ring Type Joints may be used.

SBX Style Special BOP Type Joint

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SPECIALISED
RING TYPE JOINTS
RUBBER COATED RING TYPE JOINTS.
BLIND AND ORIFICE RING TYPE JOINTS.

RUBBER COATED RING TYPE JOINTS TRANSITION RING TYPE JOINTS

This is an oval Ring Type Joint totally enclosed in a These are combination rings which consist of two different
nitrile rubber coating. The Ring Type Joint material sizes having the same pitch circle diameter. They are used for
is usually soft iron or low carbon steel. sealing Ring Type Joint flanges where the mating flanges have
different ring groove geometry.
This type of gasket has three main functions:
• It is used in pressure testing to minimise damage Transition Ring Type Joints can be manufactured from
to flanges. standard materials, as well as exotic alloys. Transition Ring
Type Joints are available with either oval or octagonal facings
• The rubber contact points provide additional seals
and are not encompassed within the API or ASME
while protecting the flange surfaces.
specifications.
• It provides increased assurance against corrosion,
which can occur between conventional Ring Type BLIND AND ORIFICE RING TYPE JOINTS
Joints and the engaged surfaces of the groove. Blind Ring Type Joints can be manufactured to blank off flanges
A wide range of standard sizes are available, with and pipework. They consist of standard Ring Type Joints with
special sizes available upon request. integral solid metal centres. The height of the standard Ring
Type Joint section of the gasket is increased to allow for the
STYLE R AND RX WITH PTFE INSERTS solid centre to fit in between the two flanges and permit the
Style R and RX Ring Type Joints can also be supplied sealing faces to locate correctly inside the ring grooves.
with PTFE inserts, in order to reduce turbulent flow Orifice Ring Type Joints are used for either restricting and
and eliminate gasket/flange erosion. / or measuring fluid flow and are sized to customer
For the RX style Ring Type Joints, the insert is specially requirements. As with the Blind Ring Type Joints the height
designed with radially drilled pressure passage holes of the Ring Type Joint section is increased to allow for the
so that the self energising performance of the RX Ring thickness of the orifice plate.
Joint is not impaired. Blind Ring Type Joints can be supplied in all standard
As can be seen in the sectional view, the insert is and exotic materials.
located between the inside diameter of the Ring Type Unless instructed otherwise, Blind / Blank thicknesses
Joint and the bore of the flange. are calculated in accordance with ASME B31.3.
On assembly, the insert is completely trapped between For further information on specialised Ring Type Joint
the make up of the flanges, filling the annular space products, please contact Flexitallic’s Applications
between the flange bore and gasket. Engineering Department.

SECTION THROUGH RX RING TRANSITION RING

WITH INSERT

RTJ with PTFE Insert

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 SPECIALISED
RING TYPE JOINTS
FOR CRITICAL AND NON- STANDARD APPLICATIONS,
FLEXITALLIC OFFERS A RANGE OF SPECIALISED RING
TYPE JOINTS TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF THE OIL & GAS
AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES.

FRG-RJ LENS RINGS

The Flexitallic FRG-RJ is comprised of a standard The Lens Ring is a metallic gasket design incorporating spherical
geometry ring joint ensuring the primary seal is seating faces designed to suit a specific mating flange profile,
effected as originally designed, there is also a providing the user with a high integrity, high pressure/ temperature
integrated secondary seal comprised of a high integrity metal to metal seal. Lens Ring gasket technology is covered solely
serrated metal Flexpro core faced with Flexitallic’s by the DIN 2696 specification, however, other flange standards can
highly conformable re-structured microcellular PTFE. be modified to accept the Lens Ring.
This secondary seal is carefully dimensioned to fill any
As with all metallic gaskets, the Lens Ring material should be specified
voids or crevices formed between the pipe-bore and
softer than the flange material, thus ensuring applied compressive
the internal diameter of standard Ring Type Joint on
load leads to the elastic/plastic deformation of the lens ring and not
flange closure. The highly conformable nature and
the flange sealing face. The distribution of high compressive loads
optimized thickness of the inner secondary seal
leads to the spread of the gasket facings, ensuring over stressing of
ensures that it is capable of adapting to extensively
the gasket is prevented.
damaged flange sealing surfaces. Full closure of this
corrosion / erosion sensitive area prevents fluid ingress In accordance with DIN 2696 general materials are limited to a range
mitigating the potential for further flange damage. of specified carbon and stainless steel grades, although alternative
This gasket design can also be used as part of a grades are available upon request. Flexitallic requires a detailed
preventative maintenance programme. drawing to be supplied when ordering non-standard Lens Rings.

A: Standard Octagonal B: FRG-RJ - inboard of the CROSS SECTION OF LENS RING

RTJ - liquid can get in RTJ is filled with SIGMA®
between flanges and PTFE on an integral metal d3
cause erosion/corrosion support - fills the gap thus
d2
in this area. eliminating the problem.
DN
A B 20°

d1

FRG-RJ Lens Ring

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FLEXPRO FACED RTJ’S ™

FOR USE IN DAMAGED FLANGES OR

AS RE-USABLE RING TYPE JOINTS.
KAMM-ORJ. KAMM-RX.

FLEXPRO™ FACED RING TYPE JOINT COMPLIANCE

The Flexitallic style Flexpro™ faced Ring Type Joints are The underlying metallic Ring Type Joint conforms to
suitable for use in high pressure applications where the dimensional requirements of the relevant API or
API or ASME ring groove style flanges are to be sealed. ASME standard. NACE compliant material can be
supplied upon request.
The Ring Type Joint metallurgy is generally specified
by the customer to match the flange material and to
KAMM-ORJ
be suitable for the application media. The relevant
The Flexitallic Kamm-ORJ is a solid metallic style ‘R’
23° angled sealing faces of the Ring Type Joint are
Octagonal Ring Type Joint with the soft sealing
machined with concentric serrations to provide a low
material applied to all four pre-serrated 23° angled
stress sealing face to which a soft sealing material
sealing faces as shown.
is applied. This low stress sealing capability avoids
the need to deform the metal of the Ring Type Joint.
Standard Ring Type Joints can only be used once,
however, after careful removal of the used soft facing
material and inspection confirming the integrity and
quality of the metal Ring Type Joint, the facing material
is replaced and the Flexpro™ faced Ring Type Joint
re-used.
KAMM-RX
The Flexitallic Kamm-RX gasket (also known as
SOFT SEALING MATERIALS
KAMM-PEG) is a solid metallic style ‘RX’ Pressure
The soft materials that are applied to the sealing faces
Energised Ring Type Joint, where the top and bottom
of the Flexpro™ faced Ring Type Joints are Flexicarb® or
23° angled sealing faces on the outer diameter are
Thermiculite®. Maximum operating temperatures are
serrated and faced with a soft sealing material.
dependent upon the metallurgy and the facing material
selected:
Flexicarb® 450°C (842°F)
®
Thermiculite 980°C (1800°F)

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About The Flexitallic Group

The Flexitallic Group is a global leader in specialised sealing solutions
and products serving the oil and gas, power generation, chemical and
petrochemical industries in emerging and developed markets. Focused on
the upstream, downstream and power generation sectors, it has operations
in France, the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany,
Italy, Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Australia and China plus a
network of worldwide licensing partners and distributors.

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