ASME B16.

20-2023
(Revision of ASME B16.20-2017)

Metallic Gaskets
for Pipe Flanges

A N A M E R I C A N N AT I O N A L S TA N D A R D
 ASME B16.20-2023
(Revision of ASME B16.20-2017)

Metallic Gaskets
for Pipe Flanges

AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

Two Park Avenue • New York, NY • 10016 USA

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 Date of Issuance: December 22, 2023

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 CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Committee Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Correspondence With the B16 Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Important Information Concerning Use of Asbestos or Alternative Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
List of Changes in Record Number Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Part GR General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

GR-1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GR-2 Quality Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GR-3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GR-4 Relevant Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Part RJ Ring-Joint Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-1 Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-2 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-3 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-4 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-5 Dimensions and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-6 Surface Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-7 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Part SW Spiral-Wound Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SW-1 Size and Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SW-2 Dimensions and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SW-3 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SW-4 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Part GM Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GM-1 Size and Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GM-2 Dimensions and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GM-3 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GM-4 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Mandatory Appendix
I References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Nonmandatory Appendix
A Quality System Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Figures
SW-2.1-1 Spiral-Wound Gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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GM-2.1-1 Grooved Metal Gasket With Covering Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
GM-4.1-1 Illustration of Example Markings for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers . . . . 43

Tables
RJ-3.2-1 Maximum Hardness for Ring Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-4-1 Ring Gasket Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RJ-5-1 Type R Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RJ-5-2 Pipe Sizes for Type R Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RJ-5-3 Type RX Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RJ-5-4 Pipe Sizes for Type RX Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RJ-5-5 Type BX Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RJ-5-6 Pipe Sizes for Type BX Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SW-2.1-1 Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.5 Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SW-2.1-2 Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges . . . . . 20
SW-2.1-3 Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges . . . . . 22
SW-2.1-4 Inside Diameters of Inner Rings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets for Use With ASME B16.5 Flanges 24
SW-2.1-5 Inside Diameters of Inner Rings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used Between ASME B16.47 Series
A Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SW-2.1-6 Inside Diameters of Inner Rings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used Between ASME B16.47 Series
B Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SW-2.5-1 Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness Suitable for Use of Spiral-Wound Gaskets With Inner Rings for
ASME B16.5 Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SW-2.5-2 Maximum Bore of ASME B16.5 Flanges for Use With Spiral-Wound Gaskets . . . . . . . . . 28
SW-2.5-3 Maximum Bore of ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges for Use With Spiral-Wound Gaskets . . 29
SW-2.5-4 Maximum Bore of ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges for Use With Spiral-Wound Gaskets . . 30
SW-3-1 Color Coding and Abbreviations for Spiral-Wound Gasket Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SW-4.1-1 Example Markings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
GM-2.1-1 Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.5 Flanges 37
GM-2.1-2 Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.47 Series
A Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
GM-2.1-3 Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.47 Series
B Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
GM-3.1-1 Color Coding and Abbreviations for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Materials 42
GM-4.1-1 Example Markings for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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 FOREWORD

Ring-joint gaskets and grooves probably originated in the boiler field, where they were used in various forms for
manhole covers, autoclaves, and other closures; however, it was in the oil industry (both in the production and refining of
oil) that they received the greatest recognition and were developed into their present form. Their use expanded steadily
as temperatures and pressures were increased in steam plants. Tests examining their application in flanges and valves
were conducted as early as 1928.
In June 1936, the American Petroleum Institute (API) issued Tentative Standard 5-G-3 on Ring-Joints for Steel Flanges
and Flange Unions for use with API Tubular Goods. This standard was known as API Specification 6B, Ring-Joint Flanges.
Following the acceptance of ring-joints for flanges and valves by API and the issuance of their standard, ASA B16e on Steel
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings was revised to include them, and the 1939 edition included standard dimensions for a
full line of ring-joint flanges based on the API standard. Development work continued, and API formulated Standard 6E,
Specification for Wellhead Equipment, which included ring-joints not covered in ASA B16e-1939.
In 1949, the American Standards Association (ASA), Sectional Committee B16, Subcommittee 3, Steel Flanges and
Flanged Fittings, assembled the available information on ring-joint gaskets into a single standard. ASA approved the
Standard, with the designation ASA B16.20-1952, on April 30, 1952.
On April 4,1955, ASA approved an updated edition with the designation ASA B16.20-1955. Ring gaskets for Class 900
(900 lb at that time) in sizes NPS 26 through NPS 36 were added in the next edition, which ASA approved on April 2, 1956.
The Standard was again reviewed in 1962, and ASA approved it on April 25, 1963. In 1973, the Standard was revised, and
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved it as an American National Standard.
Following publication of the 1973 edition, API requested that ASME convert their gasket standard, API 601, into an
ASME American National Standard. As a result of that request, the Standard was expanded to include requirements for
spiral-wound and jacketed gaskets that were formerly listed in API 601, 7th edition, 1988. Ring-joint groove dimensions
were not included, because they were included in ASME/ANSI B16.5-1988, Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, and ASME
B16.47-1990, Large Diameter Steel Flanges. The revised Standard was approved by ANSI on January 22, 1993.
Subsequent editions further expanded the Standard. In the 1998 edition, a quality system program annex was added. In
the 2007 edition, metric dimensions were adopted as an independent standard to the U.S. Customary units, and Man-
datory Appendix I was added to cover dimensional tables in U.S. Customary units. In the 2012 edition, a new chapter for
grooved metal gaskets with covering layers was added.
In the 2017 edition, the entire Standard was reorganized based on the different types of gaskets. In addition, the title of
the Standard was revised, as were multiple paragraphs, tables, and figures. Following approval by the ASME B16 Stan-
dards Committee, ASME B16.20-2017 was approved by ANSI on October 11, 2017.
In ASME B16.20-2023, all references to double-jacketed gaskets have been removed, material abbreviations have
been added as well as guidance for materials not listed in Table SW-3-1; other tables have been updated to align with
ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47. Following approval by the ASME B16 Standards Committee, ASME B16.20-2023 was
approved by ANSI on October 9, 2023.

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 ASME B16 COMMITTEE
Standardization of Valves, Flanges, Fittings, and Gaskets
(The following is the roster of the committee at the time of approval of this Standard.)

STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS

C. E. Davila, Chair
R. M. Bojarczuk, Vice Chair
S. J. Rossi, Secretary

STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

A. Appleton, Appleton Quality Concepts, LLC D. Hunt, Jr., Fastenal
J. E. Barker, DeZURIK, Inc. G. A. Jolly, Samshin, Ltd.
R. W. Barnes, ANRIC Enteprises, Inc. A. Kireta, Jr., Copper Development Association, Inc.
D. C. Bayreuther, Neles Corp. E. J. Lain, Exelon Corp.
W. B. Bedesem, Consultant T. A. McMahon, Emerson Automation Solutions
R. M. Bojarczuk, Retired R. C. Merrick, Consultant
A. M. Cheta, Shell Global Solutions (U.S.) W. H. Patrick, Dow Chemical Co.
M. A. Clark, Retired D. W. Rahoi, CCM 2000
G. A. Cuccio, Capitol Manufacturing Co. D. F. Reid, VSP Technologies
C. E. Davila, Crane Chempharma & Energy S. J. Rossi, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
J. G. Dominguez, Welding Outlets, Inc. R. A. Schmidt, Canadoil
B. G. Fabian, Pennsylvania Machine Works J. Sekerak, CSA Group
K. S. Felder, Valero Energy Corp. F. Feng, Delegate, China Productivity Center for Machinery
D. R. Frikken, Becht Engineering Co., Inc. J. D. Grant, Alternate, DeZURIK, Inc.
J. Holstrom, Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing Corp. P. V. Craig, Contributing Member, Jomar Group

SUBCOMMITTEE G — GASKETS FOR FLANGED JOINTS

E. J. Lain, Chair, Exelon Corp. K. E. Guenther, Shell
A. Carrion, Secretary, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers E. Jamalyaria, Flexitallic Engineering
R. M. Bojarczuk, Retired Y. Li, Flexitallic, L.P.
G. Briggs, James Walker Mooreflex, Ltd. L. Melvin, Gasket Resources, Inc.
M. Bush, Marathon Petroleum Corp. B. Pourchot, SGL Carbon
D. Clover, ERIKS North America D. F. Reid, VSP Technologies
K. S. Felder, Valero Energy Corp. M. Ruffin, Teadit North America, Inc.
L. Fernandes, Garlock Sealing Technologies S. Szemanek, MIPC, LLC
P. R. Francis, Miami Valley Gasket Co., Inc. R. Taylor, 3S — Superior Sealing Services, LLC
D. R. Frikken, Becht Engineering Co., Inc. D. Van Der Walt, KLINGER GPI

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 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE B16 COMMITTEE

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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING USE
OF ASBESTOS OR ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS

Asbestos is referenced for use as a filler material in metallic gaskets. It has served as a universal sealing material,
compatible with most fluid services. It has been of extreme usefulness in minimizing fire hazards.
Certain serious adverse health effects are associated with asbestos, among them the serious and often fatal diseases of
lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma (a cancer of the chest and abdominal linings). The degree of exposure to
asbestos varies with the product and the work practices involved.
Consult the most recent edition of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Safety and Health Standard for Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite, 29 Code of Federal
Regulations Section 1910.1001; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Emission Standard for Asbestos,
40 Code of Federal Regulations Sections 61.140 through 61.156; and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule
requiring the labeling and phased banning of asbestos products, published at 51 Federal Register 3738-3759 (January 29,
1986).
There are currently in use and under development a number of substitute materials to replace asbestos in certain
applications. Manufacturers and users are encouraged to develop and use effective substitute materials that can meet the
specifications for, and operating requirements of, the equipment to which they would apply.
Information concerning safety and health risks and proper precautions with respect to particular materials and condi-
tions should be obtained from one’s employer, the manufacturer or supplier of that material, or the Material Safety Data
Sheet.

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 ASME B16.20-2023
SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Following approval by the ASME B16 Standards Committee and ASME, and after public review, ASME B16.20-2023 was
approved by the American National Standards Institute on October 9, 2023.

ASME B16.20-2023 includes the following changes identified by a margin note, (23). The Record Numbers listed below
are explained in more detail in the “List of Changes in Record Number Order” following this Summary of Changes.

Page Location Change (Record Number)

1 GR-1 First sentence revised (12-517)
6 Table RJ-5-2 (1) For ASME B16.5, Class 900, entries for R-14, R-18, R-20, R-24,
and R-27 revised (21-2166)
(2) For ASME B16.5, Class 150 and Classes 300–600, entries for
R-80 and R-81 revised (21-2144)
(3) Note (3) added (21-2166)
14 SW-2.5 Sentence below subpara. (c) revised (21-2168)
15 SW-2.6 First paragraph and subpara. (b) revised (21-929)
15 SW-3 Revised (18-2515)
15 SW-4.1 Subparagraph (f) revised (21-2168)
17 Table SW-2.1-1 (1) NPS 22 added (19-856)
(2) Note (5) revised and Note (6) added (19-856)
24 Table SW-2.1-4 (1) NPS 22 added (19-856)
(2) Note (1) revised and Note (2) added (19-856)
27 Table SW-2.5-1 NPS 31∕2 and NPS 22 added (19-856)
28 Table SW-2.5-2 (1) NPS 31∕2 and NPS 22 added (19-856)
(2) For NPS 1∕2 through NPS 31∕2, Classes 400 and 900, entries
revised (19-856)
31 Table SW-3-1 Revised in its entirety (18-2515)
33 Part JA Deleted (12-517)
37 Table GM-2.1-1 (1) NPS 31∕2 and NPS 22 added (21-2145)
(2) Note (4) revised (21-2145)
44 Mandatory Appendix I Updated

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 LIST OF CHANGES IN RECORD NUMBER ORDER

Record Number Change

12-517 Removed all references to double-jacketed (DJ) gaskets from ASME B16.20.
18-2515 Revised Table SW-3-1 material abbreviations and para. SW-3. Included a larger range of
materials used in construction. Added guidance for abbreviations for materials not
listed in the table.
19-856 Added NPS 22 in Tables SW-2.1-1, SW-2.1-4, SW-2.5-1, and SW-2.5-2 to match what is
currently in B16.5 and B16.47, and added new Notes.
21-929 Clarified spiral-wound gasket performance testing requirement.
21-2144 Added ring-joint gasket for 22 in. NPS ASME B16.5 flanges to ASME B16.20.
21-2145 Updated Table GM-2.1-1 to include 31∕2 in. NPS and 22 in. NPS ASME B16.5 flanges.
21-2166 Revised Table RJ-5-2 to add a Note to 1∕2 in. to 2 in. for Class 900.
21-2168 Corrected "outer ring" to "centering ring." The term "outer ring" exists only within para.
SW-2.6.

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PART GR
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ð23Þ GR-1 SCOPE GR-3 REFERENCES

This Standard covers materials, dimensions, tolerances, Standards and specifications adopted by reference in
and markings for metal ring-joint gaskets, spiral-wound this Standard are shown in Mandatory Appendix I.
metal gaskets, and grooved metal gaskets with covering
layers. These gaskets are dimensionally suitable for use GR-4 RELEVANT UNITS
with flanges described in reference flange standards
ASME B16.5, ASME B16.47, API Specification 6A, and This Standard states values in both SI (Metric) and U.S.
ISO 10423. Customary units. These systems of units are to be
regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
U.S. Customary units are shown in parentheses. The
GR-2 QUALITY SYSTEMS
values stated in each system are not exact equivalents;
Requirements relating to the product manufacturers’
therefore, it is required that each system of units be
quality system programs are described in Nonmandatory
Appendix A.
used independently of the other. Combining values
from the two systems constitutes nonconformance
with the Standard.

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PART RJ
RING-JOINT GASKETS

RJ-1 TYPES (32 μin.) roughness. Surface finish shall pertain to the
gasket-sealing surface.
Ring-joint gaskets shall be either octagonal or oval in
cross section.
RJ-7 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RJ-2 SIZE Dimensional reference identification numbers are
assigned to ring-joint gaskets and shown in Tables
Ring-joint gaskets shall be identified by an R, RX, or BX RJ-5-1 through RJ-5-6.
number that relates to flange size (NPS), pressure class,
and the appropriate flange standards (ASME B16.5, ASME
B16.47, API Specification 6A, or ISO 10423). Table RJ-3.2-1
Maximum Hardness for Ring Gaskets
RJ-3 MATERIALS
Maximum Hardness
RJ-3.1 General Ring Gasket Material Brinell Rockwell “B” Scale
Soft iron [Note (1)] 90 56
Ring-joint gasket materials, some of which are listed in
Low-carbon steel 120 68
Table RJ-3.2-1, shall be selected by the user based on suit-
ability for the service conditions. 4–6 chrome 1∕2Mo 130 72
It is recommended that ring-joint gaskets be of a lesser Type 410 170 86
hardness than that of the mating flanges. Type 304 160 83
Type 316 160 83
RJ-3.2 Hardness Type 347 160 83

Ring-joint gaskets of materials listed in Table RJ-3.2-1 NOTE: (1) May be low-carbon steel, not to exceed maximum hardness
shall have a hardness equal to or less than that shown in of 90 Brinell — 56 Rockwell “B.”
Table RJ-3.2-1.

RJ-4 MARKING Table RJ-4-1

The outer surface of each gasket shall carry the manu- Ring Gasket Markings
facturer’s name or identification trademark and gasket Marking Example
number prefixed by the letters R, RX, or BX, followed Ring Gasket Material Identification [Note (1)]
by the gasket material identification. Materials shall be Soft iron [Note (2)] D R51D
identified as shown in Table RJ-4-1. The gasket shall Low-carbon steel S R51S
also be marked with an ASME B16.20 designation. The
4–6 chrome 1∕2Mo F5 [Note (3)] R51F5
marking shall be applied so as not to harmfully distort
Type 410 S 410 R51S410
the gasket or affect the integrity of the seal.
Type 304 S 304 R51S304
Type 316 S 316 R51S316
RJ-5 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES
Type 347 S 347 R51S347
Dimensions and tolerances for ring-joint gaskets shall NOTES:
be as shown in Tables RJ-5-1 through RJ-5-6. (1) This number shall be preceded by the manufacturer’s name or
identification trademark.
RJ-6 SURFACE FINISH (2) May be low-carbon steel, not to exceed maximum hardness of 90
Brinell — 56 Rockwell “B.”
Types R and RX gaskets shall have a surface finish not (3) F5 identification designates ASTM specification A182-72 chem-
rougher than 1.6 μm (63 μin.) roughness. Type BX gaskets ical composition requirements only.
shall have a surface finish not rougher than 0.8 μm

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Table RJ-5-1
Type R Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances

23 deg

P P

H B

R1

C A

Average Pitch Height of Ring, mm (in.) Width of Flat on Radius in

Ring Diameter of Width of Oval, Octagonal, Octagonal Ring, Octagonal Ring,
Number Ring, P, mm (in.) Ring, A, mm (in.) B H C, mm (in.) R1, mm (in.)
R-11 34.14 (1.344) 6.35 (0.250) 11.2 (0.44) 9.7 (0.38) 4.32 (0.170) 1.5 (0.06)
R-12 39.70 (1.563) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-13 42.88 (1.688) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-14 44.45 (1.750) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-15 47.63 (1.875) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)

R-16 50.80 (2.000) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-17 57.15 (2.250) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-18 60.33 (2.375) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-19 65.10 (2.563) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-20 68.28 (2.688) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)

R-21 72.24 (2.844) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-22 82.55 (3.250) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-23 82.55 (3.250) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-24 95.25 (3.750) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-25 101.60 (4.000) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)

R-26 101.60 (4.000) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-27 107.95 (4.250) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-28 111.13 (4.375) 12.70 (0.500) 19.1 (0.75) 17.5 (0.69) 8.66 (0.341) 1.5 (0.06)
R-29 114.30 (4.500) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-30 117.48 (4.625) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)

R-31 123.83 (4.875) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-32 127.00 (5.000) 12.70 (0.500) 19.1 (0.75) 17.5 (0.69) 8.66 (0.341) 1.5 (0.06)
R-33 131.78 (5.188) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-34 131.78 (5.188) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-35 136.53 (5.375) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)

R-36 149.23 (5.875) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-37 149.23 (5.875) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-38 157.18 (6.188) 15.88 (0.625) 22.4 (0.88) 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)

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Table RJ-5-1
Type R Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances (Cont’d)
Average Pitch Height of Ring, mm (in.) Width of Flat on Radius in
Ring Diameter of Width of Oval, Octagonal, Octagonal Ring, Octagonal Ring,
Number Ring, P, mm (in.) Ring, A, mm (in.) B H C, mm (in.) R1, mm (in.)
R-39 161.93 (6.375) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-40 171.45 (6.750) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)

R-41 180.98 (7.125) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-42 190.50 (7.500) 19.05 (0.750) 25.4 (1.00) 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)
R-43 193.68 (7.625) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-44 193.68 (7.625) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-45 211.15 (8.313) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)

R-46 211.15 (8.313) 12.70 (0.500) 19.1 (0.75) 17.5 (0.69) 8.66 (0.341) 1.5 (0.06)
R-47 228.60 (9.000) 19.05 (0.750) 25.4 (1.00) 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)
R-48 247.65 (9.750) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-49 269.88 (10.625) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-50 269.88 (10.625) 15.88 (0.625) 22.4 (0.88) 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)

R-51 279.40 (11.000) 22.23 (0.875) 28.7 (1.13) 26.9 (1.06) 14.81 (0.583) 1.5 (0.06)
R-52 304.80 (12.000) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-53 323.85 (12.750) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-54 323.85 (12.750) 15.88 (0.625) 22.4 (0.88) 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)
R-55 342.90 (13.500) 28.58 (1.125) 36.6 (1.44) 35.1 (1.38) 19.81 (0.780) 2.3 (0.09)

R-56 381.00 (15.000) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-57 381.00 (15.000) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-58 381.00 (15.000) 22.23 (0.875) 28.7 (1.13) 26.9 (1.06) 14.81 (0.583) 1.5 (0.06)
R-59 396.88 (15.625) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-60 406.40 (16.000) 31.75 (1.250) 39.6 (1.56) 38.1 (1.50) 22.33 (0.879) 2.3 (0.09)

R-61 419.10 (16.500) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-62 419.10 (16.500) 15.88 (0.625) 22.4 (0.88) 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)
R-63 419.10 (16.500) 25.40 (1.000) 33.3 (1.31) 31.8 (1.25) 17.30 (0.681) 2.3 (0.09)
R-64 454.03 (17.875) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-65 469.90 (18.500) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)

R-66 469.90 (18.500) 15.88 (0.625) 22.4 (0.88) 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)
R-67 469.90 (18.500) 28.58 (1.125) 36.6 (1.44) 35.1 (1.38) 19.81 (0.780) 2.3 (0.09)
R-68 517.53 (20.375) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-69 533.40 (21.000) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-70 533.40 (21.000) 19.05 (0.750) 25.4 (1.00) 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)

R-71 533.40 (21.000) 28.58 (1.125) 36.6 (1.44) 35.1 (1.38) 19.81 (0.780) 2.3 (0.09)
R-72 558.80 (22.000) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-73 584.20 (23.000) 12.70 (0.500) 19.1 (0.75) 17.5 (0.69) 8.66 (0.341) 1.5 (0.06)
R-74 584.20 (23.000) 19.05 (0.750) 25.4 (1.00) 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)
R-75 584.20 (23.000) 31.75 (1.250) 39.6 (1.56) 38.1 (1.50) 22.33 (0.879) 2.3 (0.09)

R-76 673.10 (26.500) 7.95 (0.313) 14.2 (0.56) 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)
R-77 692.15 (27.250) 15.88 (0.625) 22.4 (0.88) 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)
R-78 692.15 (27.250) 25.40 (1.000) 33.3 (1.31) 31.8 (1.25) 17.30 (0.681) 2.3 (0.09)
R-79 692.15 (27.250) 34.93 (1.375) 44.5 (1.75) 41.4 (1.63) 24.82 (0.977) 2.3 (0.09)
R-80 615.95 (24.250) 7.95 (0.313) … 12.7 (0.50) 5.23 (0.206) 1.5 (0.06)

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Table RJ-5-1
Type R Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances (Cont’d)
Average Pitch Height of Ring, mm (in.) Width of Flat on Radius in
Ring Diameter of Width of Oval, Octagonal, Octagonal Ring, Octagonal Ring,
Number Ring, P, mm (in.) Ring, A, mm (in.) B H C, mm (in.) R1, mm (in.)

R-81 635.00 (25.000) 14.30 (0.563) … 19.1 (0.75) 9.58 (0.377) 1.5 (0.06)
R-82 57.15 (2.250) 11.13 (0.438) … 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-84 63.50 (2.500) 11.13 (0.438) … 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-85 79.38 (3.125) 12.70 (0.500) … 17.5 (0.69) 8.66 (0.341) 1.5 (0.06)

R-86 90.50 (3.563) 15.88 (0.625) … 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)
R-87 100.03 (3.938) 15.88 (0.625) … 20.6 (0.81) 10.49 (0.413) 1.5 (0.06)
R-88 123.83 (4.875) 19.05 (0.750) … 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)
R-89 114.30 (4.500) 19.05 (0.750) … 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)
R-90 155.58 (6.125) 22.23 (0.875) … 26.9 (1.06) 14.81 (0.583) 1.5 (0.06)

R-91 260.35 (10.250) 31.75 (1.250) … 38.1 (1.50) 22.33 (0.879) 2.3 (0.09)
R-92 228.60 (9.000) 11.13 (0.438) 17.5 (0.69) 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-93 749.30 (29.500) 19.05 (0.750) … 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)
R-94 800.10 (31.500) 19.05 (0.750) … 23.9 (0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)
R-95 857.25 (33.750) 19.05 (0.750) … 23.9(0.94) 12.32 (0.485) 1.5 (0.06)

R-96 914.40 (36.000) 22.23 (0.875) … 26.9 (1.06) 14.81 (0.583) 1.5 (0.06)
R-97 965.20 (38.000) 22.23 (0.875) … 26.9 (1.06) 14.81 (0.583) 1.5 (0.06)
R-98 1 022.35 (40.250) 22.23 (0.875) … 26.9 (1.06) 14.81 (0.583) 1.5 (0.06)
R-99 234.95 (9.250) 11.13 (0.438) … 16.0 (0.63) 7.75 (0.305) 1.5 (0.06)
R-100 749.30 (29.500) 28.58 (1.125) … 35.1 (1.38) 19.81 (0.780) 2.3 (0.09)

R-101 800.10 (31.500) 31.75 (1.250) … 38.1 (1.50) 22.33 (0.879) 2.3 (0.09)
R-102 857.25 (33.750) 31.75 (1.250) … 38.1 (1.50) 22.33 (0.879) 2.3 (0.09)
R-103 914.40 (36.000) 31.75 (1.250) … 38.1 (1.50) 22.33 (0.879) 2.3 (0.09)
R-104 965.20 (38.000) 34.93 (1.375) … 41.4 (1.63) 24.82 (0.977) 2.3 (0.09)
R-105 1 022.35 (40.250) 34.93 (1.375) … 41.4 (1.63) 24.82 (0.977) 2.3 (0.09)

GENERAL NOTE: Tolerances:

23 deg = angle, ±0 deg 30 min (±1/2 deg)
A = width of ring, ±0.20 mm (±0.008 in.)
B, H = height of ring, +1.3 mm, −0.5 mm (+0.05 in., −0.02 in.)
Variation in height throughout the entire circumference of any given ring shall not exceed 0.5 mm (0.02 in.) within these tolerances.
C = width of flat on octagonal ring, ±0.20 mm (±0.008 in.)
P = average pitch diameter of ring, ±0.18 mm (±0.007 in.)
R1 = radius in ring, ±0.5 mm (±0.02 in.)

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Table RJ-5-2
ð23Þ Pipe Sizes for Type R Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards
Pipe Size, NPS, by Pressure Class
ASME B16.5 API 6B ASME B16.47 Series A
720–960
Ring Number 150 300–600 900 1500 2500 [Note (1)] 2000 3000 5000 150 300–600 900
1
R-11 … ∕2 … … … … … … … … … …
1
R-12 … … [Note (2)] ∕2 … … … … … … … …
3 1
R-13 … ∕4 … … ∕2 … … … … … … …
3
R-14 … … [Note (2)] ∕4 … … … … … … … …
R-15 1 … … … … … … … … … … …

3
R-16 … 1 1 1 ∕4 1 1 1 1 … … …
1
R-17 1 ∕4 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-18 … 11∕4 [Note (2)] 11∕4 1 11∕4 11∕4 11∕4 11∕4 … … …
1
R-19 1 ∕2 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-20 … 11∕2 [Note (2)] 11∕2 … 11∕2 11∕2 11∕2 11∕2 … … …

R-21 … … … … 11∕4 … … … … … … …
R-22 2 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-23 … 2 … … 11∕2 2 2 … … … … …
R-24 … … [Note (2)] 2 … … … 2 2 … … …
R-25 21∕2 … … … … … … … … … … …

R-26 … 21∕2 … … 2 21∕2 21∕2 … … … … …

1
R-27 … … [Note (2)] 2 ∕2 … … … 21∕2 21∕2 … … …
1
R-28 … … … … 2 ∕2 … … … … … … …
R-29 3 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-30 [Note (3)] … 3 … … … … … … … … … …

R-31 … 3 3 … … 3 3 3 … … … …
R-32 … … … … 3 … … … … … … …
R-33 31∕2 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-34 … 31∕2 … … … … … … … … … …
R-35 … … … 3 … … … … 3 … … …

R-36 4 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-37 … 4 4 … … 4 4 4 31∕2 … … …
R-38 … … … … 4 … … … … … … …
R-39 … … … 4 … … … … 4 … … …
R-40 5 … … … … … … … … … … …

R-41 … 5 5 … … 5 5 5 … … … …
R-42 … … … … 5 … … … … … … …
R-43 6 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-44 … … … 5 … … … … 5 … … …
R-45 … 6 6 … … 6 6 6 … … … …

R-46 … … … 6 … … … … 6 … … …
R-47 … … … … 6 … … … … … … …
R-48 8 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-49 … 8 8 … … 8 8 8 … … … …

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Table RJ-5-2
Pipe Sizes for Type R Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards (Cont’d)
Pipe Size, NPS, by Pressure Class
ASME B16.5 API 6B ASME B16.47 Series A
720–960
Ring Number 150 300–600 900 1500 2500 [Note (1)] 2000 3000 5000 150 300–600 900
R-50 … … … 8 … … … … 8 … … …

R-51 … … … … 8 … … … … … … …
R-52 10 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-53 … 10 10 … … 10 10 10 … … … …
R-54 … … … 10 … … … … 10 … … …
R-55 … … … … 10 … … … … … … …

R-56 12 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-57 … 12 12 … … 12 12 12 … … … …
R-58 … … … 12 … … … … … … … …
R-59 14 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-60 … … … … 12 … … … … … … …

R-61 … 14 … … … 14 14 14 … … … …
R-62 … … 14 … … … … … … … … …
R-63 … … … 14 … … … … … … … …
R-64 16 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-65 … 16 … … … 16 16 … … … … …

R-66 … … 16 … … … … 16 … … … …
R-67 … … … 16 … … … … … … … …
R-68 18 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-69 … 18 … … … 18 18 … … … … …
R-70 … … 18 … … … … 18 … … … …

R-71 … … … 18 … … … … … … … …
R-72 20 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-73 … 20 … … … 20 20 … … … … …
R-74 … … 20 … … … … 20 … … … …
R-75 … … … 20 … … … … … … … …

R-76 24 … … … … … … … … … … …
R-77 … 24 … … … … … … … … … …
R-78 … … 24 … … … … … … … … …
R-79 … … … 24 … … … … … … … …
R-80 22 … … … … … … … … … … …

R-81 … 22 … … … … … … … … … …
R-82 … … … … … … … … 1 … … …
R-84 … … … … … … … … 11∕2 … … …
R-85 … … … … … … … … 2 … … …

R-86 … … … … … … … … 21∕2 … … …
R-87 … … … … … … … … 3 … … …
R-88 … … … … … … … … 4 … … …

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Table RJ-5-2
Pipe Sizes for Type R Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards (Cont’d)
Pipe Size, NPS, by Pressure Class
ASME B16.5 API 6B ASME B16.47 Series A
720–960
Ring Number 150 300–600 900 1500 2500 [Note (1)] 2000 3000 5000 150 300–600 900
R-89 … … … … … … … … 31∕2 … … …
R-90 … … … … … … … … 5 … … …

R-91 … … … … … … … … 10 … … …
R-92 … … … … … … … … … … … …
R-93 … … … … … … … … … … 26 …
R-94 … … … … … … … … … … 28 …
R-95 … … … … … … … … … … 30 …

R-96 … … … … … … … … … … 32 …
R-97 … … … … … … … … … … 34 …
R-98 … … … … … … … … … … 36 …
R-99 … … … … … … 8 8 … … … …
R-100 … … … … … … … … … … … 26

R-101 … … … … … … … … … … … 28
R-102 … … … … … … … … … … … 30
R-103 … … … … … … … … … … … 32
R-104 … … … … … … … … … … … 34
R-105 … … … … … … … … … … … 36
GENERAL NOTE: End flanges to API 6D and API 600 use gaskets for equivalent pipe size under ASME B16.5 or ASME B16.47 Series A.
NOTES:
(1) Class 720, 960, and 10000 flanges to API 6B are obsolete. Data are for information only.
(2) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 1∕2 through NPS 21∕2 (use Class 1500).
(3) R-30 is for lapped joint only.

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Table RJ-5-3
Type RX Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances

23 deg

R1
D

O.D.

Outside Diameter Width Width Height of Height Radius Hole Size,

Ring of Ring, of Ring, of Flat, Outside Bevel, of Ring, in Octagonal E, mm (in.)
Number O.D., mm (in.) A, mm (in.) C, mm (in.) D, mm (in.) H, mm (in.) Ring, R1, mm (in.) [Note (1)]
RX-20 76.20 (3.000) 8.74 (0.344) 4.62 (0.182) 3.18 (0.125) 19.05 (0.750) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-23 93.27 (3.672) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-24 105.97 (4.172) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-25 109.55 (4.313) 8.74 (0.344) 4.62 (0.182) 3.18 (0.125) 19.05 (0.750) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-26 111.91 (4.406) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …

RX-27 118.26 (4.656) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-31 134.54 (5.297) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-35 147.24 (5.797) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-37 159.94 (6.297) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-39 172.64 (6.797) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …

RX-41 191.69 (7.547) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-44 204.39 (8.047) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-45 221.84 (8.734) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-46 222.25 (8.750) 13.49 (0.531) 6.68 (0.263) 4.78 (0.188) 28.58 (1.125) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-47 245.26 (9.656) 19.84 (0.781) 10.34 (0.407) 6.88 (0.271) 41.28 (1.625) 2.3 (0.09) …

RX-49 280.59 (11.047) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-50 283.36 (11.156) 16.66 (0.656) 8.51 (0.335) 5.28 (0.208) 31.75 (1.250) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-53 334.57 (13.172) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-54 337.34 (13.281) 16.66 (0.656) 8.51 (0.335) 5.28 (0.208) 31.75 (1.250) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-57 391.72 (15.422) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …

RX-63 441.73 (17.391) 27.00 (1.063) 14.78 (0.582) 8.46 (0.333) 50.80 (2.000) 2.3 (0.09) …
RX-65 480.62 (18.922) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-66 483.39 (19.031) 16.66 (0.656) 8.51 (0.335) 5.28 (0.208) 31.75 (1.250) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-69 544.12 (21.422) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-70 550.06 (21.656) 19.84 (0.781) 10.34 (0.407) 6.88 (0.271) 41.28 (1.625) 2.3 (0.09) …

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Table RJ-5-3
Type RX Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances (Cont’d)
Outside Diameter Width Width Height of Height Radius Hole Size,
Ring of Ring, of Ring, of Flat, Outside Bevel, of Ring, in Octagonal E, mm (in.)
Number O.D., mm (in.) A, mm (in.) C, mm (in.) D, mm (in.) H, mm (in.) Ring, R1, mm (in.) [Note (1)]
RX-73 596.11 (23.469) 13.49 (0.531) 6.68 (0.263) 5.28 (0.208) 31.75 (1.250) 1.5 (0.06) …

RX-74 600.86 (23.656) 19.84 (0.781) 10.34 (0.407) 6.88 (0.271) 41.28 (1.625) 2.3 (0.09) …
RX-82 67.87 (2.672) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) 1.5 (0.06)
RX-84 74.22 (2.922) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) 1.5 (0.06)
RX-85 90.09 (3.547) 13.49 (0.531) 6.68 (0.263) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) 1.5 (0.06)

RX-86 103.58 (4.078) 15.09 (0.594) 8.51 (0.335) 4.78 (0.188) 28.58 (1.125) 1.5 (0.06) 2.3 (0.09)
RX-87 113.11 (4.453) 15.09 (0.594) 8.51 (0.335) 4.78 (0.188) 28.58 (1.125) 1.5 (0.06) 2.3 (0.09)
RX-88 139.29 (5.484) 17.48 (0.688) 10.34 (0.407) 5.28 (0.208) 31.75 (1.250) 1.5 (0.06) 3.0 (0.12)
RX-89 129.77 (5.109) 18.26 (0.719) 10.34 (0.407) 5.28 (0.208) 31.75 (1.250) 1.5 (0.06) 3.0 (0.12)
RX-90 174.63 (6.875) 19.84 (0.781) 12.17 (0.479) 7.42 (0.292) 44.45 (1.750) 2.3 (0.09) 3.0 (0.12)

RX-91 286.94 (11.297) 30.18 (1.188) 19.81 (0.780) 7.54 (0.297) 45.24 (1.781) 2.3 (0.09) 3.0 (0.12)
RX-99 245.67 (9.672) 11.91 (0.469) 6.45 (0.254) 4.24 (0.167) 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) …
RX-201 51.46 (2.026) 5.74 (0.226) 3.20 (0.126) 1.45 (0.057) 11.30 (0.445) 0.5 (0.02) [Note (2)] …
RX-205 62.31 (2.453) 5.56 (0.219) 3.05 (0.120) 1.83 (0.072) [Note (3)] 11.10 (0.437) 0.5 (0.02) [Note (2)] …
RX-210 97.64 (3.844) 9.53 (0.375) 5.41 (0.213) 3.18 (0.125) [Note (3)] 19.05 (0.750) 0.8 (0.03) [Note (2)] …
RX-215 140.89 (5.547) 11.91 (0.469) 5.33 (0.210) 4.24 (0.167) [Note (3)] 25.40 (1.000) 1.5 (0.06) [Note (2)] …

GENERAL NOTE: Tolerances:

23 deg = angle, ±0 deg, 30 min (±1/2 deg)
A = width of ring, +0.20 mm, −0.00 mm (+0.008 in., −0 in.)
Variation in width throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) within these tolerances.
C = width of flat, +0.15 mm, −0.00 mm (+0.006 in., −0 in.)
D = height of outside bevel, +0.0 mm, −0.76 mm (+0 in., −0.030 in.)
E = hole size, ±0.5 mm (±0.02 in.)
H = height of ring, +0.20 mm, −0.00 mm (+0.008 in., −0 in.)
Variation in height throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) within these tolerances.
O.D. = outside diameter of ring, +0.51 mm, −0.00 mm (+0.020 in., −0 in.)
R1 = radius of ring, ±0.5 mm (±0.02 in.)
NOTES:
(1) Rings RX-82 through RX-91 require only one pressure passage hole as illustrated. The centerline of the hole shall be located at the midpoint of
dimension C.
(2) Tolerance on these dimensions is +0.5 mm, −0.0 mm (+0.02 in., −0 in.).
(3) Tolerance on these dimensions is +0.00 mm, −0.38 mm (+0 in., −0.015 in.).

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Table RJ-5-4
Pipe Sizes for Type RX Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards
Pipe Size, NPS, by API 6B Pressure Class
Ring 720–960 and
Number 2000 [Note (1)] 2900 [Note (1)] 3000 5000
RX-20 11∕2 … 11∕2 11∕2
RX-23 2 … … …
RX-24 … … 2 2
RX-25 … … … 31∕8
RX-26 21∕2 … … …
RX-27 … … 21∕2 21∕2
RX-31 3 … 3 …
RX-35 … … … 3
RX-37 4 … 4 …
RX-39 … … … 4

RX-41 5 … 5 …
RX-44 … … … 5
RX-45 6 … 6 …
RX-46 … … … 6
RX-47 … … … 8 [Note (2)]
RX-49 8 … 8 …
RX-50 … … … 8
RX-53 10 … 10 …
RX-54 … … … 10
RX-57 12 … 12 …

RX-63 … … … 14
RX-65 16 … … …
RX-66 … … 16 …
RX-69 18 … … …
RX-70 … … 18 …
RX-73 20 … … …
RX-74 … … 20 …
RX-82 … 1 … …
RX-84 … 11∕2 … …
RX-85 … 2 … …

RX-86 … 21∕2 … …
RX-87 … 3 … …
RX-88 … 4 … …
RX-89 … 31∕2 … …
RX-90 … 5 … …
RX-91 … 10 … …
RX-99 8 [Note (2)] … 8 [Note (2)] …
RX-201 … … … 13∕8
RX-205 … … … 113∕16
RX-210 … … … 29∕16
RX-215 … … … 41∕16
NOTES:
(1) Class 720, 960, and 2900 flanges to API 6B are obsolete. Data are for information only.
(2) Crossover flange connection.

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Table RJ-5-5
Type BX Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances

O.D.
O.D.T.
D
R (four places) 23 deg (four places)

C
A

Outside Diameter Height Width Outside Diameter Width Hole

Ring Nominal of Ring, of Ring, of Ring, of Flat, of Flat, Size, D, mm (in.)
Number Size, mm (in.) O.D., mm (in.) H, mm (in.) A, mm (in.) O.D.T., mm (in.) C, mm (in.) [Note (1)]
BX-150 43 (111∕16) 72.19 (2.842) 9.30 (0.366) 9.30 (0.366) 70.87 (2.790) 7.98 (0.314) 1.5 (0.06)
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BX-151 46 (1 ∕16) 76.40 (3.008) 9.63 (0.379) 9.63 (0.379) 75.03 (2.954) 8.26 (0.325) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-152 52 (21∕16) 84.68 (3.334) 10.24 (0.403) 10.24 (0.403) 83.24 (3.277) 8.79 (0.346) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-153 65 (29∕16) 100.94 (3.974) 11.38 (0.448) 11.38 (0.448) 99.31 (3.910) 9.78 (0.385) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-154 78 (31∕16) 116.84 (4.600) 12.40 (0.488) 12.40 (0.488) 115.09 (4.531) 10.64 (0.419) 1.5 (0.06)

BX-155 103 (41∕16) 147.96 (5.825) 14.22 (0.560) 14.22 (0.560) 145.95 (5.746) 12.22 (0.481) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-156 179 (71∕16) 237.92 (9.367) 18.62 (0.733) 18.62 (0.733) 235.28 (9.263) 15.98 (0.629) 3.0 (0.12)
BX-157 229 (9) 294.46 (11.593) 20.98 (0.826) 20.98 (0.826) 291.49 (11.476) 18.01 (0.709) 3.0 (0.12)
BX-158 279 (11) 352.04 (13.860) 23.14 (0.911) 23.14 (0.911) 348.77 (13.731) 19.86 (0.782) 3.0 (0.12)
BX-159 346 (135∕8) 426.72 (16.800) 25.70 (1.012) 25.70 (1.012) 423.09 (16.657) 22.07 (0.869) 3.0 (0.12)

BX-160 346 (135∕8) 402.59 (15.850) 23.83 (0.938) 13.74 (0.541) 399.21 (15.717) 10.36 (0.408) 3.0 (0.12)
BX-161 422 (165∕8) 491.41 (19.347) 28.07 (1.105) 16.21 (0.638) 487.45 (19.191) 12.24 (0.482) 3.0 (0.12)
BX-162 422 (165∕8) 475.49 (18.720) 14.22 (0.560) 14.22 (0.560) 473.48 (18.641) 12.22 (0.481) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-163 476 (183∕4) 556.16 (21.896) 30.10 (1.185) 17.37 (0.684) 551.89 (21.728) 13.11 (0.516) 3.0 (0.12)
BX-164 476 (183∕4) 570.56 (22.463) 30.10 (1.185) 24.59 (0.968) 566.29 (22.295) 20.32 (0.800) 3.0 (0.12)

BX-165 540 (211∕4) 624.71 (24.595) 32.03 (1.261) 18.49 (0.728) 620.19 (24.417) 13.97 (0.550) 3.0 (0.12)
BX-166 540 (211∕4) 640.03 (25.198) 32.03 (1.261) 26.14 (1.029) 635.51 (25.020) 21.62 (0.851) 3.0 (0.12)
3
BX-167 680 (26 ∕4) 759.36 (29.896) 35.86 (1.412) 13.11 (0.516) 754.28 (29.696) 8.03 (0.316) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-168 680 (263∕4) 765.25 (30.128) 35.86 (1.412) 16.05 (0.632) 760.17 (29.928) 10.97 (0.432) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-169 130 (51∕8) 173.51 (6.831) 15.85 (0.624) 12.93 (0.509) 171.27 (6.743) 10.69 (0.421) 1.5 (0.06)

BX-170 168 (65∕8) 218.03 (8.584) 14.22 (0.560) 14.22 (0.560) 216.03 (8.505) 12.22 (0.481) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-171 218 (89∕16) 267.44 (10.529) 14.22 (0.560) 14.22 (0.560) 265.43 (10.450) 12.22 (0.481) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-172 283 (115∕32) 333.07 (13.113) 14.22 (0.560) 14.22 (0.560) 331.06 (13.034) 12.22 (0.481) 1.5 (0.06)
BX-303 762 (30) 852.75 (33.573) 37.95 (1.494) 16.97 (0.668) 847.37 (33.361) 11.61 (0.457) 1.5 (0.06)
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) Radius, R, shall be 8% to 12% of the gasket height, H.
(b) Tolerances:
23 deg = angle, ±0 deg 15 min (±1∕4 deg)
A = width of ring, +0.20 mm, −0.00 mm (+0.008 in., −0 in.)
Variation in width throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) within these tolerances.
C = width of flat, +0.15 mm, −0.00 mm (+0.006 in., −0 in.)

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Table RJ-5-5
Type BX Ring Gasket Dimensions and Tolerances (Cont’d)
GENERAL NOTES: (Cont’d)
D = hole size, ±0.5 mm (±0.02 in.)
H = height of ring, +0.20 mm, −0.00 mm (+0.008 in., −0 in.)
Variation in height throughout the entire circumference of any ring shall not exceed 0.10 mm (0.004 in.) within these tolerances.
O.D. = outside diameter of ring, +0.00 mm, −0.15 mm (+0 in., −0.005 in.)
O.D.T. = outside diameter of flat, ±0.05 mm (±0.002 in.)
R = radius of ring [see General Note (a)]

NOTE: (1) One pressure passage hole is required per gasket as illustrated. The centerline of the hole shall be located at the midpoint of
dimension C.

Table RJ-5-6
Pipe Sizes for Type BX Ring Gaskets Suitable for Referenced Standards

Ring Pipe Size, NPS, by API 6BX Pressure Class

Number 2000 3000 5000 10000 15000 20000
11 11
BX-150 … … … 1 ∕16 1 ∕16 …
BX-151 … … … 113∕16 113∕16 113∕16
BX-152 … … … 21∕16 21∕16 21∕16
9 9
BX-153 … … … 2 ∕16 2 ∕16 29∕16
1 1
BX-154 … … … 3 ∕16 3 ∕16 31∕16
1 1
BX-155 … … … 4 ∕16 4 ∕16 41∕16

BX-156 … … … 71∕16 71∕16 71∕16

BX-157 … … … 9 9 9
BX-158 … … … 11 11 11
BX-159 … … … 135∕8 135∕8 135∕8
5
BX-160 … … 13 ∕8 … … …
BX-161 … … 163∕4 … … …

BX-162 … … 163∕4 163∕4 163∕4 …

3
BX-163 … … 18 ∕4 … … …
BX-164 … … … 183∕4 183∕4 …
1
BX-165 … … 21 ∕4 … … …
BX-166 … … … 211∕4 … …
BX-167 263∕4 … … … … …

BX-168 … 263∕4 … … … …
BX-169 … … … 51∕8 … …
BX-170 … … … 65∕8 65∕8 …
BX-171 … … … 89∕16 89∕16 …
BX-172 … … … 115∕32 115∕32 …
BX-303 30 30 … … … …

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PART SW
SPIRAL-WOUND GASKETS

SW-1 SIZE AND CLASS 76 mm (3.0 in.). The outer windings, which shall have
a minimum of three plies of preformed metal without
Spiral-wound gaskets, including centering ring and filler, shall be spot-welded circumferentially with a
inner ring (paras. SW-2.4 and SW-2.5), are identified minimum of three welds, the last of which shall be the
by flange size (NPS), pressure class, and the appropriate terminal weld.
flange standard (ASME B16.5 or ASME B16.47). The distance of the first weld from the terminal weld
shall be no greater than 38 mm (1.5 in.). Up to four addi-
SW-2 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES tional loose preformed metal windings beyond the term-
inal weld may be used to retain the gasket into the
SW-2.1 General centering ring.
Dimensions and tolerances for spiral-wound gaskets,
centering rings, and inner rings shall be in accordance SW-2.4 Centering Ring
with Figure SW-2.1-1 and Tables SW-2.1-1 through All spiral-wound gaskets shall be furnished assembled
SW-2.1-6, and as specified in this Part. into a centering ring. The centering-ring thickness shall be
from 2.97 mm to 3.33 mm (0.117 in. to 0.131 in.) and
SW-2.2 Construction suitably grooved on the inside diameter so as to retain
Spiral-wound gaskets shall be constructed as alternate the gasket.
plies (circular layers counted as revolutions) of preformed
metal windings and pliant fillers that are spirally wound. SW-2.5 Inner Ring ð23Þ
Pliant fillers shall not extend below the metal winding Inward buckling of spiral-wound gaskets has been iden-
on both contact faces of the gasket. Metal winding thick- tified as a potential problem. Inner rings shall be furnished
ness shall be 0.190 mm ± 0.040 mm (0.0075 in. ± 0.0015 with all spiral-wound gaskets having polytetrafluoroethy-
in.). For all filler materials, filler thickness and density lene (PTFE) filler material. Inner rings for flexible
shall be determined by the manufacturer such that the graphite-filled, spiral-wound gaskets shall be furnished
performance testing criteria in para. SW-2.6 will be unless the purchaser specifies otherwise.
met. In addition, for gaskets with flexible graphite filler For all filler materials, inner rings shall be furnished in
material, filler thickness and density shall be determined spiral-wound gaskets for
by the manufacturer such that each finished gasket will (a) NPS 24 and larger in Class 900
compress to a thickness no less than 3.43 mm (0.135 in.) (b) NPS 12 and larger in Class 1500
when subjected to the following uniform gasket stress, and (c) NPS 4 and larger in Class 2500
where the gasket contact area is calculated using the Inner rings are required for these gaskets due to high
inside and outside diameters as shown in Tables available bolt loads, which may result in centering ring
SW-2.1-1 through SW-2.1-3: damage.
(a) 52 MPa (7,500 psi) for Class 150 flanges The inner-ring thickness shall be from 2.97 mm to 3.33
(b) 70 MPa (10,000 psi) for Class 300 through Class 600 mm (0.117 in. to 0.131 in.).
flanges Tables SW-2.1-4 through SW-2.1-6 show inner-ring
(c) 140 MPa (20,000 psi) for Class 900 and above inside diameters that may extend a maximum of 1.5
flanges mm (0.06 in.) into the flange bore under the worst combi-
nation of flange bore, eccentric installation, and tolerance.
SW-2.3 Metal Joining Gaskets with inner rings should be used only with
The inner windings shall have a minimum of three plies socket welding, lapped, welding neck, and integral
of preformed metal strip without filler. The initial two flanges. Reference Table SW-2.5-1 for minimum pipewall
plies shall have spot welds spaced around the inner thickness for use with gaskets with inner rings. Reference
circumference. The minimum number of welds shall be Tables SW-2.5-2 through SW-2.5-4 for maximum allow-
three. The maximum distance between welds shall be able bore for use with gaskets without inner rings.

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ð23Þ SW-2.6 Performance Testing SW-4 MARKING

For all corresponding sizes and pressure classes, SW-4.1 General ð23Þ
finished gaskets (including windings as well as inner
and centering rings) shall be capable of meeting a The centering ring of each spiral-wound gasket shall be
maximum permissible leakage rate of 0.0137 mg/(s·m) permanently marked. The lettering height shall be a
[7.67 E–10 lb/(sec·in.)]. The circumferential length minimum of 2.5 mm (0.1 in.). The following information
[meter (inch)] shall be calculated using the gasket shall be included with the centering-ring markings:
outside diameter as shown in Tables SW-2.1-1 through (a) manufacturer’s name or trademark.
SW-2.1-3. Testing shall be conducted at ambient tempera- (b) flange size (NPS).
ture using an external calibration gas with a known (c) pressure class.
methane concentration and a test gas flow rate of 1 L/min. (d) winding metal abbreviation (see Table SW-3-1),
(a) The test fixture shall have a surface finish per ASME except that the abbreviation may be omitted when
B16.5, be capable of shielding the gasket so as to direct any Type 304 stainless steel is used.
leakage to the monitoring probe, and be capable of (e) filler material abbreviation (see Table SW-3-1).
applying a uniform load on the test gasket sealing (f) centering- and inner-ring metal abbreviation (see
element while internally pressurizing the gasket with Table SW-3-1), except that the abbreviation may be
methane (minimum 97% purity). omitted when carbon steel is used for the centering
(b) Gasket stress to be maintained during the test load ring and Type 304 stainless steel is used for the inner ring.
shall be 35 MPa (5,000 psi) for Class 150, 56 MPa (8,000 (g) flange identification. Gaskets intended for ASME
psi) for Class 300 and Class 400, and 70 MPa (10,000 psi) B16.47 flanges shall be marked B16.47 A or B16.47 B,
for Class 600 and above. as applicable. Gaskets intended for ASME B16.5 flanges
(c) Test pressure shall be 20 bar (290 psi) for Class 150 need not be so marked. Illustrative marking examples
and 40 bar (580 psi) for Class 300 and above. are shown in Table SW-4.1-1.
(d) Test pressure shall be maintained for a minimum of (h) ASME B16.20 designation.
4 h, after which time three readings shall be taken at
approximately 5-min intervals; the average of these SW-4.2 Pressure Class
three readings shall be compared to the maximum permis- Gaskets suitable for more than one pressure class shall
sible leakage rate. be marked with all applicable classes, as shown in
Table SW-4.1-1.
ð23Þ SW-3 MATERIALS
SW-4.3 Color Coding
Spiral metallic winding materials shall be selected from
Table SW-3-1 or as agreed between the purchaser and Spiral-wound gaskets shall be marked with a color code
manufacturer. Nonmetallic filler materials shall be in that identifies the windings and filler materials. A contin-
accordance with Table SW-3-1. The inner-ring material uous color around the outer edge of the centering ring
should match the winding material unless the purchaser shall identify the winding metal. The color identifying
specifies otherwise. The centering ring may be carbon the filler material for NPS 1 1∕ 2 and larger shall have
steel that is painted, metal plated, or otherwise coated four intermittent stripes spaced approximately 90 deg
to inhibit atmospheric corrosion. apart on the outer edge of the centering ring. Smaller
size gaskets shall have a minimum of two stripes 180
deg apart. The colors shall conform to those listed in
Table SW-3-1.

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 ASME B16.20-2023

Figure SW-2.1-1
Spiral-Wound Gasket
Nominal bolt diameter

Radial clearance, Inner ring inside diameter

1.5 mm (0.06 in.)

Centering ring outside diameter

2.97 mm to 3.33 mm
4.45 mm (0.175 in.)
(0.117 in. to 0.131 in.)
Centering ring Inner ring

Bead, ~1.5 mm (~0.06 in.)

Gasket inside diameter

Gasket outside diameter

Detail A

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 Table SW-2.1-1
Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.5 Flanges ð23Þ

SI Units, mm
Outside Diameter of
Gasket [Note (1)]
Classes Inside Diameter of Gasket by Class [Notes (2), (3)] Outside Diameter of Centering Ring by Class [Note (4)]
Flange Classes 900,
Size 150, 300, 1500,
(NPS) 400, 600 2500 150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500 150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500
1
∕2 31.8 31.8 19.1 19.1 [Note (5)] 19.1 [Note (5)] 19.1 19.1 47.8 54.1 [Note (5)] 54.1 [Note (5)] 63.5 69.9
3
∕4 39.6 39.6 25.4 25.4 [Note (5)] 25.4 [Note (5)] 25.4 25.4 57.2 66.8 [Note (5)] 66.8 [Note (5)] 69.9 76.2
1 47.8 47.8 31.8 31.8 [Note (5)] 31.8 [Note (5)] 31.8 31.8 66.8 73.2 [Note (5)] 73.2 [Note (5)] 79.5 85.9
11∕4 60.5 60.5 47.8 47.8 [Note (5)] 47.8 [Note (5)] 39.6 39.6 76.2 82.6 [Note (5)] 82.6 [Note (5)] 88.9 104.9
11∕2 69.9 69.9 54.1 54.1 [Note (5)] 54.1 [Note (5)] 47.8 47.8 85.9 95.3 [Note (5)] 95.3 [Note (5)] 98.6 117.6

2 85.9 85.9 69.9 69.9 [Note (5)] 69.9 [Note (5)] 58.7 58.7 104.9 111.3 [Note (5)] 111.3 [Note (5)] 143.0 146.1
21∕2 98.6 98.6 82.6 82.6 [Note (5)] 82.6 [Note (5)] 69.9 69.9 124.0 130.3 [Note (5)] 130.3 [Note (5)] 165.1 168.4

ASME B16.20-2023
3 120.7 120.7 101.6 101.6 [Note (5)] 101.6 95.3 92.2 92.2 136.7 149.4 [Note (5)] 149.4 168.4 174.8 196.9
1
3 ∕2 133.4 [Note (6)] 114.3 114.3 [Note (5)] 104.8 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)] 161.9 165.1 [Note (5)] 161.9 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)]
4 149.4 149.4 127.0 127.0 120.7 120.7 120.7 117.6 117.6 174.8 181.1 177.8 193.8 206.5 209.6 235.0
17

5 177.8 177.8 155.7 155.7 147.6 147.6 147.6 143.0 143.0 196.9 215.9 212.9 241.3 247.7 254.0 279.4

6 209.6 209.6 182.6 182.6 174.8 174.8 174.8 171.5 171.5 222.3 251.0 247.7 266.7 289.1 282.7 317.5
8 263.7 257.3 233.4 233.4 225.6 225.6 222.3 215.9 215.9 279.4 308.1 304.8 320.8 358.9 352.6 387.4
10 317.5 311.2 287.3 287.3 274.6 274.6 276.4 266.7 270.0 339.9 362.0 358.9 400.1 435.1 435.1 476.3
12 374.7 368.3 339.9 339.9 327.2 327.2 323.9 323.9 317.5 409.7 422.4 419.1 457.2 498.6 520.7 549.4
14 406.4 400.1 371.6 371.6 362.0 362.0 355.6 362.0 [Note (6)] 450.9 485.9 482.6 492.3 520.7 577.9 [Note (6)]

16 463.6 457.2 422.4 422.4 412.8 412.8 412.8 406.4 [Note (6)] 514.4 539.8 536.7 565.2 574.8 641.4 [Note (6)]
18 527.1 520.7 474.7 474.7 469.9 469.9 463.6 463.6 [Note (6)] 549.4 596.9 593.9 612.9 638.3 704.9 [Note (6)]
20 577.9 571.5 525.5 525.5 520.7 520.7 520.7 514.4 [Note (6)] 606.6 654.1 647.7 682.8 698.5 755.7 [Note (6)]
22 625.5 [Note (6)] 593.8 577.9 577.9 577.9 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)] 660.4 704.9 701.8 733.6 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)]
24 685.8 679.5 628.7 628.7 628.7 628.7 628.7 616.0 [Note (6)] 717.6 774.7 768.4 790.7 838.2 901.7 [Note (6)]
 Table SW-2.1-1
Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.5 Flanges (Cont’d)
U.S. Customary Units, in.
Outside Diameter of
Gasket [Note (1)]
Classes Inside Diameter of Gasket by Class [Notes (2), (3)] Outside Diameter of Centering Ring by Class [Note (4)]
Flange Classes 900,
Size 150, 300, 1500,
(NPS) 400, 600 2500 150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500 150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500
1
∕2 1.25 1.25 0.75 0.75 [Note (5)] 0.75 [Note (5)] 0.75 0.75 1.88 2.13 [Note (5)] 2.13 [Note (5)] 2.50 2.75
3
∕4 1.56 1.56 1.00 1.00 [Note (5)] 1.00 [Note (5)] 1.00 1.00 2.25 2.63 [Note (5)] 2.63 [Note (5)] 2.75 3.00
1 1.88 1.88 1.25 1.25 [Note (5)] 1.25 [Note (5)] 1.25 1.25 2.63 2.88 [Note (5)] 2.88 [Note (5)] 3.13 3.38
11∕4 2.38 2.38 1.88 1.88 [Note (5)] 1.88 [Note (5)] 1.56 1.56 3.00 3.25 [Note (5)] 3.25 [Note (5)] 3.50 4.13
11∕2 2.75 2.75 2.13 2.13 [Note (5)] 2.13 [Note (5)] 1.88 1.88 3.38 3.75 [Note (5)] 3.75 [Note (5)] 3.88 4.63

2 3.38 3.38 2.75 2.75 [Note (5)] 2.75 [Note (5)] 2.31 2.31 4.13 4.38 [Note (5)] 4.38 [Note (5)] 5.63 5.75
21∕2 3.88 3.88 3.25 3.25 [Note (5)] 3.25 [Note (5)] 2.75 2.75 4.88 5.13 [Note (5)] 5.13 [Note (5)] 6.50 6.63

ASME B16.20-2023
3 4.75 4.75 4.00 4.00 [Note (5)] 4.00 3.75 3.63 3.63 5.38 5.88 [Note (5)] 5.88 6.63 6.88 7.75
31∕2 5.25 [Note (6)] 4.50 4.50 [Note (5)] 4.13 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)] 6.38 6.50 [Note (5)] 6.38 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)]
4 5.88 5.88 5.00 5.00 4.75 4.75 4.75 4.63 4.63 6.88 7.13 7.00 7.63 8.13 8.25 9.25
18

5 7.00 7.00 6.13 6.13 5.81 5.81 5.81 5.63 5.63 7.75 8.50 8.38 9.50 9.75 10.00 11.00

6 8.25 8.25 7.19 7.19 6.88 6.88 6.88 6.75 6.75 8.75 9.88 9.75 10.50 11.38 11.13 12.50
8 10.38 10.13 9.19 9.19 8.88 8.88 8.75 8.50 8.50 11.00 12.13 12.00 12.63 14.13 13.88 15.25
10 12.50 12.25 11.31 11.31 10.81 10.81 10.88 10.50 10.63 13.38 14.25 14.13 15.75 17.13 17.13 18.75
12 14.75 14.50 13.38 13.38 12.88 12.88 12.75 12.75 12.50 16.13 16.63 16.50 18.00 19.63 20.50 21.63
14 16.00 15.75 14.63 14.63 14.25 14.25 14.00 14.25 [Note (6)] 17.75 19.13 19.00 19.38 20.50 22.75 [Note (6)]

16 18.25 18.00 16.63 16.63 16.25 16.25 16.25 16.00 [Note (6)] 20.25 21.25 21.13 22.25 22.63 25.25 [Note (6)]
18 20.75 20.50 18.69 18.69 18.50 18.50 18.25 18.25 [Note (6)] 21.63 23.50 23.38 24.13 25.13 27.75 [Note (6)]
20 22.75 22.50 20.69 20.69 20.50 20.50 20.50 20.25 [Note (6)] 23.88 25.75 25.50 26.88 27.50 29.75 [Note (6)]
22 24.63 [Note (6)] 23.38 22.75 22.75 22.75 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)] 26.00 27.75 27.63 28.88 [Note (6)] [Note (6)] [Note (6)]
24 27.00 26.75 24.75 24.75 24.75 24.75 24.75 24.25 [Note (6)] 28.25 30.50 30.25 31.13 33.00 35.50 [Note (6)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For reference, see Figure SW-2.1-1.
(b) The gasket thickness tolerance is ±0.13 mm (±0.005 in.) measured across the metallic portion of the gasket, not including the filler, which may protrude slightly beyond the metal.
(c) For limitations on the maximum flange bore for use with these spiral-wound gaskets, see Table SW-2.5-2.
NOTES:
(1) The gasket outside diameter tolerance for NPS 1∕2 through NPS 8 is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.); for NPS 10 through NPS 24, +1.5 mm, −0.8 mm (+0.06 in., −0.03 in.).
(2) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.
 Table SW-2.1-1
Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.5 Flanges (Cont’d)
NOTES: (Cont’d)
(3) The gasket inside diameter tolerance for NPS 1∕2 through NPS 8 is ±0.4 mm (±0.016 in.); for NPS 10 through NPS 24, ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(4) The centering-ring outside diameter tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(5) There are no sizes listed for Class 400 flanges in NPS 1∕2 through NPS 31∕2 (use Class 600); Class 900 flanges in NPS 1∕2 through NPS 21∕2 (use Class 1500).
(6) There are no flanges in NPS 31∕2 and NPS 22 in Class 900 and Class 1500; or Class 2500 flanges in NPS 31∕2 or NPS 14 and larger.

ASME B16.20-2023
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 Table SW-2.1-2
Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges
SI Units, mm
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering-
Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring
Flange Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside
Size [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter
(NPS) (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)]
26 673.1 704.9 774.7 685.8 736.6 835.2 685.8 736.6 831.9 685.8 736.6 866.9 685.8 736.6 882.7
28 723.9 755.7 831.9 736.6 787.4 898.7 736.6 787.4 892.3 736.6 787.4 914.4 736.6 787.4 946.2
30 774.7 806.5 882.7 793.8 844.6 952.5 793.8 844.6 946.2 793.8 844.6 971.6 793.8 844.6 1 009.7
32 825.5 860.6 939.8 850.9 901.7 1 006.6 850.9 901.7 1 003.3 850.9 901.7 1 022.4 850.9 901.7 1 073.2
34 876.3 911.4 990.6 901.7 952.5 1 057.4 901.7 952.5 1 054.1 901.7 952.5 1 073.2 901.7 952.5 1 136.7
36 927.1 968.5 1 047.8 955.8 1 006.6 1 117.6 955.8 1 006.6 1 117.6 955.8 1 006.6 1 130.3 958.9 1 009.7 1 200.2

38 977.9 1 019.3 1 111.3 977.9 1 016.0 1 054.1 971.6 1 022.4 1 073.2 990.6 1 041.4 1 104.9 1 035.1 1 085.9 1 200.2
40 1 028.7 1 070.1 1 162.1 1 022.4 1 070.1 1 114.6 1 025.7 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 047.8 1 098.6 1 155.7 1 098.6 1 149.4 1 251.0

ASME B16.20-2023
42 1 079.5 1 124.0 1 219.2 1 073.2 1 120.9 1 165.4 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 178.1 1 104.9 1 155.7 1 219.2 1 149.4 1 200.2 1 301.8
44 1 130.3 1 178.1 1 276.4 1 130.3 1 181.1 1 219.2 1 130.3 1 181.1 1 231.9 1 162.1 1 212.9 1 270.0 1 206.5 1 257.3 1 368.6
20

46 1 181.1 1 228.9 1 327.2 1 178.1 1 228.9 1 273.3 1 193.8 1 244.6 1 289.1 1 212.9 1 263.7 1 327.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 435.1
48 1 231.9 1 279.7 1 384.3 1 235.2 1 286.0 1 324.1 1 244.6 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 390.7 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 485.9

50 1 282.7 1 333.5 1 435.1 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 378.0 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 403.4 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 447.8 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
52 1 333.5 1 384.3 1 492.3 1 346.2 1 397.0 1 428.8 1 346.2 1 397.0 1 454.2 1 371.6 1 422.4 1 498.6 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
54 1 384.3 1 435.1 1 549.4 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 492.3 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 517.7 1 428.8 1 479.6 1 555.8 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
56 1 435.1 1 485.9 1 606.6 1 454.2 1 505.0 1 543.1 1 454.2 1 505.0 1 568.5 1 479.6 1 530.4 1 612.9 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
58 1 485.9 1 536.7 1 663.7 1 511.3 1 562.1 1 593.9 1 505.0 1 555.8 1 619.3 1 536.7 1 587.5 1 663.7 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
60 1 536.7 1 587.5 1 714.5 1 562.1 1 612.9 1 644.7 1 568.5 1 619.3 1 682.8 1 593.9 1 644.7 1 733.6 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
 Table SW-2.1-2
Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges (Cont’d)
U.S. Customary Units, in.
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering-
Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring
Flange Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside
Size [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter
(NPS) (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)]
26 26.50 27.75 30.50 27.00 29.00 32.88 27.00 29.00 32.75 27.00 29.00 34.13 27.00 29.00 34.75
28 28.50 29.75 32.75 29.00 31.00 35.38 29.00 31.00 35.13 29.00 31.00 36.00 29.00 31.00 37.25
30 30.50 31.75 34.75 31.25 33.25 37.50 31.25 33.25 37.25 31.25 33.25 38.25 31.25 33.25 39.75
32 32.50 33.88 37.00 33.50 35.50 39.63 33.50 35.50 39.50 33.50 35.50 40.25 33.50 35.50 42.25
34 34.50 35.88 39.00 35.50 37.50 41.63 35.50 37.50 41.50 35.50 37.50 42.25 35.50 37.50 44.75
36 36.50 38.13 41.25 37.63 39.63 44.00 37.63 39.63 44.00 37.63 39.63 44.50 37.75 39.75 47.25

38 38.50 40.13 43.75 38.50 40.00 41.50 38.25 40.25 42.25 39.00 41.00 43.50 40.75 42.75 47.25
40 40.50 42.13 45.75 40.25 42.13 43.88 40.38 42.38 44.38 41.25 43.25 45.50 43.25 45.25 49.25

ASME B16.20-2023
42 42.50 44.25 48.00 42.25 44.13 45.88 42.38 44.38 46.38 43.50 45.50 48.00 45.25 47.25 51.25
44 44.50 46.38 50.25 44.50 46.50 48.00 44.50 46.50 48.50 45.75 47.75 50.00 47.50 49.50 53.88
21

46 46.50 48.38 52.25 46.38 48.38 50.13 47.00 49.00 50.75 47.75 49.75 52.25 50.00 52.00 56.50
48 48.50 50.38 54.50 48.63 50.63 52.13 49.00 51.00 53.00 50.00 52.00 54.75 52.00 54.00 58.50

50 50.50 52.50 56.50 51.00 53.00 54.25 51.00 53.00 55.25 52.00 54.00 57.00 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
52 52.50 54.50 58.75 53.00 55.00 56.25 53.00 55.00 57.25 54.00 56.00 59.00 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
54 54.50 56.50 61.00 55.25 57.25 58.75 55.25 57.25 59.75 56.25 58.25 61.25 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
56 56.50 58.50 63.25 57.25 59.25 60.75 57.25 59.25 61.75 58.25 60.25 63.50 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
58 58.50 60.50 65.50 59.50 61.50 62.75 59.25 61.25 63.75 60.50 62.50 65.50 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
60 60.50 62.50 67.50 61.50 63.50 64.75 61.75 63.75 66.25 62.75 64.75 68.25 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For reference, see Figure SW-2.1-1.
(b) The gasket thickness tolerance is ±0.13 mm (±0.005 in.) measured across the metallic portion of the gasket, not including the filler, which may protrude slightly beyond the metal.
(c) For limitations on the maximum flange bore for use with these spiral-wound gaskets, see Table SW-2.5-3.
NOTES:
(1) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.
(2) The gasket inside diameter tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 34 is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.), and the tolerance for NPS 36 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(3) The gasket outside diameter tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(4) The centering-ring outside diameter tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(5) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.
 Table SW-2.1-3
Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges
SI Units, mm
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering-
Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring
Flange Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside
Size [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter
(NPS) (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)]
26 673.1 698.5 725.4 673.1 711.2 771.7 666.8 698.5 746.3 663.7 714.5 765.3 692.2 749.3 838.2
28 723.9 749.3 776.2 723.9 762.0 825.5 714.5 749.3 800.1 704.9 755.7 819.2 743.0 800.1 901.7
30 774.7 800.1 827.0 774.7 812.8 886.0 765.3 806.5 857.3 778.0 828.8 879.6 806.5 857.3 958.9
32 825.5 850.9 881.1 825.5 863.6 939.8 812.8 860.6 911.4 831.9 882.7 933.5 863.6 914.4 1 016.0
34 876.3 908.1 935.0 876.3 914.4 993.9 866.9 911.4 962.2 889.0 939.8 997.0 920.8 971.6 1 073.2
36 927.1 958.9 987.6 927.1 965.2 1 047.8 917.7 965.2 1 022.4 939.8 990.6 1 047.8 946.2 997.0 1 124.0

38 974.9 1 009.7 1 044.7 1 009.7 1 047.8 1 098.6 971.6 1 022.4 1 073.2 990.6 1 041.4 1 104.9 1 035.1 1 085.9 1 200.2
40 1 022.4 1 063.8 1 095.5 1 060.5 1 098.6 1 149.4 1 025.7 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 047.8 1 098.6 1 155.7 1 098.6 1 149.4 1 251.0

ASME B16.20-2023
42 1 079.5 1 114.6 1 146.3 1 111.3 1 149.4 1 200.2 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 178.1 1 104.9 1 155.7 1 219.2 1 149.4 1 200.2 1 301.8
44 1 124.0 1 165.4 1 197.1 1 162.1 1 200.2 1 251.0 1 130.3 1 181.1 1 231.9 1 162.1 1 212.9 1 270.0 1 206.5 1 257.3 1 368.6
22

46 1 181.1 1 224.0 1 255.8 1 216.2 1 254.3 1 317.8 1 193.8 1 244.6 1 289.1 1 212.9 1 263.7 1 327.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 435.1
48 1 231.9 1 270.0 1 306.6 1 263.7 1 311.4 1 368.6 1 244.6 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 390.7 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 485.9

50 1 282.7 1 325.6 1 357.4 1 317.8 1 355.9 1 419.4 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 403.4 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 447.8 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
52 1 333.5 1 376.4 1 408.2 1 368.6 1 406.7 1 470.2 1 346.2 1 397.0 1 454.2 1 371.6 1 422.4 1 498.6 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
54 1 384.3 1 422.4 1 463.8 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 530.4 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 517.7 1 428.8 1 479.6 1 555.8 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
56 1 444.8 1 478.0 1 514.6 1 479.6 1 524.0 1 593.9 1 454.2 1 505.0 1 568.5 1 479.6 1 530.4 1 612.9 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
58 1 500.1 1 528.8 1 579.6 1 535.2 1 573.3 1 655.8 1 505.0 1 555.8 1 619.3 1 536.7 1 587.5 1 663.7 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
60 1 557.3 1 586.0 1 630.4 1 589.0 1 630.4 1 706.6 1 568.5 1 619.3 1 682.8 1 593.9 1 644.7 1 733.6 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
 Table SW-2.1-3
Dimensions for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used With ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges (Cont’d)
U.S. Customary Units, in.
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering- Gasket Centering-
Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring Inside Ring
Flange Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside Diameter Outside Outside
Size [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter [Notes Diameter Diameter
(NPS) (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)] (1), (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (4)]
26 26.50 27.50 28.56 26.50 28.00 30.38 26.25 27.50 29.38 26.13 28.13 30.13 27.25 29.50 33.00
28 28.50 29.50 30.56 28.50 30.00 32.50 28.13 29.50 31.50 27.75 29.75 32.25 29.25 31.50 35.50
30 30.50 31.50 32.56 30.50 32.00 34.88 30.13 31.75 33.75 30.63 32.63 34.63 31.75 33.75 37.75
32 32.50 33.50 34.69 32.50 34.00 37.00 32.00 33.88 35.88 32.75 34.75 36.75 34.00 36.00 40.00
34 34.50 35.75 36.81 34.50 36.00 39.13 34.13 35.88 37.88 35.00 37.00 39.25 36.25 38.25 42.25
36 36.50 37.75 38.88 36.50 38.00 41.25 36.13 38.00 40.25 37.00 39.00 41.25 37.25 39.25 44.25

38 38.38 39.75 41.13 39.75 41.25 43.25 38.25 40.25 42.25 39.00 41.00 43.50 40.75 42.75 47.25

ASME B16.20-2023
40 40.25 41.88 43.13 41.75 43.25 45.25 40.38 42.38 44.38 41.25 43.25 45.50 43.25 45.25 49.25
42 42.50 43.88 45.13 43.75 45.25 47.25 42.38 44.38 46.38 43.50 45.50 48.00 45.25 47.25 51.25
44 44.25 45.88 47.13 45.75 47.25 49.25 44.50 46.50 48.50 45.75 47.75 50.00 47.50 49.50 53.88
23

46 46.50 48.19 49.44 47.88 49.38 51.88 47.00 49.00 50.75 47.75 49.75 52.25 50.00 52.00 56.50
48 48.50 50.00 51.44 49.75 51.63 53.88 49.00 51.00 53.00 50.00 52.00 54.75 52.00 54.00 58.50

50 50.50 52.19 53.44 51.88 53.38 55.88 51.00 53.00 55.25 52.00 54.00 57.00 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
52 52.50 54.19 55.44 53.88 55.38 57.88 53.00 55.00 57.25 54.00 56.00 59.00 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
54 54.50 56.00 57.63 55.25 57.25 60.25 55.25 57.25 59.75 56.25 58.25 61.25 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
56 56.88 58.19 59.63 58.25 60.00 62.75 57.25 59.25 61.75 58.25 60.25 63.50 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
58 59.06 60.19 62.19 60.44 61.94 65.19 59.25 61.25 63.75 60.50 62.50 65.50 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
60 61.31 62.44 64.19 62.56 64.19 67.19 61.75 63.75 66.25 62.75 64.75 68.25 [Note (5)] [Note (5)] [Note (5)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) For reference, see Figure SW-2.1-1.
(b) The gasket thickness tolerance is ±0.13 mm (±0.005 in.) measured across the metallic portion of the gasket, not including the filler, which may protrude slightly beyond the metal.
(c) For limitations on the maximum flange bore for use with these spiral-wound gaskets, see Table SW-2.5-4.
NOTES:
(1) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.
(2) The gasket inside diameter tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 34 is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.), and the tolerance for NPS 36 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(3) The gasket outside diameter tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(4) The centering-ring outside diameter tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(5) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.
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Table SW-2.1-4
ð23Þ Inside Diameters of Inner Rings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets for Use With ASME B16.5 Flanges
Flange Inside Diameter of Inner Ring by Pressure Class, mm (in.)
Size
(NPS) 150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500
1
∕2 14.2 (0.56) 14.2 (0.56) [Note (1)] 14.2 (0.56) [Note (1)] 14.2 (0.56) 14.2 (0.56)
3
∕4 20.6 (0.81) 20.6 (0.81) [Note (1)] 20.6 (0.81) [Note (1)] 20.6 (0.81) 20.6 (0.81)
1 26.9 (1.06) 26.9 (1.06) [Note (1)] 26.9 (1.06) [Note (1)] 26.9 (1.06) 26.9 (1.06)
1
1 ∕4 38.1 (1.50) 38.1 (1.50) [Note (1)] 38.1 (1.50) [Note (1)] 33.3 (1.31) 33.3 (1.31)
11∕2 44.5 (1.75) 44.5 (1.75) [Note (1)] 44.5 (1.75) [Note (1)] 41.4 (1.63) 41.4 (1.63)
2 55.6 (2.19) 55.6 (2.19) [Note (1)] 55.6 (2.19) [Note (1)] 52.3 (2.06) 52.3 (2.06)

21∕2 66.5 (2.62) 66.5 (2.62) [Note (1)] 66.5 (2.62) [Note (1)] 63.5 (2.50) 63.5 (2.50)
3 81.0 (3.19) 81.0 (3.19) [Note (1)] 81.0 (3.19) 78.7 (3.10) 78.7 (3.10) 78.7 (3.10)
31∕2 101.1 (3.98) 101.1 (3.98) [Note (1)] 91.4 (3.60) [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
4 106.4 (4.19) 106.4 (4.19) 102.6 (4.04) 102.6 (4.04) 102.6 (4.04) 97.8 (3.85) 97.8 (3.85)
5 131.8 (5.19) 131.8 (5.19) 128.3 (5.05) 128.3 (5.05) 128.3 (5.05) 124.5 (4.90) 124.5 (4.90)
6 157.2 (6.19) 157.2 (6.19) 154.9 (6.10) 154.9 (6.10) 154.9 (6.10) 147.3 (5.80) 147.3 (5.80)
8 215.9 (8.50) 215.9 (8.50) 205.7 (8.10) 205.7 (8.10) 196.9 (7.75) 196.9 (7.75) 196.9 (7.75)

10 268.2 (10.56) 268.2 (10.56) 255.3 (10.05) 255.3 (10.05) 246.1 (9.69) 246.1 (9.69) 246.1 (9.69)
12 317.5 (12.50) 317.5 (12.50) 307.3 (12.10) 307.3 (12.10) 292.1 (11.50) 292.1 (11.50) 292.1 (11.50)
14 349.3 (13.75) 349.3 (13.75) 342.9 (13.50) 342.9 (13.50) 320.8 (12.63) 320.8 (12.63) [Note (2)]
16 400.1 (15.75) 400.1 (15.75) 389.9 (15.35) 389.9 (15.35) 374.7 (14.75) 368.3 (14.50) [Note (2)]
18 449.3 (17.69) 449.3 (17.69) 438.2 (17.25) 438.2 (17.25) 425.5 (16.75) 425.5 (16.75) [Note (2)]
20 500.1 (19.69) 500.1 (19.69) 489.0 (19.25) 489.0 (19.25) 482.6 (19.00) 476.3 (18.75) [Note (2)]
22 568.4 (22.38) 552.5 (21.75) 546.2 (21.50) 546.2 (21.50) [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
24 603.3 (23.75) 603.3 (23.75) 590.6 (23.25) 590.6 (23.25) 590.6 (23.25) 577.9 (22.75) [Note (2)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The inner-ring thickness shall be 2.97 mm to 3.33 mm (0.117 in. to 0.131 in.).
(b) For sizes NPS 1∕2 through NPS 3, the inside diameter tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.); for larger sizes, the inside diameter tolerance is ±1.5 mm
(±0.06 in.). See Table SW-2.5-1 for minimum pipe wall thicknesses that are suitable for use with standard inner rings.
(c) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.
NOTES:
(1) There are no sizes listed for Class 400 flanges in NPS 1∕2 through NPS 31∕2 (use Class 600); Class 900 flanges in NPS 1∕2 through NPS 21∕2 (use
Class 1500).
(2) There are no flanges in NPS 31∕2 and NPS 22 in Class 900 and Class1500; or Class 2500 flanges in NPS 31∕2 or NPS 14 and larger.

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Table SW-2.1-5
Inside Diameters of Inner Rings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used Between ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges
Flange Inside Diameter of Inner Ring by Pressure Class, mm (in.)
Size
(NPS) 150 300 400 600 900
26 654.1 (25.75) 654.1 (25.75) 660.4 (26.00) 647.7 (25.50) 660.4 (26.00)
28 704.9 (27.75) 704.9 (27.75) 711.2 (28.00) 698.5 (27.50) 711.2 (28.00)
30 755.7 (29.75) 755.7 (29.75) 755.7 (29.75) 755.7 (29.75) 768.4 (30.25)
32 806.5 (31.75) 806.5 (31.75) 812.8 (32.00) 812.8 (32.00) 812.8 (32.00)
34 857.3 (33.75) 857.3 (33.75) 863.6 (34.00) 863.6 (34.00) 863.6 (34.00)
36 908.1 (35.75) 908.1 (35.75) 917.7 (36.13) 917.7 (36.13) 920.8 (36.25)

38 958.9 (37.75) 952.5 (37.50) 952.5 (37.50) 952.5 (37.50) 1 009.7 (39.75)
40 1 009.7 (39.75) 1 003.3 (39.50) 1 000.3 (39.38) 1 009.7 (39.75) 1 060.5 (41.75)
42 1 060.5 (41.75) 1 054.1 (41.50) 1 051.1 (41.38) 1 066.8 (42.00) 1 111.3 (43.75)
44 1 111.3 (43.75) 1 104.9 (43.50) 1 104.9 (43.50) 1 111.3 (43.75) 1 155.7 (45.50)
46 1 162.1 (45.75) 1 152.7 (45.38) 1 168.4 (46.00) 1 162.1 (45.75) 1 219.2 (48.00)
48 1 212.9 (47.75) 1 209.8 (47.63) 1 206.5 (47.50) 1 219.2 (48.00) 1 270.0 (50.00)

50 1 263.7 (49.75) 1 244.6 (49.00) 1 257.3 (49.50) 1 270.0 (50.00) [Note (1)]
52 1 314.5 (51.75) 1 320.8 (52.00) 1 308.1 (51.50) 1 320.8 (52.00) [Note (1)]
54 1 358.9 (53.50) 1 352.6 (53.25) 1 352.6 (53.25) 1 378.0 (54.25) [Note (1)]
56 1 409.7 (55.50) 1 403.4 (55.25) 1 403.4 (55.25) 1 428.8 (56.25) [Note (1)]
58 1 460.5 (57.50) 1 447.8 (57.00) 1 454.2 (57.25) 1 473.2 (58.00) [Note (1)]
60 1 511.3 (59.50) 1 524.0 (60.00) 1 517.7 (59.75) 1 530.4 (60.25) [Note (1)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The inner-ring thickness shall be 2.97 mm to 3.33 mm (0.117 in. to 0.131 in.).
(b) The inside diameter tolerance is ±3.0 mm (±0.12 in.).
(c) These inner rings are suitable for use with pipe walls 9.53 mm (0.38 in.) or thicker.
(d) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.

NOTE: (1) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.

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Table SW-2.1-6
Inside Diameters of Inner Rings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets Used Between ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges
Flange Inside Diameter of Inner Ring by Pressure Class, mm (in.)
Size
(NPS) 150 300 400 600 900
26 654.1 (25.75) 654.1 (25.75) 654.1 (25.75) 644.7 (25.38) 666.8 (26.25)
28 704.9 (27.75) 704.9 (27.75) 701.8 (27.63) 685.8 (27.00) 717.6 (28.25)
30 755.7 (29.75) 755.7 (29.75) 752.6 (29.63) 752.6 (29.63) 781.1 (30.75)
32 806.5 (31.75) 806.5 (31.75) 800.1 (31.50) 793.8 (31.25) 838.2 (33.00)
34 857.3 (33.75) 857.3 (33.75) 850.9 (33.50) 850.9 (33.50) 895.4 (35.25)
36 908.1 (35.75) 908.1 (35.75) 898.7 (35.38) 901.7 (35.50) 920.8 (36.25)

38 958.9 (37.75) 971.6 (38.25) 952.5 (37.50) 952.5 (37.50) 1 009.7 (39.75)
40 1 009.7 (39.75) 1 022.4 (40.25) 1 000.3 (39.38) 1 009.7 (39.75) 1 060.5 (41.75)
42 1 060.5 (41.75) 1 085.9 (42.75) 1 051.1 (41.38) 1 066.8 (42.00) 1 111.3 (43.75)
44 1 111.3 (43.75) 1 124.0 (44.25) 1 104.9 (43.50) 1 111.3 (43.75) 1 155.7 (45.50)
46 1 162.1 (45.75) 1 178.1 (46.38) 1 168.4 (46.00) 1 162.1 (45.75) 1 219.2 (48.00)
48 1 212.9 (47.75) 1 231.9 (48.50) 1 206.5 (47.50) 1 219.2 (48.00) 1 270.0 (50.00)

50 1 263.7 (49.75) 1 267.0 (49.88) 1 257.3 (49.50) 1 270.0 (50.00) [Note (1)]
52 1 314.5 (51.75) 1 317.8 (51.88) 1 308.1 (51.50) 1 320.8 (52.00) [Note (1)]
54 1 365.3 (53.75) 1 365.3 (53.75) 1 352.6 (53.25) 1 378.0 (54.25) [Note (1)]
56 1 422.4 (56.00) 1 428.8 (56.25) 1 403.4 (55.25) 1 428.8 (56.25) [Note (1)]
58 1 478.0 (58.19) 1 484.4 (58.44) 1 454.2 (57.25) 1 473.2 (58.00) [Note (1)]
60 1 535.2 (60.44) 1 557.3 (61.31) 1 517.7 (59.75) 1 530.4 (60.25) [Note (1)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The inner-ring thickness shall be 2.97 mm to 3.33 mm (0.117 in. to 0.131 in.).
(b) The inside diameter tolerance is ±3.0 mm (±0.12 in.).
(c) These inner rings are suitable for use with pipe walls 9.53 mm (0.375 in.) or thicker.
(d) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.

NOTE: (1) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.

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Table SW-2.5-1
Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness Suitable for Use of Spiral-Wound Gaskets With Inner Rings ð23Þ
for ASME B16.5 Flanges

Flange Size Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness by Pressure Class

(NPS) 150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500
1
∕2
3
∕4
1 Schedule 80
11∕4
11∕2
2 Schedule 40
21∕2
3
31∕2
4
5
6 Schedule 80
8
10
12
14
16 Schedule 10S Schedule 30 Schedule 80
18
No flanges
20
22
24
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) The pipe wall schedules identified represent the minimum recommended pipe wall thickness suitable for use with inner rings for ASME B16.5
flanges. (Reference ASME B36.10M and ASME B36.19M.)
(b) Gaskets with inner rings should be used only with socket welding, lapped, welding neck, and integral flanges.
(c) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.

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 Table SW-2.5-2
ð23Þ Maximum Bore of ASME B16.5 Flanges for Use With Spiral-Wound Gaskets

Flange Size Maximum Bore by Pressure Class

(NPS) 75 150 300 400 600 900 [Note (1)] 1500 [Note (1)] 2500 [Note (1)]
1
∕2
3
∕4 WN flange only [Note (2)] WN flange only [Note (2)]
1
Use Class 1500
11∕4 SO flange [Note (3)] SO flange [Note (3)] WN flange only [Note (2)]
Use Class 600 dimensions
11∕2 WN flange [Note (2)] WN flange [Note (2)]
dimensions
2 SO flange [Note (3)] SO flange [Note (3)]
21∕2 WN flange, any bore WN flange, any bore
3 SO flange [Note (3)]
31∕2 WN flange, any bore WN flange with SW bore
4 No flanges WN flange with Schedule 10S bore described in ASME B36.19M [includes nozzle [Note (4)] but excludes
[includes nozzle [Note (4)] but excludes SO flange] SO flange]
6
8

ASME B16.20-2023
10
12 SO flange
28

14 WN flange, any bore WN flange with

16 Schedule 80 bore
WN flange with Schedule 10S bore [excludes nozzle [Note (4)]
18 described in ASME B36.19M and SO flange] [Note (5)] No flanges
20 [excludes nozzle [Note (4)]
and SO flange] [Note (5)]
22
24
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) This table shows the maximum bore of flanges for which the spiral-wound gasket dimensions shown in Table SW-2.1-1 are recommended, considering the tolerances involved, possible
eccentric installation, and the possibility that the gasket may extend into the assembled flange bore.
(b) For maximum permissible flange bores for nonmandatory inner rings, see Table SW-2.5-1.
(c) Abbreviations: SO = slip on and threaded, WN = welding neck, and SW = standard wall.
NOTES:
(1) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings. These inner rings may extend into the pipe bore a maximum of 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) under the worst combination of maximum bore, eccentric
installation, and additive tolerances.
(2) In these sizes, the gasket is suitable for a welding neck flange with a standard wall bore, if the gasket and flanges are assembled concentrically. This also applies to a nozzle. It is the user’s
responsibility to determine if the gasket is satisfactory for a flange of any larger bore.
(3) Gaskets in these sizes are suitable for slip-on flanges only if the gaskets and flanges are assembled concentrically.
(4) A nozzle is a long welding neck; the bore equals the flange NPS.
(5) An NPS 24 gasket is suitable for nozzles.
 ASME B16.20-2023

Table SW-2.5-3
Maximum Bore of ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges for Use With Spiral-Wound Gaskets
Flange Maximum Bore by Pressure Class
Size
(NPS) 150 300 400 600 900
26 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
28 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
30 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
32 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
34 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
36 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]

38 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
40 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
42 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
44 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
46 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]
48 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)]

50 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
52 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
56 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
58 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
60 [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) This table shows the maximum bore of flanges for which the spiral-wound gasket dimensions shown in Table SW-2.1-2 are recommended,
considering the tolerances involved, the possibility of eccentric installation, and the possibility that the gasket may extend into the assembled
flange bore.
(b) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.
NOTES:
(1) Applies only to welding neck flanges with a bore not larger than the inside diameter of a 4.75-mm (0.187-in.) wall pipe. Larger bores must be
checked individually.
(2) Applies only to welding neck flanges with a bore not larger than the inside diameter of a 6.4-mm (0.25-in.) wall pipe, except that NPS 38, Class
300 is not suitable for a bore larger than the inside diameter of a 7.6-mm (0.30-in.) wall pipe. Larger bores must be checked individually.
(3) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.

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Table SW-2.5-4
Maximum Bore of ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges for Use With Spiral-Wound Gaskets
Flange Maximum Bore by Pressure Class
Size
(NPS) 150 300 400 600 900
26 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
28 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
30 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
32 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
34 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
36 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]

38 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
40 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
44 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
46 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
48 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)]
50 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)]

52 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)]
54 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)]
56 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)]
58 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)]
60 [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)]
GENERAL NOTES:
(a) This table shows the maximum bore of flanges for which the spiral-wound gasket dimensions shown in Table SW-2.1-3 are recommended,
considering the tolerances involved, the possibility of eccentric installation, and the possibility that the gasket may extend into the assembled
flange bore.
(b) Refer to para. SW-2.5 for required use of inner rings.
NOTES:
(1) Welding neck and integral flanges having maximum inside diameters as described in ASME B16.47.
(2) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.

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Table SW-3-1
Color Coding and Abbreviations for Spiral-Wound Gasket Materials ð23Þ

Material Abbreviation Color Code UNS Reference

Metallic Winding Materials
Carbon steel CRS Silver ...
Type 304 SS 304 Yellow S30400
Type 304L SS 304L No color S30403
Type 304 H SS 304 H No color S30409
Type 309 SS 309 No color S30900
Type 310 SS 310 No color S31000
Type 316 SS 316 No color S31600
Type 316L SS 316L Green S31603
Type 316 Ti SS 316 Ti No color S31635
Type 317L SS 317L Maroon S31703
Type 321 SS 321 Turquoise S32100
Type 321H SS 321H No color S32109
Type 347 SS 347 Blue S34700
Type 347H SS 347H No color S34709
Type 410 SS 410 No color S41000
Type 430 SS 430 No color S43000
Type 904L SS 904L No color N08904
Type AL‐6XN AL‐6XN No color N08367
Type 254 SMO 254 SMO No color S31254
Duplex 2205 2205 No color S32205
Duplex 2507 2507 No color S32750
17‐7 PH 17‐7 PH No color S17700
Ni–Cu … … …
Monel 400 MON Orange N04400
Grade 400 … … N04400
Nickel 200 NI Red N02200
Titanium, Grade 2 TI 2 Purple R50400
Titanium, Grade 7 TI 7 Purple R52400
Carpenter 20Cb3 A-20 Black N08020
Ni–Mo … … ...
Hastelloy B HAST B Brown N10001
Hastelloy B‐2 HAST B‐2 Brown N10665
Hastelloy B‐3 HAST B‐3 Brown N10675
Ni–Mo–Cr … … ...
Hastelloy C HAST C Beige N10276
Alloy C276 HAST C276 Beige N10276
Hastelloy C‐22 HAST C‐22 Beige N06022
HASTELLOY C‐2000 HAST C‐2000 Beige N06200
Hastelloy X HAST X No color N06002
Ni–Cr–Fe ... ... ...
Inconel 600 INC 600 Gold N06600
Grade 600 ... Gold N06600
Ni–Cr–Fe–Cb ... ... ...
Alloy 625 INC 625 Gold N06625
Grade 625 … Gold N06625
Ni–Cr–Fe–Ti … … ...
Inconel X750 INC X750 No color N07750
Grade X‐750 ... ... N07750

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Table SW-3-1
Color Coding and Abbreviations for Spiral-Wound Gasket Materials (Cont’d)
Material Abbreviation Color Code UNS Reference
Metallic Winding Materials (Cont’d)
Inconel X‐7750 HT INC X750‐HT No color N07750
Inconel 718 INC 718 No color N07718
Ni–Fe–Cr … … ...
Alloy 800 IN 800 White N08800
Grade 800 ... ... N08800
Alloy 800H INC 800H White N08810
Ni–Fe–Cr–Mo–Cu … … ...
Incoloy 825 IN 825 White N08825
Grade 825 … … N08825
Copper Copper No color …
Tantalum TA No color …
Zirconium ZIRC No color ...

All Other Materials Manufacturer’s standard No color

Nonmetallic Filler Materials

Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE White stripe ...
Vermiculite … Light blue stripe ...
Phlogopite (magnesium mica) … Light blue stripe ...
Flexible graphite FG Gray stripe ...
Ceramic CER Light green stripe ...

Table SW-4.1-1
Example Markings for Spiral-Wound Gaskets
Description Marking
NPS 3, Classes 300 and 600 ASME B16.5 gaskets having a Type 304 [Manufacturer name or trademark] 3-300/600 — FG — ASME
metal winding and a flexible graphite filler material B16.20
NPS 36, Class 300 ASME B16.47 Series A gasket having a Type 304 [Manufacturer name or trademark] 36-300 — CER ASME B16.47 A
metal winding and a ceramic filler material — ASME B16.20
NPS 12, Class 1500 ASME B16.5 gasket having an Inconel metal [Manufacturer name or trademark] 12-1500 INC 600 — PTFE INC
winding, PTFE filler material, and an Inconel inner ring 600 I.R. — ASME B16.20

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PART JA
JACKETED GASKETS ð23Þ

DELETED

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PART GM
GROOVED METAL GASKETS WITH COVERING LAYERS

GM-1 SIZE AND CLASS (e) When specified by the purchaser, weld inspection
methods, such as ultrasonic or radiographic, along with
Grooved metal gaskets with covering layers having a acceptance criteria, shall be established.
centering ring are identified by flange size (NPS), pressure
class, and the appropriate flange standard (ASME B16.5 or GM-2.4 Centering Ring
ASME B16.47).
A centering ring is required and used to help position
GM-2 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES the gasket within the flange bolt circle. Unless otherwise
specified by the purchaser, the centering ring shall have a
GM-2.1 General nominal thickness of 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) and shall be
suitably attached to the grooved metal core using an inte-
Dimensions and tolerances for grooved metal gaskets gral (one-piece or welded) or nonintegral attachment
with covering layers and centering rings shall be as speci- method. The thickness of the centering ring shall not
fied in this Part and in accordance with Figure GM-2.1-1 exceed the thickness of the core.
and Tables GM-2.1-1 through GM-2.1-3.
GM-3 MATERIALS
GM-2.2 Construction
Grooved metal gaskets with covering layers shall be GM-3.1 Covering
constructed as a concentrically grooved metal core Covering material shall be selected from Table
(sealing element) with a centering ring. The grooved GM-3.1-1.
metal portion of the finished gasket shall be faced with
a covering layer on both sealing surfaces that is 0.46 GM-3.2 Core
mm to 0.56 mm (0.018 in. to 0.022 in.) thick. The thickness
of the metal core of the gasket shall be 2.97 mm to 3.33 mm Core material shall be selected from Table GM-3.1-1.
(0.117 in. to 0.131 in.). The thickness on any single gasket
shall be uniform within a maximum tolerance range of GM-3.3 Centering Ring
0.13 mm (0.005 in.). When carbon steel centering rings are selected, they
shall be painted, metal plated, or otherwise coated to
GM-2.3 Welding inhibit atmospheric corrosion.
Welding is permitted only in NPS 14 and larger gaskets.
Welding shall be subject to the following: GM-4 MARKING
(a) Full penetration welds shall be used.
(b) Where only two welds are used, the minimum weld GM-4.1 General
spacing shall be 152 mm (6 in.). Where more than two The centering ring shall be permanently marked. The
welds are required, minimum weld spacing shall be lettering height shall be a minimum of 2.5 mm (0.1 in.),
609 mm (24 in.). Weld spacing shall be measured except where space requirements dictate use of a smaller
along the inside circumference of the metal core. When size character. The following information shall be
material availability precludes this weld spacing, then included:
additional welding, as agreed by the purchaser and manu- (a) manufacturer’s name or trademark.
facturer, is permitted. (b) flange size (NPS).
(c) The grooves shall be machined into the core after (c) pressure class.
welding. (d) metal core abbreviation (see Table GM-3.1-1),
(d) In welded areas, the groove, peak profile, and base except that the abbreviation may be omitted when
metal shall be uniform in spacing, thickness, and height Type 304 stainless steel is used.
with the adjacent metal core. (e) covering material abbreviation (see Table
GM-3.1-1).

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(f) centering-ring metal abbreviation (see Table GM-4.3 Color Coding

GM-3.1-1).
(g) flange identification. Gaskets used for ASME B16.47 Gaskets shall be marked with a color code that identifies
flanges shall be marked B16.47 A or B16.47 B, as appli- the metal core and facing materials. A continuous color
cable. Illustrative marking examples are shown in around the outer edge of the centering ring shall identify
Table GM-4.1-1. See also Figure GM-4.1-1. the core metal. The color identifying the facing material for
(h) ASME B16.20 designation. NPS 3 and larger shall have a minimum of four stripes
equally spaced on the outer edge of the centering ring.
GM-4.2 Pressure Class Smaller size gaskets shall have a minimum of two
stripes 180 deg apart. The colors shall conform to
Gaskets suitable for more than one pressure class shall those listed in Table GM-3.1-1. Special material not
be marked with all applicable classes, as shown in listed in Table GM-3.1-1 shall not be color coded.
Table GM-4.1-1. Users shall refer to the guide ring marking for material.

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Figure GM-2.1-1
Grooved Metal Gasket With Covering Layers
Groove Detail

1 mm ± 0.1 mm
0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
(0.039 in. ± 0.004 in.)
Typical (Ref.)
90 deg
Typical
+

0.3 mm ± 0.05 mm
(0.012 in. ± 0.002 in.)
R 0.3 mm
(0.012 in.) Typical

Nominal bolt diameter

Clearance 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)

Core and covering layer inside diameter (d 1 )

Core and covering layer outside diameter (d 2 )
Centering ring outside diameter (d 3 )

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 Table GM-2.1-1
Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.5 Flanges ð23Þ
Grooved Metal Core, mm (in.)
Inside Outside Centering-Ring Outside Diameter, d3, mm (in.) [Note (3)]
Flange Diameter, Diameter, Pressure Class
Size d1 d2
(NPS) [Note (1)] [Note (2)] 150 300 400 600 900 1500 2500
1
∕2 23.1 (0.91) 33.3 (1.31) 47.8 (1.88) 54.1 (2.13) [Note (4)] 54.1 (2.13) [Note (4)] 63.5 (2.50) 69.9 (2.75)
3
∕4 28.7 (1.13) 39.6 (1.56) 57.2 (2.25) 66.8 (2.63) [Note (4)] 66.8 (2.63) [Note (4)] 69.9 (2.75) 76.2 (3.00)
1 36.6 (1.44) 47.5 (1.87) 66.8 (2.63) 73.2 (2.88) [Note (4)] 73.2 (2.88) [Note (4)] 79.5 (3.13) 85.9 (3.38)
11∕4 44.5 (1.75) 60.2 (2.37) 76.2 (3.00) 82.6 (3.25) [Note (4)] 82.6 (3.25) [Note (4)] 88.9 (3.50) 104.9 (4.13)
11∕2 52.3 (2.06) 69.9 (2.75) 85.9 (3.38) 95.3 (3.75) [Note (4)] 95.3 (3.75) [Note (4)] 98.6 (3.88) 117.6 (4.63)
2 69.9 (2.75) 88.9 (3.50) 104.9 (4.13) 111.3 (4.38) [Note (4)] 111.3 (4.38) [Note (4)] 143.0 (5.63) 146.1 (5.75)
21∕2 82.6 (3.25) 101.6 (4.00) 124.0 (4.88) 130.3 (5.13) [Note (4)] 130.3 (5.13) [Note (4)] 165.1 (6.50) 168.4 (6.63)

3 98.3 (3.87) 123.7 (4.87) 136.7 (5.38) 149.4 (5.88) [Note (4)] 149.4 (5.88) 168.4 (6.63) 174.8 (6.88) 196.9 (7.75)
31∕2 111.1 (4.37) 136.4 (5.37) 161.9 (6.38) 165.1 (6.50) [Note (4)] 161.9 (6.38) [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
4 123.7 (4.87) 153.9 (6.06) 174.8 (6.88) 181.1 (7.13) 177.8 (7.00) 193.8 (7.63) 206.5 (8.13) 209.6 (8.25) 235.0 (9.25)

ASME B16.20-2023
5 150.9 (5.94) 182.6 (7.19) 196.9 (7.75) 215.9 (8.50) 212.9 (8.38) 241.3 (9.50) 247.7 (9.75) 254.0 (10.00) 279.4 (11.00)
6 177.8 (7.00) 212.6 (8.37) 222.3 (8.75) 251.0 (9.88) 247.7 (9.75) 266.7 (10.50) 289.1 (11.38) 282.7 (11.13) 317.5 (12.50)
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8 228.6 (9.00) 266.7 (10.50) 279.4 (11.00) 308.1 (12.13) 304.8 (12.00) 320.8 (12.63) 358.9 (14.13) 352.6 (13.88) 387.4 (15.25)

10 282.7 (11.13) 320.8 (12.63) 339.9 (13.38) 362.0 (14.25) 358.9 (14.13) 400.1 (15.75) 435.1 (17.13) 435.1 (17.13) 476.3 (18.75)
12 339.6 (13.37) 377.7 (14.87) 409.7 (16.13) 422.4 (16.63) 419.1 (16.50) 457.2 (18.00) 498.6 (19.63) 520.7 (20.50) 549.4 (21.63)
14 371.6 (14.63) 409.7 (16.13) 450.9 (17.75) 485.9 (19.13) 482.6 (19.00) 492.3 (19.38) 520.7 (20.50) 577.9 (22.75) [Note (4)]
16 422.4 (16.63) 466.6 (18.37) 514.4 (20.25) 539.8 (21.25) 536.7 (21.13) 565.2 (22.25) 574.8 (22.63) 641.4 (25.25) [Note (4)]
18 479.3 (18.87) 530.1 (20.87) 549.4 (21.63) 596.9 (23.50) 593.9 (23.38) 612.9 (24.13) 638.3 (25.13) 704.9 (27.75) [Note (4)]
20 530.1 (20.87) 580.9 (22.87) 606.6 (23.88) 654.1 (25.75) 647.7 (25.50) 682.8 (26.88) 698.5 (27.50) 755.7 (29.75) [Note (4)]
22 587.2 (23.12) 638.0 (25.12) 660.4 (26.00) 704.9 (27.75) 701.8 (27.63) 733.6 (28.88) [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
24 631.7 (24.87) 682.5 (26.87) 717.6 (28.25) 774.7 (30.50) 768.4 (30.25) 790.7 (31.13) 838.2 (33.00) 901.7 (35.50) [Note (4)]

GENERAL NOTE: For reference, see Figure GM-2.1-1.

NOTES:
(1) The gasket inside diameter, d1, tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(2) The gasket outside diameter, d2, tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(3) The centering-ring outside diameter, d3, tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(4) There are no Class 400 flanges in NPS 1∕2 through NPS 31∕2 (use Class 600), Class 900 flanges in NPS 1∕2 through NPS 21∕2 (use Class 1500), or Class 2500 flanges in NPS 14 and larger. There are no
Class 900, 1500, or 2500 in NPS 31∕2 and NPS 22.
 Table GM-2.1-2
Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges
SI Units, mm
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering-
Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring
Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside
Flange Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter,
Size d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3
(NPS) [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
26 673.1 704.9 774.7 685.8 736.6 835.2 685.8 736.6 831.9 685.8 736.6 866.9 685.8 736.6 882.7
28 723.9 755.7 831.9 736.6 787.4 898.7 736.6 787.4 892.3 736.6 787.4 914.4 736.6 787.4 946.2
30 774.7 806.5 882.7 793.8 844.6 952.5 793.8 844.6 946.2 793.8 844.6 971.6 793.8 844.6 1 009.7
32 825.5 860.6 939.8 850.9 901.7 1 006.6 850.9 901.7 1 003.3 850.9 901.7 1 022.4 850.9 901.7 1 073.2
34 876.3 911.4 990.6 901.7 952.5 1 057.4 901.7 952.5 1054.1 901.7 952.5 1 073.2 901.7 952.5 1 136.7
36 927.1 968.5 1 047.8 955.8 1 006.6 1 117.6 955.8 1 006.6 1 117.6 955.8 1 006.6 1 130.3 958.9 1 009.7 1 200.2

38 977.9 1 019.3 1 111.3 977.9 1 016.0 1 054.1 971.6 1 022.4 1 073.2 990.6 1 041.4 1 104.9 1 035.1 1 085.9 1 200.2

ASME B16.20-2023
40 1 028.7 1 070.1 1 162.1 1 022.4 1 070.1 1 114.6 1 025.7 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 047.8 1 098.6 1 155.7 1 098.6 1 149.4 1 251.0
42 1 079.5 1 124.0 1 219.2 1 073.2 1 120.9 1 165.4 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 178.1 1 104.9 1 155.7 1 219.2 1 149.4 1 200.2 1 301.8
44 1 130.3 1 178.1 1 276.4 1 130.3 1 181.1 1 219.2 1 130.3 1 181.1 1 231.9 1 162.1 1 212.9 1 270.0 1 206.5 1 257.3 1 368.6
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46 1 181.1 1 228.9 1 327.2 1 178.1 1 228.9 1 273.3 1 193.8 1 244.6 1 289.1 1 212.9 1 263.7 1 327.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 435.1
48 1 231.9 1 279.7 1 384.3 1 235.2 1 286.0 1 324.1 1 244.6 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 390.7 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 485.9

50 1 282.7 1 333.5 1 435.1 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 378.0 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 403.4 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 447.8 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
52 1 333.5 1 384.3 1 492.3 1 346.2 1 397.0 1 428.8 1 346.2 1 397.0 1 454.2 1 371.6 1 422.4 1 498.6 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
54 1 384.3 1 435.1 1 549.4 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 492.3 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 517.7 1 428.8 1 479.6 1 555.8 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
56 1 435.1 1 485.9 1 606.6 1 454.2 1 505.0 1 543.1 1 454.2 1 505.0 1 568.5 1 479.6 1 530.4 1 612.9 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
58 1 485.9 1 536.7 1 663.7 1 511.3 1 562.1 1 593.9 1 505.0 1 555.8 1 619.3 1 536.7 1 587.5 1 663.7 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
60 1 536.7 1 587.5 1 714.5 1 562.1 1 612.9 1 644.7 1 568.5 1 619.3 1 682.8 1 593.9 1 644.7 1 733.6 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
 Table GM-2.1-2
Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.47 Series A Flanges (Cont’d)
U.S. Customary Units, in.
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering-
Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring
Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside
Flange Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter,
Size d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3
(NPS) [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
26 26.50 27.75 30.50 27.00 29.00 32.88 27.00 29.00 32.75 27.00 29.00 34.13 27.00 29.00 34.75
28 28.50 29.75 32.75 29.00 31.00 35.38 29.00 31.00 35.13 29.00 31.00 36.00 29.00 31.00 37.25
30 30.50 31.75 34.75 31.25 33.25 37.50 31.25 33.25 37.25 31.25 33.25 38.25 31.25 33.25 39.75
32 32.50 33.88 37.00 33.50 35.50 39.63 33.50 35.50 39.50 33.50 35.50 40.25 33.50 35.50 42.25
34 34.50 35.88 39.00 35.50 37.50 41.63 35.50 37.50 41.50 35.50 37.50 42.25 35.50 37.50 44.75
36 36.50 38.13 41.25 37.63 39.63 44.00 37.63 39.63 44.00 37.63 39.63 44.50 37.75 39.75 47.25

38 38.50 40.13 43.75 38.50 40.00 41.50 38.25 40.25 42.25 39.00 41.00 43.50 40.75 42.75 47.25

ASME B16.20-2023
40 40.50 42.13 45.75 40.25 42.13 43.88 40.38 42.38 44.38 41.25 43.25 45.50 43.25 45.25 49.25
42 42.50 44.25 48.00 42.25 44.13 45.88 42.38 44.38 46.38 43.50 45.50 48.00 45.25 47.25 51.25
44 44.50 46.38 50.25 44.50 46.50 48.00 44.50 46.50 48.50 45.75 47.75 50.00 47.50 49.50 53.88
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46 46.50 48.38 52.25 46.38 48.38 50.13 47.00 49.00 50.75 47.75 49.75 52.25 50.00 52.00 56.50
48 48.50 50.38 54.50 48.63 50.63 52.13 49.00 51.00 53.00 50.00 52.00 54.75 52.00 54.00 58.50

50 50.50 52.50 56.50 51.00 53.00 54.25 51.00 53.00 55.25 52.00 54.00 57.00 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
52 52.50 54.50 58.75 53.00 55.00 56.25 53.00 55.00 57.25 54.00 56.00 59.00 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
54 54.50 56.50 61.00 55.25 57.25 58.75 55.25 57.25 59.75 56.25 58.25 61.25 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
56 56.50 58.50 63.25 57.25 59.25 60.75 57.25 59.25 61.75 58.25 60.25 63.50 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
58 58.50 60.50 65.50 59.50 61.50 62.75 59.25 61.25 63.75 60.50 62.50 65.50 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
60 60.50 62.50 67.50 61.50 63.50 64.75 61.75 63.75 66.25 62.75 64.75 68.25 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]

GENERAL NOTE: For reference, see Figure GM-2.1-1.

NOTES:
(1) The gasket inside diameter, d1, tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 34 is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.), and the tolerance for NPS 36 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(2) The gasket outside diameter, d2, tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(3) The centering-ring outside diameter, d3, tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(4) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.
 Table GM-2.1-3
Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges
SI Units, mm
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering-
Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring
Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside
Flange Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter,
Size d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3
(NPS) [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
26 673.1 698.5 725.4 673.1 711.2 771.7 666.8 698.5 746.3 663.7 714.5 765.3 692.2 749.3 838.2
28 723.9 749.3 776.2 723.9 762.0 825.5 714.5 749.3 800.1 704.9 755.7 819.2 743.0 800.1 901.7
30 774.7 800.1 827.0 774.7 812.8 886.0 765.3 806.5 857.3 778.0 828.8 879.6 806.5 857.3 958.9
32 825.5 850.9 881.1 825.5 863.6 939.8 812.8 860.6 911.4 831.9 882.7 933.5 863.6 914.4 1 016.0
34 876.3 908.1 935.0 876.3 914.4 993.9 866.9 911.4 962.2 889.0 939.8 997.0 920.8 971.6 1 073.2
36 927.1 958.9 987.6 927.1 965.2 1 047.8 917.7 965.2 1 022.4 939.8 990.6 1 047.8 946.2 997.0 1 124.0

38 974.9 1 009.7 1 044.7 1 009.7 1 047.8 1 098.6 971.6 1 022.4 1 073.2 990.6 1 041.4 1 104.9 1 035.1 1 085.9 1 200.2

ASME B16.20-2023
40 1 022.4 1 063.8 1 095.5 1 060.5 1 098.6 1 149.4 1 025.7 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 047.8 1 098.6 1 155.7 1 098.6 1 149.4 1 251.0
42 1 079.5 1 114.6 1 146.3 1 111.3 1 149.4 1 200.2 1 076.5 1 127.3 1 178.1 1 104.9 1 155.7 1 219.2 1 149.4 1 200.2 1 301.8
44 1 124.0 1 165.4 1 197.1 1 162.1 1 200.2 1 251.0 1 130.3 1 181.1 1 231.9 1 162.1 1 212.9 1 270.0 1 206.5 1 257.3 1 368.6
40

46 1 181.1 1 224.0 1 255.8 1 216.2 1 254.3 1 317.8 1 193.8 1 244.6 1 289.1 1 212.9 1 263.7 1 327.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 435.1
48 1 231.9 1 270.0 1 306.6 1 263.7 1 311.4 1 368.6 1 244.6 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 270.0 1 320.8 1 390.7 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 485.9

50 1 282.7 1 325.6 1 357.4 1 317.8 1 355.9 1 419.4 1 295.4 1 346.2 1 403.4 1 320.8 1 371.6 1 447.8 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
52 1 333.5 1 376.4 1 408.2 1 368.6 1 406.7 1 470.2 1 346.2 1 397.0 1 454.2 1 371.6 1 422.4 1 498.6 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
54 1 384.3 1 422.4 1 463.8 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 530.4 1 403.4 1 454.2 1 517.7 1 428.8 1 479.6 1 555.8 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
56 1 444.8 1 478.0 1 514.6 1 479.6 1 524.0 1 593.9 1 454.2 1 505.0 1 568.5 1 479.6 1 530.4 1 612.9 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
58 1 500.6 1 528.8 1 579.6 1 535.2 1 573.3 1 655.8 1 505.0 1 555.8 1 619.3 1 536.7 1 587.5 1 663.7 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
60 1 557.3 1 586.0 1 630.4 1 589.0 1 630.4 1 706.6 1 568.5 1 619.3 1 682.8 1 593.9 1 644.7 1 733.6 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
 Table GM-2.1-3
Dimensions for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Used With ASME B16.47 Series B Flanges (Cont’d)
U.S. Customary Units, in.
Class 150 Class 300 Class 400 Class 600 Class 900
Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering- Grooved Core Centering-
Ring Ring Ring Ring Ring
Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside Inside Outside Outside
Flange Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter, Diameter,
Size d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3 d1 d2 d3
(NPS) [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)] [Note (1)] [Note (2)] [Note (3)]
26 26.50 27.50 28.56 26.50 28.00 30.38 26.25 27.50 29.38 26.13 28.13 30.13 27.25 29.50 33.00
28 28.50 29.50 30.56 28.50 30.00 32.50 28.13 29.50 31.50 27.75 29.75 32.25 29.25 31.50 35.50
30 30.50 31.50 32.56 30.50 32.00 34.88 30.13 31.75 33.75 30.63 32.63 34.63 31.75 33.75 37.75
32 32.50 33.50 34.69 32.50 34.00 37.00 32.00 33.88 35.88 32.75 34.75 36.75 34.00 36.00 40.00
34 34.50 35.75 36.81 34.50 36.00 39.13 34.13 35.88 37.88 35.00 37.00 39.25 36.25 38.25 42.25
36 36.50 37.75 38.88 36.50 38.00 41.25 36.13 38.00 40.25 37.00 39.00 41.25 37.25 39.25 44.25

38 38.38 39.75 41.13 39.75 41.25 43.25 38.25 40.25 42.25 39.00 41.00 43.50 40.75 42.75 47.25

ASME B16.20-2023
40 40.25 41.88 43.13 41.75 43.25 45.25 40.38 42.38 44.38 41.25 43.25 45.50 43.25 45.25 49.25
42 42.50 43.88 45.13 43.75 45.25 47.25 42.38 44.38 46.38 43.50 45.50 48.00 45.25 47.25 51.25
44 44.25 45.88 47.13 45.75 47.25 49.25 44.50 46.50 48.50 45.75 47.75 50.00 47.50 49.50 53.88
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46 46.50 48.19 49.44 47.88 49.38 51.88 47.00 49.00 50.75 47.75 49.75 52.25 50.00 52.00 56.50
48 48.50 50.00 51.44 49.75 51.63 53.88 49.00 51.00 53.00 50.00 52.00 54.75 52.00 54.00 58.50

50 50.50 52.19 53.44 51.88 53.38 55.88 51.00 53.00 55.25 52.00 54.00 57.00 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
52 52.50 54.19 55.44 53.88 55.38 57.88 53.00 55.00 57.25 54.00 56.00 59.00 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
54 54.50 56.00 57.63 55.25 57.25 60.25 55.25 57.25 59.75 56.25 58.25 61.25 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
56 56.88 58.19 59.63 58.25 60.00 62.75 57.25 59.25 61.75 58.25 60.25 63.50 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
58 59.08 60.19 62.19 60.44 61.94 65.19 59.25 61.25 63.75 60.50 62.50 65.50 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]
60 61.31 62.44 64.19 62.56 64.19 67.19 61.75 63.75 66.25 62.75 64.75 68.25 [Note (4)] [Note (4)] [Note (4)]

GENERAL NOTE: For reference, see Figure GM-2.1-1.

NOTES:
(1) The gasket inside diameter, d1, tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 34 is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.), and the tolerance for NPS 36 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(2) The gasket outside diameter, d2, tolerance for NPS 26 through NPS 60 is ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.).
(3) The centering-ring outside diameter, d3, tolerance is ±0.8 mm (±0.03 in.).
(4) There are no Class 900 flanges in NPS 50 and larger.
 ASME B16.20-2023

Table GM-3.1-1
Color Coding and Abbreviations for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers Materials
Material Abbreviation Color Code
Grooved Metal Core Materials
Carbon steel CRS Silver
Type 304 SS 304 Yellow
Type 304 L SS 304 L No color
Type 309 SS 309 No color
Type 310 SS 310 No color
Type 316 L SS 316 L Green
Type 317 L SS 317 L Maroon
Type 321 SS 321 Turquoise
Type 347 SS 347 Blue
Type 430 SS 430 No color
Ni–Cu … …
Monel 400 MON Orange
Grade 400 … …
Nickel 200 NI Red
Titanium TI Purple
20Cb-3 alloy A-20 Black
Ni–Mo … …
Hastelloy B HAST B Brown
Grade B2 … …
Grade B3 … …
Ni–Mo–Cr … …
Hastelloy C HAST C Beige
Grade C-276 … …
Ni–Cr–Fe … …
Inconel 600 INC 600 Gold
Grade 600 … …
Ni–Cr–Fe–Cb … …
Inconel 625 INC 625 Gold
Grade 625 … …
Ni–Cr–Fe–Ti … …
Inconel X-750 INX No color
Grade X-750 … …
Ni–Fe–Cr … …
Incoloy 800 IN 800 White
Grade 800 … …
Ni–Fe–Cr–Mo–Cu … …
Incoloy 825 IN 825 White
Grade 825 … …
Zirconium ZIRC No color

All Other Materials Manufacturer’s standard No color

Nonmetallic Covering Materials

Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE White stripe
Flexible graphite FG Gray stripe
Vermiculite … Light blue stripe
Phlogopite (magnesium mica) … Light blue stripe

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Table GM-4.1-1
Example Markings for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers
Description Marking
NPS 3, Classes 300 and 600 ASME B16.5 gaskets having a Type 304 core [Manufacturer name or trademark] 3-300/600 — FG — ASME
and a flexible graphite facing material B16.20
NPS 12, Class 1500 ASME B16.5 gasket having an Inconel core [Manufacturer name or trademark] 12-1500 INC 600 — PTFE —
and PTFE facing material ASME B16.20

Figure GM-4.1-1
Illustration of Example Markings for Grooved Metal Gaskets With Covering Layers

” 150 316L/316L
3 FG
TM AS
R
O

ME
ME
NA

B1
6.2
MFR

GENERAL NOTE: Minimum letter height = 2.5 mm (0.1 in.).

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MANDATORY APPENDIX I
ð23Þ REFERENCES

The following is a list of publications referenced in this ASME B36.10M. Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe.
Standard. Unless otherwise specified, the latest edition The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
shall apply. ASME B36.19M. Stainless Steel Pipe. The American Society
of Mechanical Engineers.
API Specification 6A-2010. Specification for Wellhead and ISO 9001:2005. Quality management systems — Require-
Christmas Tree Equipment. American Petroleum Insti- ments.1 International Organization for Standardization.
tute. ISO 10423:2009. Petroleum and natural gas industries —
ASME B16.5. Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 Drilling and production equipment — Wellhead and
Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard. The American Christmas tree equipment.1 International Organization
Society of Mechanical Engineers. for Standardization.
ASME B16.47. Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26
Through NPS 60 Metric/Inch Standard. The American
Society of Mechanical Engineers.

1
This publication may be obtained from American National Standards
Institute (ANSI): www.ansi.org.

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NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A
QUALITY SYSTEM PROGRAM

The products manufactured in accordance with this strating program compliance shall be available to the
Standard shall be produced under a quality system purchaser at the manufacturer’s facility. A written
program following the principles of an appropriate stan- summary description of the program used by the
dard from the ISO 9000 series.1 A determination of the product manufacturer shall be available to the purchaser
need for registration and/or certification of the upon request. The product manufacturer is defined as the
product manufacturer’s quality system program by an entity whose name or trademark appears on the product
independent organization shall be the responsibility of in accordance with the marking or identification require-
the manufacturer. The detailed documentation demon- ments of this Standard.

1
The series is also available from the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as
American National Standards that are identified by the prefix “Q,” repla-
cing the prefix “ISO.” The appropriate standards from the series are listed
in Mandatory Appendix I.

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 B16 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PIPING,
PIPE FLANGES, FITTINGS, AND VALVES

B16.1-2020 Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250
B16.3-2021 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 150 and 300
B16.4-2021 Gray Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250
B16.5-2020 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1∕2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
B16.9-2018 Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings
B16.10-2022 Face-to-Face and End-to-End Dimensions of Valves
B16.11-2016 Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
B16.12-2019 Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings
B16.14-2018 Ferrous Pipe Plugs, Bushings, and Locknuts With Pipe Threads
B16.15-2018 Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings
B16.18-2021 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.20-2023 Metallic Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
B16.21-2021 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
B16.22-2021 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.23-2021 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV
B16.24-2021 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges, Flanged Fittings, and Valves: Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500
B16.25-2022 Buttwelding Ends
B16.26-2018 Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes
B16.29-2022 Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Drainage Fittings — DWV
B16.33-2012 (R2017) Manually Operated Metallic Gas Valves for Use in Gas Piping Systems Up to 175 psi (Sizes NPS 1∕2 Through NPS 2)
B16.34-2020 Valves — Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End
B16.36-2020 Orifice Flanges
B16.38-2023 Large Metallic Valves for Gas Distribution: Manually Operated, NPS 21∕2 (DN 65) to NPS 12 (DN 300),
125 psig (8.6 bar) Maximum
B16.39-2019 Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions: Classes 150, 250, and 300
B16.40-2019 Manually Operated Thermoplastic Gas Shutoffs and Valves in Gas Distribution Systems
B16.42-2021 Ductile Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 150 and 300
B16.44-2023 Manually Operated Metallic Gas Valves for Use in Aboveground Piping Systems Up to 5 psi
B16.47-2020 Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 Through NPS 60 Metric/Inch Standard
B16.48-2020 Line Blanks
B16.49-2023 Factory-Made, Wrought Steel, Buttwelding Induction Bends for Transportation and Distribution Systems
B16.50-2021 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Braze-Joint Pressure Fittings
B16.51-2021 Copper and Copper Alloy Press-Connect Pressure Fittings
B16.52-2018 Forged Nonferrous Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded (Titanium, Titanium Alloys, Aluminum, and Aluminum
Alloys)

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