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The Properties and Installation Method of RTJ Gasket

2022-01-29

The ring type joint gasket (RTJ gasket) is installed in the trapezoidal ring groove on the flange surface. When the connecting bolt is tightened, it is axially compressed and tightly attached to the upper and lower trapezoidal grooves, resulting in plastic deformation, forming an annular sealing band and establishing an initial seal. After boosting, under the action of medium pressure, the ring gasket is radially expanded. The ring type joint gasket and the inclined surface of the trapezoidal groove are more tightly fitted, resulting in a self-tightening effect. However, the increase of the medium pressure will also deform the flange and the connecting bolt, resulting in the relative separation between the sealing surfaces and the relative decrease in the gasket sealing ratio. Therefore, the ring type joint gasket can be considered as a semi-self-tightening seal.

Metal ring type joint gasket performance characteristic: 1. High temperature resistance and high pressure resistance, suitable for high pressure flanges 2. Durable and reliable sealing. 3. Adapt to working conditions with fluctuations in pressure and temperature.

API 6A RTJ Gaskets