Configuration: The Ring Type configuration is based on Appendix 2 and assumes no metal to metal contact outside the bolt circle. The Full Face configuration is based on Taylor Forge Bulletin #502 and is very similar to Appendix 2; the exception is that the gasket covers the whole face of contact.
Material: A description of the gasket that will appear on the report but will not directly affect the results.
Type: A secondary description of the gasket. This will also appear on the report without directly affecting the results.
Facing Sketch: Review Table 2-5.2 from Appendix 2 for more information. This is used to determine the Effective Gasket Width, bo.
Seating Column: Review Table 2-5.2 from Appendix 2 for more information. This is used to determine the Effective Gasket Width, bo.
Factor m: Suggested values for the gasket factor may be obtained from Table 2-5.1 in Appendix 2. More accurate values should be available from the gasket manufacturer.
Seating Stress y: Suggested values for the gasket seating stress may be obtained from Table 2-5.1 in Appendix 2. More accurate values should be available from the gasket manufacturer.
O.D. contact face: The outside diameter of the gasket on the face of the clamp. Depending on the "Facing Sketch," this value may be the actual outside diameter of the gasket or it may only reflect the diameter of actual contact with the clamp.
Gasket width (N): The width of the gasket that is actually in contact with the clamp. Depending on the "Facing Sketch," this value may be the actual width of the gasket or it may only reflect the width of actual contact with the clamp.
Check seating conditions for self-energizing gaskets: Select this box to run the gasket seating calculations for self energizing gaskets. Sometimes this will govern the clamp design.
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