ANSI B16.5 Bolt Torque (ft.

-lbs) for 7500psi Gasket Seating Stress for Raised Face Flanges Pressure Classes Nominal Pipe Size
1/2 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

150 Class
21 30 40 60 78 150 184 262 149 186 277 352 490 475 619 767 713 1038 917 1187 1289

300 Class
21 37 49 73 113 75 109 155 175 219 277 234 377 404 586 512 700 763 842 1172 1272

600 Class
21 37 49 73 113 75 109 155 202 253 363 307 476 496 517 617 829 1169 1076 1355 1570

900 Class
30 43 66 100 148 102 142 178 N/A 320 446 342 573 542 565 669 894 1338 1572 N/A 2481

1500 Class
30 43 66 100 148 102 142 225 N/A 352 528 411 670 967 1004 1228 1684 2413 2899 N/A 4293

2500 Class
30 43 66 113 165 116 159 248 N/A 417 610 878 815 1272 1817 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Notes: 1) Recommended bolt torque is based on deriving a minimum gasket seating stress of 7,500 psi 2) Bolt torque values listed assume a lubricated stud bolt resulting in a friction factor of

ANSI B16.5 Bolt Torque (ft.-lbs) for 7500psi Gasket Seating Stress for RTJ Flanges
0.16

Pressure Classes 3) Recommended torque values are based on using weld-neck (integral) flanges with standard bores Nominal Pipe 150 Class 300 Class 600 Class 900 Class 1500 Class Size
1/2 3/4 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 2 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
Notes: Notes: N/A N/A 35 45 61 122 185 201 143 179 233 270 382 398 698 724 675 990 877 1055 1321 29 55 63 78 127 65 113 144 166 199 290 250 439 466 665 680 847 931 1093 1374 1626 29 55 63 78 127 65 113 144 192 230 380 328 555 572 586 819 1003 1427 1396 1588 2007 62 76 93 115 179 143 193 218 N/A 341 532 365 738 686 698 899 1178 1712 2062 N/A 3273 62 76 93 115 179 144 193 354 N/A 479 778 471 879 1247 1230 1732 2176 3111 3859 N/A 5935

2500 Class
77 97 142 228 335 205 278 381 N/A 596 903 1390 1248 2374 3415 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

1) Recommended bolt torque on deriving a minimum gasket seating stress stress of 7,500 psi 1) R ecommended bolt torqueis isbased based on generating a minimum gasket seating of 7,500 PSI arrived at using API 6A Annex 2)D Bolt torque valuesflange listed assume a lubricated stud bolt resulting in a friction factor of 0.16 recommended bolt torque. 2) B olt torque values listed assume a lubricated stud bolt resulting in flanges a .16 friction factor. bores and ring grooves 3) Recommended torque values are based on using weld-neck (integral) with standard 3)  Recommended torque values are based on using weld-neck (integral) flanges. 4)  The torque figures above are based on a flange surface finish between 125 -250 rms finish, surface flatness within 0.020 tolerance and no misaligned flanges. 5.) Deviation from these specific requirements may affect product performance or longevity

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PGE Technical Specifications

SOLUTIONS ENGINEERED
PGE Gasket Specifications
Description:
The Pikotek PGE is a non-critical service gasket designed for electrical flange isolation and/or general sealing applications: This gasket is suitable for use in raised-face flanges up to ANSI class 600 (or equivalent) and is excellent for isolating flanges made of dissimilar metals or where prevention of flange face corrosion is desired. The design of the Pikotek PGE gasket incorporated patented overlapping and offsetting seal grooves. The purpose of this desig is to break each layer of laminate within the gasket itself thereby creating a barrier through which fluid and/or gas cannot migrate. The sealing element can be any elastomeric material as well as more sophisticated Spring-Energized Teflon lip seals. As a result of this advanced gasket design, maintenance free flange isolation and flange face corrosion mitigation are achieved economically. The PGE retainer is constructed of very rigid Glass-Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) laminates, which exhibit excellent dielectric strength, high compressive strength and superior sealing characteristics. When ordering a complete PGE insulating kit, the following must be specified: 1) Flange Specification (ANSI/ASME, API, MSS, BSI or DIN standard) 2) Size Pressure Rating (ANSI class 600 maximum). 3) Operating Pressure, Temperature and Media 4) Required Seal Material 5) Insulating Sleeve Material 6) Insulating Washer Material 7) Metal Washer Material

Gasket Thickness
All PGE gaskets area standard 1/8 (.125) thick.

Gasket Seal Retainer Options

1) G-10 NEMA grade G-10 Glass-Reinforced (GRE) Epoxy laminate: STANDARD
Compressive Strength: Dielectric Strength: Max. Continuous Operating Temp: Water Absorption: Flexural Strength: Tensile Strength: 65,000 PSI 750-800 VPM 300 F (150 C) .05% 65,000 PSI 50,000 PSI

2) G-11 NEMA grade G-11 Glass-Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) High Temp. laminate material:
Compressive Strength: Dielectric Strength: Max Continuous Operating Temp: Water Absorption: Flexural Strength: Tensile Strength: 50,000 PSI 500 VPM 398 F (200 C) .085% 57,700 PSI 41,000 PSI

Seal Material
The sealing elements are intended to provide an impervious barrier through which no maintained media or other substance can penetrate. Consequently, the composite retainer backing material behind the seal remains uncontaminated and thus permanently holds the seal in place in a static, fully encapsulated manner.

Seal Material Options

1) Teflon (Spring-Energized) STANDARD
Recommended for all environments. Helical wound spring provides radial load. Encapsulation in the seal groove eliminates creep or cold flow. This sealing system truly distinguishes Pikotek gaskets from all other flange sealing systems. Teflon is the most reliable sealing element. Temperature Range: -250 F to +392 F (note: gasket material is limiting factor)

General-purpose oilfield elastomer. Excellent resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbons and glycols. Good resistance to aromatic hydrocarbons. Not recommended for: Systems with amine inhibitors and in piping systems containing significant partial pressures of H2S, polar gases (i.e., CO2) or where radical pressure drops (2000 PSI to 0 PSI) commonly occur. Temperature Range: -15 F to +392 F

2) Viton

General Purpose elastomer. Excellent for use in water systems for with some aliphatic hydrocarbons, silicone base fluids and glycol based systems. Not recommended for: Systems containing H2S, aromatic hydrocarbons, phosphate esters or halogenated hydrocarbons; piping systems subjected to radical pressure drops (2000 PSI to 0 PSI) or piping systems containing significant partial pressures of polar gases (i.e., CO2). Temperature Range: -30 F to +250 F

3) Nitrile

Isolating Sleeve Options

1) GRE STANDARD
GRE (Glass-Reinforced Epoxy) tubing is suitable for continuous exposure to 350 F. This material is an epoxy laminate that offers excellent resistance to crushing, cracking, breaking and thread pinch.

2 Mylar
Spiral wound Mylar is a general-purpose material recommended for bolting applications with flange temperatures below 250 F. This material has generally fair resistance to crushing, cracking, breaking and thread pinch.

3) NOMEX
Nomex is a high temperature sleeve material manufactured from solid organic polymer and is suitable for temperatures up to 425 degree F.

Isolating Washers
1) GRE G10/G3/G11
1/8 (.125) thick Glass Reinforced Epoxy washers

STANDARD

Steel Washer Options

1) (HCS) Hardened Carbon Steel. 2) ZPS
Zinc-Plated Steel washers

STANDARD

3) SS
Stainless Steel washers