Metallic Style BX0 pages
STYLE BX
nnnnThe Style BX energized Ring Type Joints,
nnnnmanufactured in accordance with API 6A, are
nnnndesigned for use on pressurized systems up to
nnnn20,000 psi.
nnnnWhen correctly fitted, the style BX gasket
nnnnallows virtual face to face contact of the flange
nnnnfaces which means that the gasket is fully
nnnntrapped on both the inner and outer diameters.
nnnnAll BX gaskets incorporate a pressure balance
nnnnhole to ensure equalization of pressure which
nnnnmay be trapped in the grooves.
nnnnDesigns are also available for Subsea applications.
nnnnDIMENSIONAL DATA - STYLE BX
nnnn23°
nnnn7
nnnnOD
nnnnNOTE 1:
nnnnRadius of the ring shall be 8% to 12% of the ring height 'H'.
nnnnTOLERANCES: (INCHES)
nnnnA* (width of ring) +0.008,-0.000
nnnnD (hole size)
nnnn± 0.02
nnnnH* (height of ring)
nnnn+0.008,-0.000
nnnnOD (od of ring)
nnnn+0.000,-0.005
nnnn23° (angle)
nnnn± 1/4°
nnnnOne pressure passage hole required per ring
nnnnon center line *A plus tolerance of 0.008
nnnninches for width 'A' and height 'H' is
nnnnpermitted, provided the variation in width or
nnnnheight does not exceed 0.004 inches
nnnnthroughout its entire circumference.
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