Pipe Gaskets
We manufacture and supply pipe gaskets, otherwise known as flange gaskets, in a range of materials. We hold dedicated tooling for the majority of standard sizes and tables and can manufacture special or one-offs to your own measurements and specifications. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for here, or wish to place an order then please contact us. The prices of pipe gaskets depend upon volume, material and thickness so please contact us for a quotation.
Different Types of Pipe Gaskets
The most commonly used gaskets in piping are standard flange gaskets in rubber or fibre, or spiral wounds. For particularly large pipes, gaskets can be manufactured in segments of rubber and joined together.
Standard Sizes and Dimensions
Pipe gaskets are made to fit the size of standard pipes or flanges. The most common standards are BS10 (British/Australian), PN/DIN (European), ASA/ANSI (USA) and JIS/KS (Japanese/Korean).
For ease of reference you can download some of the most common pipe gasket dimension charts here.
- Gasket Tables for PN Designated Flanges (DIN)
(To BS EN 1514-1:1967. PN 6, PN 10, PN 16, PN 25, PN 40)
- Gaskets for Class designated Flanges Suitable for ANSI Standard Flanges (ASA)
(To BS EN 12560-1:2001: ASME B16.21 Class 150, Class 300, Class 600; ASME B16.47 A Class 150, Class 300, Class 600; ASME B16.47 B Class 150, Class 300, Class 600)
- Gasket Tables for BS10 Flanges
(To BS 3063:1965: Table A, Table B, Table E, Table F, Table H, Table J, Table K)
Material Selection
Pipe gaskets can be manufactured from many different gasket materials. The right material to use depends upon the application and the environment in which the gasket will be used. The contents of the pipe, including the range of temperatures and pressures under which it is expected to operate will dictate material selection. Material specification should also take into account the flange being used. If you are in doubt about which material you need, please contact us for technical support.
A non-asbestos fibre or graphite material can be specified for steam applications. For diesel or other fuels a non-asbestos fibre or quality nitrile rubber (BS 2751) should be used. Because of the extra additives in modern fuels, lower grade nitrile can be affected and break down. This is mistakenly blamed on the fuel itself when in reality it is caused by the corrosive nature of the additive.
If you are specifying for a particular chemical then please see our guide to gasket chemical resistance.
What is the Minimum/Maximum Thickness for Pipe Gaskets?
The thickness of a pipe gasket is governed by several requirements. The condition of the surface of the flange face has an important part to play. A thicker gasket may be required for a poor quality surface, as it will flow into and takes up the deformities on the face ensuring a good seal. With a clean and smooth flange face, a thinner gasket can be considered.
Pressure and media are other factors that can decide the thickness of gasket required. Putting too thick a gasket into a flange joint will increase the surface area that the system pressure can work against. For this reason, as a general rule: the thinner the gasket the better.
Common thicknesses of gasket material for pipe flanges are 1.5mm and 3mm.
Full-Face or IBC Gaskets
Pipe gaskets can be either full-faced or inner bolt circle (IBC). Full faced gaskets have bolt holes in them and cover a large part of the face of the flange. IBC gaskets, otherwise known as ring-type or raised-faced joints, sit inside the bolts fastening the pipe flanges.
What Standards Cover Pipe Gaskets?
The most common standards are:
- BS10:2009: British Standard specification for flanges and bolting for pipes, valves and fittings.
- DIN: Deutsches Institut für Normung (the German Institute for Standardisation).
- ANSI: the American National Standards Institute.
- ASA: the American Standards Association (now ANSI).
- ASME: the American Society of Mechanical Engineers The ASME B16.47 Series A and B took over from MSS SP-44 (Series A) and API 605 (Series B)
- ISO: International Organisation for Standardisation.
- JIS: Japanese Industrial Standards.
British and European Standards
The current standard for use in the UK and Europe is BS EN 1514-1:1997. This standard took over from BS 4865-1:1989 for PN flanges.
Other standards include:
- BS EN 12560-1:2001: Flanges and their joints. Gaskets for Class-designated flanges. Non-metallic flat gaskets with or without inserts
- BS EN 12560-2:2013: Flanges and their joints. Dimensions of gaskets for Class-designated flanges. Spiral wound gaskets for use with steel flanges
- BS EN 12560-3:2001: Flanges and their joints. Gaskets for Class-designated flanges. Non-metallic PTFE envelope gaskets
- BS EN 14772:2005: Flanges and their joints. Quality assurance inspection and testing of gaskets in accordance with the series of standards EN 1514 and EN 12560
Made to Measure Flange Gaskets
Some pipes or tanks are fabricated for particulat purposes and as such do not conform to set standards and dimensions. For these situations we manufacture bespoke pipe gaskets in either small batch quantities or as one-off specials.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you require a standard size or a special then please contact us with the dimesions and we will be able to tell you. See below for more information on how to specify a gasket.
How to Specify a Pipe Gasket
If you know the standard size of gasket you require then we will simply need to know: the material required; the thickness required; whether you need full-faced or IBC gaskets and the quantity.
If the part is a special, in addition to the above information we will also need to know: the outer diameter (O.D.), the inner diameter (I.D.), the pitch circle diameter (P.C.D.) and the number of holes.
We may also need to know: the operationg conditions (chemical resistance required, operating temperature, operating pressure and state of the flanges).
Increasing Chemical Resistance
The chemical resistance of a pipe gasket can be increased by being lined with a PTFE envelope, or bore-liner. This is a much more cost effective alternative than using a solid PTFE gasket. The PTFE envelope fits over the pipe gasket and serves to protect it from decomposition by the aggressive chemicals in the pipe. If you have particular chemical resistance requirements then please let us know when you specify your gasket.
Torque Settings
Torque settings are determined by the type and thickness of the flange material, the bolt material and by the gasket material. The correct torque settings for the flange bolts should be sourced from the flange supplier/manufacturer or the pipe system designer.
Flange Bolt Tightening Sequence
To obtain a leak-free flange connection a proper gasket installation is needed. The bolts must be given the correct bolt tension and the total bolt strength must be evenly divided over the whole flange face.
On the first pass lightly tighten the first bolt then the bolt directly across, or 180º from the first bolt. Move 90º round the pipe for the third bolt and then directly across for the fourth. Continue this sequence until all bolts are tightened.
More information can be found in our gasket fitting guide.
The above information should only be used as a guide. Please contact RAM to discuss your application.
Gaskets for PN 16 Flanges
PN 16 gaskets are some of the most commonly used sizes of standard pipe gaskets.PN 16 gaskets can be manufactured either as IBC gaskets (sitting inside the bolt circle of the flange) or as full faced gaskets (with bolt holes) to cover the face of the flange.
All standard pipe gaskets can be made from a range of materials such as rubbers, corks, and non-asbestos fibres. The gasket material used will depend upon the application. For instance the internal conditions – what is in the pipeline (and so the temperature, pressure, and chemical resistance required) and the external environment of the pipe (air temperature, presence of chemicals etc.). If you need help specifying the material for your application then please contact us for technical advice.
PN 16 Gasket Dimensions
This chart covers gaskets for PN 16 designated flanges (DIN) to BS EN 1514-1:1967.
| IBC Gasket (mm) | Full Face Gasket (mm) | ||||||
| N-Bore | OD | ID | OD | ID | Holes | Dia. | P.C.D. |
| 10 | 45 | 18 | 90 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 50 | 22 | 95 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 65 |
| 20 | 60 | 28 | 105 | 28 | 4 | 14 | 75 |
| 25 | 70 | 35 | 115 | 35 | 4 | 14 | 85 |
| 32 | 82 | 43 | 140 | 43 | 4 | 18 | 100 |
| 40 | 92 | 49 | 150 | 49 | 4 | 18 | 110 |
| 50 | 107 | 61 | 165 | 61 | 4 | 18 | 125 |
| 65 | 127 | 77 | 185 | 77 | 8 | 18 | 145 |
| 80 | 142 | 90 | 200 | 90 | 8 | 18 | 160 |
| 100 | 162 | 115 | 220 | 115 | 8 | 18 | 180 |
| 125 | 192 | 141 | 250 | 141 | 8 | 18 | 210 |
| 150 | 218 | 169 | 285 | 169 | 8 | 22 | 240 |
| 200 | 273 | 220 | 340 | 220 | 12 | 22 | 295 |
| 250 | 329 | 274 | 405 | 274 | 12 | 26 | 355 |
| 300 | 384 | 325 | 460 | 325 | 12 | 26 | 410 |
| 350 | 444 | 356 | 520 | 356 | 16 | 26 | 470 |
| 400 | 492 | 407 | 580 | 407 | 16 | 30 | 525 |
| 450 | 555 | 458 | 640 | 458 | 20 | 30 | 585 |
| 500 | 617 | 508 | 715 | 508 | 20 | 33 | 650 |
| 600 | 734 | 610 | 840 | 610 | 20 | 36 | 770 |
| 700 | 804 | 712 | 910 | 712 | 24 | 36 | 840 |
| 800 | 911 | 813 | 1025 | 813 | 24 | 39 | 950 |
| 900 | 1011 | 915 | 1125 | 915 | 28 | 39 | 1050 |
| 1000 | 1128 | 1016 | 1255 | 1016 | 28 | 42 | 1170 |
| 1100 | 1228 | 1120 | 1355 | 1120 | 32 | 42 | 1270 |
| 1200 | 1342 | 1220 | 1485 | 1220 | 32 | 48 | 1390 |
| 1400 | 1542 | 1420 | 1685 | 1420 | 36 | 48 | 1590 |
| 1500 | 1654 | 1520 | 1820 | 1520 | 36 | 56 | 1710 |
| 1600 | 1764 | 1620 | 1930 | 1620 | 40 | 56 | 1820 |
| 1800 | 1964 | 1820 | 2130 | 1820 | 44 | 56 | 2020 |
| 2000 | 2168 | 2020 | 2345 | 2020 | 48 | 62 | 2230 |
You can download the full set of tables for PN designated flanges here.
Manufacture
Pipe gaskets are manufactured by using a tool to press-cut the material. RAM holds dedicated tooling for the majority of standard pipe gasket sizes. For the larger sizes, gaskets are produced in segments on an electronic cutting table then joined together.
Lead Time
Our standard lead time is 7-10 working days. However, small quantities can occasionally be produced for delivery next working day. Please contact us if you have an urgent requirement.
Price
Prices for standard pipe gaskets depend upon volume and material specifications. Please contact us for a quotation.
Gaskets for ASA 150 Flanges
ASA 150 gaskets are some of the most commonly used sizes of standard pipe gaskets. ASA 150 gaskets can be manufactured either as IBC gaskets (sitting inside the bolt circle of the flange) or as full faced gaskets (with bolt holes) to cover the face of the flange.
All standard pipe gaskets can be made from a range of materials such as rubbers, corks and non-asbestos fibres. The gasket material used will depend upon the application. For instance the internal conditions – what is in the pipeline (and so the temperature, pressure and chemical resistance required) and the external environment of the pipe (air temperature, presence of chemicals etc.). If you need help specifying the material for your application then please contact us for technical advice.
ASA 150 Gasket Dimensions
This chart covers gaskets for ASME B16.21 150 designated flanges (ASA) to BS EN 12560-1:2001.
| IBC Gasket (mm) | Full Face Gasket (mm) | |||||||
| N-Bore (in) | mm | OD | ID | OD | ID | Holes | Dia. | P.C.D. |
| ½ | 15 | 48 | 21 | 89 | 21 | 4 | 16 | 60 |
| ¾ | 20 | 57 | 27 | 95 | 27 | 4 | 16 | 70 |
| 1 | 25 | 67 | 33 | 108 | 33 | 4 | 16 | 79 |
| 1 ¼ | 32 | 76 | 42 | 117 | 42 | 4 | 16 | 89 |
| 1 ½ | 40 | 86 | 48 | 127 | 48 | 4 | 16 | 98 |
| 2 | 50 | 105 | 60 | 152 | 60 | 4 | 19 | 121 |
| 2 ½ | 65 | 124 | 73 | 178 | 73 | 4 | 19 | 140 |
| 3 | 80 | 137 | 89 | 191 | 89 | 4 | 19 | 152 |
| 3 ½ | 90 | 162 | 102 | 216 | 102 | 8 | 19 | 178 |
| 4 | 100 | 175 | 114 | 229 | 114 | 8 | 19 | 191 |
| 5 | 125 | 197 | 141 | 254 | 141 | 8 | 22 | 216 |
| 6 | 150 | 222 | 168 | 279 | 168 | 8 | 22 | 241 |
| 8 | 200 | 279 | 219 | 343 | 219 | 8 | 25 | 298 |
| 10 | 250 | 340 | 273 | 406 | 273 | 12 | 25 | 362 |
| 12 | 300 | 410 | 324 | 483 | 324 | 12 | 29 | 432 |
| 14 | 350 | 451 | 356 | 533 | 356 | 12 | 29 | 476 |
| 16 | 400 | 514 | 406 | 597 | 406 | 16 | 32 | 540 |
| 18 | 450 | 549 | 457 | 635 | 457 | 16 | 32 | 578 |
| 20 | 500 | 606 | 508 | 699 | 508 | 20 | 32 | 635 |
| 24 | 600 | 718 | 610 | 813 | 610 | 20 | 35 | 749 |
You can download the full set of tables for ASME designated flanges here.
Manufacture
Pipe gaskets are manufactured by using a tool to press-cut the material. RAM holds dedicated tooling for the majority of standard pipe gaskets sizes. For the larger sizes, gaskets are produced in segments on an electronic cutting table and then joined together.
Lead Time
Our standard lead time is 7-10 working days. However, small quantities can occasionally be produced for delivery next working day. Please contact us if you have an urgent requirement.
Price
Prices for standard pipe gaskets depend upon volume and material specifications. Please contact us for a quotation.
Gaskets for PN 10 Flanges
PN 10 gaskets are some of the most commonly used sizes of standard pipe gaskets. PN 10 gaskets can be manufactured either as IBC gaskets (sitting inside the bolt circle of the flange) or as full faced gaskets (with bolt holes) to cover the face of the flange.
All standard pipe gaskets can be made from a range of materials such as rubbers, corks and non-asbestos fibres. The gasket material used will depend upon the application. For instance the internal conditions – what is in the pipeline (temperature, pressure and chemical resistance required) and the external environment of the pipe (air temperature, presence of chemicals etc.). If you need help specifying the material for your application then please contact us for technical advice.
PN 10 Gasket Dimensions
This chart covers gaskets for PN 10 designated flanges (DIN) to BS EN 1514-1:1967.
| IBC Gasket (mm) | Full Face Gasket (mm) | ||||||
| N-Bore | OD | ID | OD | ID | Holes | Dia. | P.C.D. |
| 10 | 45 | 18 | 90 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 50 | 22 | 95 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 65 |
| 20 | 60 | 28 | 105 | 28 | 4 | 14 | 75 |
| 25 | 70 | 35 | 115 | 35 | 4 | 14 | 85 |
| 32 | 82 | 43 | 140 | 43 | 4 | 18 | 100 |
| 40 | 92 | 49 | 150 | 49 | 4 | 18 | 110 |
| 50 | 107 | 61 | 165 | 61 | 4 | 18 | 125 |
| 65 | 127 | 77 | 185 | 77 | 8 | 18 | 145 |
| 80 | 142 | 90 | 200 | 90 | 8 | 18 | 160 |
| 100 | 162 | 115 | 220 | 115 | 8 | 18 | 180 |
| 125 | 192 | 141 | 250 | 141 | 8 | 18 | 210 |
| 150 | 218 | 169 | 285 | 169 | 8 | 22 | 240 |
| 200 | 273 | 220 | 340 | 220 | 8 | 22 | 295 |
| 250 | 328 | 274 | 395 | 274 | 12 | 22 | 350 |
| 300 | 378 | 325 | 445 | 325 | 12 | 22 | 400 |
| 350 | 438 | 356 | 505 | 356 | 16 | 22 | 460 |
| 400 | 489 | 407 | 565 | 407 | 16 | 26 | 515 |
| 450 | 539 | 458 | 615 | 458 | 20 | 26 | 565 |
| 500 | 594 | 508 | 670 | 508 | 20 | 26 | 620 |
| 600 | 695 | 610 | 780 | 610 | 20 | 30 | 725 |
| 700 | 810 | 712 | 895 | 712 | 24 | 30 | 840 |
| 800 | 917 | 813 | 1015 | 813 | 24 | 33 | 950 |
| 900 | 1017 | 915 | 1115 | 915 | 28 | 33 | 1050 |
| 1000 | 1124 | 1016 | 1230 | 1016 | 28 | 36 | 1160 |
| 1100 | 1231 | 1120 | 1340 | 1120 | 32 | 39 | 1270 |
| 1200 | 1341 | 1220 | 1455 | 1220 | 32 | 39 | 1380 |
| 1400 | 1548 | 1420 | 1675 | 1420 | 36 | 42 | 1590 |
| 1500 | 1658 | 1520 | 1785 | 1520 | 36 | 42 | 1700 |
| 1600 | 1775 | 1620 | 1915 | 1620 | 40 | 48 | 1820 |
| 1800 | 1972 | 1820 | 2115 | 1820 | 44 | 48 | 2020 |
| 2000 | 2182 | 2020 | 2325 | 2020 | 48 | 48 | 2230 |
You can download the full set of tables for PN designated flanges here.
Manufacture
Pipe gaskets are manufactured by using a tool to press-cut the material. RAM holds dedicated tooling for the majority of standard pipe gasket sizes. For the larger sizes gaskets are produced in segments on an electronic cutting table and then joined together.
Lead Time
Our standard lead time is 7-10 working days. However, small quantities can occasionally be produced for delivery next working day. Please contact us if you have an urgent requirement.
Price
Prices for standard pipe gaskets depend upon volume and material specifications. Please contact us for a quotation.
Gaskets for PN 6 Flanges
PN 6 gaskets are some of the most commonly used sizes of standard pipe gaskets. PN 6 gaskets can be manufactured either as IBC gaskets (sitting inside the bolt circle of the flange) or as full faced gaskets (with bolt holes) to cover the face of the flange.
All standard pipe gaskets can be made from a range of materials such as rubbers, corks, and non-asbestos fibres. The gasket material used will depend upon the application. For instance the internal conditions – what is in the pipeline (temperature, pressure, and chemical resistance required) and the external environment of the pipe (air temperature, presence of chemicals etc.). If you need help specifying the material for your application then please contact us for technical advice.
PN 6 Gasket Dimensions
This chart covers gaskets for PN 6 designated flanges (DIN) to BS EN 1514-1:1967.
| IBC Gasket (mm) | Full Face Gasket (mm) | ||||||
| N-Bore | OD | ID | OD | ID | Holes | Dia. | P.C.D. |
| 10 | 45 | 18 | 90 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 50 | 22 | 95 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 65 |
| 20 | 60 | 28 | 105 | 28 | 4 | 14 | 75 |
| 25 | 70 | 35 | 115 | 35 | 4 | 14 | 85 |
| 32 | 82 | 43 | 140 | 43 | 4 | 18 | 100 |
| 40 | 92 | 49 | 150 | 49 | 4 | 18 | 110 |
| 50 | 107 | 61 | 165 | 61 | 4 | 18 | 125 |
| 65 | 127 | 77 | 185 | 77 | 8 | 18 | 145 |
| 80 | 142 | 90 | 200 | 90 | 8 | 18 | 160 |
| 100 | 162 | 115 | 220 | 115 | 8 | 18 | 180 |
| 125 | 192 | 141 | 250 | 141 | 8 | 18 | 210 |
| 150 | 218 | 169 | 285 | 169 | 8 | 22 | 240 |
| 200 | 273 | 220 | 340 | 220 | 12 | 22 | 295 |
| 250 | 329 | 274 | 405 | 274 | 12 | 26 | 355 |
| 300 | 384 | 325 | 460 | 325 | 12 | 26 | 410 |
| 350 | 444 | 356 | 520 | 356 | 16 | 26 | 470 |
| 400 | 492 | 407 | 580 | 407 | 16 | 30 | 525 |
| 450 | 555 | 458 | 640 | 458 | 20 | 30 | 585 |
| 500 | 617 | 508 | 715 | 508 | 20 | 33 | 650 |
| 600 | 734 | 610 | 840 | 610 | 20 | 36 | 770 |
| 700 | 804 | 712 | 910 | 712 | 24 | 36 | 840 |
| 800 | 911 | 813 | 1025 | 813 | 24 | 39 | 950 |
| 900 | 1011 | 915 | 1125 | 915 | 28 | 39 | 1050 |
| 1000 | 1128 | 1016 | 1255 | 1016 | 28 | 42 | 1170 |
| 1100 | 1228 | 1120 | 1355 | 1120 | 32 | 42 | 1270 |
| 1200 | 1342 | 1220 | 1485 | 1220 | 32 | 48 | 1390 |
| 1400 | 1542 | 1420 | 1685 | 1420 | 36 | 48 | 1590 |
| 1500 | 1654 | 1520 | 1820 | 1520 | 36 | 56 | 1710 |
| 1600 | 1764 | 1620 | 1930 | 1620 | 40 | 56 | 1820 |
| 1800 | 1964 | 1820 | 2130 | 1820 | 44 | 56 | 2020 |
| 2000 | 2168 | 2020 | 2345 | 2020 | 48 | 62 | 2230 |
You can download the full set of tables for PN designated flanges here.
Manufacture
Pipe gaskets are manufactured by using a tool to press-cut the material. RAM holds dedicated tooling for the majority of standard pipe gasket sizes. For the larger sizes, gaskets are produced in segments on an electronic cutting table then joined together.
Lead Time
Our standard lead time is 7-10 working days. However, small quantities can occasionally be produced for delivery next working day. Please contact us if you have an urgent requirement.
Price
Prices for standard pipe gaskets depend upon volume and material specifications. Please contact us for a quotation.