Technical Services Division

12227C FM 529
Houston, TX 77041
T: 713.856.9445
E: tech@durlon.com
www.durlon.com

July 2, 2014

Subject: ASME B16.20 Spiral Wound Gasket Specifications for Inner Rings,
Default Selling Condition for Graphite and Mica-Graphite Spiral Wound Gaskets

In the early 1990's a requirement was added to ASME B16.20 for inner rings to be included on all PTFE filled
spiral wound gaskets (to be in conformance to ASME and stamped "ASME B16.20" on the outer ring). This was
in addition to requirements that certain size and pressure class spiral wound gaskets must have an inner ring to
conform and bear the ASME stamp, regardless of filler. These requirements are still in place. The 2007 edition
of ASME B16.20 included additional changes to the inner ring requirements for standard spiral wound gaskets.

The current 2007 ASME B16.20 edition calls for inner rings to be furnished with all flexible graphite filled spiral
wound gaskets "unless the purchaser specifies otherwise." For reference, please see the exerpt to par. 3.2.5 in
the attached memo. These requirements are largely given in context of concerns about inward buckling of the
winding element.

Because so many graphite filled and mica-graphite filled spiral wound gaskets continue to be ordered without
inner rings, we felt the responsible thing to do was to reissue our 2011 memo addressing this issue.
Additionally, we would like to clarify with our customers the requirements for inner ring use. Since the 2007
change affects flexible graphite filled spiral wounds, it should be indicated in writing on purchase orders or via
letter if future orders are not to have the inner rings for graphite filled or mica-graphite filled spiral wound
gaskets. Without such notice in writing, or on the purchase order, inner rings will be provided and reflected in
the price.

I hope this letter clarifies the inner ring requirements mandated in ASME B16.20. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact anyone at GRI for further assistance.

Sincerely,

Jim Lingenfelder
Manager, Technical Services
(713) 856-9445

SEALING SOLUTIONS
 Technical Services Division
P.O. Box 411445
Houston, TX 77244-1445
T: 713.856.9445
E: tech@durlon.com
www.gasketresources.com

ASME B16.20 Standard Change

ASME B16.20 was recently updated to make inner rings the default standard for graphite filled spiral wound
gaskets, as it already is for PTFE filled spiral wound gaskets.

The purchaser can still specify graphite filled spiral wound gaskets without inner rings, however. They must
realize this is an exception to the default standard with inner rings. In response to this new requirement,
customers ordering graphite filled spiral wound gaskets without inner rings must indicate so in writing via a
purchase order, e-mail or by letter.

Regardless of which style is ordered, the outer rings will be stamped ASME B16.20. This new revision has
been balloted and approved at the Sub Committee and Main Committee levels, and has been approved by
ANSI.

The following is the approved new language:

3.2.5 Inner Ring. Inward buckling of spiral-wound gaskets has been identified as a potential problem. Inner
rings shall be furnished with all spiral-wound gaskets having PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) filler material. Inner
rings for flexible graphite-filled spiral-wound gaskets shall be furnished unless the purchaser specifies otherwise.
For all filler materials, inner rings shall be furnished in spiral-wound gaskets for:

a) NPS 24 and larger in Class 900

b) NPS 12 and larger in Class 1500
c) NPS 4 and larger in Class 2500

Inner rings are required for these gaskets due to high available bolt loads, which may result in outer ring
damage. The inner ring thickness shall be from 2.97 to 3.33mm (0.117 to 0.131 in). Tables 12 through 14
(Tables I-7 through I-9 of Mandatory Appendix I ) show inner ring inside diameters that may extend a maximum
of 1.5mm ( 0.06 in. ) into the flange bore under the worst combination of flange bore, eccentric installation, and
tolerance. Gaskets with inner rings should be used only with socket welding, lapped, welding neck, and integral
flanges. Reference Table 15 for minimum pipe wall thickness for use with gaskets with inner rings. Reference
Tables 16, 17 and 18 (TablesI-10 and I-11 of Mandatory Appendix I) for maximum allowable bore for use with
gaskets without inner rings.

June 2011

SEALING SOLUTIONS
 DIMENSIONS FOR DURLON STYLE DR & DRI SPIRAWOUND GASKETS TO BE USED WITH ASME B16.5 FLANGES
TO ASME B16.20

Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Inside Diameter

Nominal of Gasket of Gasket of Centering Ring of Inner-Ring
Pipe Class 150, Class 900, Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class Class
Size 300, 600 1500, 2500 150 300 600 900 1500 2500 150 300 600 900 1500 2500 150, 300 600 900 1500 2500
1/2" 1.25 1.25 0.75 0.75 0.75 --- 0.75 0.75 1.88 2.13 2.13 --- 2.50 2.75 0.56 0.56 --- 0.56 0.56
3/4" 1.56 1.56 1.00 1.00 1.00 --- 1.00 1.00 2.25 2.63 2.63 --- 2.75 3.00 0.81 0.81 --- 0.81 0.81
1" 1.88 1.88 1.25 1.25 1.25 --- 1.25 1.25 2.63 2.88 2.88 --- 3.13 3.38 1.06 1.06 --- 1.06 1.06
1-1/4" 2.38 2.38 1.88 1.88 1.88 --- 1.56 1.56 3.00 3.25 3.25 --- 3.50 4.13 1.50 1.50 --- 1.31 1.31
1-1/2" 2.75 2.75 2.13 2.13 2.13 --- 1.88 1.88 3.38 3.75 3.75 --- 3.88 4.63 1.75 1.75 --- 1.63 1.63
2" 3.38 3.38 2.75 2.75 2.75 --- 2.31 2.31 4.13 4.38 4.38 --- 5.63 5.75 2.19 2.19 --- 2.06 2.06
2-1/2" 3.88 3.88 3.25 3.25 3.25 --- 2.75 2.75 4.88 5.13 5.13 --- 6.50 6.63 2.62 2.62 --- 2.50 2.50
3" 4.75 4.75 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.75 3.63 3.63 5.38 5.88 5.88 6.63 6.88 7.75 3.19 3.19 3.10 3.10 3.10
4" 5.88 5.88 5.00 5.00 4.75 4.75 4.63 4.63 6.88 7.13 7.63 8.13 8.25 9.25 4.19 4.04 4.04 3.85 3.85
5" 7.00 7.00 6.13 6.13 5.81 5.81 5.63 5.63 7.75 8.50 9.50 9.75 10.00 11.00 5.19 5.05 5.05 4.90 4.90
6" 8.25 8.25 7.19 7.19 6.88 6.88 6.75 6.75 8.75 9.88 10.50 11.38 11.13 12.50 6.19 6.10 6.10 5.80 5.80
8" 10.38 10.13 9.19 9.19 8.88 8.75 8.50 8.50 11.00 12.13 12.63 14.13 13.88 15.25 8.50 8.10 7.75 7.75 7.75
10" 12.50 12.25 11.31 11.31 10.81 10.88 10.50 10.63 13.38 14.25 15.75 17.13 17.13 18.75 10.56 10.05 9.69 9.69 9.69
12" 14.75 14.50 13.38 13.38 12.88 12.75 12.75 12.50 16.13 16.63 18.00 19.63 20.50 21.63 12.50 12.10 11.50 11.50 11.50
14" 16.00 15.75 14.63 14.63 14.25 14.00 14.25 --- 17.75 19.13 19.38 20.50 22.75 --- 13.75 13.50 12.63 12.63 ---
16" 18.25 18.00 16.63 16.63 16.25 16.25 16.00 --- 20.25 21.25 22.25 22.63 25.25 --- 15.75 15.35 14.75 14.50 ---
18" 20.75 20.50 18.69 18.69 18.50 18.25 18.25 --- 21.63 23.50 24.13 25.13 27.75 --- 17.69 17.25 16.75 16.75 ---
20" 22.75 22.50 20.69 20.69 20.50 20.50 20.25 --- 23.88 25.75 26.88 27.50 29.75 --- 19.69 19.25 19.00 18.75 ---
24" 27.00 26.75 24.75 24.75 24.75 24.75 24.25 --- 28.25 30.50 31.13 33.00 35.50 --- 23.75 23.25 23.25 22.75 ---
Notes:
1. Inner rings (style DRI) are required for all PTFE filled gaskets and for NPS 24" Class 900 gaskets, NPS 12" - 24" Warning: For specific application recommendations consult GRI Technical Services. These materials
Class 1500 gaskets, and NPS 4" - 12" Class 2500 gaskets (highlighted in yellow). should never be recommended when both temperature and pressure are at the maximum listed. Properties
2. The dimensions for Class 300 and Class 600 gaskets in NPS 1/2" - 3" sizes are the same and are designated as and applications shown are typical. No application should be undertaken by anyone without independent
study and evaluation for suitability. Never use more than one gasket in one flange joint, and never reuse a
dual Class 300/600 in these sizes.
gasket. Improper use or gasket selection could cause property damage and/or serious personal injury. Data
3. There are no Class 400 flanges in NPS 1/2 thorough NPS 3 (use Class 600), Class 900 flanges in NPS 1/2 thorough reported in this brochure is a compilation of field testing, field service reports and/or in-house testing. While
NPS 2 1/2 (use Class 1500), or Class 2500 flanges in NPS 14 and larger. the utmost care has gone into publishing the information contained herein, we assume no responsibility for
4. Inner rings (style DRI) are the default selling condition for graphite filled gaskets, including mica-graphite filled. errors. Specifications and information contained in this brochure are subject to change without notice. This
If inner rings are not required, no inner ring (style DR) must be specified for graphite or mica-graphite filled gaskets edition cancels and obsoletes all previous editions.
at time of order.

CL
Centering Ring

Style DR Style DRI

Bolt
0.175 in. thick 0.175 in. thick

1/8 1/8 (Typ)

0.175 in. thick Outside Centering Ring Outside Centering Ring Inner Ring (Style DRI)

1/8 (Typ.) Approx. Inner Ring (Style DRI)

0.06 in. Gasket inside diameter
(bead) Gasket outside diameter
Clearance Bolt
Centering ring outside diameter
0.06 in. Diameter

Registered Trademark, Gasket Resources Inc. 2014, Gasket Resources Inc., All Rights Reserved