The gaskets that keep flanged joints in piping systems from leaking are relatively low-cost but high-consequence components that can spell the difference between efficient, profitable operations and unscheduled outages, lost production and penalties for noncompliance with environmental regulations. However, they often do not receive the attention they warrant from plant operations and maintenance personnel.
Gaskets perform two basic functions—creating an initial seal and maintaining that seal over an extended time. To perform these functions effectively, they must retain their integrity during handling and installation, and be sufficiently deformable to flow into imperfections in flan
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