1、Designation: F112 00 (Reapproved 2013)Standard Test Method forSealability of Enveloped Gaskets1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F112; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A n
2、umber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the sealingproperties of enveloped gaskets for use with corrosion-resistantprocess equipment.2
3、Enveloped gaskets are described as gas-kets having some corrosion-resistant covering over the internalarea normally exposed to the corrosive environment. Theshield material may be plastic (such as polytetrafluoroethylene)or metal (such as tantalum). A resilient conformable filler isusually used insi
4、de the envelope. The design and constructionof nonmetallic gaskets is covered in Practice F336.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, ass
5、ociated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specificprecautionary statements, see Section 6.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3F37
6、 Test Methods for Sealability of Gasket MaterialsF336 Practice for Design and Construction of NonmetallicEnveloped Gaskets for Corrosive Service2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:Detailed Drawing of Test Fixture43. Summary of Method3.1 An enveloped gasket is compressed between two boltedflanges in a special test fix
7、ture.5After the specified load isapplied to the gasket, air at the specified pressure is introducedinto the test chamber and then the test chamber is sealed.Pressure and temperature readings are taken and recorded atspecified intervals. The leakage rate is measured by the changein the test chamber p
8、ressure over time. The flange load on thegasket is increased and the process is repeated.3.2 Results of the sealability test are expressed as a graph ofthe remaining test chamber pressure versus time for thespecified conditions.4. Significance and Use4.1 This test method is designed to evaluate all
9、types ofenveloped gaskets under controlled conditions with respect toleakage and to provide measurable leakage rates.4.2 Determining torque required to seal a given gasket isalso part of this test method. By converting the torque atsealing to total bolt load, useful design information may beobtained
10、 for other standard and nonstandard openings.4.3 This test method may be used as an incoming qualitycontrol test to evaluate similar gaskets from different suppliers.This test method may also be used as a quality control testwhen parameters are agreed upon between the producer and theuser.4.4 Leakag
11、e through the gasket or over the gasket, or both,is determined by this test method.5. Apparatus5.1 Leakage Test UnitThe unit5shall contain a suitablepressure gauge to read from 0 to 2.1 MPa (0 to 300 psig) andmounted as shown in Fig. 1.5.2 Compressed Air Supply, capable of supplying 621 kPa(90 psig)
12、 to the test unit.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F03 on Gasketsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F03.10 on Composite Gaskets.Current edition approved May 1, 2013. Published May 2013. Originallyapproved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F
13、112 00 (2006).DOI: 10.1520/F0112-00R13.2This test method is to be used in place of Test Methods F37, which apply onlyto single-component gasket materials and are not applicable to envelope-stylegaskets. This fixture may also be used for other gasket materials or designs, with orwithout modification.
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15、, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.4Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No.ADJF0112. Original adjunct produced in 1970.5The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this timeis Pfaudler Co., 1000 West Ave., Rochester, N
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17、C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15.3 Temperature Indicating DeviceA thermometer ca-pable of reading in increments of 1C in the ambient tempera-ture range.6. Hazards6.1 Use only a unit suitable for a minimum of 1034 kPa(150 psig).6.2 A metal shield box with access doors is sugges
18、ted as anadded safety factor.6.3 Prior to performing any tests, inspect the unit fordamage, corrosion, and also for metal fatigue cracks that mayhave developed.7. Test Specimen7.1 Commercial 102-mm (4-in.) nominal size envelopedgasket with a shield 102 mm (4 in.) in inside diameter(minimum) and inse
19、rts 114 mm (4.5 in.) in inside diameter by175 mm (6.88 in.) in outside diameter. The thickness of the testgasket will depend upon its expected usage and must bespecified in the report as results will vary accordingly.8. Conditioning8.1 Conditioning of the test gasket is not necessary sincethis test
20、method is designed for shelf stock. Assembledenveloped gaskets and the components used in their construc-tion would not be affected by aging under normal storageconditions.9. Procedure9.1 The temperature for this test is normally ambient roomtemperature.9.2 Assemble the gasket in the test unit.9.3 L
21、ubricate the bolt threads well using molydisulfide dryfilm or grease. Sanding the bottom of the bolt heads and thewashers will minimize torque variables and ensure duplicationof results.9.4 Gradually and evenly tighten the bolts to 39 Nm (29lbfft) following the sequence indicated by the numbers in F
22、ig.2. Progression of the tightening on each bolt should be inapproximately 7-Nm (5-lbfft) increments.9.5 Apply 621 kPa (90 psig) of air pressure into the test unitand seal. Record the pressure readings every hour for4handthen at the end of 20 h, but since the readings are temperaturedependent, take
23、and record the temperature within the oil-filledthermowell to coincide with the time of the pressure readings.Apply corrections if required.9.6 Fill the test fixture thermowell three-quarters full with alight oil.6Allow 15 minutes for the temperature to stabilize,and insert the temperature sensor.9.
24、7 Retighten the bolts to 57 Nm (42 lbfft) in accordancewith 9.4 and proceed as in 9.5.9.8 Continue testing using bolt tensions of 85 Nm (63lbfft), 102 Nm (75 lbfft), and 122 Nm (90 lbfft) inaccordance with 9.4 and proceed as in 9.5.9.9 Repeat 9.2-9.8 using another gasket from the same lot.10. Report
25、10.1 Report the following information:10.1.1 Identification of the enveloped gasket,10.1.2 Gasket thickness,10.1.3 Pressure readings versus time, and10.1.4 Plot of remaining pressure versus time, h, for eachtorque level.6Mineral oil or commercially available heat transfer oil has been foundsatisfact
26、ory.FIG. 1 Test UnitNOTE 1Tighten bolts evenly; follow numerical sequence.FIG. 2 Bolt Tightening ProgressionF112 00 (2013)211. Precision and Bias11.1 Precision:11.1.1 The condition and the lubrication of the bolts have adirect bearing on the precision and bias of this test method.11.1.2 A variation
27、of 5 % between laboratories may beexpected using this procedure.11.2 Biassince there is no accepted reference materialsuitable for determining the bias of the procedure in this testmethod for measuring sealability of gasket materials, nostatement on bias is available.12. Keywords12.1 enveloped gaske
28、ts; metal; PTFE; sealabilityAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF RECORDING AND PLOTTINGENVELOPED GASKET SEALABILITY TEST DATAX1.1 Example 1X1.1.1 A typical PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) envelopedgasket might give the pressure readings shown in Fig. X1.1 andTable X1.1.X1.1.2 Int
29、erpretation of ResultsA slight leakage was ob-tained at 39 and 57 Nm (29 and 42 lbfft) torque. Completesealing was attained at the 85 Nm (63 lbfft) torque compres-sion. By converting the torque at sealing to total bolt load,useful design information may be obtained for other standardor nonstandard o
30、penings.X1.2 Example 2X1.2.1 A typical metal enveloped gasket might give thepressure readings shown in Fig. X1.2 and Table X1.2.X1.2.2 Interpretation of ResultsThe results indicate that122 Nm (90 lbfft) torque is required to seal this particularmetal shielded gasket against an internal pressure of 6
31、21 kPa(90 psi). This information may be used to check the adequacyof other standard opening sizes or to properly design nonstan-dard joints where this type of gasket is to be used.FIG. X1.1 Pressure Reading Plot for PTFE Enveloped GasketsF112 00 (2013)3ASTM International takes no position respecting
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35、s standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax),
36、 or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org). Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the ASTM website (www.astm.org/COPYRIGHT/).TABLE X1.1 Pressure Readings for Typical PTFE Enveloped GasketATorque Original Pressure 1 h 2 h 3 h 4 h 20 hNm (lbf
37、ft) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi)39 (29) 621 (90) 621 (90) 614 (89) 614 (89) 614 (89) 586 (85)57 (42) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 607 (88)85 (63) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90)102 (75) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90)
38、621 (90)122 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90)AThese figures would be plotted as shown in Fig. X1.1.FIG. X1.2 Pressure Reading Plot for Metal Enveloped GasketsTABLE X1.2 Pressure Readings for Typical Metal Enveloped GasketATorque Original Pressure 1 h 2 h 3 h 4 h 20 hNm (lbff
39、t) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi) kPa (psi)39 (29) 621 (90) 393 (57) 276 (40) 207 (30) 152 (22) 0 (0)57 (42) 621 (90) 565 (82) 531 (77) 510 (74) 469 (68) 214 (31)85 (63) 621 (90) 621 (90) 607 (88) 600 (87) 586 (85) 441 (64)102 (75) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 614 (89) 558 (81)122 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 621 (90) 600 (87)AThese figures would be plotted as shown in Fig. X1.2.F112 00 (2013)4
