{"id":69520,"date":"2026-05-17T17:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T17:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/encyclopedia-of-metal\/ansi-asme-b16-20\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:29:19","slug":"ansi-asme-b16-20","status":"publish","type":"wiki","link":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/encyclopedia-of-metal\/ansi-asme-b16-20\/","title":{"rendered":"ANSI \/ ASME B16.20"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Technical Description and Scope of Application<\/h2>\n<p>The ASME B16.20 standard establishes strict requirements for materials, dimensions, tolerances, and marking systems for metallic ring joint gaskets (RTJ), spiral-wound (SW) gaskets, jacketed gaskets, and grooved gaskets with a covering layer.<\/p>\n<p>These sealing elements are the industry standard for sealing flanged joints designed according to ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 standards, as well as API 6A and ISO 10423 specifications. EV Group China products ensure the reliability of assemblies operating under critical pressure and temperature conditions, typical for oil refineries, power generation equipment, and trunk pipelines.<\/p>\n<h2>Classification and Types of Gaskets<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ring Joint Gaskets (RTJ)<\/b> \u2013 Ring Joint Gaskets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/Ring Joint Gaskets (RTJ).png\" title=\"ring joint gaskets\" alt=\"RTJ Ring Joint Gaskets\"><\/p>\n<p>RTJ gaskets are characterized by an oval or octagonal cross-section. Depending on the design, types R, RX, and BX are distinguished. Product identification is based on the nominal pipe size (NPS), pressure class, and compliance with ASME\/API standards.<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Type R Gaskets:<\/b> Designed for installation in prepared flange grooves. Manufactured from high-strength steel alloys.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>NPS range: from 1\/2 to 24 inches (ASME B16.5 flanges).<\/li>\n<li>NPS range: from 26 to 36 inches (ASME B16.47 Series A\/B flanges).<\/li>\n<li>Pressure classes: 150 \u2013 2500 Psi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f R \u043e\u0432\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u044b\u0435.png\" title=\"type R - octagonal and oval gasket\" alt=\"Type R oval and octagonal cross-section gaskets\"><\/p>\n<p><b>1.1. Oval:<\/b> Possess two contact zones, which increases resistance to &#8220;blow-out&#8221; and allows for maintaining tightness even on flanges with minor surface defects.<\/p>\n<p><b>1.2. Octagonal:<\/b> Provide precision sealing due to the trapezoidal fit with the groove, which is critical in heavy-duty operating modes.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Type RX Gasket and 3. Type BX Gasket:<\/b> Specialized solutions for high pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f RX.png\" title=\"type RX\" alt=\"Type RX gasket\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f BX.png\" title=\"type BX\" alt=\"Type BX gasket\"><\/p>\n<h2>Materials and Hardness<\/h2>\n<p>The selection of EV Group China gasket material is based on the chemical aggressiveness of the medium and the process temperature parameters. The gasket hardness must be at least 20 HB lower than the flange surface hardness to ensure plastic deformation and sealing integrity.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Material (ASTM)<\/th>\n<th>DIN No.<\/th>\n<th>Max. Hardness (HB)<\/th>\n<th>Max. Hardness (HV)<\/th>\n<th>Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Soft Iron<\/td>\n<td>1.1003<\/td>\n<td>90<\/td>\n<td>56<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Low Carbon Steel<\/td>\n<td>1.0038<\/td>\n<td>120<\/td>\n<td>68<\/td>\n<td>S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Carbon Steel (4-6Cr 1\/2Mo)<\/td>\n<td>1.7362<\/td>\n<td>130<\/td>\n<td>72<\/td>\n<td>F5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AISI 410<\/td>\n<td>1.4000<\/td>\n<td>170<\/td>\n<td>86<\/td>\n<td>S 410<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AISI 304<\/td>\n<td>1.4301<\/td>\n<td>160<\/td>\n<td>83<\/td>\n<td>S 304<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AISI 316<\/td>\n<td>1.4401<\/td>\n<td>160<\/td>\n<td>83<\/td>\n<td>S 316<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AISI 347<\/td>\n<td>1.4550<\/td>\n<td>160<\/td>\n<td>83<\/td>\n<td>S 347<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Spiral Wound (SW) Gaskets<\/b> \u2013 Spiral Wound Gaskets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/Spiral Wound (SW) Gaskets.png\" title=\"spiral wound gaskets\" alt=\"Spiral Wound Gaskets\"><\/p>\n<p>EV Group China spiral-wound gaskets are used in tongue-and-groove and raised-face connections. The design includes a metal frame and a soft filler. Types: SW (without rings), SW\/I (with inner ring), SW\/C (with outer ring), SWC\/I (combined).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f SW.png\" title=\"type SW\" alt=\"Type SW\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f SWI.png\" title=\"type SWI\" alt=\"Type SWI\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f SWC.png\" title=\"type SWC\" alt=\"Type SWC\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f SWCI.png\" title=\"type SWCI\" alt=\"Type SWCI\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Jacketed Gaskets<\/b> \u2013 Jacketed Gaskets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f MJ.png\" title=\"type MJ\" alt=\"Type MJ gasket\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f MJS.png\" title=\"type MJS\" alt=\"Type MJS gasket\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/Jacketed Gaskets.png\" title=\"jacketed gaskets\" alt=\"Jacketed Gaskets\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Grooved Metal Gaskets<\/b> \u2013 Grooved Gaskets with coating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/image\/catalog\/wiki\/\u0442\u0438\u043f GG.png\" title=\"type GG\" alt=\"Type GG grooved gasket\"><\/p>\n<p>Grooved gaskets with a metallic coating provide excellent sealing under cyclic stress conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":[],"wiki_category":[110],"class_list":["post-69520","wiki","type-wiki","status-publish","hentry","wiki_category-asme"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/69520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wiki"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki\/69520\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wiki_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evgroupchina.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wiki_category?post=69520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}