Grey HB160 SS316 RX Ring Joint Gasket

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The RX type RTJ gasket is manufactured in accordance to API 6A and ASME B16.20 to suit API 6B and ASME/ANSI B16.5 flanges. The RX is a pressure energized version of the R octagonal gasket and fits the R type flat bottomed groove. The RX has an increased height and utilizes the internal system pressure to energize and improve the seal as internal pressure increases. Some RX sizes have a pressure relief hole to equalize pressure on both sides of the sealing faces. RX ring gaskets are comparable fit as a fiddle to the standard octagonal ring joint gasket however their cross area is intended to exploit the contained liquid weight in affecting a seal. They are both made to Programming interface 6A and compatible with standard octagonal rings for oil field penetrating and creation applications in Programming interface 6B ribs. RX is utilized at pressures up to 15,000 Rubber Seals and Gasket. Standard sizes are supplied in low car…