regarding flange verification

Posted by: Ashwini Bharath

regarding flange verification - 07/19/04 08:06 AM

Hi,all
please tell me what is seating in flange verification.Is this condition is at the assembly
of flange??
if anyone explains me i will be greatful
Posted by: Richard Ay

Re: regarding flange verification - 07/26/04 09:02 AM

"Seating" is the initial "bolt up" operation which "seats" the gasket. This and all other terms are defined in Appendix 2 of the ASME code. You may also find the Taylor Forge bulleting useful in providing an overall summary of flange behavior.