General gasket replacement information
To achieve the best possible results when replacing a gasket, the owner or user should:
Procedure
1. Remove the old gasket and clean the sealing surface of all debris. For best results use a scraper, a liquid gasket remover, and
a wire brush.
2. Immediately inspect the sealing surface for damage.
3. If the gasket sealing surface is damaged, then repair it so that the sealing surface finish is clean and flat.
4. Never reuse an old gasket.
5. Center the new gasket on to the sealing surface. Careful centering of the gasket is important. For the valve seal gasket,
make sure the orientation of the gasket is correct.
6. Take care when placing the new gasket onto the sealing surface to ensure that it is not pinched or otherwise damaged.
7. Inspect the fasteners for damage.
8. Run the nuts or bolts down by hand. This gives an indication that the threads are satisfactory (if the nuts will not run down
by hand, then there is probably some thread defect).
9. If a fastener is damaged, replace it.
10. Lubricate fastener threads and all load bearing surfaces (underside of bolt heads, nuts, washers), using only lubricants
specified or approved by your company. Apply the lubricant in a consistent manner as a thin, uniform coating (avoid "lumps"
of lubricant as this may reduce the efficiency). Ensure lubricant does not contaminate either flange or gasket faces.
11. Assemble the unit.
12. Use a calibrated torque wrench to ensure correct initial loading.
13. Tighten the screws or nuts to compress the gasket uniformly using the suggested torque values and sequencing patterns
provided here.
Sealing bar gasket replacement information
Use the torque values and sequencing information below as a starting point to achieve an adequate seal.
In Table 1, the torque values are to help users establish a starting point to provide adequate assembly and in-service clamping force
in most applications. These values are for reference only. These torque values reflect new, heat treated, alloy steel (AISI 4140)
screws.
Table 1: Clamping Bar Screw Size and Suggested Torque Values for Sealing Bar Gasket Replacement
Screw size Suggested starting torque range
lbf·ft (N·m)
Maximum torque
lbf·ft (N·m)
Do Not Exceed this Value
Lower limit Upper limit
1/2 - 13 75 (101) 120 (163) 130 (176)
5/8" - 11 120 (163) 195 (264) 265 (359)
July 2020 Fastener Torque Guide
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