ASTM F336-97 - 10.11.1997
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the designs, sizes, classifications, and construction of enveloped gaskets for severe corrosive applications. The envelope serves as the corrosion resistant member of the composite gasket and is a nonmetallic material such as polytetrafluoroethylene or related materials. The inserts are nonmetallic gasketing materials with or without metal reinforcement. Other types of composite gaskets are covered in Classification F868.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3308-12(2022)

Standard Specification for PTFE Resin Skived Tape

D3294-22

Standard Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Resin Molded Sheet and Molded Basic Shapes

F112-00(2019)

Standard Test Method for Sealability of Enveloped Gaskets

F868-17

Standard Classification for Laminated Composite Gasket Materials

ASME B16.21

2011 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

F104-11(2020)

Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials