BS EN 12560 is a European standard on flanges and their joints that discusses gaskets for class-designated flanges. BS EN 12560-6 is the sixth part of a multi-part series that specifies the construction, dimensions and marking of covered serrated metal gaskets for use with flanges complying with prEN 1759-1 for Class 150, Class 300, Class 600, Class 900, Class 1500 and Class 2500 up to and including NPS 24 to manufacture gaskets of acceptable standards.
Note: BS EN 12560-6 does not extend to serrated covered metal-based heat exchanger gaskets with pass bars or large vessel gaskets but, in the lack of a dedicated document for such gaskets, the principles set down can be applied to them.
BS EN 12560-6 on covered serrated metal gaskets for use with steel flanges is relevant for:
A serrated Metallic Gasket consists of a metal core, generally stainless steel with concentric grooves on both sides. They are designed for high pressure, high temperature or highly corrosive applications.
BS EN 12560-6 provides you with a range of Class designations, a range of gasket sizes and information to be supplied by the purchaser. BS EN 12560-6 also provides constructional details lie typical construction details, core materials, core welding, facing materials, methods of attachment and much more.
This assists in manufacturing efficient covered serrated metal gaskets that are durable and of high quality.
BS EN 12560-6 provides you with appropriate dimensions of covered serrated metal gaskets that prevent wastage due to manufacturing gaskets of incorrect size and save time and effort.
With compliance to BS EN 12560-6, you can enhance the efficacy of covered serrated metal gaskets for use with steel flanges and manufacture a standardized product that has global acceptance in the market.
EN 12560-6:2003