BS EN 12560 is a European standard on flanges and their joints that discusses gaskets for class-designated flanges. BS EN 12560-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that specifies the dimensions, types, designation and marking of non-metallic flat gaskets, with or without insertion, for use with flanges following prEN 1759-1:2000, prEN 1759-3:1994 and prEN 1759-4:1994, for Class designations Class 150, Class 300, Class 600 and Class 900 for nominal sizes DN 15 to DN 600 to manufacture gaskets of acceptable standards.
BS EN 12560-1 on non-metallic flat gaskets with or without inserts is relevant to:
A non-metallic gasket relates to a gasket material that is easily compressed under bolt load. It uses zero metal in its composition. Non- Metallic Gaskets are used in a large range of applications such as pipe flanges, compressors, and bonnet valves.
BS EN 12560-1 provides you with a range of Class designations, a range of gasket sizes, and information to be supplied by the purchaser. BS EN 12560-1 also provides gasket designs and materials and gasket types.
This assists in manufacturing efficient non-metallic flat gaskets that are durable and of high quality.
BS EN 12560-1 provides you with appropriate thickness, diameters, and tolerances of non-metallic flat gaskets that prevent wastage due to manufacturing gaskets of incorrect size and save time and effort.
With compliance to BS EN 12560-1, you can enhance the efficacy of non-metallic flat gaskets with or without inserts for use with class designated flanges and manufacture a standardized product that has global acceptance in the market.
EN 12560-1:2001