BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

12560-5:2001

Flanges and their

joints — Gaskets for
Class-designated
flanges —
Part 5: Metallic ring joint gaskets for
use with steel flanges
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 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12560-5
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2001

ICS 23.040.80

English version

Flanges and their joints — Gaskets for Class-designated

flanges — Part 5: Metallic ring joint gaskets for use with steel
flanges

Brides et leurs assemblages — Joints pour les brides Flansche und ihre Verbindungen — Dichtungen für
désignées Class — Partie 5: Joints annulaires métalliques Flansche mit Class-Bezeichnung — Teil 5: RTJ-Dichtungen
pour utilisation avec des brides en acier aus Metall für Stahlflansche
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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 December 2000.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents
Page

Foreword........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

1 Scope........................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Normative references.................................................................................................................. 5

3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................. 5

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3.1 NPS .............................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Class ............................................................................................................................................ 5

4 Designations ............................................................................................................................... 6

4.1 Range of Class designations...................................................................................................... 6

4.2 Range of gasket sizes................................................................................................................. 6

4.3 Gasket types................................................................................................................................ 6

4.4 Identification number.................................................................................................................. 6

4.5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser ............................................................................ 6

5 Gasket types................................................................................................................................ 7

6 Dimensions and tolerances........................................................................................................ 9

6.1 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................. 9

6.2 Tolerances ................................................................................................................................... 9

7 Surface finish............................................................................................................................ 13

8 Marking...................................................................................................................................... 14

Annex A (informative) Gasket materials....................................................................................................... 15

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Foreword

This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 74, Flanges and their joints,
the Secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2001, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by July 2001.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The annex A is informative.
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Introduction

EN 12560 consists of seven parts:

Part 1: Non-metallic flat gaskets with or without inserts

Part 2: Spiral wound gaskets for use with steel flanges

Part 3: Non-metallic PTFE envelope gaskets

Part 4: Corrugated, flat or grooved metallic and filled metallic gaskets for use with steel flanges

Part 5: Metallic ring-joint gaskets for use with steel flanges

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Part 6: Kammprofile gaskets for use with steel flanges

Part 7: Covered metal jacketed gaskets for use with steel flanges

The terminology and definitions in this standard are in accordance with those given in ISO Standards.

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1 Scope

This European Standard specifies the dimensions and marking of metallic ring-joint gaskets for use in
conjunction with specific flange facings (type J) of flanges complying with prEN 1759-1:2000 for Class 150,
Class 300, Class 600, Class 900 and Class 1 500 for nominal sizes DN 15 to DN 600, and for Class designation
2 500 up to and including DN 300.
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NOTE 1 Dimensions of other types of gaskets for use with flanges complying with prEN 1759-1:2000,
prEN 1759-3:1994 and prEN 1759-4:1997 are given in prEN 12560-1:2000,
prEN 12560-2:2000, prEN 12560-3:2000, prEN 12560-4:2000, prEN 12560-6:2000 and
prEN 12560-7:2000.

NOTE 2 The materials for metallic ring-joint gaskets are outside the scope of this standard, but
guidance on typical materials and their hardnesses is given in annex A.

2 Normative references

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For
dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European
Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the
publication referred to applies (including amendments).

prEN 1759-1:2000
Flanges and their joints — Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class designated —
Part 1: Steel flanges, NPS 2 to NPS 24

EN ISO 4287
Geometrical product specification (GPS) — Surface texture : Profile method — Terms, definitions and
surface texture parameters (ISO 4287:1997)

prEN 1759-3:1994
Flanges and their joints — Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class designated —
Part 3 : Copper alloy flanges

prEN 1759-4:1997
Flanges and their joints — Circular flanges for pipes, valves, fittings and accessories, Class designated —
Part 4: Aluminium alloy

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply:

3.1
NPS
see prEN 1759-3:1994

3.2
Class
see prEN 1759-3:1994

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4 Designations

4.1 Range of Class designations

Gaskets shall be designated as suitable for use with one or more of the following Class designations of flange:

¾ Class 150;
¾ Class 300;
¾ Class 600;
¾ Class 900;
¾ Class 1 500;
¾ Class 2 500.

4.2 Range of gasket sizes

Gasket nominal sizes shall be designated in accordance with Table 1.

4.3 Gasket types

Gasket types, as defined in clause 5 and illustrated in Figure 2, shall be designated as either “oval” or
“octagonal”.

4.4 Identification number

Each metallic ring-joint gasket is assigned an identification number, prefixed by “R”, as shown in Table 1.

NOTE The nominal size(s) and Class designation(s) to which each identification number is relevant is
given in Table 1.

4.5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

The following information shall be supplied by the purchaser when ordering gaskets:

a) the number and Part of this European Standard, i.e. EN 12560-5;

b) whether a particular cross-sectional shape i.e. oval or octagonal, is required (see clause 5);
c) the identification ring number (see 4.4 and Table 1);
d) the material (see annex A);

Additional information that should be supplied by the purchaser :

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e) the expected operating conditions for which the gasket will be used.

NOTE Before ordering a gasket it is recommended that the selection of the gasket type shall be
made in consultation with the gasket supplier. The selection of gasket type should take
account of the fluid, the operating conditions, the properties of the gasket materials, the type
and surface finish of the flange facing and the flange bolt loading.

EXAMPLE A gasket according to EN 12560-5, oval type, with ring number R.36 in type X12Cr13 (Identification
symbol S 410) shall be designated as follows :

Gasket EN 12560-5 ¾ oval ¾ R.36 ¾ S 410.

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5 Gasket types

Metallic ring-joint gaskets for use with ring-joint (type J) flange facings complying with prEN 1759-1:2000 shall
have a cross-sectional shape that is either oval or octagonal.

NOTE 1 Figure 1 a) shows a flange joint with an oval type gasket and Figure 1 b) with an octagonal
type gasket.

NOTE 2 Figure 2 shows the design of oval type and octagonal type gaskets.

NOTE 3 Ring-joint gaskets of individual identification numbers are applicable to certain nominal size(s)
and Class designation(s), as given in Table 1.

NOTE 4 If the purchaser requires a ring-joint gasket with a particular cross-sectional shape, i.e. either
oval or octagonal, then this requirement should be stated in the enquiry and/or order (see 4.5).
In the absence of this requirement being stated, the type will be at the discretion of the
manufacturer.

NOTE 5 The selection of the gasket should take into account the fluid, the operating conditions, the
properties of the gasket materials, the type and surface finish of the flange facing and the
flange bolt loading. It is recommended that selection of gaskets for any particular application is
made in consultation with the gasket supplier (see 4.5).

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a) oval type b) octagonal type

Figure 1 — Details of metallic ring-joint gaskets as housed

Key

A Width of ring
B Oval
C Width on flat of octagonal ring
P Average pitch diameter of ring
H Octagonal
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R1 = 1,6 mm for A £ 22,3 mm

R1 = 2,4 mm for A > 22,3 mm

Figure 2 — Gasket dimensions

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6 Dimensions and tolerances

6.1 Dimensions

The dimensions of metallic ring-joint gaskets shall be as given in Table 1 and Figure 2.

NOTE Dimensions of grooves and gaskets are such that, when joints are assembled, the flanges are
apart and the approximate distances which the flanges are apart for each Class designation
are given in the appropriate table of prEN 1759-1:2000.

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6.2 Tolerances

The tolerances given in Table 2 shall apply for the dimensions as shown in Figure 2.

NOTE The presence of a small forging fin, located so that it does not prevent the ring from seating
properly in the groove, is acceptable.

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Table 1 — Ring numbers and dimensions of metallic ring-joint gaskets

Flange Class designation Ring Average Width of Height of ring Width on
number, r pitch ring, A flat of
diameter octagonal
of ring, P ring, C
150 300 900 1 500 2 500 Oval, Octagonal,
and B H
600
Nominal size, DN mm mm mm mm mm
- 15 - - - R.11 34,13 6,35 11,11 9,53 4,32

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- - 15 15 - R.12 39,69 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 20 - - 15 R.13 42,86 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- - 20 20 - R.14 44,45 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23

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25 - - - - R.15 47,63 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 25 25 25 20 R.16 50,80 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
32 - - - - R.17 57,15 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 32 32 32 25 R.18 60,33 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
40 - - - - R.19 65,09 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 40 40 40 - R.20 68,26 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- - - - 32 R.21 72,23 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
50 - - - - R.22 82,55 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 50 - - 40 R.23 82,55 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - 50 50 - R.24 95,25 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
65 - - - - R.25 101,60 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 65 - - 50 R.26 101,60 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - 65 65 - R.27 107,95 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - - - 65 R.28 111,13 12,70 19,05 17,46 8,66
80 - - - - R.29 114,30 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
a
- 80 - - - R.30 117,48 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
b
- 80 80 - - R.31 123,83 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - - - 80 R.32 127,00 12,70 19,05 17,46 8,66
a
For ring joints with loose hubbed flanges for lapped pipe ends (type 15 flanges) only.
b
For flanges other than loose hubbed flanges for lapped pipe ends.

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Table 1 (continued)
Flange Class designation Ring Average Width of Height of ring Width on
number, pitch ring, A flat of
r diameter octagonal
of ring, ring, C
P
150 300 900 1 500 2 500 Oval, Octagonal,
and B H
600
Nominal size, DN mm mm mm mm mm
- - - 80 - R.35 136,53 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
100 - - - - R.36 149,23 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 100 100 - - R.37 149,23 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - - - 100 R.38 157,16 15,88 22,23 20,64 10,49
- - - 100 - R.39 161,93 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
125 - - - - R.40 171,45 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 125 125 - - R.41 180,98 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - - - 125 R.42 190,50 19,05 25,40 23,81 12,32
150 - - - - R.43 193,68 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- - - 125 - R.44 193,68 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- 150 150 - - R.45 211,14 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - - 150 - R.46 211,14 12,70 19,05 17,46 8,66
- - - - 150 R.47 228,60 19,05 25,40 23,81 12,32
200 - - - - R.48 247,65 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 200 200 - - R.49 269,88 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - - 200 - R.50 269,88 15,88 22,23 20,64 10,49
- - - - 200 R.51 279,40 22,23 28,58 26,99 14,81
250 - - - - R.52 304,80 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 250 250 - - R.53 323,85 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - - 250 - R.54 323,85 15,88 22,23 20,64 10,49
- - - - 250 R.55 342,90 28,58 36,51 34,93 19,81
300 - - - - R.56 381,00 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 300 300 - - R.57 381,00 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75

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Table 1 (concluded)
Flange Class designation Ring Average Width Height of ring Width on
number, pitch of ring, flat of
r diameter A octagonal
of ring, ring, C
P

150 300 900 1 500 2 500 Oval, B Octagonal,

and H
600
Nominal size, DN mm mm mm mm mm
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- - - 300 - R.58 381,00 22,23 28,58 26,99 14,81

350 - - - - R.59 396,88 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- - - - 300 R.60 406,40 31,75 39,69 38,10 22,33
- 350 - - - R.61 419,10 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - 350 - - R.62 419,10 15,88 22,23 20,64 10,49
- - - 350 - R.63 419,10 25,40 33,34 31,75 17,30
400 - - - - R.64 454,03 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 400 - - - R.65 469,90 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - 400 - - R.66 469,90 15,88 22,23 20,64 10,49

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- - - 400 - R.67 469,90 28,58 36,51 34,93 19,81
450 - - - - R.68 517,53 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 450 - - - R.69 533,40 11,11 17,46 15,88 7,75
- - 450 - - R.70 533,40 19,05 25,40 23,81 12,32
- - - 450 - R.71 533,40 28,58 36,51 34,93 19,81
500 - - - - R.72 558,80 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 500 - - - R.73 584,20 12,70 19,05 17,46 8,66
- - 500 - - R.74 584,20 19,05 25,40 23,81 12,32
- - - 500 - R.75 584,20 31,75 39,69 38,10 22,33
600 - - - - R.76 673,10 7,94 14,29 12,70 5,23
- 600 - - - R.77 692,15 15,88 22,23 20,64 10,49
- - 600 - - R.78 692,15 25,40 33,34 31,75 17,30
- - - 600 - R.79 692,15 34,93 44,45 41,28 24,82

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Table 2 — Tolerances
Symbol Designation Tolerance
P Average pitch diameter of ring ± 0,18 mm

A Width of ring ± 0,20 mm

a
B and H Height of ring ± 0,40 mm
C Width on flat of octagonal ring ± 0,20 mm

R1 Angle 23° ± 0,5°

Radius of ring ± 0,40 mm

a
A plus tolerance of 1,20 mm for B and H may apply provided the variation in the
height of any given ring does not exceed 0,40 mm throughout its circumference.

7 Surface finish

When compared by visual or tactile means with reference specimens, the surface finish of the 23°surfaces of
octagonal gaskets and the contact faces of oval gaskets shall be as given in Table 3.

NOTE Is not intended that instrument measurements be taken on the faces themselves; the Ra and
Rz values as defined in EN ISO 4287 relate to the reference specimens.

Table 3 — Surface texture of ring faces

a a
Ra Rz
mm mm

£ 1,6 £ 6,3
a
Defined in EN ISO 4287

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8 Marking

The outer surface of each gasket shall be marked with the following information:

a) the manufacturer's name or trade mark e.g. AAA/BBB;

b) the gasket identification number prefixed by the letter “R” e.g. R.20 (see 4.4 and Table 1);
c) the material identification symbol e.g. S316 (see annex A).

Where a material that is given in annex A is used, the material identification symbol given shall be used.

The application of marking shall not damage the contact faces or otherwise harmfully distort the gasket.

Gaskets shall be identified either individually or on the packaging containing the gaskets with the number of
this European Standard, i.e. EN 12560-5.

EXAMPLE ¾ EN 12560-5 ¾AAA/BBB ¾ R.20 ¾ S316.

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Annex A
(informative)

Gasket materials
Typical materials used for the manufacture of metallic ring-joint gaskets are given in Table A.1 together with
their recommended maximum hardness values and identification symbols.

The materials used should have a hardness value lower than the flange material to ensure tight joints. It may
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not be possible, however, for the hardness values of metallic ring-joints to be lower than the flange for some
alloys. For example, stainless steel alloy flanges heat-treated for optimum corrosion resistance will have the
same range of hardness as the gasket of the same material annealed to minimum hardness.

Table A.1 — Hardness values and material identification symbols for ring-joint
k t

Metallic ring-joint Material number Maximum hardness Identification symbol

gasket material Brinell
a
Rockwell
b

HB HRB
max. max.
Soft iron - 90 56 D
Low-carbon steel - 120 68 S
4 % to 6 % chromium/
c
0,5 % molybdenum steel - 130 72 F5
X12 Cr13 1.4006 170 86 S410

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X5CrNi 18-10 1.4301 160 83 S304
X5CrNiMo 17-12-2 1.4401 160 83 S316
X6CrNiTi 18-10 1.4541 160 83 S321
X6CrNiNb 18-10 1.4550 160 83 S347
X6CrNiMoTi 17-12-2 1.4571 160 83 S316Ti
a
Brinell hardness is measured with a 3 000 kg load except for soft iron, for which it is measured with
a 500 kg load.
b
Rockwell hardness is measured with a 100 kg load and a 1,59 mm diameter ball.
c
F5 identification designates ASTM specification ASTM A182/A182M — 87a chemical composition
requirements only.

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