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Spiral Wound Gasket with Inner & Outer Ring

Ferrobend Spiral Wound Gaskets with Inner and Outer Ring provide maximum sealing performance for critical industrial services. The dual-ring construction improves centering, prevents over-compression, protects the sealing element, and enhances stability under extreme pressure and temperature conditions.

Standard

ASME B16.20

Pressure Class

150–2500

Temperature

Material Dependent

Flange Type

Raised Face

Sizes

½"–60"

Construction

Dual Ring

Inner Outer Ring Spiral Wound Gasket
ABOUT PRODUCT

Spiral Wound Gasket with Inner & Outer Ring

This premium spiral wound gasket combines an inner ring and an outer guide ring to provide superior sealing performance in severe operating conditions. The dual-ring design improves mechanical strength, sealing efficiency, and operational safety.

The inner ring protects the winding from turbulence, erosion, and excessive compression while reducing buckling under high pressure. The outer ring ensures accurate flange centering and controls gasket compression during installation.

Ferrobend manufactures Inner & Outer Ring Spiral Wound Gaskets using premium stainless steels, nickel alloys, and high-performance fillers for demanding applications in refineries, petrochemical plants, offshore platforms, power generation, LNG facilities, and chemical processing industries.

ENGINEERING DESIGN

Construction Details

The dual-ring spiral wound gasket is engineered for critical operating conditions where maximum sealing integrity, mechanical strength, and long-term reliability are essential.

Spiral Winding

Precision-formed V-shaped metallic winding combined with resilient filler materials provides excellent elasticity, recovery, and sealing efficiency under fluctuating operating conditions.

Outer Guide Ring

The outer ring accurately centers the gasket within raised face flanges, protects the sealing element during handling, and acts as a compression stop during bolt tightening.

Inner Ring

The inner ring provides additional radial support, minimizes turbulence, prevents inward buckling of the winding, and protects the sealing element against process media erosion.

Maximum Protection

The combination of inner and outer rings delivers superior structural stability, improved blowout resistance, and longer operational service life.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Product Properties

Property Description
Product Type Spiral Wound Gasket with Inner & Outer Ring
Construction Dual Ring Semi-Metallic Design
Pressure Class 150 to 2500
Temperature Range Dependent on selected metal and filler materials
Flange Type Raised Face (RF)
Compression Control Outer Ring
Bore Protection Inner Ring
Service Critical High Pressure Applications
ADVANTAGES

Key Features

Dual-ring construction for maximum sealing reliability

Prevents inward buckling of the sealing element

Excellent blowout resistance under severe pressure

Improved protection against process media erosion

Accurate flange centering and controlled compression

Recommended for critical and fire-safe industrial services

MATERIAL OPTIONS

Available Materials

Metal Windings

  • SS 304
  • SS 316 / 316L
  • SS 321
  • SS 347
  • Inconel 600 / 625
  • Monel
  • Hastelloy
  • Titanium

Filler Materials

  • Flexible Graphite
  • PTFE
  • Expanded PTFE
  • Ceramic Fiber
  • Mica

Inner & Outer Ring

  • Carbon Steel
  • SS304
  • SS316
  • SS321
  • Nickel Alloys
  • Special Materials on Request
GLOBAL STANDARDS

Standards & Compliance

ASME B16.20

Manufactured according to metallic gasket standards for industrial flange joints.

ASME B16.5

Suitable for raised face flange dimensions and pressure classes.

API Requirements

Recommended for refinery, petrochemical, and energy sector applications.

EN / DIN

Available in international flange standards upon customer request.

SIZE RANGE

Dimensions & Pressure Classes

Ferrobend Inner & Outer Ring Spiral Wound Gaskets are manufactured in accordance with international standards and are available in both standard and custom sizes for critical industrial applications.

Nominal Sizes

Available for a wide range of flange sizes used throughout industrial piping systems.

  • ½" to 60" Standard Sizes
  • Custom Diameters Available
  • Metric & Imperial Dimensions

Pressure Ratings

Suitable for high-pressure industrial services requiring dependable sealing performance.

  • Class 150
  • Class 300
  • Class 600
  • Class 900
  • Class 1500
  • Class 2500

Compatible Flanges

Designed primarily for raised face flanges used in severe operating conditions.

  • ASME B16.5
  • ASME B16.47
  • EN Flanges
  • DIN Flanges
ENGINEERING DATA

Typical Dimension Reference

Nominal Size Pressure Class Construction Flange Type
½" – 12" 150 / 300 / 600 Inner & Outer Ring Raised Face
14" – 24" 150 / 300 / 600 / 900 Dual Ring Construction Raised Face
26" – 60" 150 / 300 / 600 / 1500 / 2500 Heavy Duty Design RF / Custom
PRODUCT DATA

Technical Specifications

Sealing Element

Precision spiral wound metallic strip with resilient filler designed for high-pressure flange joints.

Inner Ring Function

Protects the winding from media erosion, improves bore stability, and prevents buckling during service.

Outer Ring Function

Provides accurate centering, limits gasket compression, and protects the sealing element during installation.

Recommended Service

Critical pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors, boilers, and refinery process equipment.

OPERATING PERFORMANCE

Performance Characteristics

High Temperature

Suitable for elevated temperature applications when combined with the proper metal winding and filler material selection.

Pressure Capability

Designed for severe pressure conditions where long-term sealing integrity is essential.

Maximum Safety

Dual-ring construction improves structural stability and enhances operational safety in critical industrial services.

Thermal Cycling

Maintains excellent recovery and sealing performance during repeated heating and cooling cycles.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Applications

Oil & Gas

High-pressure production systems, offshore platforms, and transmission pipelines.

Petrochemical

Critical process units, reactors, distillation columns, and refinery equipment.

Power Plants

Steam turbines, boilers, superheaters, and high-pressure piping systems.

Chemical Processing

Aggressive chemical services requiring corrosion-resistant sealing materials.

Marine Industry

Marine engines, offshore installations, and industrial vessel piping systems.

Critical Services

Ideal for severe temperature, pressure, cyclic loading, and fire-safe applications.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Installation Guidelines

Proper installation ensures maximum sealing performance and extends the service life of Inner & Outer Ring Spiral Wound Gaskets.

01

Inspect Flanges

Ensure flange faces are clean, parallel, and free from corrosion, scratches, or foreign particles before installing the gasket.

02

Position the Gasket

Place the gasket carefully between the flange faces. The outer ring should fit correctly inside the raised face while the inner ring aligns with the bore.

03

Torque Bolts Evenly

Apply bolt tightening using a recommended cross-pattern sequence to achieve uniform gasket compression.

04

Final Verification

Inspect flange alignment, bolt torque, and gasket positioning before placing the system into service.

HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage Recommendations

Original Packaging

Keep gaskets in their original protective packaging until installation to avoid mechanical damage.

Dry Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and clean indoor environment away from moisture, chemicals, and direct sunlight.

Prevent Deformation

Do not bend, twist, or stack heavy materials on top of the gasket during storage or transportation.

MANUFACTURING QUALITY

Quality Assurance

Raw Material Inspection

All metallic strips, rings, and filler materials are inspected before production.

Dimensional Accuracy

Finished gaskets are verified against dimensional tolerances specified by international standards.

Material Certification

Mill Test Certificates (MTC) and inspection documents are available on request.

Final Inspection

Every gasket undergoes final visual and dimensional inspection before dispatch.

TESTING PROCESS

Inspection & Testing

Inspection Purpose
Visual Inspection Verification of winding quality, ring finish, and workmanship.
Dimensional Inspection Confirmation of gasket dimensions and manufacturing tolerances.
Material Verification Validation of metallic winding, rings, and filler materials.
Documentation Inspection reports and material certificates for customer requirements.
COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are both inner and outer rings used?

The inner ring protects against inward buckling and media erosion, while the outer ring provides centering and compression control.

Which applications require dual-ring gaskets?

They are recommended for severe pressure, elevated temperature, cyclic loading, and critical process services.

Can they be used in fire-safe systems?

Yes. Appropriate metallic winding and filler combinations allow their use in fire-safe applications where specified by design standards.

Are custom materials available?

Yes. Ferrobend manufactures customized combinations of winding metals, filler materials, and rings according to customer requirements.

What standards are followed?

These gaskets are manufactured in accordance with ASME B16.20 and other applicable international standards.

TECHNICAL RESOURCES

Downloads

Product Datasheet

Complete technical specifications and engineering information.

Download PDF

Material Certificate

Inspection reports and material traceability documents.

Request Document

Installation Guide

Recommended installation and maintenance procedures.

View Guide

Engineering Drawings

General arrangement and dimensional reference drawings.

Request Drawing

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