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Product Semi-metallic gasket

category
A semi-metallic gasket consists of a combination of a metal, such as a stainless
steel sheet, and a non-metal, such as expanded graphite. It can be used at
higher temperature and pressure than a soft gasket.
Nichias offers the following semi-metallic gaskets.
For details of kammprofile gaskets, see For details of VORTEXTM gaskets, see For details of metal jacket gaskets, see
P.34, P.37 and P.38. P.34 to 36, and P.40 to 47. P.36, P.48 and P.49.

Kammprofile gaskets
〈Standard type〉 〈Outer ring type〉
Facing material A kammprofile gasket is a semi-
Facing material metallic gasket consisting of an
Outer ring expanded graphite sheet or a
PTFE sheet bonded to both faces
of a metal ring that has a special
groove cut in it. It features a con-
struction in which the convex
surface has been flattened so as
to greatly reduce damage to the
flange.

Metal body Metal body

VORTEX gaskets TM

〈Basic type〉 〈Inner and outer ring type〉

A VORTEX T M gasket consists of
Outer ring
alternate layers of thin V-shaped
metal band plates called hoops
and cushion material called filler,
wound in the shape of a vortex.
There is also a type that has
metal reinforcing material (inner
and outer rings). When using this
type of gasket, it is necessary to
select an appropriate shape ac-
Inner ring
Hoop Hoop cording to the type of flange to
Filler Filler be used.

Metal jacketed gaskets

〈Normal type〉 〈Corrugated type〉
A metal jacketed gasket is a
Covering metal Covering metal
gasket that has an inorganic
heat-resistant cushion covered
by a thin metal plate. It is manu-
factured in various shapes and
covering methods depending
upon the intended application
and the location where it is to be
used. It is used for high tempera-
ture coupling flanges and man-
holes, etc. for heat exchangers,
Heat-resistant Heat-resistant
cushion cushion
pressure vessels, towers and
vessels, equipment, valves, etc.

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 Comparison of semi-metallic gaskets

TOMBO No. TOMBO No. TOMBO No.

1891  series
1834R-GR  series
9090-IOR  series

Kammprofile gasket GRASEALTM VORTEXTM gasket NAFLONTM VORTEXTM gasket

Product name

＊This photograph shows the gasket with part of

the surface layer removed.
Construction

Surface layer
Hoop Hoop

Metal body Expanded graphite filler PTFE filler

●Can be used under severe conditions ● Exhibits excellent sealing perfor- ● Can be used with corrosive fluids
encountered in a heat cycle, and exhibits mance even under severe conditions and pure oxygen gas, in vacuum
Features

excellent sealing performance even when a such as high temperature and high lines that require airtightness.
small tightening force is used.
pressure, extremely low tempera- ● Can be used in pipes, pressure ves-
●There is no need for an inner ring to tures, or heat cycles.
stop buckling. This enables this gasket sels, heat exchangers, valve bon-
to be designed with a narrow width. ● It is suitable for a variety of applica- nets, etc.
●There is no need to worry about the gasket breaking tions in pipes, equipment, etc.
up even in the case of a large bore gasket.
●Suitable for use in heat exchangers and pressure vessels.

Water-type, oil-type, gas-type or corrosive fluids Water-type fluid Water-type, oil-type, gas-type or corrosive fluids
Fluid pressure [MPa]

Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0 50.0
Service range

TOMBO No.1891-GR
10.0 10.0
Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0 5.0 5.0

10.0 1.0 1.0

5.0

1.0 0.1 0.1

−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature −200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
［℃］
Maximum service temperature 450℃ Maximum service temperature 300℃
0.1
−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature Maximum service pressure Class 2500（Approx. 43MPa） Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa）
［℃］
Usable range (The usable range varies according to the conditions of use. Be sure to consult us in advance.)

Maximum service temperature 450℃ Oil-type, gas-type or corrosive fluids

Maximum service pressure Class 2500（Approx. 43MPa）
Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0

10.0
Water-type, oil-type, gas-type or corrosive fluids 5.0

1.0
TOMBO No.1891-TF

0.1
Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0
−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
［℃］
10.0 Maximum service temperature 450℃
5.0
Maximum service pressure Class 1500（Approx. 26MPa）

1.0
Low temperature fluids Low temperature fluids
Fluid pressure [MPa]

Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0 50.0
0.1
−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
Recommended service range

［℃］ 10.0 10.0

5.0 5.0
Maximum service temperature 260℃
Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa） 1.0 1.0

＊When using TOMBO No.1891 at Class 400 0.1 0.1

or higher, use an interlocking type (M&F) or −240 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature −200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
a grooved type (T&G) flange. ［℃］ ［℃］
Maximum service temperature −240℃ Maximum service temperature −200℃
Maximum service pressure Class 900（Approx. 16MPa） Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa）

■■ For details of a kammprofile gasket, see

P.37 and P.38.

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These gaskets use metal as a base material, so they can be used at higher temperature and pressure
compared to a sheet gasket. These gaskets fit well with the flanges, so a good seal can be obtained
using a smaller tightening force compared to a metal gasket.

TOMBO No. TOMBO No.

1834R-NA  series
1836R-GS／-GM／-GH  series

NA VORTEXTM gasket VORTEXTM gasket ‒GS ／ -GM ／ -GH

Product name
GS

GM GH

Construction
GS Mica
GM Mica
GH Mica
Hoop Hoop Hoop Hoop

Non-asbestos filler Expanded graphite blended Expanded graphite blended Expanded graphite blended
with antioxidant with antioxidant with antioxidant

●This is an economical VORTEXTM gasket ●This gasket uses a special expanded graphite filled with antioxidant, enabling it to
which uses non-asbestos (NA) paper be used at a temperature of 450℃ or higher.

Features
as a filler. ＊The sealing performance of the normal GRASEALTM VORTEXTM gasket is superior to this type.
＊As long as there are no restrictions to use
●One of three types, -GS, -GM and ‒GH, can be selected according to the conditions
black filler, the use of GRASEAL T M VOR- of use.
TEX TM which has superior heat resistance
-GS series: A location where oxygen is not contained in the internal fluid
and sealing performance is recommended.
-GM series: Temperature of 450℃ or higher
-GH series: Temperature of 650℃ or higher

Water-type fluid Water-type and oil-type fluids Water-type and oil-type fluids
Fluid pressure [MPa]

Service range
50.0
-GS series, -GM series -GH series
10.0
Fluid pressure [MPa]

Fluid pressure [MPa]

5.0 50.0 50.0

1.0 10.0 10.0

5.0 5.0

0.1 1.0 1.0

−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
［℃］
Maximum service temperature 350℃
0.1 0.1
Maximum service pressure Class 1500（Approx. 26MPa） −200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature −200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
［℃］ ［℃］
Oil-type fluid Maximum service temperature 650℃ Maximum service temperature 800℃
Maximum service pressure Class 2500（Approx. 43MPa） Maximum service pressure Class 1500（Approx. 26MPa）
Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0

10.0
5.0 Oil-type and gas-type fluids Oil-type and gas-type fluids
1.0
-GS series, -GM series -GH series

0.1
Fluid pressure [MPa]

Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0 50.0
−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
［℃］
Maximum service temperature 350℃ 10.0 10.0
Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa） 5.0 5.0

1.0 1.0
Gas-type fluid
Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0
0.1 0.1
−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature −200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
10.0 ［℃］ ［℃］
5.0
Maximum service temperature 650℃ Maximum service temperature 800℃
1.0 Maximum service pressure Class 1500（Approx. 26MPa） Maximum service pressure Class 1500（Approx. 26MPa）
＊In the case of a gas-type fluid at 650℃ or
 higher, use Class 600 or lower.
0.1
−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature ＊This product has been designed to minimize the loss of expanded graphite through oxidation. If
［℃］
Maximum service temperature oxygen is contained in the internal fluid, however, it is possible that the loss of expanded graphite
350℃
will start to occur when the temperature exceeds 450℃.
Maximum service pressure Class 400（Approx. 7MPa） Do not use type of gasket at 450℃ or higher if the internal fluid contains oxygen.
Do not use -GM, -GH type of gasket at 450℃ or higher if the internal fluid contains air.

For details of VORTEXTM gaskets, see P.40 to P.47.

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1839R  series
1839R-AL  series
1841／1861
TM TM TM TM
GRASEAL VORTEX gasket ‒L GRASEAL VORTEX gasket ‒AL Metal jacketed gasket/Corrugated metal jacketed gasket
Product name
Construction

Expanded graphite
Expanded graphite

Stainless steel hoop

Expanded graphite filler Aluminum hoop TOMBO No.1841 TOMBO No.1861

TM TM
●This gasket consists of large quantity ●This GRASEAL VORTEX gasket ●This gasket can be manufactured in
of filler on the seal face, enabling a for aluminum flanges is constructed various shapes, such as a branched
Features

satisfactory seal to be obtained in such a way that it does not easily type, according to the particular appli-
when using a smaller tightening damage the flange face. cation and the intended location.
force than that of a normal GRASE- ●Can be used in low-temperature lines ●It is used in heat exchangers, pressure
TM TM
AL VORTEX gasket. carrying LNG, LNN2, etc. vessels, towers and vessels, equip-
●Can be used in a low-temperature ment, valves, high-temperature cou-
line containing LNG, LN 2 , liquefied pling flanges, manholes, etc.
air, etc.

The maximum service temperature of a

Water-type, oil-type, gas-type or corrosive fluids Water-type, oil-type and gas-type fluids metal jacketed differs according to the
type of core material and cover metal.
Fluid pressure [MPa]

Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0 50.0
Service range

10.0 10.0 Maximum service temperature for different core materials

5.0 5.0
Millboard 530℃
1.0 1.0
Millboard for high-temperature 1300℃
0.1 0.1 Expanded graphite 400℃
−200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature −200 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
［℃］ ［℃］
Maximum service temperature 450℃ Maximum service temperature 300℃
Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa） Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa） Maximum service pressure
Usable range (The usable range varies according to the conditions of use. Be sure to consult us in advance.)

6MPa

Maximum service temperature by cover metal

Carbon steel 535℃

304 stainless steel 800℃
316 stainless steel 800℃
Copper 400℃
Aluminum 400℃
Low-temperature fluid Low-temperature fluid
310S stainless steel 1150℃
Fluid pressure [MPa]

Fluid pressure [MPa]

50.0 50.0
Monel 800℃
Recommended service range

10.0 10.0
5.0 5.0

1.0 1.0

0.1 0.1
−240 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature −240 −29 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Temperature
［℃］ ［℃］
Maximum service temperature −240℃ Maximum service temperature −240℃
Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa） Maximum service pressure Class 600（Approx. 10MPa）

■■
For details of VORTEXTM gaskets, see P.40 to P.47. For details of a metal jacket gasket, see P.48 and P49.

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Shapes of gaskets for heat exchangers

Nichias can manufacture semi-metallic gaskets that are suitable for various heat exchangers. They are used in a wide
range of applications.
When placing an order, please specify the desired shape using the corresponding abbreriation shown below, or a drawing.

〔HE1〕 〔HE2〕 〔HE3〕 〔HE4〕 〔HE5〕

O.D. O.D. O.D. O.D. O.D.

I.D. I.D. I.D. I.D. I.D.

W
W
R

W
R R

W
R R

P
P P
R

P
R

P
t t t t t

〔HE6〕 〔HE7〕 〔HE8〕 〔HE9〕 〔HE10〕

O.D. O.D. O.D. O.D. O.D.

I.D. I.D. I.D. I.D. I.D.

W
R R R R
R
W
P1
W

W
P1

R R

P
R

P
R R
P
PP

W
R
P

P
R

P
P1

P1

R
t t t t t

〔HE11〕 〔HE12〕 〔HE13〕 〔HE14〕 〔HE15〕

O.D. O.D.
I.D. I.D. O.D. O.D. O.D.
P P P P I.D. I.D. I.D.

W
W

R R R R R
R
R
W

P
R
P

R
W

R R R R
P

R R
P

P
R

R
R t t t
t t

〔HE16〕 〔HE17〕 〔HE18〕 〔HE19〕 〔HE20〕

O.D. O.D. O.D. O.D. O.D.

I.D. I.D. I.D. I.D. I.D.

R R W
W
W

R R R R R
W

R R R R
P1

R R
P1

R R R
P

R
P

R R
P P

P P

R
R
P1

P1
P
P
P

R
R
t t t t
t

〔HE21〕 〔HE22〕 〔HE23〕 〔HE24〕 〔HE25〕

O.D. O.D. O.D.
O.D. O.D. I.D.
I.D. I.D.
I.D. I.D. P P
P P

R R R
R
R
W

R
W

R R R
R R R
P1

R R
P1

P1

R R R W
P

W
P

R R R
P P

R R
P

P
P1

P1

R
P1

R
R
R
R
t t t t
t
P1 P1

〔HE26〕 〔HE27〕 〔HE28〕

O.D.
O.D. O.D. I.D.
I.D. I.D. P P

R R
W

R R R R
W

R R R
P1
P1

R R R R
P P
P P

R R R
P1 P1

R
R
P1
P1

R
t t
t

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VORTEX gaskets
TM

information

For details of the design criteria and the standard dimensions, see For handling precautions, see
P.44. P.47.

■ Lineup
TM
Nichias VORTEX gaskets are available in the following special shapes, in addition to the basic
type gaskets and gaskets with inner and outer rings.

Inner ring rod type ● This type of gasket has a metal rod in-
stalled at the I.D. side. It is intended to be
Gasket

used in a place where the width of the nec-

essary inner ring is narrow.
● When the bore is large, this gasket may
buckle. TOMBO No.1891 (Kammprofile
TM

gasket) is recommended.
VORTEX

Gasket thickness (1) 4.5mm

Rod diameter φ3.2mm

Standard material 304 steel, 316 steel

Note：(1) This gasket is available only in a thickness

of 4.5mm, as a general rule.

Wound metal hoop type

● This gasket has a 3.2mm winding metal
hoop at the I.D. side or the O.D. side.
● This gasket is used on an M&F type or T&G
type the flanges of which have insufficient
width to permit the use of an outer ring.
● The winding metal part does not have the
same degree of strength as the inner ring
or outer ring, so this type of gasket is not
suitable for an FF or an RF type flange.

Gasket thickness (1) 4.5mm

Thickness 3.2mm
Wound metal part
〈Effectiveness of winding metal〉 Maximum width 3.0mm

Note：(1) This gasket is available only in a thickness

of 4.5mm, as a general rule.

In the case of an M&F or T&G flange, if the

When the gasket main body has moved from the seat
When the wound metal hoop type is used
clearance between the tongue and the groove
is large, the main body of the gasket may slip
off the flange seat as shown in the figure at
left, resulting in possible leakage. When a
wound metal hoop type gasket is used, the
winding metal part functions to prevent center-
ing and abnormal deformation to the O.D. side.
It thus eliminates the risk of the main body
slipping off the seat.

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Branched type for heat exchanger

● This type of gasket can be made to any

VORTEX
desired shape. It is suitable for use in
multipath type heat exchangers.

Types of gasket
NA VORTEXTM, GRASEALTM VORTEXTM, NAFLONTM VORTEXTM

TM
body

Gasket
Material 321 stainless steel
Metal O seal
Type of branch Dimensions 4.8 (pipe diameter)×0.5 (wall thickness)

(For a thickness of 4.5mm) Normally, same as the

Cover metal material of the hoop or
TOMBO No.1841 inner ring
(Metal jacket)
Standard shape 10 (width) × 4.7 (thickness)

Irregular shaped type

● This type of gasket is used mainly for boiler
manholes, hand holes, and valve bonnets.

・When placing an order for a gasket, please specify the dimensions

A, B, C, R1, R2, and R3 shown in the diagrams. In the case of a
diamond shape, if R3 is a straight line, there is no need to specify
R3.
・ In the case of an elliptical or track type, dimension A must be at
least 40mm. In the case of a diamond type, dimension A must be at
least 60mm.
・The ratio A/B must be at least 2/3.
・ Because this type of gasket may break apart, ensure that the
straight part (indicated by ★ in the diagrams below) is no more
than 100mm, as a rough guide. If it is necessary to use a straight
length of more than 100mm, use TOMBO No.1880-GR (CMGC
gasket).

Track type Elliptical type Diamond type Square type

A
A A
A

R1 R1
R1 R1
R3
R2 R2
C R1= A R3
2
★B B B A
C
C
C
★
★

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■ Understanding TOMBO No. When placing an order, specify the following product specifications (TOMBO No.).

TOMBO No. 1804 EX GR OOO G

Shape Specifications Product type Material Special treatment Special specifications
Necessary only when
special specifications
are is agreed upon
individually with the
user.
Gasket

Specifications (1) Indication symbol

Branched type for heat exchangers EX
With I.D. rod RD
I.D. wound metal hoop IH
TM
VORTEX

O.D. wound metal hoop OH

I.D./O.D. wound metal hoop IOH
General specifications No symbol

Note: (1) In the following cases, the notations differ from the above.

NAFLONTM VORTEXTM inner ring

rod type with an outer ring ９０９０ RD OR

NAFLONTM VORTEXTM I.D. wound

metal hoop with an outer ring
９０９０ IH OR

Shape Hoop material Indication symbol Type of product Indication symbol

304 stainless steel １８０４
GRASEAL VORTEX gasket GR
TM TM

Basic type 316 stainless steel １８０６

Other materials １８０８
304 stainless steel １８０４ R NA VORTEX
TM
gasket NA
With inner ring 316 stainless steel １８０６ R
Other materials １８０８ R
VORTEX gasket ‒GS GS
TM

304 stainless steel １８３４

With outer ring 316 stainless steel １８３６

VORTEX gasket ‒GM GM
TM
Other materials １８３８
304 stainless steel １８３４ R
With inner and
316 stainless steel １８３６ R
VORTEX gasket ‒GH GH
TM
outer rings
Other materials １８３８ R

Shape Indication symbol Type of product Indication symbol

Basic type １８０９
GRASEAL TM
VORTEX TM
gasket-L No symbol
With inner ring １８０９ R
With inner and outer rings １８３９ R GRASEALTM VORTEXTM gasket for aluminum flange AL

Shape Indication symbol Type of product Indication symbol

Basic type ９０９０
With inner ring ９０９０ -IR TM TM
NAFLON VORTEX gasket No symbol
With outer ring ９０９０ -OR

With inner and outer rings ９０９０ -IOR

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■ Examples of TOMBO No.

1806-GR-GOO
■Shape ■Product type ■Hoop material ■Inner ring material ■Outer ring material
Basic type GRASEALTM VORTEXTM 316 stainless steel None None
Special treatment Indication symbol
General product No symbol
1834-NA-EOS
Gas-tight treatment G
■Shape ■Product type ■Hoop material ■Inner ring material ■Outer ring material
Degreasing K With outer ring NA VORTEXTM 304 stainless steel None Carbon steel

VORTEX
For oxygen (OX treatment) OX

＊ Products that can be subjected to G treatment or K treatment 9090-IOR-TTG

● GRASEAL VORTEX TM TM ■Shape ■Type of product ■Hoop material ■Inner ring material ■Outer ring material
● GRASEALTM VORTEXTM ‒L With inner and outer rings NAFLONTM VORTEXTM Titanium Titanium 316 stainless steel
● GRASEALTM VORTEXTM for aluminum flange

TM
＊ Products that can be subjected to OX treatment 1838-IH-GR-ZZZ

Gasket
● OX treatment refers to a gasket that has been
■Shape ■Specifications ■Product type ■Hoop material ■Inner ring material ■Outer ring material
degreased and made suitable for oxygen lines in
which even a minute amount of oil is not permitted. With outer ring I.D.wound metal hoop GRASEALTM VORTEXTM Others (1) Others (1) Others (1)
Note：(1) In the case of Others , specify the material name.

■ Recommended
(2)
service temperature for
material and applicable standards
Recommended
Material Material Material Material service temperature Applicable standards
Hoop Indication Inner ring material Indication Outer ring material Indication JIS G 3141 SPCC
JIS G 3131 SPHC
material symbol symbol
(rod and wound metal materials)(1) (wound metal material) symbol Carbon steel ─
ASTM A285 Grade-C
 ─ ─ None O None O SNI-07-0601-BjPC (Indonesian standard)
JIS G4305 SUS304
304 stainless steel E 304 stainless steel E 304 stainless steel E 304 stainless steel 500℃ max. ASTM A240 TYPE304
316 stainless steel G 316 stainless steel G 316 stainless steel G JIS G4305 SUS304L
304L stainless steel 500℃ max. ASTM A240 TYPE304L
316L stainless steel H 316L stainless steel H 316L stainless steel H
321 stainless steel J 321 stainless steel J 321 stainless steel J 309S + Cb stainless steel ─ AISI 309S+Cb

JIS G4305 SUS316

Titanium T Titanium T Titanium T 316 stainless steel 600℃ max. ASTM A240 TYPE316
304L stainless steel L 304L stainless steel L 304L stainless steel L JIS G4305 SUS316L
326 stainless steel 600℃ max. ASTM A240 TYPE316L
309S + Cb stainless steel W 347 stainless steel K 347 stainless steel K
316ELC stainless steel X Inconel 600 Y Inconel 600 Y AISI 316ELC
316ELC stainless steel ─ (Corresponds to JIS G4305 SUS316L
347 stainless steel K Monel M Monel M and C content of 0.025% max.)
Inconel 600 Y 410 stainless steel R 410 stainless steel R JIS G4305 SUS310S
310S stainless steel ─ ASTM A240 TYPE310S
Monel M 430 stainless steel U 430 stainless steel U
JIS G4305 SUS347
Nickel N Carbon steel S Carbon steel S 347 stainless steel 750℃ max. ASTM A240 TYPE347
310S stainless steel V Others Z Others Z Inconel 600 800℃ max. JIS G 4902 NCF600
410 stainless steel R Monel metal 750℃ max. JIS H 4551 NcuP
Others Z
Titanium 500℃ max. JIS H 4600 Type 2 TR340C

 …Standard materials of TOMBO No.1804-GR series (GRASEALTM VORTEXTM). JIS G4305 SUS321
321 stainless steel 750℃ max. ASTM A240 TYPE321
Materials not specified as standard or not listed here may be used under special individual specifications.
Please contact us for details. In such a case, use the symbol Z and indicate the material name. Note : (2) Recommended service temperature as hoop material

Note : (1) In the case of a gasket with an I.D. rod (RD), indicate the rod material. In
the case of a wound metal hoop type (IH, OH, IOH), indicate the material
of the wound metal hoop. In the case of IOH, specify the material in the
sequence I.D. wound metal followed by O.D. wound metal.
［Reference: Old material symbol］
Carbon steel SS 316L stainless steel 316L 430 stainless steel 430
304 stainless steel 304 316ELC stainless steel 316ELC Inconel 600 Y
304L stainless steel 304L 321 stainless steel 321 Monel M
309S + Cb stainless steel 309S+CB 347 stainless steel 347 Titanium T
316 stainless steel 316 410 stainless steel 410 Others ─

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■ Design criteria

(1) 1806-GS 1809

TOMBO No. 1804-GR 1804-NA 9090
-GM、-GH 1809-ＡＬ
Gasket coefficient m [─] 3.00 3.00

Minimum design seating stress y [N/mm2] 68.9 58.8

Water-type and oil-type fluids 29.4 34.3 29.4 34.3 ─

Minimum seating stress σ3 Class150 29.4
[N/mm2] Gas-type fluids 39.2 78.4 39.2 78.4 Class300 39.2
Gasket

Class600 49.0

Allowable seating stress [N/mm2] 294.2 294.2

Note： (1) Indicates the TOMBO No. for the basic type.
TM
VORTEX

■ Standard dimensions

(1)
Inner and outer ring thickness [mm] Recommended I.D. (2) [mm]
Gasket thickness [mm]
Carbon steel Other than carbon steel Min. Max.

3.2 2.0 2.0 φ16 φ 600

4.5 (Standard) 3.2 3.0 φ16 φ3000

6.4 4.5 4.0 φ1500 φ3000

Note： (1) When this gasket is to be used as a pipe flange gasket, use a gasket thickness of 4.5mm as a general rule.
(2) We can also manufacture gaskets to the dimensions other than the above. However, this may result in deformation, warping or breaking up of the
gaskets. In addition, the delivery period may be longer than normal due to the custom specifications. Please consult us for details.

■ Recommended width of the main body of the gasket (When the gasket thickness is 4.5mm)
When individually setting the Vortex dimensions, ensure that the width of the main body of the gasket is the
］ recommended minimum width indicated in the minimum diagram below.
Width of main body mm

30
［

Recommended width

25

Recommended minimum
width for NA VORTEX and TM

VORTEX -GM, -GS, -GH

TM

20

Recommended minimum width for

GRASEAL and NAFLON VORTEX
TM TM TM

15

10

0
16 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400

Main body I.D.［mm］

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■ Available range of gasket widths

Main body I.D. Minimum Minimum

Range of available main body widths［mm］ available available
Inner ring I.D. width of width of
Outer ring I.D. ［mm］ Main body thickness: 3.2 Main body thickness: 4.5 Main body thickness: 6.4 inner ring outer ring
［mm］ ［mm］

16 ∼ 30 4.0 ∼ 10 4.5 ∼ 10 ─ 2.5 ─

31 ∼ 46 4.0 ∼ 15 4.5 ∼ 15 ─ 2.5 4

47 ∼ 55 4.0 ∼ 20 4.5 ∼ 20 ─ 3 4

VORTEX
56 ∼ 70 4.0 ∼ 22 4.5 ∼ 25 ─ 3 4

71 ∼ 90 4.0 ∼ 22 4.5 ∼ 30 ─ 3.5 4

91 ∼ 110 4.5 ∼ 22 5.0 ∼ 35 ─ 3.5 4

111 ∼ 150 4.5 ∼ 22 5.0 ∼ 35 ─ 4 4

TM
Gasket
151 ∼ 170 4.5 ∼ 22 5.0 ∼ 40 ─ 4 4.5

171 ∼ 200 4.5 ∼ 20 5.0 ∼ 40 ─ 4 4.5

201 ∼ 300 4.5 ∼ 20 5.0 ∼ 40 ─ 4.5 4.5

301 ∼ 400 4.5 ∼ 18 5.0 ∼ 40 ─ 5 5

401 ∼ 500 5.0 ∼ 18 5.5 ∼ 40 ─ 5.5 5.5

501 ∼ 600 5.5 ∼ 15 6.0 ∼ 35 ─ 6 6

601 ∼ 700 ─ 6.5 ∼ 35 ─ 7 7

701 ∼ 800 ─ 7.0 ∼ 35 ─ 8 8

801 ∼ 900 ─ 7.5 ∼ 35 ─ 9 9

901 ∼ 1000 ─ 8.0 ∼ 30 ─ 10 10

1001 ∼ 1100 ─ 8.5 ∼ 30 ─ 11 11

1101 ∼ 1200 ─ 9.0 ∼ 30 ─ 11 12

1201 ∼ 1300 ─ 10.0 ∼ 27〔25〕 ─ 11 13

1301 ∼ 1400 ─ 11.0 ∼ 27〔25〕 ─ 11 14

1401 ∼ 1500 ─ 12.0 ∼ 27〔25〕 ─ 11 15

1501 ∼ 1600 ─ （12）∼ 27〔25〕 （12）∼ 30 15 16

1601 ∼ 1700 ─ （12）∼ 25〔22〕 （12）∼ 30 15 17

1701 ∼ 1800 ─ （12）∼ 25〔22〕 （12）∼ 30 15 18

1801 ∼ 1900 ─ （12）∼ 25〔22〕 （12）∼ 30 15 19

1901 ∼ 2000 ─ （12）∼ 25〔22〕 （12）∼ 30 20 20

2001 ∼ 2100 ─ （12）∼ 22〔20〕 （12）∼ 30 20 20

2101 ∼ 2200 ─ （12）∼ 20 （12）∼ 30 20 20

2201 ∼ 2300 ─ （12）∼ 20 （12）∼ 25 20 20

2301 ∼ 2500 ─ （12）∼ 18 （12）∼ 25 20 20

2501 ∼ 2800 ─ ─ （12）∼ 22 20 20

2801 ∼ 3000 ─ ─ （12）∼ 20 20 20

＊We can also manufacture gaskets to the dimensions other than the above. However, this may result in deformation, warping or breaking up of the gaskets,
and also the delivery period may be longer than normal due to the custom specifications. Please consult us for details.
＊The numbers in parenthesis are reference values.
＊The numbers in the above table are for gaskets with expanded graphite filler. The numbers in [ ] are for gaskets with PTFE filler and a titanium hoop.
＊The thickness of TOMBO No.1809, 1809-AL or an irregular shaped VORTEXTM gasket is limited to 4.5mm only, as a general rule.
＊The maximum available size of TOMBO No.1809 is φ1200, and that of TOMBO No.1809AL is φ600. If you require a larger size, please consult us.

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■ Design guidelines concerning the standard clearance and appropriate groove depth

〈Tongue and groove (T&G) type or male and female (M&F) type flange〉

● Gasket clearance

Main body of gasket Standard clearance［mm］

［mm］ （a） （b）
250 or less 0.5 0.5

f
251 ∼ 630 0.7 0.7
aa bb
Gasket

631 ∼ 1600 1.0 1.0

1601 or more 1.5 1.5

● Groove depth
TM
VORTEX

Gasket thickness［mm］ Appropriate groove depth（f）［mm］ When used in a tongue and groove type flange

3.2 3.5 min.

4.5 5.0 min.

6.4 7.0 min.

〈Face and groove (F&G) type flange〉

● Gasket clearance
The clearance (b) differs according to the gasket
seating stress. Please consult us for details.
f

● Groove depth
a b
Gasket thickness［mm］ Appropriate groove depth（f）［mm］
3.2 2.4（+0.1,−0）

4.5 3.2（+0.1,−0）

6.4 ─

When used in a face and groove type flange

■ Flange facing type and appropriate gasket shape

Flat Face（FF） Raised Face（RF） Male and Female（M&F） Tongue and Groove（T&G）

Flange
facing type

Applicable With inner and outer rings With inner and outer rings With inner ring Basic type
shape
TM
＊A VORTEX gasket requires a larger tightening force compared to a soft gasket, so it cannot be used on a flange for low pressure (JIS 2K, 5K, vacuum flange, etc.).
TM
＊For an aluminum flange, use a TOMBO No.1809-AL series gasket. The use of another VORTEX gasket may cause damage to the flange.
＊If all of the following conditions are satisfied, the gasket can be used without an inner ring.
TM
 ●Size (nominal diameter): φ24B or less or 600A or less ●Pressure rating: Class 600 or less or 40K or less ●NA VORTEX gasket

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Precautions for VORTEX gaskets

TM

■ Precautions concerning design and selection

TM
● Finish of the gasket seat ● Shape of VORTEX
The recommended surface roughness of the seat of a The inner ring functions to
TM
VORTEX gasket is as follows. prevent buckling of the main
body of the gasket, maintain
 ・ For sealing liquid: 6.3μm Ra max. high tightening force, and
prevent the gasket from
 ・ For sealing gas: 3.2μm Ra max. breaking (breaking up), and to
prevent deformation of the main Buckling
● Bolt material body of the gasket to the I.D.
TM
side when the gasket is
A VORTEX gasket requires a larger tightening force tightened. Be sure to select a

VORTEX
compared to a soft gasket. The use of high tension type with an inner ring if it is to
be installed onto a flange that is
bolts made of SNB7 or higher is recommended. unconstrained on the I.D. side,
and also in the following cases:

● If the filler used has a low friction coefficient, like GRASEALTM and NAFLONTM
● When the pressure rating of the flange is Class 900 {63K} or higher

TM
Gasket
● When the nominal diameter of the flange is 650A {26B} or larger

● Recommended gaskets for various kinds of fluids

Fluid
Combustible gas
Strongly oxidizing fluid
(oxidizing acids, oxidizing salts,
halogen components)
High-temperature fluid
Precautions Recommended gaskets
Do not use a GRASEALTM VORTEXTM or NA VOR-
TEX T M gasket. There is a possibility of loss of ● NAFLONTM VORTEXTM for oxygen
GRASEAL TM and the organic component of the   (TOMBO No.9090-OX series)
NA filler due to oxidation.
TM TM
Do not use GRASEAL VORTEX gaskets. There TM TM
TM ● NAFLON VORTEX
is a possibility of GRASEAL being oxidized.
Select materials for the hoop and inner ring that ● VORTEXTM gasket -GS, -GM
can withstand the conditions under which the ● VORTEXTM gasket -GH
gasket is to be used. (when the oxidizing strength of the fluid is weak)

TM ● GRASEALTM VORTEXTM, NAFLONTM VORTEXTM

Do not use an NA VORTEX gasket because the
Corrosive fluid (Select materials for the inner and outer rings and hoop
fluid corrodes the filler. that can withstand the fluid.)

■ Precautions for use Applicable standards

● Before installation
・Before installing a gasket, clean the flange face and confirm that it
■ JIS F 0602
is free of foreign matter and damage. Shipbuilding - Non-asbestos gaskets to cargo piping system - Application standard
（HUC TOMBO No.1834-NA、HUD TOMBO No.1834R-NA
・Handle a gasket with care. Particularly, a large bore gasket may
KUD TOMBO No.1834R-GR、FUC TOMBO No.9090-IOR）
break (break up), arange several persons handle it carefully.
 
■ JIS F 7102
・Place a gasket in a suitable position so that it does not shift to one
side of the flange. Standard for Using Gaskets and Packing for Pipes in Marine Engines
・There is no need to apply gasket paste, as a general rule. How- （HUC TOMBO No.1834-NA、HUD TOMBO No.1834R-NA
ever, if it is necessary and the temperature is not higher than KUD TOMBO No.1834R-GR）
300℃, apply No.9400 (NAFLONTM paste).  
■ JPI-7S-41 VORTEX Type Gaskets for Piping
TM

・You cannot reuse a gasket. （TOMBO No.1804-GR series、TOMBO No.9090 series）

 
■ ASME B16.20
● When using a basic type of VORTEXTM gasket
「METALLIC GASKETS FOR PIPE FLANGES_RING JOINT,
A basic type VORTEXTM gasket (including an irregularly SPIRAL-WOUND, AND JACKETED」
shaped gasket) may deform under a very small force,  
■ API 601(former)
so be very careful when installing it. Note that even if METALLIC GASKETS FOR RAISED FACE PIPE
the gasket becomes slightly deformed, it may be pos- FLANGES AND FLANGED CONNECTIONS
（DOUBLE JACKETED CORRUGATED AND SPIRAL-WOUND）
sible to insert it into the flange groove and use it as it  
■ BS 3381
is, please consult us for this matter.
METALLIC SPIRAL-WOUND GASKETS FOR
USE WITH FLANGES TO BS 1560, PARTS 1 AND 2
 
■ ISO 7483
DIMENSIONS OF GASKETS FOR USE WITH FLANGES
TO ISO 7005

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