7. Glossary
Bolted Flange Assemblies
Mechanical connections consisting of flanges, a gasket, and bolts, ensuring the structural continuity of the system and a leak-tight seal under pressure.
Class
An alphanumeric designation used for reference purposes, based on a combination of mechanical and dimensional characteristics of a component in a piping system. It consists of the word “Class” followed by a dimensionless integer. This definition is derived from the standard EN 1759-1 .
Metal-to-metal contact
A configuration in which rigid flange surfaces come into contact, limiting compression of the gasket and stabilizing the mechanical behavior of the assembly.
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