Design Temperature
Design Media
Design Pressure
Type of Joint involved
Criticality (Should the application be critical a double seal gasket could be used)
The flange rating determines the Flange / Gasket dimensions for standard size flanges. (i.e. ASME B16.5 - 150#, 300#, 600# etc, BS4504 – PN10, PN16, PN25, PN40, etc).
Ring - A circular gasket with no bolt holes, usually placed inside the bolt circle and typically used in raised face flanges
Full Face - A gasket covering the entire flange surface and including bolt holes