Ring gasket retainer for flanged connectors

摘要: A ring gasket is retained in position on a pipe connector flange with the properly positioned for sealing engagement and loading between opposed circular grooves mating or member. The supported, some forms, at its outer periphery by member connected to one of parts abutting surfaces when they are connected. increased size, from standard, compensate standoff, so that loaded. support gasket, another form, includes direct connection means, other supported inner periphery, can not affect abutment flanges. has peripheral, oppositely tapered loaded into opposing companion forming flanges upon making up connection. retaining means permits such axial movement as necessary enable thereof.