Each flange must conform to the design requirements of either the applicable standards of table 2 to § 56.60-1, or of those of Appendix 2 of Section VIII of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2). Plate flanges must meet the requirements of § 56.30-10(b)(5). Flanges may be integral or may be attached to pipe by threading, welding, brazing, or other means within the applicable standards specified in table 2 to § 56.60-1.

Each blank must conform to the design requirements of 104.5.3 of ASME B31.1 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2).

Flange facings must be in accordance with the applicable standards listed in table 2 to § 56.60-1 and MSS SP-6 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2).

(a) Gaskets must be made of materials which are not injuriously affected by the fluid or by temperature.

(b) Each gasket must conform to the design requirements of the applicable standards of table 2 to § 56.60-1.

(c) Only metallic and suitable asbestos-free nonmetallic gaskets may be used on flat or raised face flanges if the expected normal operating pressure exceeds 720 psig or the operating temperature exceeds 750 °F.

(d) The use of metal and nonmetallic gaskets is not limited as to pressure provided the gasket materials are suitable for the maximum fluid temperatures.

(a)(1) Bolts, studs, nuts, and washers must comply with applicable standards and specifications listed in § 56.60-1. Bolting must be in accordance with ASME B16.5 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2).

(2) Bolts and studs must extend completely through the nuts.

(3) See § 58.30-15(c) of this subchapter for exceptions on bolting used in fluid power and control systems.

(b) Carbon steel bolts or bolt studs may be used if operating pressure does not exceed 300 psig and the operating temperature does not exceed 400 °F. Carbon steel bolts must have heavy hexagon heads in accordance with ASME B18.2.1 (incorporated by reference, see § 56.01-2) and must have heavy semifinished hexagonal nuts in accordance with ASME B18.2.2 (incorporated by reference, see § 56.01-2).

(c) Alloy steel stud bolts must be threaded full length and use heavy semifinished hexagonal nuts in accordance with ASME B18.2.2.

(d) Alloy bolts or studs and nuts are to be threaded in accordance with ASME B1.1 (incorporated by reference; see § 56.01-2), Class 2A external threads, and Class 2B internal threads (8-thread series 8UN for one inch and larger).

(e) (Reproduces 108.5.1.) Washers, when used under nuts, must be of forged or rolled material with steel washers being used under steel nuts and bronze washers under bronze nuts.