VCS flange insulation gasket kits, the VCS is a "Very Critical Service" flange gasket designed for electrical flange insulation and general
sealing applications. This gasket is suitable for use in raised-face, flat-face and RTJ flanges in all pressure classes including API 15,000
psi service. In addition to its superior sealing characteristics and excellent dielectric properties, the VCS gasket is ideal for isolating flanges
made from dissimilar metals (thus mitigating galvanic corrosion) and for mitigating localized flange face corrosion.
• Extreme high-reliability sealing and insulating solution for all critical services
• Seals and insulates at all pressures up through ANSI 2500 class and API 15000 psi service
•Withstands severe service conditions including large bending moments, vibration, temperature and pressure cycling
• Designed to withstand corrosive environments, including high concentrations of CO2, H2S, produced water, etc.
• Outstanding insulation properties for cathodic protection
• Pressure-activated seals provide high confidence sealing and eliminate costly leaks
• Gasket is sized to the bore to protect flange faces from media-induced corrosion and flow-induced erosion
• Prevents turbulent flow at flanged connections
• Mitigates galvanic corrosion in dissimilar metal flanges
• High-strength laminate material resists failure due to excess compression (i.e. over tightening bolts)
• Available to match any flange specification (ANSI,API, MSSP, BS, DIN,AS, others)
• Can mate mismatched RTJ with raised-face flanges
• Easy installation, make up and removal:
• Flanges do not have to be spread as with ring gaskets
The VCS easily slips into place
• Sealing system results in low required bolt loads
Less make up force is required resulting in less flange and bolt stress
• Gasket is self-aligning and centering, quick to install; no special tools are required
• Maintenance-free, corrosion-resistant design is resistant to deforming under load, which makes the gasket reusable