Current edition approved July 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2716 – 08. — 6 p.
This practice provides a means of comparing various nonmetallic flat gasket materials, Classification F104, in saturated steam service under controlled conditions. While the practice is designed primarily for flat gaskets, it also can be applied to various form-in-place gasket materials upon modification. The practice may be used for quality control or material comparison purposes as agreed upon between producer and user. This practice is consistent with Fluid Sealing Association test method, FSA-NMG-204-02, with regard tofixtures used and procedure.