If you’re working with high-pressure, high-power or high-temperature equipment, chances are there are two words you’ll know all too well: compliance and safety.
These concepts are paramount to the work that you do, preventing accidents from occurring which could result in harm to your staff and damage to your vital equipment.
So, when it comes to replacing and upgrading your gaskets, compliance and safety should be at the top of your mind. In this post, Steamline Engineering explain gasket standards and regulations so that you can successfully comply with Australia’s safety protocol.
Australian Standards on gaskets
There are several Australian Standards on gaskets and gasketing. These are in place to ensure that all gaskets are compliant and safe to use, and that these gaskets are used in the correct way.
Some of the main Australian Standards on gaskets include:
- AS 1931: specifies requirements for non-metallic gaskets used in general-purpose applications.
- AS 2118.1: provides guidelines for the selection and installation of gaskets for flanges in piping systems.
- AS 2683.1: outlines requirements for metallic spiral-wound gaskets.
- AS 2683.2: specifies requirements for non-metallic flat gaskets for pipe flanges.
Gasket regulations: a closer look
Since Steamline Engineering supplies gaskets for general purpose applications and specialised metallic gaskets, let’s take a closer look at the standards and regulations relating to these areas:
- Ensuring compliance with AS 1931
Australian Standard AS 1931 focusses on non-metallic gaskets used in general-purpose applications. This provides guidance on choosing appropriate gasket material based on factors such as the type of fluid or gas being sealed, operating temperature and pressure, flange conditions, and compatibility with other materials in the system. It also covers the correct installation of gaskets, and determines performance under stressors like chemical attack and compression.
- Ensuring compliance with AS 2683.1
Australian Standard AS 2683.1 focusses on metallic spiral wound gaskets and their use in flanged joints subjected to pressure and temperature fluctuations. This set of standards includes everything from winding strip and filler material to marking and packaging.
Where to buy compliant gaskets that meet standards and regulations
At Steamline Engineering, we only sell high-quality gaskets which meet all relevant Australian Standards. Our quality brands like Carrara and Firefly are trusted in Australia and internationally as being some of the best gaskets on the market. By investing in quality gaskets from Steamline, you can avoid compliance breaches and keep your business safe and efficient.
At Steamline Engineering, we only supply the world’s best gasket brands, known for their seal integrity and durability. Stocking brands like Carrara and Firefly, Steamline is Australia’s best retailer of quality gaskets, as well as other industrial equipment like thermal tapes and seals, welding blankets and valve packing materials. Browse our range our contact our team of gasket experts today.
