Can metal pads be reused?
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Can metal gaskets be reused? What are the standards for their use? . .
Please specify what type of metal gasket it is. Generally, lens gaskets, octagonal gaskets, silver gaskets, copper gaskets, aluminum gaskets, etc. can be reused as long as the indentations are not too deep. Metal wound gaskets can be used as long as the metal winding is intact and elastic. Metal clad gaskets become unusable once the cladding layer is damaged; each case must be evaluated on its own. As long as the sealing performance can be maintained, costs can be saved.
The rule is that they cannot be reused, but under normal circumstances, as long as the sealing surface is not damaged (without any cracks), they can be used, as mentioned above.
As long as the sealing surface is not significantly damaged, it can be reused multiple times.
According to the rules, it’s not allowed, but as long as nothing is missed, many items are still reused.
It depends on the condition of the metal gasket itself! As long as the seal is in good condition, how many times has he already used the tube! It would be too wasteful to replace it every time!
What the original poster might be referring to is metal wound gaskets. For pressure pipelines, used metal wound gaskets should not be reused from a safety perspective; using them poses a safety risk, and they can only be used in extremely special circumstances when there is no other choice. Also, on water pipes or low-pressure pipes, depending on the condition of the metal gaskets that have been used, they can still be used if they are in good condition.
Generally, it’s not possible, unless the damage is minimal or the pressure is low with modest requirements……
In our company, the gaskets are mainly taken from high-pressure pipelines; those with good sealing properties are used in low-pressure pipelines. However, gaskets that have been subjected to pressure once often pose a risk of leakage
There are risks, but there are also risks associated with using the new one. As long as it is not damaged, it can be used; a significant portion of cost savings comes from repairing and reusing existing items.
Reply to 10# Lazy Sheep: I pretty much agree with what the person on the 10th floor said!