ASME PCC-1-2000 (R2005)

The bolted flange joint assembly guidelines described in this document apply to pressure-boundary flanged joints with ring-type gaskets that are entirely eithin the circle enclosed by the bolt holes and with no contact outside the circle (rules for design of bolted flanges with ring-type gaskets are in Mandatory Appendix 2 of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1). By the selection of those features suitable to the specific service or need, these guidelines may be used to develop effective joint assembly procedures for the broad range of sizes and service conditions normally encountered in the process industries.