Lens gaskets

The proven high-pressure gaskets

Lens gaskets are reusable, as the sealing effect is generally achieved by elastic deformation of the surfaces.

We can also specially produce bellows lenses, lens blind

spectacle gaskets and half-lenses.

The projected sealing width bG is calculated in relation to the

angle a, which forms the sealing surface against the direction of the force (tubular axis) depending on the E modulus
EG and the surface pressure exerted by bG = 100 / EG r
sin.

Lens blind spectacle gaskets are made of a sealing lens

and a lens blind, which are connected by a ligament. It is
also usual to use lens blinds on their own. In this case, it is
useful to weld on a small plate to render the lens blind distinguishable.

Gasket profiles

Profile

Profile A5BS
Specify DN, PN, size
a and d when ordering

Cross-section

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A5

A5S

A5BS

Lens gaskets are impervious to overpressure. With increasing loads, the contact surface between the spherical lens
surface and the spherical flange groove increases, so that
the surface pressure only increases to a lesser extent.
A disadvantage with standard sealing lenses is that, at high
pressures and temperatures, the sealing lens can bulge
along the circumference and weaken the tension of the connection. Also, at greater nominal diameter, the flange can
become stuck in the area of the raised face diameter d5 and
lift up at the sealing diameter.

Steel type
designation

Material
number

For circulatory
temperatures

Code designation
on the outer edge

S235JRG2
P265GH
16Mo3
13CrMo4-5
10CrMo9-10
X6CrNiTi18-10
12CrMo19-5

1.0038
1.0425
1.5415
1.7335
1.7380
1.4541
1.7362

to 425 0C
to 425 0C
425 to 475
425 to 520
520 to 580
350 to 550
max. 650 0C

none
none
1 Punch mark
2 Punch marks
3 Punch marks
4 Punch marks
1 notch

X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2

1.4571

max. 550 0C 3 notches

Further technical data see section Materials commonly used.

Recommended max. roughness

of the flange surfaces

Surface pressure
limits for 20 C

N/mm2
N/mm2

E modulus at 20 C

kN/mm2

Surface pressure
limits for 300 C

N/mm
N/mm2

E modulus at 300 C

kN/mm2

Monel 2.4360

Steel 1.4541
silver-plated

Steel St 35
copper-plated

Stainless steel
1.4828

Stainless steel
1.4541

Heatresistant mild
steel 1.7362

Materials

Heat-resistant
mild steel
1.5415

A5, A5S, A5BS

Iron 1.1003

Profile

Copper 2.0090

Gasket limiting values

von
bis

3,2
6,3

3,2
6,3

3,2
6,3

1,6
3,2

1,6
3,2

3,2
6,3

6,3
12,5

3,2
6,3

3,2
6,3

235
525

300
675

400
900

335
750

400
900

135
600

100
750

135
300

260
660

210

210

210

200

200

210

200

128

178

235
315

300
585

400
730

335
630

400
750

135
390

100
630

135
150

260
650

185

185

190

186

186

185

186

114

175

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DN

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d1

d2

50
65
80
100
125
150
200

55
70
82
107
131
158
205

78
102
116
143
180
210
276

10
15
25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
200

14
18
29
43
54
69
81
105
128
155
200

21
28
43
62
78
102
116
143
180
210
276

10
15
25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
175
200

14
18
28
42
53
67
77
99
120
144
166
188

21
28
43
62
78
102
116
143
180
210
243
276

15
25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
200

17
27
39
48
61
80
99
121
143
195

28
43
62
78
102
116
143
180
210
276

10
15
25
40
50
65
80
125
150
175
200

12
15
24
36
48
67
77
129
144
164
185

21
28
43
62
78
102
116
180
210
243
276

10
15
25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150
200

10
17
29
41
52
70
80
96
134
150
193

21
28
43
62
78
102
116
143
180
210
276

Lens gaskets for flange connections PN 63 to PN 400

d5

PN 63
68
85
97
127
157
183
243
PN 100
18
27
39
55
68
85
97
127
157
183
243
PN 160
18
27
39
55
68
85
97
127
157
183
218
243
PN 250
27
39
55
68
85
97
127
157
183
243
PN 320
18
27
39
55
68
85
97
157
183
218
243
PN 400
18
27
39
55
68
85
97
127
157
183
243

13,6
18,3
18,3
22,1
31,2
34,9
40,5

90
113
131
171
210
249
327

9
13
13
15
22
26
27

7,4
9,1
9,5
12,2
13,9
18,7
18,7
22,8
32,3
36,0
42,2

23
32
49
71
89
112
130
169
208
146
323

6
6
6
8
9
13
13
15
22
26
27

7,4
9,1
9,8
12,6
14,3
19,4
20,1
24,8
35,0
39,7
39,2
44,3

23
32
49
70
88
110
127
165
202
239
280
314

6
6
6
8
9
13
13
15
22
26
21
25

9,4
10,2
13,6
15,9
21,4
19,0
24,8
34,6
40,1
41,9

32
48
68
85
106
129
165
203
238
320

6
6
8
9
13
13
15
22
26
25

8,1
10,0
11,1
14,5
16,0
19,3
20,1
31,9
39,7
39,9
45,3

22
31
46
66
84
111
127
209
239
279
312

6
6
6
8
9
13
13
22
26
21
25

8,7
9,4
9,5
12,9
14,6
18,3
19,0
25,9
30,2
37,7
42,6

20
32
49
70
87
113
129
162
212
243
319

6
6
6
8
9
13
13
15
22
26
25

Dimensions in mm

(a)*

DIN 2696 : 1999-08, Series 1

Conforms to DIN 2696 : 1999-08*

Ordering example for a lens gasket, DN 100, PN 63,
conforming to DIN 2696, made of ...1):
Lens gasket, DN 100, PN 63, DIN 2696 Series 1 / 1.7335
DIN 2696 : 1999-08, Series 2
DN

1)
*

d1

d2

50
100
125
150

52
100
124
148

78
143
180
210

10
15
25
40
50
100
125
150

11
16
25
39
51
98
121
145

21
28
43
62
78
143
180
210

10
15
25
40
50
100
125
150

10
16
25
38
49
92
113
134

21
28
43
62
78
143
180
210

15
25
40
50

15
23
35
45

28
43
62
78

10
15
25
40
100
125

9
14
20
32
101
119

21
28
43
62
143
180

Lens gaskets

14,6
24,5
33,6
38,4

87
166
205
242

9
15
22
26

8,4
9,7
10,8
13,6
14,9
25,2
34,6
39,4

21
31
47
68
87
164
203
240

6
6
6
8
9
15
22
26

8,7
9,7
10,8
13,9
15,6
27,2
37,3
43,1

20
31
46
67
86
160
197
232

6
6
6
8
9
15
22
26

10,0
11,4
14,9
16,9

31
45
65
82

6
6
8
9

9,0
10,3
12,3
15,7
24,2
35,3

20
30
43
64
167
202

6
6
6
8
15
22

Dimensions in mm
Specify material when placing order
Sealing lenses with dimensions conforming to with DIN 2696 April 1972 edition must always
be arranged in advance. To avoid misunderstandings the desired sealing lens height a
should always be given for the internal diameter d1 specified.

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d5
PN 63
68
127
157
183
PN 100
18
27
39
55
68
127
157
183
PN 160
18
27
39
55
68
127
157
183
PN 250
27
39
55
68
PN 320
18
27
39
55
127
157

Lens gaskets
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Lens gaskets for flange connections

PN 63 to PN 400

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Works standard 1082)
Ordering example for a lens gasket with d1=94 mm internal
diameter and d2 = 143 mm external diameter, made of ...1):
Lens gasket 94x143 WN 108 / 1.7335
Works standard 108
DN

d1,min* hmax d1,max* hmin

d2*

r*

d5*

x*

25
32
50
70
88
112
129
170
218
250

18
27
39
55
68
85
97
127
157
183

5,7
6,0
6,0
8,0
9,0
13,0
13,0
15,0
22,0
26,0

218
243
298
345
394
445

28,0
27,0
25,0
26,0
23,0
24,0

218
243
298
345

21,0
25,0
25,0
30,0

PN 63 to PN 400
10
15
25
40
50
65
80
100
125
150

10
14
20
34
46
62
72
94
116
139

8,0
10,0
11,5
15,0
16,5
21,0
21,5
26,0
35,5
41,0

14
18
29
43
55
70
82
108
135
158

7,0
9,0
9,5
12,5
13,5
18,5
18,5
22,0
29,5
35,0

21
28
43
62
78
102
116
143
180
210

PN 63 to PN 100
(175)
200
250
300
350
400

176
198
246
295
330
385

42,5
42,5
43,0
43,5
45,5
45,5

183
206
257
305
348
395

(175)
200
250
300

162
183
230
278

40,0
45,5
48,0
53,0

177
200
246
285

40,5
40,0
39,5
40,5
39,5
42,0

243
276
332
385
425
475

296
329
406
473
538
610

PN 160 to PN 400
35,5
40,0
43,0
51,0

243
276
332
385

296
329
406
473

Dimensions in mm

1) Specify material when placing order

2) Unless otherwise agreed, the sealing lenses will be supplied
with d1,min and hmax. The interior diameters should be adapted to
the by boring of the integral or collar flanges.
* In accordance with DIN 2696 April 1972.

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