User:Zetrocrakso/Taper-Lok Flange

Summary
Taper-Lok flanges are pressure-energized connectors suitable for any industry requiring the use of bolted connections. Designed for high pressure, zero emissions, and compactness, these flanges are widely used in sub-sea projects.

Comparison to ANSI/ASME
A Taper-Lok flange is similar to the standard ANSI/ASME flange, the main difference being the use of a seal ring and male/female components as opposed to a gasket and mating faces.

Seal Ring
The seal ring works by way of converging angles. These converging angles cause the seal integrity to increase as the internal pressure is increased. The lack of a gasket means that the bolt load does not need to be high to ensure a good seal. Due to the lower bolt load requirement, a smaller bolt circle is needed, which results in a more compact flange.