Inventors:
James Lingenfelder - Katy TX, US
International Classification:
F16L 17/06
Abstract:
A reduced contact area gasket is adapted to be disposed between first and second flanges in a piping system. The reduced area gasket has an outer portion having a first outer perimeter and a first inner perimeter. At least two recesses extend inwardly from the outer perimeter. Each of the at least two recesses is adapted to receive a fastener that secures the first and second flanges between which the reduced contact area gasket is adapted to be disposed. An inner portion of the reduced contact area gasket has a second inner perimeter that defines an aperture therethrough and a second outer perimeter. The at least two recesses are connected to the second outer perimeter. At least two cutout portions extend from a first surface to a second opposite surface of the reduced contact area gasket.