m&Y factors for gaskets 1

[apg123]

I am new at this stuff so I may be asking a stupid question. I have seen the terms m&Y as well as cg&Sg both used when describing a gasket. m&Y seems to be more common, is there a difference between these terms? Can they be used interchangibly?

Thanks

 

[doct9960]

apg123,

Refer to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1, Appendix 2.

If you don't have the Code you can look into the websites of gasket manufacturers. Here's a few...

http://www.teadit.com.br/new/images/publicacoes/livro_final_ingles.pdf

http://www.flexitallic.com/pdf/designCriteria.pdf

http://www.garlock.com

http://www.lamons.com