Strength test/leak test
Strength test/leak test
Tightness of flanged joints
To guarantee safety during plant operation only a limited amount of load acting on a flanged joint is permitted (proof of strength). Beyond this a sufficiently high pressure level acting on the gasket surface is necessary to ensure tightness (proof of tightness). Therefore suitable and commonly accepted calculation methods are required. TÜV SÜD relies on analytical calculation methods, such as EN, KTA, ASME, as well as on detailed Finite Element Analyses.
TÜV SÜD offers:
The systematic involvement of our experts for testing and qualification of gasket materials within the TÜV SÜD Group and the cross-linked know-how of the design of flanged joint system, guarantees excellent and cost-efficient results
- Compliance with national and international regulations
- Design proof by application of computational methods
- Simulation of stress distribution and deformation behaviour of complex flanged joints
- Emissions control for process plants
- Determination of failure root causes
- Expert opinions
| Your advantages: |
Tight flanged joints prevent problems and additional costs.
have noticeably increased requirements regarding flanged joints in the past few years. This applies not only to piping systems and pressure vessels but also to any sealed device. |
An appropriate and suitable design and qualification of flanged joints is essential for ensuring safe and smooth plant operation.


