Software interfaces. See also: application binary interface and application programming interface. A software interface may refer to a wide range of different types of interface at different levels: an operating system may interface with pieces of hardware.
The products used to seal these pipe joints are known as gaskets. A flange gasket is the particular style of gasket utilized to create a seal when two flanged pipe ends are bolted together. The most common use for gaskets is in the services industry, where water pipes need to be sufficiently sealed to prevent water leaks, loss of pressure, or external foreign contaminants entering the pipe.
Advanced Sealingâs Style SW Spiral Wound gasket is made up of a spiral wound sealing element with an outer guide ring that serves to center the gasket in a standard flange. It is manufactured to the dimensions of ASME B16.20 for use in ASME B16.5 and ASME B16.47 flanges.