Standard Classification for Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) and Other Metal Layer Gaskets for Transportation Applications

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This classification is intended to encourage uniformity in reporting properties of MLS and Metal Layer gaskets, to provide a common language for communications between producers and users, and to guide engineers and designers in the application and construction of commercially available gaskets.
SCOPE
1.1 This classification covers a means for specifying Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) and other Metal Layer Gaskets for Transportation Applications by application and construction. These structures are composed of one or more steel or metal layers of material, which may have coatings or embossments. Commercial materials designated as composite or enveloped gaskets are excluded from this classification and are covered by Classification F868 and Practice F336, respectively.
1.2 Since all of the properties that contribute to gasket performance are not included, use of this classification as a basis for selecting an MLS or Metal Layer gasket is limited.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

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Designation:F2325 −03(Reapproved 2009)
Standard Classification for
Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) and Other Metal Layer Gaskets for
Transportation Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2325; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 SAE Standard:
SAEAE-13 Gasket and Joint Design Manual for Engine and
1.1 This classification covers a means for specifying Multi-
Transmission Systems
Layer Steel (MLS) and other Metal Layer Gaskets for Trans-
portation Applications by application and construction. These
3. Terminology
structures are composed of one or more steel or metal layers of
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
material, which may have coatings or embossments. Commer-
3.1.1 active layer(s)—an embossed layer(s) used to provide
cialmaterialsdesignatedascompositeorenvelopedgasketsare
the primary sealing function.
excluded from this classification and are covered by Classifi-
3.1.2 embossment (emboss)—a raised area of a steel or
cation F868 and Practice F336, respectively.
metal layer in relief from the rest of the layer with a defined
1.2 Since all of the properties that contribute to gasket
geometry typically used at the sealing interface. Embossments
performance are not included, use of this classification as a
may also be used to shift load to areas, which require better
basis for selecting an MLS or Metal Layer gasket is limited.
sealing performance.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.3 exterior coating—a supplemental coating applied to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the exterior of the gasket for anti-fret, anti-blocking, or sealing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
enhancement.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.4 inactive layer(s)—the flat or non-embossed layer(s)
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
used for spacing or other purposes within the gasket.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.5 load stop (stopper)—a device used to control com-
2.1 ASTM Standards: pression between layers in an MLS or Metal Layer gasket.
A109/A109M Specification for Steel, Strip, Carbon (0.25
4. Significance and Use
Maximum Percent), Cold-Rolled
A666 Specification forAnnealed or Cold-WorkedAustenitic
4.1 This classification is intended to encourage uniformity
Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar in reporting properties of MLS and Metal Layer gaskets, to
D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber Latices—
provide a common language for communications between
Nomenclature producers and users, and to guide engineers and designers in
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-
the application and construction of commercially available
motive Applications gaskets.
F336 Practice for Design and Construction of Nonmetallic
5. Basis of Classification
Enveloped Gaskets for Corrosive Service
F868 Classification for Laminated Composite Gasket Mate-
5.1 This classification is based on the principle that MLS
rials and Metal Layer gaskets should be described, in terms of the
transportation application and construction. Thus, users of
MLS and Metal Layer gaskets can, by selecting different
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F03 on
combinations, define various parts needed for specific applica-
Gaskets and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F03.10 on Composite
tions. Likewise, producers can report applications and con-
Gaskets.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published March 2010. Originally struction of available products.
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2325 – 03. DOI:
10.1520/F2325-03R09.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Load shifting reference from SAEAE-13, “Gasket and Joint Design Manual for
the ASTM website. Engine and Transmission Systems.”
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F2325−03 (2009)
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TABLE 1 Basis of Classification
1st Letter 1st Digit 2nd Digit 2nd Letter 3rd Letter 4th Letter 5th Letter 3rd Digit 4th Digit
Total Number
B C B C
Number of Loa
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