Mechanical Joints Gasket

Mechanical Joint Gasket is a type of single hardness compound gasket used for joining DI Pipes and fittings. The mechanical joint uses the basic principle of the stuffing box and gland. It was developed nearly 100 years ago especially for use in gas transmission lines but has since also been popularly used in water lines fittings. The joint has four parts: a flange cast with a bell; a rubber gasket that fits in the bell socket; a gland, or follower ring, to compress the gasket; and tee-head bolts and nuts for tightening the joint.