LOKRING works to focus on creating innovative technology that improves productivity and safety. The following technical bulletins address different aspect of using our products.
Design Guides
- LOKRING ASME B31 Pressure Piping Design Guide – A guideline for designing ASME B31 Pressure Piping Using Lokring Fittings with ESP® Technology
- LOKRING Fitting Applications Guide – A guideline for specifying Lokring® Fittings with Elastic Strain Preload® (ESP®) Technology
Technical Bulletins
- LOKRING & Welding: Working Together
- LOKRING & Welding: Gas Fume Safety
- LOKRING & Welding: Mechanical Safety
- LOKRING & Welding: Orbital Welding
- LOKRING Safety and Security
- LOKRING & Compression Fittings
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LOKRING Design Guide
A Guideline for Designing ASME B31 Pressure Piping Using Lokring Fittings with ESP Technology
The B31 simplified requirements were developed with and retain a focus on high-pressure, high-temperature piping which is typically welded or flanged. ASME B31 simplified rules are not developed as thoroughly regarding the design, manufacture, and installation of safe piping systems using non-welded, proprietary fittings (nonstandard components), such as the Lokring™ fitting with Elastic Strain Preload® (ESP®) technology.
However, there are B31 rules developed for pressure design and the development of stress multipliers (stress intensification factors) for nonstandard components that will allow the organization using Lokring fittings to develop a B31-compliant design.