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This European Standard specifies the dimensions, design, types, designation, materials and marking of spiral wound gaskets for use with type A flat face or type B raised face flange facings complying with EN 1759-1 for the following Class designations: - Class 150, to Class 1 500 for nominal sizes DN 15 to DN 600, and - Class designation 2 500 up to and including DN 300. The centering rings for the spiral wound gaskets according to this standard are sized for use with imperial bolting. The dimensions of spiral wound gaskets for tongue and groove flange facing types and spigot and recess flange facing types to EN 1759-1 are not included in this standard. Such gaskets may be available, however, for these types of flange and the purchaser is advised to consult the manufacturer as to their availability. Similarly, for slip-on or screwed flange types, the manufacturer should be consulted about availability.