Apprentice Q&A · #016

Do I put the butyl gasket tape on the inside or outside of the bolt holes on a TDC flange?

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Always run the butyl gasket tape on the inside of the bolt holes, tracking directly along the center point of the mating flange faces. This ensures the air pressure pushes the gasket into the seam instead of escaping through the bolt openings.

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Always run the butyl gasket tape on the inside of the bolt holes, tracking directly along the center point of the mating flange faces. This ensures the air pressure pushes the gasket...

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Hey boss, I’m checking duct assembly: Do I put the butyl gasket tape on the inside or outside of the bolt holes on a TDC flange? I found the likely issue and want to verify the next step before I lock it in. Do you want me to adjust it now or check the drawing/detail first?

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Do I put the butyl gasket tape on the inside or outside of the bolt holes on a TDC flange?

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