{"product_id":"bx-153-ring-joint-gasket-low-carbon-steel-zinc-plated-api-6a-rtj-sealing-ring","title":"BX-153 Ring Joint Gasket – Low Carbon Steel (Zinc Plated) API 6A RTJ Sealing Ring","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe BX-153 Ring Type Joint (RTJ) Gasket is a high-performance, pressure-energized metal sealing ring engineered specifically for use with API 6BX flanges in high-pressure oilfield applications. Designed to handle extreme operating pressures ranging from 10,000 PSI up to 20,000 PSI, the BX-153 delivers a robust, blowout-proof seal essential for wellheads, blowout preventers (BOPs), and ultra-high-pressure manifold systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eManufactured from premium Low Carbon Steel (LCS), this gasket is precision-machined and then zinc-plated (or treated with a comparable corrosion inhibitor) to prevent surface oxidation and ensure maximum integrity during storage and field installation. The BX series features a highly specialized geometry that allows for complete face-to-face contact between the mating flanges upon makeup. Once fully torqued, the gasket is totally enclosed within the flange groove, making the connection exceptionally resistant to mechanical shock, intense vibration, and severe temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe pressure-energized design dictates that as internal system pressure increases, the sealing force driving the gasket against the flange's sealing surfaces actively intensifies, guaranteeing a bubble-tight metal-to-metal seal. Additionally, the BX-153 features a standard precision-drilled pressure-equalizing vent hole to prevent fluid or gas entrapment behind the ring, ensuring safe and predictable performance during system depressurization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePressure-Energized Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Utilizes internal line pressure to dynamically increase the sealing force against the flange groove, ensuring fail-safe reliability under extreme 10K to 20K PSI conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow Carbon Steel Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the ideal ductility to safely deform into the harder flange groove to create a perfect seal, while maintaining exceptional structural yield strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCorrosion Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Finished with specialized zinc plating to resist rust and environmental degradation prior to and during installation in harsh field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntegrated Vent Hole:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a precision-drilled cross-hole to equalize pressure across the gasket, preventing dangerous fluid or gas entrapment in the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAPI 6A \u0026amp; ASME B16.20 Compliant:\u003c\/b\u003e Machined to strict dimensional and hardness tolerances to ensure full interchangeability and to prevent damage to expensive mating flange faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFace-to-Face Mating:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed specifically for API 6BX flanges, allowing the flange faces to meet perfectly for a more rigid, load-bearing, and protected connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Technical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003eRing Type Joint (RTJ) Gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRing Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003eBX-153\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatible Flange Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003eAPI 6BX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003eLow Carbon Steel (LCS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003eZinc Plated (Corrosion Resistant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePressure Rating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003e10,000 to 20,000 PSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign Feature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003ePressure-Energized with Cross-Drilled Vent Hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,8,1,0\"\u003e130 HB (Brinell) \/ 72 HRB (Rockwell B)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTesting \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,9,1,0\"\u003eAPI 6A, ASME B16.20, Dimensional \u0026amp; Hardness Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe BX-153 Low Carbon Steel Gasket is widely utilized in high-pressure drilling, completion, and production environments. Typical applications include critical high-pressure connections on Blowout Preventer (BOP) stacks, wellhead assemblies, frac trees, and high-pressure choke and kill manifolds where safe containment of 10K to 20K PSI fluids is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eEach BX-153 gasket is manufactured under rigorous quality control standards. We perform strict hardness testing to ensure the ring remains softer than the mating flange, preventing groove damage while ensuring the metal-to-metal seal is fully formed. Every gasket is visually and dimensionally inspected, with full material traceability provided to guarantee maximum safety and reliability in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRequest a Quote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e📞 +1 405 666 5011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e📧 seo@blazess.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blaze Sales \u0026 Service","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48132019323125,"sku":"BX-153LCS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/5785\/1637\/files\/BX-153RingJointGasketLowCarbonSteelAPI6ARTJ.png?v=1778257245","url":"https:\/\/blazess.com\/ur\/products\/bx-153-ring-joint-gasket-low-carbon-steel-zinc-plated-api-6a-rtj-sealing-ring","provider":"Blaze Sales \u0026 Service","version":"1.0","type":"link"}