Definition(s)
Gasket-Seating Load
That portion of the clamping load required to seat the gasket and bring the hub faces into contact.
Source: API SPEC 16A, Specification for Drill-through Equipment, Third Edition, June 2004 (Errata/Supplement November 2004). Global Standards
Gasket-Seating Load
That portion of the clamping load required to seat the gasket and bring the mating RCD and RCD bearing assembly faces into contact.
Source: API SPEC 16RCD, Specification for Drill Through Equipment—Rotating Control Devices, Upstream Segment, First Edition, February 2005. Global Standards