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Description
Sheet jointing of 98% pure exfoliated graphite with a bonded central layer of 50μm thick stainless steel foil. Sheets thicker than 2.0mm have two layers of metal foil and three of graphite.
Prime features
Specification
BAM approved for use with liquid and gaseous oxygen in flange connections of copper, copper alloys or steel at operating conditions up to 130bar and 200°C.
Physical properties
(Typical values for 2.0mm thick sheet)
Density (graphite), Mg/m³: 1.0
Compressibility, %: 41 (ASTM F36A)
Recovery, %: 22 (ASTM F36A)
Leachable chloride ion content, ppm: <50
Service capability
Maximum temperature (oxidising media): +400°C
Maximum temperature (*inert/reducing media): +700°C
Miniumum temperature: -200°C.
(*Ensure that temperatures above +400°C on atmosphere side of flange do not cause gasket to oxidise inwards from the outside edge.)
For service capability graphs click here to refer to the full Gaskets & Jointings guide pdf (1.58MB)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets: 1.0m x 1.0m. Thicknesses: 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm.
Click here to download the Gaskets & Jointings guide pdf (1.58MB)