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OUR COMPANY
History
The group of Independent Klinger Companies has its origins in 1886, founded by Austrian engineer Richard Klinger who pioneered compressed
asbestos gasket materials.
Product innovation and a problem solving philosophy have been the cornerstones of Klinger operating policy since its inception. The constant
development of new products and technical services to meet the demand of the Fluid Sealing and Fluid Control industries has resulted in Klinger
becoming a global player and market leader in almost every industry sector, with Group sales exceeding 400 million. Today Klinger has
production plants and service organisations in almost every industrialized country in the world with extensive research and development
facilities in Switzerland and Austria.
The Richard Klinger SA (Pty) Limited operation was commissioned in May 1968 to produce sheet jointing for the fast-developing Southern
African industrial and mining markets. From humble beginnings, and with National Trading Company (Pty) Limited as their partners, Klinger
products soon became synonymous with quality and innovation in the petrochemical, mining, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and metal melting
industries in the Southern African region.
With South Africa becoming part of the global economy after the first democratic elections in 1994, the Directors of both companies saw a need to
further develop the product range and capacity of Klinger and so established a joint venture aptly named Klinger NTC (Pty) Limited. At the same
time, Klingers largest competitor, T & N Industrial Products, was acquired and the entire operation relocated to the 14000m premises currently
occupied in Wadeville, Gauteng.
In January 1999, Klinger exercised its options to repurchase the 50% share owned by National Trading Company in Klinger NTC, thus resulting
in Klinger (Pty) Limited becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group of Independent Klinger Companies. This development held a number
of lucrative opportunities for the South African subsidiary, not least of which was the opportunity to supply large format sheet jointing to Group
companies on a global basis.
In support of Government's empowerment drive, Klinger Mzansi was formed in 2003, and is now a fully BBBEE accredited company.
A further development resulted from a need to differentiate Klinger and Klinger Mzansi from their opposition and to add value to the sales and
marketing of their range of products. Customers were demanding a service which inevitably led to the training of end-user staff on gasket
installation, best practices and eventually to the supervised fitment of gaskets within bolted connections.

Quality
Klinger Mzansi has implemented a documented Quality
Management System throughout all of its operations that
complies with the requirements of ISO 9001 : 2008.
Accreditation of the Quality Management System is
provided by Lloyds Register and is subjected to audits
on a regular basis.
The independent Quality Department within Klinger Mzansi
ensures that documented procedures are followed, and that
the required quality control checks are performed on all products,
against all applicable manufacturing specifications or customer requirements.
Regular audits are conducted on our suppliers to ensure that raw materials or
products used during manufacture comply with all the group specification requirements.

Health and Safety

Written policies and procedures are followed to ensure the continued wellbeing of all of
our personnel. As a minimum, the standards required by the Occupational Health and
Safety Act and associated Regulations are complied with in our manufacturing facilities and
office environments. A formal Health and Safety Committee, comprising representatives from
all our divisions, facilities and branches, meets on a regular basis to assess the effectiveness
of the management systems that are utilised.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Applications and Industries

Gasket Selection Criteria

Semi-Metallic Gaskets
Spiral Wound
Serrated Metal
Metal Reinforced Gaskets
Jacketed
Corrugated Metal

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Metallic Gaskets

Commonly Used Materials

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PTFE Sheeting

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Compressed Fibre Sheeting

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Other Sheeting Products

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Elastomers / Vegetable Fibre

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Gland Packing
Klinger
Seal Ryt

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Engineering Plastics & PTFE Products

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Other Products

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Joint Integrity Management Services

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Gasket Installation Procedures

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APPLICATIONS & INDUSTRIES

With a head office situated in Wadeville, Gauteng and branch operations in Durban, Secunda, Sasolburg and Port Elizabeth, Klinger Mzansi is well
positioned to supply sealing products and services to customers in South Africa and other African countries.
Klinger Mzansi supplies products and services from the following product divisions:
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Sheet jointing - A comprehensive range of locally manufactured non-asbestos calendered sheet materials, as well as modified PTFE and
reinforced graphite sheeting.

Pump & valve gland packing - An extensive range of Klinger braided packing is manufactured locally. The Seal Ryt brand of gland packing is
also available through Klinger Mzansi.

Gaskets - The largest manufacturing facility in Africa can produce a full range of soft cut, spiral wound and metal reinforced gaskets to any
specification or customer requirement.

Joint integrity management - On-site technical support, training and gasket fitment using a range of manual and hydraulic bolt torque and
tensioning equipment.

Klinger Mzansis product offerings are used in a wide range of industrial applications within the following sectors:
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Petrochemical
Sugar
Refining
Metal melting
Mining
Transportation

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Power generation
Shipping
Chemical
Food & beverage
Pulp and paper

Some of the major companies that currently make use of Klinger Mzansis products and services are:
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Alusaf
Impala Platinum
Anglo Gold
Mittal
Anglo Platinum
Mondi
BHP Billiton
Natref
Chevron
PetroSA

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Columbus
SAB Miller
Engen
Sappi
Eskom
Sasol
Goldfields
Tongaat Hulett
Illovo
Xstrata

GASKET SELECTION CRITERIA

The Many, Varied Demands Placed On Gaskets

flange

medium

bolt

process
control

pressure

A common perception is that the suitability of a gasket for any given

application depends upon the maximum temperature and pressure
conditions. This is not the case.
Maximum temperature and pressure values alone can not define a
materials suitability for an application. These limits are dependent upon a
multiplicity of factors as shown in the diagram opposite. It is always
advisable to consider these factors when selecting a material for a given
application.

temperature

Selecting gaskets with pT diagrams

The Klinger pT diagram provides guidelines for determining the suitability
of a particular gasket material for a specific application based on the
operating temperature and pressure only.

100
90

Additional stresses such as fluctuating load may significantly affect the

suitability of a gasket in the application and must be considered
separately. Always refer to the chemical resistance of the gasket to the
fluid.

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70
60
50

40

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material is normally suitable subject to

chemical compatibility.
In area two, the gasket materials may be suitable but a technical
evaluation is recommended.
In area three, do not install the gasket without a technical evaluation.

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Pressure, bar

Areas of Application
In area one, the gasket

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SEMI-METALLIC GASKETS
Spiral Wound
KLINGER Maxiflex
Spiral wound gaskets have the ability to recover under the action of fluctuating loads caused by process fluid pressure and temperature changes,
flange face temperature variations, flange rotation, bolt stress relaxation and creep.
The gasket-sealing element consists of a pre-formed metallic winding strip with layers of a softer, more compressible sealing material which, during
compression, is densified and flows to fill imperfections in the flange surfaces when the gasket is seated. The metal strip holds the filler giving the
gasket mechanical resistance and resilience.
Maxiflex Spiral Wound Gaskets can be manufactured to international specifications such as ASME B16.20 or EN 1514, using a range of materials
according to different service conditions.
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Outer guide rings are fitted to centralise the gasket between the bolts and to act as a compression limiter.
Inner rings are fitted to reduce the gap between the inside diameter of the gasket and the bore of the flange. This reduces turbulence, erosion
damage and protects the gasket sealing element from the contained media.
Inner and outer rings are manufactured from a variety of metals to suit particular applications.

Below are the most common gasket configurations.

Maxiflex Style R

Maxiflex Style R (Graphite faced)

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Maxiflex spiral wound sealing element

Wide choice of materials for filler and
metal strip
Suitable for high pressure and
temperature applications
Recommended flanges - tongue and
groove, male to female and flat face to
recess
General and critical duties

Maxiflex Style HX-RIR

(For heat exchanger applications)
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Maxiflex Style CR
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Maxiflex spiral wound sealing element

Covered with 0.5mm flexible graphite
Used on manhole covers
Low bolt load applications
Uneven sealing faces

Maxiflex spiral wound sealing element

Solid metal outer ring used as a centring
device and compression stop
Used mainly on raised face and flat face
flanges
General duties

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Maxiflex spiral wound sealing element

The inner ring could have pass bars or
could carry either a metal clad or soft
gasket with pass bars
Manufactured to customer designs
Overwind without filler facilitates gasket
location

Maxiflex Pro
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Maxiflex Style RIR

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Maxiflex spiral wound sealing element

Solid metal inner ring
High pressure temperature capability
Male to female flanges
General and critical duties

Maxiflex Style CRIR

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Maxiflex spiral wound sealing element

Solid metal inner & outer ring
Suitable for high pressure and
temperature applications
Raised face or flat flanges
Prevents turbulence and erosion
damage to flange
Prevents damage to the gasket bore and
inner windings
Acts as a heat shield/ corrosion barrier
General and critical duties

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Maxiflex spiral wound sealing element

A combination of inner and outer rings
Maxiprofile inner ring
Double integrity seal

SEMI-METALLIC GASKETS
Serrated Metal
Maxiprofile (Style 109)
The Klinger Maxiprofile is a composite gasket, which utilises a serrated metal core with a soft facing material. The metal core is machined on each
contact face with concentric serrations which provide high pressure areas, ensuring that the soft coating flows into any imperfections in the flange
even at relatively low bolt loads. The result is a gasket, which combines the benefits of soft cut materials with the advantages of seal integrity
associated with metallic gaskets.
Expanded graphite is the most common facing material used for Maxiprofile gaskets. However, other materials can be used, such as PTFE for
chemically aggressive duties or mica for high temperature duties.
General properties of Maxiprofile gaskets:
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Have a wide range of seating stresses under which the seal is effected and maintained
Can be used when there is insufficient bolt load to seal conventional gasket materials
Easy to handle and fit
Suitable for a wide range of operating conditions
The soft facing layer prevents damage to the flange
Provide a high integrity seal including thermocycling and shock loading conditions
Can be refurbished with a new facing layer and reused

The following Maxiprofile styles are available:

Maxiprofile LA1
(integral guide ring)

Maxiprofile LA2
(no guide ring)

Maxiprofile LA3
(loose fitting guide ring)

MRG (Metal Reinforced Gaskets)

Style 108
The Klinger Style 108 MRG is a rigid laminated gasket, consisting of graphite layers bonded to each face of a solid steel core.
The Klinger Style 108 MRG gasket was initially designed to provide a high performance, low seating stress gasket replacement to the traditional
metal jacketed and compressed asbestos fibre type gaskets utilised on heat exchanger applications.
Benefits of Klinger Style 108 gasket:
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Low seating stress values

Excellent sealing characteristics
Excellent corrosion resistance
Narrow gasket width available
Particularly suitable for rectangular or non-round shapes

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SEMI-METALLIC GASKETS
Jacketed
Metal Jacketed Gaskets are the most basic type of semi-metallic gaskets combining the high pressure suitability and blow out resistance of metallic
materials with the improved compressibility of soft materials. Metal jacketed gaskets offer an economical seal where sealing faces are narrow and
can be produced in a variety of shapes, making them a good option for heat exchanger jointing.
Metal Jacketed Gaskets can be manufactured to suit a range of chemical environments by the selection of a suitable jacketing metal.
General properties:
v Economical
v Easy to handle and install
v Suitable for high temperatures
v Suitable for narrow flanges
v Good blow-out resistance

Styles:
100 - Double jacket
v 101 - Single jacket
v 105 - Corrugated double jacket

Applications:
v Heat exchangers
v Exhaust gaskets
v Valve bonnet gaskets
v Narrow flanges

Corrugated Metal
Style 104
Corrugated gaskets are manufactured from corrugated metallic rings in a wide range of materials. They are a universal gasket for a range of
applications but are particularly suited to applications involving narrow flanges or where bolt loads are low.
Corrugated rings are often supplied with a soft facing layer offering either full or partial coverage of the core. The layer, normally graphite or PTFE,
improves the sealability of the product and ensures high integrity even at low gasket loadings. Due to the sealing characteristics of faced corrugated
gaskets they are an excellent substitute for CAF gaskets or for corrugated gaskets with asbestos cord rope layers.
General properties:
v Good blow-out resistance
v Economical
v Suitable for high temperatures
v Easy to handle and install
Physical properties:
v Metal core nominal thickness: 0.5mm
v In the delivery condition, the total thickness of a gasket with graphite layers amounts to approximately 2.3mm
v Graphite facing thicknesses: 0.5mm standard and 0.8mm on request
v Also available with a U-Shaped Eyelet fitted to the bore and the outside periphery of the gasket. The eyelet fitted to the bore prevents
contamination of the process media and protects the graphite from the process media
v Surface identification: size, material and manufacturer
Styles:
v 104 - No facing layer (Taylor ring)
v 104G - Flexible graphite facing layer
v 104P - PTFE facing layer

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METALLIC GASKETS
Ring Type Joints
Metallic Ring Joint Gaskets
Metallic ring joint gaskets are heavy duty, high-pressure gaskets largely used in offshore petrochemical applications. They are precision-engineered
components designed to be used in conjunction with precision-machined flanges. All our Ring Joints are manufactured according to ASME B16.20
and API 6A.
The gasket material is selected on the basis of chemical compatibility with the media and the hardness of the flange. The gasket material ideally
needs to be roughly 30 BHN less than the flange material to ensure sufficient deformation of the gasket without damaging the flange facing.
Worn, pitted or corroded flange sealing surfaces can impede the sealing ability of RTJ gaskets. In such instances, a serrated octagonal RTJ gasket,
covered with flexible graphite, can provide a temporary or emergency solution until the flange can be repaired or replaced.
The following Ring Type Joint styles are available:

Style BX

Style R Octagonal

Style R Oval

Style RX

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COMMONLY USED MATERIALS

Low Carbon Steels

Carbon Steel: The most commonly used material for manufacturing semi-metallic gaskets. It has poor resistance to corrosion and should not be
used in water or diluted acids. The maximum recommended operating temperature is 540C.

Stainless Steels
Type 304 Stainless Steel: This material is widely used in the
manufacture of industrial gasketing due to its low cost and excellent
resistance to corrosion. The maximum recommended operating
temperature is 650C.
Type 316 Stainless Steel: This material offers a higher resistance to
corrosion than Type 304 SS. The maximum recommended
operating temperature is 800C.

Type 321 Stainless Steel: This alloy is similar to 304 with titanium
added. It's widely used in high temperature corrosive applications.
The maximum recommended operating temperature is 870C.
Type 347 Stainless Steel: This alloy is similar to 304 with
columbium and titanium added. It has good performance in high
temperature corrosive applications. The maximum recommended
operating temperature is 870C.

Alloy Steels
Hastelloy B: A corrosion resistance alloy that resists corrosion of
hydrochloric acid under most conditions as well as phosphoric acid,
other halogen acids and reducing conditions. The maximum
recommended operating temperature is 700C.
Hastelloy C: Offers exceptional resistance to severe oxidizing
conditions encountered with nitric acid, free chlorine and strong
aqueous and acid solutions.
The maximum recommended
operating temperature is 700C.

Inconel: Withstands high temperature and has resistance to

corrosion by halogen gases and compounds. The maximum
recommended operating temperature is 1000C.
Monel: Excellent resistance to most acid and alkalis except
extremely oxidant acids. The maximum recommended operating
temperature is 800C.

Other Metals
Nickel: Excellent resistance to caustic. Has a high degree of
corrosion resistance to neutral and distilled water. The maximum
recommended operating temperature is 600C.

Copper: Used successfully in acetic acids, nitrates and many

organic chemicals.
The maximum recommended operating
temperature is 316C.

Titanium: Has good resistance to wet chlorine and chlorine dioxide.

The maximum recommended operating temperature is 500C.

Lead: Good resistance to sulphuric, chromic and phosphoric acids.

Is soft and malleable. The maximum recommended operating
temperature is 100C.

Brass: Copper alloys are generally used with non-oxidizing acids,

alkaline and neutral salt solutions. The maximum recommended
operating temperature is 260C.

Aluminium: Has excellent corrosion resistance to organic acids

except nitric acid.
The maximum recommended operating
temperature is 472C.

Filler And Facing Materials

Flexible Graphite: Has excellent chemical resistance. The maximum recommended operating temperature is generally 370C to 450C, for facing
material, and 510C in spiral wound gaskets. These limits are dependent on the application and the grade of flexible graphite used. In some cases,
the maximum service temperature may exceed these limits. Avoid use with oxidizing processes. Contact manufacturer for specific applications.
PTFE, Filled PTFE, and Expanded PTFE: These materials are used for high chemical resistance. They have low permeability and are used in
vacuum and oxygen services. The temperature limits are cryogenics to 260C.
Ceramic: Ceramic materials are used in some corrosive environments. The maximum recommended operating temperature is 1090C.

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PTFE SHEETING PRODUCTS

PTFE
KLINGERtop-chem 2000
Premium grade, heavy-duty PTFE gasket suitable for a wide range of applications within the chemical and
petrochemical industries. The only PTFE based gasket material on the market to hold fire safe approval.
General Properties
v Excellent sealing at high temperatures and pressures
v Ideal for aggressive chemicals
v Easy to handle and cut
v Firesafe
v Creep Resistant

KLINGERtop-chem 2003
Highly compressible, modified PTFE material with outstanding chemical resistance. Ideal for applications where bolt
load is limited or where flanges are delicate e.g. glass-lined equipment.
General Properties
v Excellent sealing characteristics at low to medium temperatures and pressures
v Ideal for aggressive chemicals
v Excellent gas tightness properties
v Suitable for glass-lined and enamel flanges

KLINGERtop-chem 2005
Modified PTFE material with excellent chemical resistance and good mechanical properties. Suitable for a wide
range of applications with the exception of strong alkaline conditions.
General Properties
v Ideal for strongly acidic environments
v Easy to handle and cut
v Good mechanical properties at low to medium temperatures

KLINGERtop-chem 2006
Modified PTFE material with excellent chemical resistance and good mechanical properties. Suitable for a wide
range of applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries including strong alkaline conditions.
General Properties
v Ideal for strongly alkaline environments
v Good mechanical properties at low to medium temperatures
v Ideal for food and pharmaceutical applications

KLINGER Hygrade LS
Hygrade LS sheet gasketing is made of 100% expanded P.T.F.E. using a special process that produces a uniform and
highly fibrillated multidirectional microstructure. This creates a soft and pliable, yet very tough gasket that has
excellent resistance to compression, creep relaxation and cold flow. Suitable for un-even and damaged flanges.
General Properties
v 100% Pure P.T.F.E.
v Highly compressible
v Resistant to creep and cold flow
v Excellent chemical resistance, pH range 0-14
v Easy to cut and handle
v Suitable for glass-lined and enamel flanges

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COMPRESSED FIBRE SHEETING

Compressed Fibre
KLINGERSIL C-4324

KLINGERSIL C-4400

KLINGERSIL C-4461

KLINGERSIL C-4430

(top-mic)

An economic grade based on a

mixture of aramid and glass
fibres with a nitrile rubber binder.
Suitable for general industrial
service including oils,
hydrocarbons, low pressure
steam and water.

Optimised combination of
synthetic fibres and glass-fibre
bound with NBR. Premium
quality jointing with high
temperature resistance in steam
and water as well as excellent
resistance to oils and
hydrocarbons.

High quality non-asbestos grade

based on aramid fibre with nitrile
rubber binder. A general purpose
material for many industrial
sealing applications.
General Properties
v Good resistance to oils,
fuels, hydrocarbons
v Good creep resistance
v Low leakage
v Very successful in internal
combustion engine
applications
v 3xA anti-stick finish on both
sides

General Properties
v Economical
v Good resistance to oils,
fuels, hydrocarbons,
steam, etc.
v Excellent resistance to gas
leakage
v Meets non-asbestos
standard BS7531 Grade Y
v Anti-stick finish on both
sides
v Cuts easily

Also available with reinforcements: KLINGERSIL

C-4468 (top-mic wire),
stainless steel mesh
Availability
v Sheeting (m): 2.0 x 1.5*,
6.0 x 2.0, 6.0 x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.4, 0.5,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

Also available with reinforcements: KLINGERSIL

C-4438, stainless steel mesh

Availability
v Sheeting (m): 2.0 x 1.5*,
6.0 x 2.0, 6.0 x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.4, 0.5,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

Availability
v Sheeting (m): 2.0 x 1.5*,
6.0 x 2.0, 6.0 x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.4, 0.5,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

* Denotes standard sheet size

* Denotes standard sheet size

General Properties
v Good resistance to steam
v Resistant to oils, fuels,
hydrocarbons, etc.
v Easy to handle and cut
v 3xA anti-stick finish on both
sides

General Properties
v Excellent creep resistance
v Good steam resistance
v Resistant to oils, fuels,
hydrocarbons, etc.
v WRc approved for use in
hot and cold potable water
v Fire-safe
v 3xA anti-stick finish on both
sides

Also available with reinforcements: KLINGERSIL

C-4408, stainless steel mesh

Availability
v Sheeting (m): 2.0 x 1.5*,
6.0 x 2.0, 6.0 x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.4, 0.5,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

A combination of specially
selected mica, synthetic fibres
and fillers to give a sealing
material with outstanding
flexibility and excellent stability
in steam.

* Denotes standard sheet size

* Denotes standard sheet size

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Usually satisfactory without reference

Usually satisfactory, but suggest you refer to Klinger Mzansi for advice
Caution: May be suitable but essential that you refer to Klinger Mzansi for advice

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COMPRESSED FIBRE SHEETING

Compressed Fibre
KLINGERSIL C-4500

KLINGERSIL C-8200

KLINGERtop-graph-2000

KLINGERSIL Quantum

Top quality KLINGERSIL

grade based on carbon fibre with
a nitrile rubber binder. A premium
quality sealing material with
outstanding resistance to
alkaline media and steam.

Specialist grade based on a

unique blend of fibres with an
acid resisting binder. Specifically
designed for aggressive
chemical environments.

A combination of expanded
graphite and synthetic fibres to
give a revolutionary sealing
material with outstanding
flexibility and excellent stability
in steam.

Designed for use at high

temperatures. Suitable for use
with steam, oils, fuels, water,
weak inorganic and organic
acids, refrigerants and
hydrocarbons.

General Properties
v Good resistance to steam
v Resistant to oils, fuels,
hydrocarbons, etc.
v Easy to handle and cut
v Good leakage properties
v 3xA anti-stick finish on both
sides

General Properties
v Unique material bonded
with HNBR
v Outstanding resistance to
steam
v Available in sheet form and
as cut gaskets
v WRAS approved for use in
hot and cold potable water
v 3xA anti-stick finish on both
sides

General Properties
v Resistant to most mineral
acids
v Resistant to alkalis,
ketones, aldehydes
v Resistant to many
refrigerants
v Resistant to oils, fuels,
hydrocarbons, etc.
v 3xA anti-stick finish on both
sides

General Properties
v Good resistance to steam
v Good resistance to alkaline
applications
v Excellent load bearing
characteristics
v Good creep resistance
v Good resistance to oils,
fuels, hydrocarbons
v 3xA anti-stick finish on both
sides

Also available with stainless

steel wire reinforcement:
KLINGERtop-graph-2000
S/Wire

Availability
v Sheeting (m): 2.0 x 1.5*,
6.0 x 2.0, 6.0 x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.4, 0.5,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

Availability
v Sheeting (m): 2.0 x 1.5*,
6.0 x 2.0, 6.0 x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.4, 0.5,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

Availability
Sheeting (m): 1.0 x 1.5*, 2.0
x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.8, 1.0,
1.5, 2.0, 3.0
* Denotes standard sheet size
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Availability
v Sheeting (m): 2.0 x 1.5*,
6.0 x 2.0, 6.0 x 1.5
v Thickness (mm): 0.4, 0.5,
0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0

* Denotes standard sheet size

* Denotes standard sheet size

* Denotes standard sheet size

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Usually satisfactory without reference

Usually satisfactory, but suggest you refer to Klinger Mzansi for advice
Caution: May be suitable but essential that you refer to Klinger Mzansi for advice

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OTHER SHEETING PRODUCTS

Foil & Tanged Reinforced
Graphite KLINGER SWM
Pure exfoliated graphite with a stainless steel mesh reinforcement for improved blowout resistance and ease of
handling. Due to the excellent chemical and thermal capabilities of graphite it is used extensively throughout the
petrochemical and chemical industries for process duties and steam applications.
General Properties
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Excellent resistance to steam

Resistant to virtually all media
Outstanding resistance to high and low
temperature

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High compressibility
Good leakage properties
Unlimited storage life
Easy to cut

Graphite KLINGER SLS

Pure exfoliated graphite with a stainless steel foil reinforcement for improved handling and load-bearing
characteristics. The excellent conformability of graphite means that the material is suitable for applications where bolt
load is limited or flanges are damaged.
General Properties
v Excellent resistance to steam
v Resistant to virtually all media
v Outstanding resistance to high and low
temperature

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High compressibility
Good leakage properties
Unlimited storage life

Graphite KLINGER PSM

Pure exfoliated graphite with a tanged stainless steel sheet reinforcement for improved blowout resistance and ease
of handling. Due to the excellent chemical and thermal capabilities of graphite it is used extensively throughout the
petrochemical and chemical industries for process duties and steam applications.
General Properties
v Excellent resistance to steam
v Resistant to virtually all media
v Outstanding resistance to high and low
temperature

v
v
v

High compressibility
Good leakage properties
Unlimited storage life

Sigraflex Hochdruck
Sigraflex Hochdruck is a multilayer high-strength sheet material comprising 0.5mm thick layers of high quality
graphite foil and 0.05mm thick stainless steel foil. Depending on the sheet thickness required, several layers of
graphite and stainless steel foil are laminated together in a special process.
General Properties
v Very high maximum permissible gasket stresses
v Suitable for use at temperatures ranging from 250C up to approx. 500C.
v High blow-out resistance
v High rigidity, resistance to buckling

v
v
v

No ageing or embrittlement, owing to absence of

adhesives or binders
Good scratch resistance, antistick finish due to
impregnation
Excellent resistance to thermal shock

Mica KLINGERmilam PSS

KLINGERmilam PSS is an asbestos free sealing material based on mica reinforced with stainless tanged insert. It is
specifically designed for hot, dry gas applications up to 900C and 5 bar. However, the outstanding chemical
resistance of mica makes the gasket suitable for a wide range of other applications.
General Properties
v Asbestos-free gasket material with outstanding
resistance to dry heat
v Pure mica with tanged stainless steel reinforcing
insert

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v
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Good resistance to aggressive acids, bases,

solvents, mineral oils
Good compressive strength
Non-flammable

ELASTOMERS / VEGETABLE FIBRE

Klinger
Rubber
Natural Rubber (NR)
The original gum rubber possesses several excellent mechanical properties. It has good tear and abrasion resistance, high resilience and good low
temperature flexibility.
Its use is limited in gaskets by very low chemical resistance (especially to solvents and oil which greatly reduce its strength), poor resistance to
sunlight and ozone (which causes cracking) and the restricted temperature range.

Neoprene (CR) - Neoprene is the registered trade name of Du Pont.

The oldest of the bulk produced synthetics. More correctly referred to as polychloroprene. It is superior to NR and SBR in resistance to ozone, sunlight
and weather. It also has a degree of resistance to attack by petrol, mineral oil and other light hydrocarbons and can be made flame resistant.
It only has moderate low temperature flexibility and tends to suffer from poor compression set especially when hot.
Hypalon (CSM) - Hypalon is the registered trade name of Du Pont.
Chlorosulphonated polyethylene. Possesses excellent resistance to ozone and good resistance to flame, mineral oil, heat, weather and acid, making
it ideal for use outdoors or near sparking electrical equipment.
Styrene Butadiene (SBR)
A synthetic equivalent to natural rubber. The two are usually compounded together to produce an elastomer with similar mechanical properties to NR
but with better high temperature performance, flexibility and a slightly greater resistance to attack from animal and vegetable oils.

Nitrile (NBR)
A copolymer of butadiene and acrylonitrile. Especially resistant to mineral oils and aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols - depending on
the actual nitrile content of the elastomer. High and low temperature performance can be good. Oil resistance can be increased by compounding, at
the expense of low temperature flexibility. Ozone, sunlight and weather resistance is poor.

Ethylene Propylene (EP)

Often supplied in a diene modified form (EPDM). It has good mechanical properties and is resistant to ageing, weathering, ozone, oxygen, steam and
water. It is especially resistant to phosphate ester based hydraulic fluids but is not recommended for use with petroleum oils or fluids.
Good resistance to mineral acids.

Butyl (IIR)
A copolymer of isoprene and isobutylene. Similar to EP in its ability to cope with phosphate ester based hydraulic fluids and mineral oils. It is highly
impermeable to gas and moisture and has good general chemical resistance including mineral acids. Resistance to petroleum oils and fluids is low.

Silicone (SI)
Unlike the other elastomers which are based on the carbon atom, silicones are semi-organic and based on silicon-oxygen chains. They are resistant
to water, ozone and sunlight and can be made to perform at very low or high temperatures (-100C to 250C). Silicone is odourless and tasteless and
will not support bacterial life. It should not be use for steam at high pressures or with oils, petrols or other hydrocarbons.

Viton (FPM) - Viton is the registered trade name of Du Pont.

A copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. It will cope well with petrol, oils, chlorinated solvents, concentrated alkalis and fuming
acids. Ozone and weather resistance are excellent and high temperature performance is good. It has poor low temperature flexibility and should not
be used with some esters or ketones.
These elastomers can be supplied as either:
v Cut gaskets to standard specifications, or customer designs.
v Sheets, supplied per running meter.

Statite
KLINGERstatite
KLINGERstatite offers a low cost sealing solution for applications where the additional strength
offered by fibre reinforcements such as aramid, glass or carbon is not a requirement. Paper-based
materials are often used in low temperature and low pressure applications.
KLINGERstatite is based on cellulose fibre and can be supplied in sheet, roll or gasket form. It is
extensively used in the automotive industry where its excellent oil and fuel resistance provides long
lasting and reliable sealing at low cost.

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GLAND PACKING

GLAND PACKING

Klinger

Klinger
Packing Selection Guide
K2168

K2170

K4307

K10

K11

general purpose and water

K20

K4313

K25

7302DL/ K7302

slurry

K49

K54S/ F/ H

chemicals

K466M

K3222

K7301C

high temperature

water

water

steam

steam

mild acid

mild acid

mild alkali

mild alkali

strong acid

strong acid

strong alkali

strong alkali

solvents

solvents

slurry

slurry

oil

oil

rotary

rotary

recoprocating

reciprocating

valves

valves

static

static

pressure (bar)

15

15

15

15

15

15

25

30

36

20

20

34

180

pressure (bar)

temperature

90

90

90

175

175

175

260

260

260

260

260

650

650

700

temperature

pH

6-9

5-9

6-9

4-10

4-10

4-10

2-12

2-12

2-12

0-14

0-14

0-14

0-14

3-9

pH

velocity (m/s)

10

12

20

15

11

20

20

20

velocity (m/s)

yarn

cotton

cotton

flax

acrylic & glass

acrylic & glass

acrylic & glass

GFO, aramid

aramid

high tech,
man made

GFO

PTFE

carbon

exfoliated
graphite

ceramic, glass

yarn

additives

graphite, wax

doulon,
lubricants

PTFE,
lubricants

PTFE,
lubricants

graphite, wax

doulon,
lubricants

graphite,
PTFE,
lubricants

PTFE,
lubricants

PTFE, DL =
doulon

graphite, PTFE

S = PTFE,
F = oxygen,
H = lubricants

molybdenumdisulphide

graphite,
also wire
reinforced

graphite, oil,
also wire
reinforced

additives

recommended

possible

not recommended

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recommended

possible

not recommended

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GLAND PACKING
Seal Ryt
Style 396
A dense version of braided flexible graphite with effective placement of high purity carbon/graphite yarns to resist
extrusion and aid in bending around tight radii.
Characteristics
Style 396 operates successfully in valves except knife-gate configurations (see Seal Ryt Style 333). Within its
established temperature/Pressure/PH parameters, one needs only to add additional rings to allow for 396's ability to
fill previous scoring. Style 396 has also been successful in rotary applications where flush free, leak free performance
has been desired. May be used with anti- extrusion bull rings (see Seal Ryt 333) for exposed clearances and very high
pressures. Most effective at controlling fugitive emissions.

Style 396C
A patented core of internally-sprung high temperature, high pressure graphite Seal Ryt Style 333, with helical braided
inconel wire, with an over braid of carbon -inserted exfoliated graphite foil, Seal Ryt Style 396-C is the most effectively
designed product on the market today for the sealing of fugitive fuel emissions. Seal Ryt Style 396-C meets or
exceeds all requirements of A.P.I. 589 and 607 tests as well as the A.P.I. fire test for soft-seated quarter-turn valves.
Characteristics
Unlike other exfoliated graphite products which offer various other yarn or wire placements to theoretically address
extrusion, blow-out prevention, etc., Seal Ryt Style 396-C utilizes its patented Style 333 core, capable of 5800 PSI
alone, to provide a highly -sprung internal structure which enables 396-C to conform and re-conform through
constant thermal cycling to various stem, bore and clearance conditions in various states of degradation.

Style 333
Made entirely with ultra-high purity graphite's and helical braided Inconel wire insertion throughout. The core is extra
dense to provide dimensional stability throughout Style 333's working temperature/pressure range. Braid blockage is
provided by a unique dispersion containing ultra fine graphite particles locked in place by the Seal Ryt patented
process.
Characteristics
Style 333 effectively seals ALL types of valves and soot blowers, even hard to seal ones. It is equally effective on new
equipment as well as older, pitted and scored equipment, without the need for bull-rings. It is built to require little or no
adjustment through its life and to facilitate ease of removal.

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ENGINEERING PLASTICS & PTFE PRODUCTS

PTFE
PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene is perfect as a construction material in the chemical industry. PTFE is
very versatile and will not swell or dissolve in any common organic or inorganic solvent.

Filled PTFE
PTFE can be combined with certain filler materials, i.e. glass, carbon, graphite and bronze
materials. These are available in rods, billets and machined components.

PTFE Coated Glass Cloth

It's a woven glass cloth that is coated with PTFE, which is temperature and electrical resistant
and can also easily be cleaned.

Klinger Sealex
Klinger Sealex is composed of specially prepared fluorocarbons with excellent resistance to
aggressive chemicals.

Engineering Plastics
Acetal
Acetal is a virtually faultless material. Its benefits are lower part costs, longer service life,
improved performance and greater design latitude.

Nylon
Nylons are represented by amide groups and encompass a range of material types. It also
provides excellent chemical resistance to most chemicals.

Polypropylene
It has a high level of stiffness and toughness at ambient temperature and is available in rods,
sheets and machined components.

PVC
PVC is greatly used in the production of tanks and serves as an ideal plastic in the chemical
industry.

UHMW Polyethylene
Polyethylene can be used in a range of applications. It is chemical resistant and has a very
high resistance to wear and abrasion.

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CONNECT WITH QUALITY

Other Products
Baffle Seals
Baffle seals are attached between the longitudinal baffle plate and the shell on multi pass heat exchangers,
to improve the thermal efficiency of the exchanger. The baffle seal is an all metal seal (typically SS 316Ti)
consisting of a package of 0.2 mm thick lamellae, in a 0.5 mm thick lamellae holder. Continuous seal
lengths of up to 6 m can be supplied.

Cover Plate Seals

Cover plate seals are designed for high pressure applications where the internal pressure within the
equipment provides the required compressive forces on the gasket to achieve a positive seal. Flexible
graphite is primarily used as a base material which is then compressed in a die to a specific density.
Extrusion of the graphite can be prevented by installing formed or machined stainless steel caps to the
edges of the seal. These seals are generally rectangular in cross section shape, but can also be
manufactured with bevelled edges on either the inside or outside diameters.

Die Formed Graphite Seals

Die formed graphite rings are used in high performance valve applications, where superior performance to
that of traditional gland packing is required. Flexible graphite is primarily used as a base material which is
then compressed in a die to a specific density. A large range of dies are available to produce these seals in a
variety of sizes and cross sectional shapes.

Gasket Ring Cutters

For easy, convenient self-cutting of circular gaskets, this ring cutter can cut soft material gaskets up to 1200
mm in diameter, and up to 3 mm in thickness.

Gland Packing Cutters

This gland packing cutter is ideal for accurate cutting of packing rings to fit pumps or valves. Packing sizes
of up to 25 mm can be cut to length using a calibrated scale for shafts of up to 150 mm in diameter.

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Other Products
Gland Packing Extractors
These extractors facilitate the removal of old, used gland packing from stuffing boxes. They are available in
three different sizes and can be purchased individually or as a set. Replacement corkscrew tips are also
available.

Insulation Kits
Insulation kits are used in pipelines to electrically isolate two sections of piping where cathodic protection
systems are utilised. They are also used to eliminate galvanic corrosion effects when two mating flanges of
dissimilar materials are present. The kits comprise a flat gasket (normally full face), with one insulating
sleeve, two insulating washers and two steel washers for each bolt. Rubber faced phenolic resin gaskets
are used in low pressure applications, but for more stringent applications other gasket and insulating
materials, such as glass reinforced epoxy resins, can be used. The kits are manufactured to suit any
common or special flange specifications.

Shims
25
=

For precision alignment of sensitive equipment, pre-cut stainless steel shims are supplied in five different
sizes, and thicknesses ranging from 0.05 mm to 2.0 mm thick. The shims can be purchased individually, in
maintenance friendly replacement packs, or in a purpose designed aluminium carry case.

18

CODE-FS50

32

50

68

R5

R6.5
13
50

Spray Shields
Spray shields are used to contain product leakage from flanges, valves and other equipment. They are
primarily used as health and safety devices to reduce the risk of injury to personnel in the vicinity of a product
leak. Indicating patches or transparent shield sections provide a visual indication of the presence of a leak.
Material selection is application specific, and can range from PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene to PTFE.
All standard flange sizes are catered for, and custom designs can be provided to suit any flange, valve or
similar type of equipment.

Weld Ring Gaskets

Weld ring gaskets are solid metal gaskets that are welded between flanges to produce an absolutely leak
free joint. They are best suited to applications of a highly critical nature such as toxic or lethal contained
substances, or for applications where a degree of flexibility is required as a result of thermal expansion
differentials between the joint components. A variety of styles can be selected from depending on the
specific application requirements.

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JOINT INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Joint Integrity Management

If you are experiencing joint leakages on your process equipment, Klinger Mzansi's Joint Integrity Management Service could assist you
in overcoming these problems by:
v
v
v
v

Optimising the joint sealing arrangement

Supplying and installing the correct gasket
Hydraulically tightening the bolts
Providing a leak free start-up

Our fully trained technicians and supervisors can be mobilised at short notice to assist with:
v
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v
v

Planned and unplanned shutdowns

Maintenance requirements
New plant builds
Preparation for pressure testing

The benefits of using our service include:

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v
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v
v

Controlled tightening of joints

Reduced leaks on start-up, i.e. no rework
Prevention of product losses
Reductions in fugitive fuel emissions
Improved plant efficiency and reliability
Complementary to existing maintenance resources
Fully documented joint procedures and records

Services offered:
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Bolt load calculations

Torque calculations
Gasket recommendations
On-site torque tightening
On-site bolt tensioning
Training
Technical support

Related services:
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In-situ machining

Typical applications:
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Bolted joints
Standard piping flanges
Pump and valve connections
Process equipment
Safety critical joints
Emission critical joints

GASKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Storage

Gasket installation

Ideal storage conditions

w At first make sure that the

following tools are available
and in good condition:
w the correct gasket chosen
for the specific application
w a calibrated torque
wrench
w a wire brush
w lubricants for the bolts.

The tools

w The gasket should be stored

horizontal to avoid tensions
and permanent warpage.
w Ideal storage conditions
are:
w Temperature < 25C
w Air humidity 50 - 60%
w Darkened storage room.
Store the gasket in a clean
condition (ideally in a plastic
bag).

Important for the gasket

w Insert the gasket carefully
between the flanges.
w The gasket has to be
centralized in the flange.
w Ensure that the gasket is
installed in a dry state.
w It is important that the
gasket is not pinched or
otherwise damaged when
bringing the flanges
together.

Re-Tightening
w If re-tightening is
considered necessary, this
should only be done at
ambient temperatures
before or during the first
start-up.
w Never re-tighten any
compressed fibre gaskets
at higher operating
temperatures and longer
operating times.

Cleaning flange surfaces

Handling

w Make sure that the flange

surfaces are clean.
w Check the bolts and the
flange surface if they are
technically ok and free from
any serious defects.
w Always brush in the
direction of the grooves.
w To avoid damage on the
flange surface please use a
brass drift.

Protect the gasket

w All types of gaskets
(metallic gaskets, PTFE
gaskets, fibre reinforced
gaskets etc.) should be
handled with the same
care and attention.
w Avoid carrying small
gaskets in a pocket to
protect the gasket from
damage.
w Carry ready cut gaskets
carefully, ideally in some
form of protective cover.

Lubrication of bolts
w Apply lubricant to the bolt
and the nut threads as well
as to the face of the nut to
reduce friction when
tightening
w Pay attention that the
lubricant does not
contaminate the gasket or
the flange surfaces.
w The recommended service
temperature of the
lubricant has to be within
the process service
temperature limits.

Flange conditions
w Make sure that the flanges
are parallel and report all
irregularities.

Bolt tightening
w The required torque value
can be calculated with
KLINGERexpert 5.1.
w Perform at least 4 stages to
the required torque as
follows:
w finger tighten bolts
w use 30% of the required
torque
w use 60% of the required
torque
w use the full torque
w Complete the torquing with
one final pass in a
clockwise sequence.

Protect the surface

w Do not bend the gasket
and do not damage the
surface.

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Re-use of gaskets
w For safety reasons never
re-use a gasket.
w The cost of a gasket is
minimal compared with the
costs which will come into
being of a down time of the
plant.

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