Gasket Jointing Full

Gaskets & Jointings Guide
James Walkers comprehensive

guide to quality gasket products
for industry worldwide
High Performance Sealing Technology
Issue 5
Introduction & Index
James Walker is a dynamic global manufacturing organisation

that supplies a vast range of specialised products and services
to virtually every industrial sector.
We have more than 50 production, engineering, distribution and
customer support facilities worldwide backed by extensive IT
networks, e-commerce systems and logistics operations to
serve customers in over 100 countries.
Our world-leading expertise and capabilities in high performance
fluid sealing and bolting technology, led by engineering design
and materials science, embraces the complete industrial cycle
from research, development and manufacture to product
application and plant monitoring. These activities help keep
global industry running safely, efficiently and with improved
environmental performance, year-in, year-out.
Flange sealing technology
Our work at the frontier of sealing technology gives us a clear

understanding of the roles that gaskets must play, for example:
If joint faces are absolutely flat and aligned true.
If flanges do not distort under load.
If loaded bolts do not stretch or relax
There is no need for a gasket, because the joint will be perfect.
In the real world, such perfection is very expensive to achieve
and almost impossible to maintain. Therefore a gasket is the most
practical and cost effective way to seal a bolted flange joint.
The problem for designers and maintenance engineers is
to select the correct gaskets to ensure the integrity and safe
operation of their fluid handling plant.
In the following pages we give details of our vast range of
gaskets and jointings. These include brand names such as our
Chieftain and Centurion non-asbestos jointings, Supagraf
expanded graphite jointings, Moorside ring joints, and
Metaflex spiral wound and Metakamm Kammprofile gaskets.
Worldwide service for industry
Our teams of local experts, applications engineers and materials

scientists will help you select gaskets to match your exact
operational specifications. If off-the-shelf gaskets will not solve
your flange sealing problem, then they can custom-design
products that will.
We also establish long-term partnering contracts with industrial
corporations for the global supply of products to their plants.
These contracts are administered by dedicated managers
with teams of specialists who are responsible for servicing
the needs of a customers sites across different countries and
continents. Our service covers not only planned maintenance
and unscheduled shut-downs, but also expert help with complex
fluid sealing problems and the generation of best-value solutions
to introduce cost savings for the plant operator.
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Non-asbestos sheet jointings

P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
Chieftain
Centurion
Sentinel
Inca
James Walker Gylon 3500
Chemical suitability guide
Supagraf expanded graphite jointings

P12

P13
P14

P15
Supagraf description
Supagraf Plain & Ultra High Purity
Supagraf Tanged T10
Supagraf Laminated S10
Supagraf Laminated N7
Spiral wound & metallic gaskets
P16
P17

P18

P19

P20

P21

P22
Metaflex Spiral Wound Gaskets

Metaflex SG/IR Fire-Safe
Corrusafe FS (Fire-Safe)
Metakamm Kammprofile Gaskets
Corrugated Metal Gaskets
Moorside Ring Joint Gaskets
Machined Metal Gaskets
Metcom Gaskets
Metal Jacketed Gaskets
Supagraf Furnasele
Supagraf Eyeletted Gaskets
Metagraf Gaskets
Cork-elastomer jointings
P23

P24

Nebar Yellow: Premium Nitrile

Nebar Red: High Pressure
Nebar Black: Hi-Performance Electrical
Nebar Brown: General Purpose
To order or get further details, call your local contact shown on rear cover or listed at www.jameswalker.biz
P25

P26

P27

P28
Nebar White: Premium Neoprene Electrical

Nebar Orange: Neoprene Electrical
Nebar Grey: Premium Nitrile Electrical
Nebar Purple: Nitrile Electrical
Nebar Blue: Unleaded Services
Nebar Green: Sponge
PTFE gaskets
P29

P30

P31

P32

P33

General description
James Walker Gylon 3500, 3504 & 3510
Walflon Joint Sealant
Fluolion Envelope Gaskets
Fluolion Sheet Gaskets
GORE Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800)
GORE GR Sheet Gasketing
GORE Series 300 Gasket Tape
GORE Joint Sealant
Specification grade elastomers
P34 Natural rubber (NR), Nitrile Rubber (NBR), Chloroprene/

Neoprene (CR), Butyl (IIR), Ethylene-propylene
terpolymer (EPDM), Silicone (VMQ & MQ), Fluorosilicone
(FMQ), Fluoroelastomer dipolymer (FKM), Kalrez
Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM).
Commercial grade elastomers

P35

P36

P37

Commercial Natural Rubber 263C

Commercial Tan Natural Rubber 261C
Commercial White Food-Quality Natural Rubber 259C
Commercial Natural Insertion 332C
Commercial Neoprene 264C
Commercial Neoprene Insertion 283C
Commercial Neoprene Closed-Cell Sponge 265C
Commercial Nitrile 269C
Commercial White Food-Quality Nitrile 260C
Commercial Nitrile Insertion 337C

P38

P39
Commercial Ethylene-Propylene 280C

Commercial Red Silicone 327C
Commercial White Food-Quality Silicone 284C
Commercial Translucent Food-Quality Silicone 336C
Commercial Butyl 338C
Commercial Fluorocarbon 340C
Boiler gaskets
P40 Topog-E Moulded Rubber Gaskets

Supagraf Boilermaster
Other gasket products & devices
P41

P42

Gaskoid
Super Twilstele XA/G
Compact Gasket Cutter
RotaBolt Tension Control Fasteners
Flange insulation sets
Cut gaskets & services
P43 Immediate supply

Custom-cut gaskets

Joint Integrity Programme
James Walker in action
P44 James Walker research & development

James Walker service

James Walker quality
James Walkers advice on gasket use

P45 Yes... No...

Seating stress guide for gaskets
General information
P46
P47

P48
Technical guides
Alphabetical index of products
Trademark acknowledgements
Information
Contact details
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Chieftain
Prime features
Carbon fibre for strength and stability.
450C maximum temperature.
Outstanding chemical and steam resistance.
User friendly easy to cut, handle and remove from flanges.
Specifications
Easily meets the requirements of BS 7531 Grade X.
Suitable for ASME Class 300 flange ratings to at least 260C.
Description
Chieftain is James Walkers premium
grade universal sheet jointing. Its
formulation contains an advanced carbon
fibre material and a nitrile rubber (NBR)
binder. An anti-stick finish to both surfaces
is supplied as standard.
Service capability graphs
Physical properties
(Typical values for 1.5mm thick material)
Density, Mg/m3
Transverse tensile strength, MPa
Residual stress, MPa
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
Flexibility after accelerated ageing
Gas permeability, ml/min
Leachable chloride ion content, ppm
Fluid immersion properties
IRM 903, % thickness increase, 5h @ 150C
Water, % thickness increase, 5h @ 100C
ASTM Fuel B, % thickness increase, 5h @ RT
Sodium hydroxide, (50% conc.)
% thickness increase, 10h @ 100C
14/140
14/140
12/120
12/120
10/100
8/80
CLASS 600
6/60
CLASS 400
4/40
CLASS 300
2/20
CLASS 150
0
0
100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
CLASS 600
CLASS 400
CLASS 300
2/20
CLASS 150
100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
CLASS 150
100
400
10/100
8/80
CLASS 600
6/60
CLASS 400
4/40
CLASS 300
2/20
CLASS 150
400
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
Chieftain, up to and including 2.0mm thickness: maximum

working pressure against temperature guidelines.
12/120
CLASS 300
2/20
14/140
4/40
CLASS 400
4/40
12/120
6/60
CLASS 600
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
8/80
6/60
14/140
8/80
(BS 7531)
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F146)
13.0
10/100
6.0
5.0
8.0
10/100
400

(ASTM F152)
(BS 7531)
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F36J)
(BS F125)
(BS 7531)

PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)

1.6
9.0
28.0
9.0
60.0
Pass
<1.0
<100
100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
400
Service capability
For applications falling into the green zone of each graph, the product may normally be used without consultation. In the amber zone
we recommend that our Technical Support Team be contacted for confirmation of suitability. If the pressure/temperature combination
is in the red zone then we must be consulted before the product is used. Class lines refer to ASME B16.5.
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 2.0m x 1.5m, 1.5m x 1.0m. Thicknesses: 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1.0mm,
1.5mm, 2.0mm. Please note that 3.0mm is also available but is not recommended (see page 45 for advice on gasket use).
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Centurion
Prime features
Well proven on industrial plants worldwide.
Chemically and thermally stable for duties up to 440C.
Suitable for a wide range of media.
Non-pigmented.
Specifications
Meets the requirements of BS7531 Grade X.
BAM approved for use with gaseous oxygen in flange connections of copper, copper
alloys or steel at operating conditions up to 100bar and 85C.
Description
Centurion is a high performance sheet
jointing, based on glass and aramid fibres
with a nitrile rubber (NBR) binder. An antistick finish to both surfaces is supplied as
standard.
Service capability graphs
Physical properties
Density, Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
Centurion, up to and including 0.75mm thickness: maximum

5.0
7.0
5.0
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F146)
(BS 7531)
12/120
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
(ASTM F15A)
(BS 7531)
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F36J)
(BS 7531)

12/120
10/100
8/80
CLASS 600
6/60
CLASS 400
4/40
CLASS 300
2/20
CLASS 150
0
0
100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
10/100
8/80
CLASS 600
6/60
CLASS 400
4/40
CLASS 300
2/20
CLASS 150
0
0
400

100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
400

12/120
12/120
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
1.7
9.0
27.0
9.0
60.0
<1.0
<100
10/100
8/80
CLASS 600
6/60
CLASS 400
4/40
CLASS 300
2/20
CLASS 150
0
0
100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
10/100
8/80
CLASS 600
6/60
CLASS 400
4/40
CLASS 300
2/20
CLASS 150
400
100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
400
Service capability
For applications falling into the green zone of each graph, the product may normally be used without consultation. In the amber zone
we recommend that our Technical Support Team be contacted for confirmation of suitability. If the pressure/temperature combination
is in the red zone then we must be consulted before the product is used. Class lines refer to ASME B16.5.
How supplied
Sentinel
Prime features
Replaces CAF for most industrial duties up to 400C.
Suitable for wide range of media.
Offers outstanding performance for its class.
Specifications
Exceeds the property requirements of BS 7531 Grade Y.
WRAS approved for use with cold and hot potable water up to 85C.
Description
Sentinel is James Walkers general
purpose sheet jointing. It comprises
compressed aramid fibres with nitrile
rubber (NBR) binder. An anti-stick finish to
both surfaces is supplied as standard.
Physical properties
Density, Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
1.6
8.0
25.0
10.0
45.0
<1.0
<100
(ASTM F15A)
(BS 7531)
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F36J)
(BS 7531)
5.0
6.0
9.0
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F146)
(BS 7531)

Service capability graph
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
Sentinel, up to and including 2mm thickness: maximum working

pressure against temperature guidelines.
10/100
8/80
6/60
4/40
CLASS 600
CLASS 400
CLASS 300
2/20
0
CLASS 150
100
200
300
TEMPERATURE ( C)
400
Service capability
For applications falling into the green zone, the product may normally be used without consultation. In the amber zone we recommend
that our Technical Support Team be contacted for confirmation of suitability. If the pressure/temperature combination is in the red zone
then we must be consulted before the product is used. Class lines refer to ASME B16.5.
How supplied
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Inca
Prime features
A durable jointing for general purpose, medium performance, duties.
Suitable for steam, condensate, water, air, oils, solvents and a wide range of other
media.
Value engineered to provide excellent value for money.
Specification
Readily meets all the requirements of BS 7531 Grade Y.
Description
Inca is a high quality and reliable, yet
economically priced, jointing based on
glass and aramid fibres combined with a
nitrile (NBR) binder. It is supplied in a midgreen surface finish. An anti-stick finish to
both surfaces is supplied as standard.
Physical properties
Density, Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
1.85
7.0
23.0
10.0
55.0
<1.0
<100
(ASTM F15A)
(BS 7531)
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F36J)
(BS 7531)
5.0
6.0
5.0
(BS 7531)
(ASTM F146)
(BS 7531)
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
Inca, up to and including 2mm thickness: maximum working

pressure against temperature guidelines.
10/100
8/80
6/60
4/40
CLASS 600
CLASS 400
CLASS 300
2/20
0
CLASS 150
100
200
TEMPERATURE ( C)
300
Service capability
that our Technical Support Team be contacted for confirmation of suitability. If the pressure/temperature combination is in the red zone
then we must be consulted before the product is used. Class lines refer to ASME B16.5.
How supplied

Specifications
Conforms to FDA requirements.
Conforms to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirements.
Conforms to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.
ASTM F104 Line call out F451999A9B4E99K6M6.
Chemical properties
Resistant to strong acids (except hydrofluoric), steam, solvents, hydrocarbons,
chlorine, and cryogenics. Will not burn.
Biological properties
Will not support bacterial growth.
Background
James Walker Gylon brings together the
gasket expertise of James Walker and
the best-in-class Gylon modified-PTFE
products of Garlock Sealing Technologies.
By this means we provide customers with
the perfect flange-sealing combination
for their plant and equipment Gylon
modified-PTFE, backed by the worldwide
service, support and applications
engineering expertise of James Walker.
Typical applications
This multi-purpose gasket material is
recommended for the chemical and
petrochemical industries, as well as food
processing applications.
Prime features
Excellent chemical resistance.
Improved performance over
conventional PTFE.
Resistance to cold flow and creep.
Excellent bolt load retention.
Outstanding dimensional stability under
thermal stress.
Resistance to wear and abrasion.
2.10
13.8
11.0
7-12
40
<0.015
(ASTM D792)
(ASTM F152)
(ASTM D1708)
(ASTM F36)
(ASTM F36)
(DIN 3535-4)
Operating limits
Temperature range (continuous operation) -268C to +260C
Maximum working pressure
8.3MPa/83bar
James Walker Gylon 3500, up to and including 2.0mm thickness:

maximum working pressure against temperature guidelines.
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
Description
James Walker Gylon 3500 comprises
PTFE with silica filler. It is fawn in colour.
The unique Gylon manufacturing process
retains all the positive characteristics of
PTFE, but minimises or eliminates the
creep and flow problems associated with
conventional PTFE products.
Physical properties
Density, Mg/m3
Modulus at 100% elongation, MPa
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
9/90
8/80
7/70
6/60
5/50
4/40
3/30
2/20
1/10
Service capability
For applications falling into the green zone, the product may normally be used without
consultation. If the temperature/pressure combination is in the red zone, our Technical
Support Team must be consulted before the product is used. Class lines refer to ASME
B16.5.
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity, or in sheet form to maximum size
1.524m x 1.524m. Thicknesses: 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.6mm, 2.0mm. Please note that 3.2mm
is also available, but is not recommended (see page 45 for advice on gasket use).

Specifications
Meets US Pharmacopoeia (USP) requirements.
TUV certified in accordance with TA-Luft VDI 2440.
Chemical properties
Resistant to moderate concentrations of acid, some caustics, solvents, hydrocarbons,
hydrogen peroxide, refrigerants, and cryogenics. Will not burn.
Background
This highly-compressible modified-PTFE
material is designed for applications where
efficient flange sealing is required at low
bolt loads. It is recommended for use with
glass-lined, enamelled or plastic flanges
in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food
processing, and electronics sectors.
Prime features
Resists a wide range of chemicals.
Highly compressible with excellent boltload retention.
conventional PTFE.
Outstanding dimensional stability.
Resists wear and abrasion.
Physical properties
Density, Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
1.70
13.8
10.3
25-45
30
<0.015
(ASTM D792)
(ASTM F152)
(ASTM D1708)
(ASTM F36)
(ASTM F36)
(DIN 3535-4)
Operating limits
Temperature range (continuous operation) -268C to +260C
Maximum working pressure 5.5MPa/55bar

PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
Description
James Walker Gylon 3504 is a highly
compressible grade of Gylon, comprising
PTFE with a filler of glass microspheres.
It is blue in colour. The unique Gylon
manufacturing process retains all the
positive characteristics of PTFE, but
minimises or eliminates the creep and flow
problems associated with conventional
PTFE products.
9/90
8/80
7/70
6/60
5/50
4/40
3/30
2/20
1/10
Service capability
B16.5.
How supplied
is also available, but not recommended (see page 45 for advice on gasket use).

Specifications
TUV certified in accordance with TA-Luft VDI 2440.
Chemical properties
Resistant to strong caustics, moderate acids, chlorine, gases, water, steam,
cryogenics, hydrocarbons, and aluminium fluoride. Will not burn.
Background
With its high resistance to chemical attack,
this grade is recommended for flange
duties with highly aggressive media in the
chemical and petrochemical sectors. It is
of particular value for use on electrolytic
baths in plating processes.
Prime features
conventional PTFE.
Resistant to cold flow and creep.
Excellent bolt load retention.
Outstanding dimensional stability under
thermal stress.
Resistance to wear and abrasion.
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Operating limits
Temperature range (continuous operation)
Maximum working pressure
2.80
13.8
9.6
4-10
40
<0.015
(ASTM D792)
(ASTM F152)
(ASTM D1708)
(ASTM F36)
(ASTM F36)
(DIN 3535-4)
-268C to +260C
8.3MPa/83bar

PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
Description
James Walker Gylon 3510 comprises
PTFE with barium sulphate filler, and is the
most chemically resistant of our Gylon
grades. It is off-white in colour. The unique
Gylon manufacturing process retains all
the positive characteristics of PTFE, but
minimises or eliminates the creep and flow
problems associated with conventional
PTFE products.
Physical properties
Density, Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
9/90
8/80
7/70
6/60
5/50
4/40
3/30
2/20
1/10
Service capability
B16.5.
How supplied
is also available, but is not recommended (see page 45 for advice on gasket use).

chemical suitability guide
Suitable product.
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
100C
100C
NO
NO
JW GYLON 3510
JW GYLON 3500
JW GYLON 3504
NO
NO
NO
50%
NO
NO
10%
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
70C
70C
NO
NO
NO
NO
INCA
NO
NO
NO
70C
70C
NO
NO
NO
NO
SENTINEL
LINSEED OIL
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS
LYE
METHANE
METHYL ALCOHOL (Methanol)
METHYL CHLORIDE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER
METHYLATED SPIRITS
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
MINERAL OILS
NAPHTHA
NATURAL GAS
NITRIC ACID
NITROGEN
OCTANE
OLEUM
OXALIC ACID
OXYGEN
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
PHENOLS
PHOSPHORIC ACID (50%)
POTASSIUM DICHROMATE (10%)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (50%)
PROPANE
PYRIDINE
RAPE SEED OIL
REFRIGERANT R12 (eg Freon 12)
R22 (eg Freon 22)
R134a (eg KLEA 134a)
R407 series (eg KLEA 407 series)
SEA WATER
SODA ASH
SODIUM CARBONATE
SODIUM DICHROMATE (10%)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (50%)
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
STARCH
STYRENE
SULPHUR DIOXIDE (DRY)
SULPHUR DIOXIDE (WET)
SULPHUR TRIOXIDE
SULPHURIC ACID
TANNIC ACID
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE
TOLUENE (TOLUOL)
TRANSFORMER OIL
TRICHLOROETHANE
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
TURPENTINE
UREA
VINYL ACETATE
VINYL CHLORIDE
WHITE LIQUOR
WHITE SPIRIT
XYLENE
CENTURION
1MPa 1MPa 1MPa
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NON-ASBESTOS
SHEET JOINTINGS
CHIEFTAIN
JW GYLON 3510
50%
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
10%
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
50%
NO
NO
NO
10%
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
50%
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
JW GYLON 3500
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
JW GYLON 3504
INCA
SENTINEL
STEAM
STEAM CONDENSATE
WATER
AIR
ACETIC ACID
ACETONE
ACETYLENE
ADIPIC ACID
ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE
AMMONIA (ANHYDROUS, DRY)
AMMONIA (WET)
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
ANILINE
BENZENE
BITUMEN & HEAVY BOTTOMS
BLACK LIQUOR
BLEACH SOLUTIONS
BOILER FEED WATER
BRINE
BROMINE
BUNKER FUEL
BUTANE
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON DISULPHIDE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CHLORINE (DRY)
CHLORINE (WET)
CHROMIC ACID
CREOSOTE
DIESEL OIL
DIETHYL ETHER
DOWTHERM
ETHANE
ETHANOLAMINES
ETHER
ETHYL ALCOHOL (Ethanol)
ETHYLAMINE
ETHYLENE
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ETHYLENE OXIDE
FERRIC CHLORIDE (WET)
FLUORINE
FORMALDEHYDE
FORMIC ACID
GASOLINE
GREEN LIQUOR
HEAVY OILS
HYDROBROMIC ACID
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS (DRY)
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (<30%)
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
KEROSENE
CENTURION
NON-ASBESTOS
SHEET JOINTINGS
CHIEFTAIN
Where chemical compatibility is not indicated, or a chemical is not listed, please consult our Technical Support Team for a recommendation to be made.
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Due to the complexity of making a recommendation for any given duty, this section on chemical suitability is intended only as a guide. The possible effect of elevated temperatures
should be considered when determining the compatibility of these products with a chemical. If necessary, please contact our Technical Support Team for assistance.
To order or get further details, call your local contact11

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General description
James Walkers Supagraf comprises chemically expanded flake graphite that is calendered into sheets of controlled thickness. It is
made without fillers or elastomeric content. This information and the Prime features shown below apply to all Supagraf products on
pages 12 to 15.
Prime features
Exceptionally wide temperature range: from cryogenic up to 400C in oxidising environments and, under certain circumstances,
to 2500C in inert conditions.
Excellent resistance to stress relaxation, even at elevated temperatures.
High levels of joint stability.
Outstanding sealing integrity over extended periods.
Accommodates flange distortions where traditional sheet jointings fail to seal.
Exceptionally low leachable chloride content to resist corrosion.
Totally compatible with stream, air and water.
Recommended for use with heat transfer fluids and demineralised water.
Supagraf Plain
Specification
Physical properties
(Typical values for 1.5mm thick sheet)
Density, Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
Description
Sheet jointing of 98% pure exfoliated
graphite. An Ultra High Purity (99.8%)
grade is available for nuclear industry
applications.
Prime features
Widest temperature range.
Potable water duties and repeated use
with foodstuffs.
Very easy to cut but large gaskets
may need support during carriage and
fitting.
12
12
1.0
49
16
<50
(ASTM F36A)
(ASTM F36A)
Service capabilities
Maximum temperature (oxidising media)
+400C
Maximum temperature (*inert/reducing media) +2500C
Minimum temperature
200C
(* Ensure that temperatures above +400C on atmosphere side of flange do not cause
gasket to oxidise inwards from outside edge.)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets: 1m x 1m, 0.5m x 1m.
Sheet thicknesses: 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm. Rolls up to 60m long; widths 1.0m.
Roll thickness: 0.5mm.
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Supagraf Tanged T10

Prime features
Exceptional resistance to blow-out and crushing.
Extra strength for ease of handling and fitting.
*Anti-stick coating available.
Physical properties
Density (graphite), Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
1.0
35
17
<50
(ASTM F36A)
(ASTM F36A)
Description
graphite reinforced with a central layer
of 0.1mm thick tanged stainless steel.
The graphite is compressed onto the
perforated metal sheet to give a secure
mechanical lock without adhesive.
Service capabilitygraph
SupagrafTangedT10, up to and including 2mm thickness:

maximum working pressure against temperature guidelines,
for steam, air and other oxidising media.
PRESSURE (MPa/bar)
30/300
25/250
20/200
15/150
10/100
5/50
that our Technical Support Team be contacted for confirmation of suitability. If the pressure/temperature combination is in the red
zone then we must be consulted before the product is used. Class lines refer to ASME B16.5. For inert/reducing media the maximum
temperature is +700C, but ensure that temperatures above +400C on atmosphere side of flange do not cause gasket to oxidise
inwards from the outside edge. Minimum operating temperature is 200C.
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets: 1.5m x 1.5m (*1m x 1m if anti-stick). Thicknesses: 1.0mm, 1.5mm,
2.0mm, 3.0mm.
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Prime features
Excellent sealing integrity.
Can be cut with hand tools.
Physical properties
(Typical values for 2.0mm thick sheet.)
Density (graphite) Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
Description
graphite with a bonded central layer of
50m thick stainless steel foil. Sheets
thicker than 2.0mm have two layers of
metal foil and three of graphite.
1.0
41
22
<50
(ASTM F36A)
(ASTM F36A)
+400C
Maximum temperature (*inert/reducing media)
+700C
Minimum temperature
200C
(*Ensure that temperatures above +400C on atmosphere side of flange do not cause
gasket to oxidise inwards from the outside edge.)
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.
Prime features
Excellent sealing integrity.
Can be cut with hand tools.
Physical properties
Density (graphite), Mg/m3
Compressibility, %
Recovery, %
Description
graphite with a bonded central layer of
50m thick nickel foil. Sheets thicker than
2.0mm have two layers of metal foil and
three of graphite.
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0.7
45
17
(ASTM F36A)
(ASTM F36A)
+400C
Maximum temperature (*inert/reducing media) +1000C
(*Ensure that temperatures above +400C on atmosphere side of flange do not cause
gasket to oxidise inwards from the outside edge.)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 0.5m x 1.0m,
1.0m x 1.0m. Thicknesses: 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm.
Supagraf products chemical suitability guide

Suitable product.
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
30%
20C
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
LYE
METHANE
METHYL CHLORIDE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER
METHYLATED SPIRITS
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
MINERAL OILS
NAPHTHA
NATURAL GAS
NITRIC ACID (50%)
NITROGEN
OCTANE
OLEUM
OXALIC ACID
OXYGEN
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
PHENOLS
PROPANE
PYRIDINE
RAPE SEED OIL
REFRIGERANT R12 (eg Freon 12)
R22 (eg Freon 22)
R407 series (eg KLEA 407 series)
SEA WATER
SODA ASH
SODIUM CARBONATE
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (25%)
STARCH
STYRENE
SULPHUR TRIOXIDE
SULPHURIC ACID
TANNIC ACID
TITANIUM DIOXIDE
TOLUENE (TOLUOL)
TRANSFORMER OIL
TRICHLOROETHANE
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
TURPENTINE
UREA
VINYL ACETATE
VINYL CHLORIDE
WHITE LIQUOR
WHITE SPIRIT
XYLENE
SUPAGRAF
LAMINATED
S10
SUPAGRAF
LAMINATED
S10
SUPAGRAF
LAMINATED
N7
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
30%
NO
20C
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
SUPAGRAF
LAMINATED
N7
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
30%
20C
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
SUPAGRAF
TANGED T10
NO
NO
30%
20C
NO
NO
NO
NO
37%
SUPAGRAF PRODUCTS
SUPAGRAF
PAIN & HIGH
PURITY
STEAM
STEAM CONDENSATE
WATER
AIR
ACETIC ACID
ACETONE
ACETYLENE
ADIPIC ACID
ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE
AMMONIA (WET)
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
ANILINE
BENZENE
BITUMEN & HEAVY BOTTOMS
BLACK LIQUOR
BLEACH SOLUTIONS
BOILER FEED WATER
BRINE
BROMINE
BUNKER FUEL
BUTANE
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON DISULPHIDE
CHLORINE (DRY)
CHLORINE (WET)
CHROMIC ACID
CREOSOTE
DIESEL OIL
DIETHYL ETHER
DOWTHERM
ETHANE
ETHANOLAMINES
ETHER
ETHYLAMINE
ETHYLENE
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ETHYLENE OXIDE
FLUORINE
FORMALDEHYDE
FORMIC ACID
GASOLINE
GREEN LIQUOR
HEAVY OILS
HYDROBROMIC ACID
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS (DRY)
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
KEROSENE
LINSEED OIL
SUPAGRAF
TANGED T10
SUPAGRAF PRODUCTS
SUPAGRAF
PLAIN & HIGH
PURITY
40C
NO
NO
NO
70%
NO
NO
NO
NO
60C
20C
NO
NO
70%
NO
NO
NO
NO
20C
20C
20C
NO
50%
NO
NO
NO
NO
60C
20C
NO
NO
70%
NO
Due to the complexity of making a recommendation for any given duty, this section on chemical suitability is intended only as a guide. The possible effect of elevated temperatures
should be considered when determining the compatibility of these products with a chemical. If necessary, please contact our Technical Support Team for assistance.

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Specifications
Metaflex gaskets with graphite or PTFE fillers are certified as meeting TA-Luft
emission control requirements.
Products are manufactured in accordance with all relevant gaskets standards to suit
flange designations: ASME B16.5, BS1560 (only part 3.2 is still current), ASME B16.47
Series A (MSS-SP44), ASME B16.47 Series B (ASME B16.47 supersedes API 605),
BS EN 1092 (supersedes BS4504); plus DIN, JIS and NF.
Description
This gasket is certified for emission control
applications.
James Walker Metaflex gaskets will seal
flanges where temperature, pressure,
vibration or flow rates are beyond the
capability of conventional jointing
materials.
They are wound in V-section metal strip
and a softer filler material so that flange
faces are presented with a spiral of
alternate metal/filler layers.
Pipelines and pressure vessels on steam,
petrochemical, metallurgical, nuclear,
marine and hydraulic plant; also heat
exchangers. Metaflex Lolode gaskets
are recommended for flange joints where
bolt loading is limited.
Prime features
Gaskets are made to a wide variety of
sizes and shapes.
Combinations of metal winding strip
and filler are selected to suit the fluid
media and other operating conditions.
Quick to install and remove.
Operate at temperatures from cryogenic
up to +1000C.
System pressures from high vacuum to
over 35MPa/350bar.
Support rings, inside and/or outside of
spiral winding, make gasket suitable
for high line pressure on flat or raised
flange faces.
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Maximum operating temperatures of filler materials

SPG Standard purity graphite (oxidising media)
SPG Standard purity graphite (inert/reducing media)
SPG Standard purity graphite (steam)
HPG High purity graphite (oxidising media)
HPG High purity graphite (inert/reducing media)
HPG High purity graphite (steam)
Fluolion PTFE
HTF High temperature filler
Aluminium and lead fillers are also available.
+500C
+600C
+650C
+500C
+600C
+650C
+260C
+1000C
Operating pressure
Metaflex gaskets seal efficiently up to 35MPa/350bar, although higher pressures can be
considered.
Metal winding strips
Standard materials: stainless steels to BS EN 10088-2-1.4306 (formerly Grade 304L)
and BS EN 10088-2-1.4404 (formerly Grade 316L). Other materials include a selection of
alternative stainless steels, a wide range of nickel alloys, and titanium.
Support rings
Standard material: carbon steel. Other materials include wide ranges of stainless steels
and nickel alloys; and Fluolion PTFE (inner ring only).
Standard sizes
Nominal
Compressed
Minimum
Maximum
thickness (mm)
thickness (mm)
diameter (mm)
diameter (mm)
2.5
1.9 - 2.1
10
300
3.2
2.4 - 2.6
10
760
4.5
3.2 - 3.45
10
1520
7.3
4.7 - 4.9
60
3550
Non-standard gaskets well in excess of 5000mm diameter are manufactured.
How supplied
Almost any combination of component materials is available. Profiles include circular,
obround, square, oval and diamond. Gaskets for non-standard flanges are made to
order.

Specifications
Fire Test certification to ANSI/API 607, Fifth edition; and ISO 10497: 2004. Third party
tests were carried out by CEWAC/EID and witnessed by Lloyds.
Manufactured in accordance with all relevant gasket standards to suit flange
designations: ASME B16.5, BS1560, ASME B16.47 Series A (MSS-SP44), ASME
B16.47 Series B (API 605), BS EN 1092 (BS4504); plus DIN, JIS and NF.
High pressure flange sealing duties in aggressive environments where it is essential to
prevent leakage of flammable, corrosive or toxic media under emergency fire conditions.
Recommended for pipelines and pressure vessels on steam, petrochemical, nuclear,
marine and hydraulic plant; and heat exchangers.
Description
Metaflex SG/IR Fire-Safe is a fire-safe
certified spiral wound gasket, comprising
a stainless steel inner support ring and
winding strip, and a carbon steel outer
support ring.
It has PTFE filler in the inner sealing area,
and graphite filler in the outer. PTFE
enables the gasket to work with highly
corrosive or high purity media. The
graphite-filled area provides a secondary
seal under fire conditions.
Prime feature
Recorded zero leakage under API 607/ISO 10497 test conditions that covered
preliminary hydro test, fire type-testing and post burn leakage.
Materials
Winding strip & inner support ring: stainless steel to BS EN 10088-2-1.4404 (formerly
Grade 316L). Outer support ring: carbon steel. Nickel alloys are available.
Maximum temperature (continuous operation)
Maximum operating pressure
+260C
35MPa/350bar
How supplied
Sizes: DN10 to DN1200, pressure ratings PN10 to PN40; to 48, pressure ratings
Classes 150 to 600.
Specifications
Fire Test certification to ANSI/API 607, Fifth edition; and ISO 10497: 2004. Third party
tests were carried out by CEWAC/EID and witnessed by Lloyds.
Manufactured in accordance with all relevant gasket standards to suit flange
designations: ASME B16.5, BS1560, ASME B16.47 Series A (MSS-SP44), ASME
B16.47 Series B (API 605), BS EN 1092 (BS4504); plus DIN, JIS and NF.
Flange sealing duties in aggressive environments where it is essential to prevent leakage
of flammable, corrosive or toxic media under emergency fire conditions.
Recommended for pipelines and pressure vessels on steam, petrochemical, nuclear,
marine and hydraulic plant; and heat exchangers.
Description
Corrusafe FS is a fire-safe certified gasket
comprising corrugated support rings of
stainless steel with dual material sealing
faces.
The inner sealing envelope of PTFE is
chemically inert to eliminate the risk
of process contamination. The outer
elements of graphite provide a secondary
seal under fire conditions.
Prime feature
Recorded zero leakage under API 607/ISO 10497 test conditions that covered
preliminary hydro test, fire type-testing and post burn leakage.
Support ring material: stainless steel to BS EN 10088-2-1.4404 (formerly Grade 316L).
Maximum temperature (continuous operation) +260C.
Maximum operating pressure
5MPa/50bar
How supplied
Sizes: DN10 to DN1200, pressure ratings PN10 to PN40; to 48 for ASME flange
Classes 150 to 600.

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Specifications
Metakamm gaskets with facings of graphite or PTFE fillers are certified as meeting
TA-Luft emission control requirements.
Products are manufactured in accordance with all relevant gaskets standards to suit
flange designations: ASME B16.5, BS1560 (only part 3.2 is still current), ASME B16.47
Series A (MSS-SP44), ASME B16.47 Series B (supersedes API 605), BS EN 1092
(supersedes BS4504); plus DIN, JIS and NF.
Description
applications.
Our grooved metal, Kammprofile-type
gaskets comprise a metal core with
concentric grooves on either side. They
usually have a soft layer of sealing material
bonded to both grooved faces.
Flanges of high temperature/pressure
pipework and vessels where operating
conditions can fluctuate. They are also
recommended for heat exchangers.
Prime features
Suit vast ranges of operating conditions.
Work at line temperatures and pressures
to +650C or 25MPa/250bar.
Undamaged cores can often be factoryfitted with new soft faces to reduce plant
maintenance costs.
Metakamm Easy-Fit (EF type) gaskets
come with two or four fitting lugs to aid
installation.
Metakamm Multifit gasket fits flanges
from Class 150 to 2500.
Maximum operating temperatures of facing materials

SPG Standard purity graphite (oxidising media)
+500C
SPG Standard purity graphite (inert/reducing media)
+600C
SPG Standard purity graphite (steam)
+650C
HPG High purity graphite (oxidising media)
+500C
HPG High purity graphite (inert/reducing media)
+600C
HPG High purity graphite (steam)
+650C
+260C
Fluolion PTFE
Aluminium and silver facings are also available.
Operating pressure
Standard gaskets
25MPa/250bar (maximum)
Serrated metal cores

Available in wide ranges of stainless steels and nickel alloys, titanium and copper.
Sizes
Standard diameters: 10mm to 3600mm NB. Standard thicknesses: 3.0mm and 4.0mm
cores with 0.5mm soft facings. Non-standard thicknesses: 2.0mm core upwards.
How supplied
Six designs for different flange faces, in any combination of component materials.
Special profiles: oval, rectangular, and heat exchanger shapes with pass bars.
Metakamm Easi-Fit (EF type)
For easier fitting and reduced material costs, larger Metakamm gaskets can be supplied
as EF types with either two or four mounting lugs. The lugs aid fitting by minimising the
number of flange bolts that need to be removed to allow accurate gasket positioning.
Metakamm Multifit
Metakamm with four self-locating lugs that minimises the number of gaskets to fit flange
Classes 150 to 2500. Sizes: to 24 NB, and DIN equivalents to 600mm NB.
Corrugated metal gaskets

Description
Thin metal sheet gaskets with pressed corrugations usually concentric to the bore.
Prime features
Gaskets can adapt to irregular flanges without undue compressive load.
Provide excellent seal under varying conditions of temperature and pressure.
Materials
Usually 0.25mm thick brass, but virtually any malleable material will be considered.
How supplied
In material to suit the application, and to any practical shape, size and quantity.
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Specifications
To API 6A (oilfield use) standard.
To ASME B16.20 (general use) standard.
To fit ASME, BS and DIN flanges.
Ring joint types
R type (oval and octagonal) solid sections to fit
API Spec 6A-0038
standard ring joint flanges with trapezoidal grooves.
Types RX and BX with complex bevelled edge sections
for wellhead pressures exceeding 69MPa/690bar (10,000psi).
Lens section, convex, wedge, double cone, and weld ring types.
LICENSED UNDER
Description
Manufactured in the UK by API licensee
James Walker Moorflex, these precision
machined ring joint gaskets are used
worldwide in high-pressure oilfield
applications as well as on refining and
processing plant.
James Walker Moorflex is licensed under
API Spec 6A-0038, by the American
Petroleum Institute, to apply the API
monogram to gaskets in accordance with
API 6A PSL4 requirements.
Materials
Standard: soft iron, low carbon steel, plus ranges of alloy steels and stainless steels.
Non-standard: high nickel alloys, super alloy steels, and additional stainless steels.
Ancillary equipment
PTFE inner rings, for sitting in the cavity between the flange bore and ring joint to
reduce turbulence and flange erosion.
Flange protectors, for installation around the external diameter of flange joint to
minimise ingress of moisture and dirt.
Rubber coated ring joints: soft iron ring joint gaskets encapsulated in nitrile rubber for
testing wellhead assemblies and valves. Rings can be reused and do not damage the
flange grooves.
How supplied
All sizes and materials to the standards listed. We also manufacture customers
proprietary designs where confidentiality agreements are in force.

Ultra-high vacuum equipment, refrigeration plant, hydraulic systems, etc.
Prime features
Lens section resists overstressing in high pressure duties.
Convex section centralised loading of gasket is achieved by a reduction in loaded
area.
Wedge section positively locates a gasket in a cylindrical application. Gasket lip is
energised by bolting or internal pressure.
Double cone section for large diameter, high pressure duties.
Weld ring gaskets for critical applications where a leak-proof joint is essential.
Back-up gasket may be required.
Ring joint orifice/blanking gaskets.
Description
Solid metal gaskets that are precision
manufactured to a variety of complex
profiles for high-specification industrial and
defence duties.
Materials
Include: soft carbon steel, stainless steels, alloy steels, and nickel alloys. Also Urea
Grade stainless steel for highly corrosive environments.
How supplied
Manufactured to industry, national and international standards. We also manufacture
customers proprietary designs where confidentiality agreements are in force.

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Metcom Gaskets
Prime features
Thinner than a spiral wound gasket and can usually be fitted in place of a sheet
jointing gasket in a pipe run.
Self locating, and often easier to install than a sheet graphite gasket.
When supplied with taper-slot legs, this gasket can be used on a variety of flanges with
differing bolt diameters and pitch circles.
Specifications
Metcom Type FG316L gasket is certified as meeting TA-Luft emission control
requirements.
Description
applications.
It comprises a thin corrugated steel joint
with pressed concentric grooves 6mm
wide. Two adjacent grooves on opposite
surfaces are filled with beads of Supagraf
Tape either standard or high purity
grades. When compressed between
flanges, the metal corrugations provide a
sealing capability that is enhanced by the
graphite beads.
Pipelines and pressure vessels with Class
150 to 2500 flanges, or equivalent.
Physical properties
Standard metal cores in a selection of stainless steels. Other alloys are available.
Supagraf graphite thickness, mm 0.35 to 0.5
Nominal overall thickness, mm
1.5
Compressed thickness, mm
0.5
+500C
Maximum temperature (non-oxidising)
+550C
Maximum temperature (steam) +650C
Pressure rating (depending on temperature)
Vacuum to 40MPa/400bar
Optional groove filler material
PTFE is available for aggressive chemical conditions, but restricted service capabilities
apply. Please contact our Technical Support Team for assistance.
How supplied
Multi-flange configuration: to 12, Classes 150 2500.
Individual flange configuration: to 24, Classes 150 2500.
Other sizes on application.

Heat exchangers.
Boilers and flues.
Autoclaves and other pressure vessels.
Gas mains.
Pumps and valve bonnets.
Duties involving high temperature and dry heat.
Materials
Fillers: inert organic compounds, expanded graphite, Fluolion PTFE, ceramic fibre.
Jackets: soft iron, low carbon steels, stainless steels, nickel alloys, aluminium, brass,
copper, titanium.
Description
Gasket with a soft pliable core, surrounded
by a metal jacket that totally or partially
encloses the filler. Pass partition bars
can be incorporated, either integrally or
welded into the gasket. The jacket may be
corrugated.
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How supplied
To industry, national and international standards, or customer specification. Material
combinations are selected to suit operating conditions.
Supagraf Furnasele
Supagraf Furnasele was initially developed to solve sealing problems on blast furnace
ducts with warped flanges. Long-term reliability and sealing performance has made it a
standard fitment at many metallurgical plants. It also solves flange sealing problems in
other industries where a large conformable one-piece gasket is needed for medium or
high temperature duties especially on vertical flanges.
Description
These gaskets consist of a supporting
metal ring with a relatively thick layer
of graphite bonded to both faces. The
support ring enables the graphite sealing
faces to be positioned accurately on
large vertical flanges. Without support,
the graphite elements would have to be
supplied and transported in segments.
By using thicker graphite layers than
normal an effective seal can be made with
a light bolt loading, and on applications
where flanges are uneven or warped.
Design features
Supagraf Furnasele Type A: 7mm total thickness; for gaskets of 1m or greater
overall diameter.
Supagraf Furnasele Type B: 5mm total thickness; for gaskets of less than 1m overall
diameter.
Face widths are usually 40mm to 50mm.
Other thickness combinations can be produced as required.
On very hot applications, a thermal barrier can be supplied to protect the graphite from
oxidation. This is usually unnecessary in metallurgical plants where the installation is
water-cooled.
Materials of manufacture
Graphite: 98% purity expanded graphite.
Metal ring: Generally hot-rolled carbon steel. Stainless steels are readily available, with a
range of nickel alloys supplied on request.
How supplied
Supagraf Furnasele gaskets are custom designed and manufactured to suit each
application. Diameters range from 500mm to well in excess of 2000mm.

Description
Gaskets of Supagraf Tanged T10, Supagraf Laminated N7 and Supagraf Laminated
S10 supplied with metal eyelets (usually stainless steel) that shroud the inside or outside
diameter.
Prime features
Erosion of graphite is prevented at high fluid velocity, when fitted to inside diameter.
Reinforces gasket surfaces and reduces risk of over-compression at high bolt loads.
Physical properties & service capabilities
Generally as quoted for the Supagraf grade being used.
How supplied
Made to order.
Metagraf Gaskets
Description
These gaskets have a corrugated metal
core, normally of stainless steel, with
Supagraf expanded graphite facings.
Available as Metagraf PL with a wide
chemical compatibility for pipeline duties,
and Metagraf HX for heat exchangers.
Temperature limits
Oxidising atmosphere
Steam
-200C to +400C
+600C (maximum)
How supplied
Metagraf PL: To fit ASME Classes 150 and 300, and DIN flanges.
Metagraf HX: Custom made to order.

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chemical suitability guide
Notation:
A = Fully resistant (less than 0.009mm penetration per month)

B = Satisfactory (0.009mm-0.09mm per month)
C = Fairly resistant (0.09mm-0.25mm per month)
D = Slightly resistant (0.25mm-0.9mm per month)

E = Non-resistant (over 0.9mm per month)
0 = Insufficient data available.
METHYL ALCOHOL (65C)
NAPHTHA (20C)
A
B
NICKEL-CHROME
ALLOY UNS N06625
A
A
METAL COMPONENTS
NICKEL ALLOY
UNS N04400
STAINLESS STEELS
UNS S31600, S31603
A
A
NICKEL-CHROME
ALLOY UNS N06625
A
A
NICKEL ALLOY
UNS N04400
A
A
NICKEL UNS N02200
A
A
STAINLESS STEELS
UNS S31600, S31603
STEAM
STEAM CONDENSATE
METAL COMPONENTS
STAINLESS STEELS
UNS S30403,
S32100, S34700
STAINLESS STEELS
UNS S30403,
S32100, S34700
NICKEL UNS NO2200
WATER
NICKEL CHLORIDE SOLUTION (20C)
AIR
NICKEL SULPHATE (hot/cold)
ACETIC ACID (50% @ boiling)
NITRIC ACID (50% @ 20C)
A
D
ACETIC ANHYDRIDE (boiling)
(65%, boiling)
ACETONE (boiling)
OIL - CRUDE (hot/cold)
ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE (20C)
OIL VEG/MINERAL (hot/cold)
A
B
AMMONIA LIQUOR (boiling)
OXALIC ACID (10%, boiling)
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (50%, boiling)
PHENOL
AMMONIUM NITRATE (boiling)
PHOSPHORIC ACID (10% @ 20C)
ANILINE (concentrated @ 20C)
PICRIC ACID (70%)
BARIUM CHLORIDE (boiling)
POTASSIUM BICHROMATE (20C)
CHROMIUM PLATING BATH (20C)
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (5%, boiling)
CITRIC ACID (15%, boiling)
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (50%, boiling)
COPPER SULPHATE (saturated, boiling)
POTASSIUM NITRATE (5%, hot)
CREOSOTE/COAL TAR (hot)
POTASSIUM SULPHATE (5%, hot)
ETHER (20C)
POTASSIUM SULPHIDE (salt)
ETHYL ALCOHOL (boiling)
SEA WATER
ETHYL CHLORIDE (20C)
SEWAGE
ETHYLENE CHLORIDE (20C)
SODIUM CARBONATE (5% @ 65C)
FERRIC CHLORIDE (1% @ 20C)
SODIUM CHLORIDE (saturated, boiling)
FLUORINE (20C)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
A
C
FORMALDEHYDE (Formalin 40%)
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (5%, still)
FORMIC ACID (5% @ 65C, still)
SODIUM NITRATE (fused)
FUEL OIL (hot)
SODIUM SULPHATE (20C)
A
C
FUEL OIL (+sulphuric acid)
SULPHUR DIOXIDE (moist, 20C)
HYDROCHLORIC ACID (20C)
SULPHUR (wet)
HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID (20C)
SULPHURIC ACID (10% @ 20C)
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (boiling)
(fuming, 20C)
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE (wet)
SULPHUROUS ACID (saturated, 190C)
KEROSENE
TANNIC ACID (65C)
LACTIC ACID (10% @ 65C)
TRICHLORACETIC ACID (20C)
LINSEED OIL (20C)
ZINC CHLORIDE (5%, boiling)
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (5%, hot)
ZINC SULPHATE (25%, boiling)
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE (hot)
Filler & facingmaterials

Expanded graphite: See details for Supagraf Plain on page 15.
HTF (High temperature filler): When used with suitable winding
steel grades, this material resists the majority of common media
including: hot oil, fuels, acids, alcohols, and esters. It should NOT
be used with: sulphuric, phosphoric, hydrofluoric or other strong
mineral acids.
PTFE (with 25% glass fibre): This material is chemically inert to most
media, with a few exceptions as follows.
It offers only fair resistance to: ammonium hydroxide, bromine,
chromic acid, hydroboric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrocyanic
acid, nitric acid (0-50%), phenol, and sodium hydroxide.
It should NOT be used with: fluorosilicic acid, hydrofluoric acid,
hydrogen sulphide solution, or sodium silicate.
Due to the complexity of making a recommendation for any given duty, this section on chemical suitability is intended only as a guide. The possible
effect of elevated temperatures should be considered when determining the compatibility of these products with a chemical. If necessary, please
contact our Technical Support Team for assistance.
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Prime features
High compressibility at low bolt loadings.
Resists a wide range of fluid media.
110C maximum operating temperature in liquids.
Retains flexibility down to 20C.
All Nebar products are easy to cut, handle and install.
Specifications
Conforms to BS F 66.
Description
Premium quality, nitrile based corkelastomer jointing developed to meet the
requirements of Specification BS F 66.
Previously designated Nebar A/CT.
Physical properties
(Tested to ASTM F104 procedures)
Hardness, IRHD
Tensile strength (minimum), MPa
Compressibility @ 2.8N/mm2, %
Recovery, minimum %
Fluid resistance, % volume swell in:
ASTM Oil No.1, 72h @ 100C
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
ASTM Fuel A, 22h @ ambient
BS 148 Transformer Oil, 14 days @ 90C
60 to 75
1.72
20 to 30
75
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
5 to +15
+5 to +20
+5 to +15
+1
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.2m x 1.0m with a split
surface finish. Thicknesses 0.75mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 3mm.

Prime features
Developed for high pressure applications in switchgear and transformers.
High resistance to mineral oils.
Withstands higher bolt loadings than other Nebar grades.
Specifications
Complies with DTD 900/4911(DTD specs declared obsolescent); AFS 721; and ASTM
F104 line call out F224000M2.
Description
A high quality blend of cork and
polychloroprene that withstands high
pressures and high bolt loads, particularly
in the electrical industry. Previously
designated Nebar HP.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
ASTMFuel A, 22h @ ambient
70 to 85
2.35
10 to 30
75
5 to +5
+10 to +30
0 to +10
+10
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.2m x 1.0m for 0.75mm
thickness; sheets 1.2m x 1.2m for thicknesses 1.5mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 6mm, 6.4mm,
9.5mm, 22mm.
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Prime features
Specifically for hydrogen coolers or where SF6 gas is present.
1010ohm.cm resistivity at 100Vdc.
Specification
Complies with ASTM F104 line call out F224000M2.
Description
Cork-elastomer jointing based on nitrile/
polychloroprene blend. Previously
designated Nebar C947/3.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
65 to 80
2.45
15 to 25
85
2.7
+10.7
+1
+1
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.2m x 1.0m for 2.5mm
thickness; 1.8m x 1m for 3mm thickness; 1.2m x 1.2m for 5mm thickness.

Prime features
Extensively used in automotive, engineering and electrical industries.
Suitable for a wide range of flanges.
Retains flexibility down to 20C (<3mm) or 30C (3mm).
Specifications
Complies with ASEA 1169 5012E-204; and ASTM F104 line call out <3mm,
F224000M2; 3mm & >3mm, F225000M2.
Description
General purpose, high quality corkelastomer jointing. Below 3mm thickness it
comprises a predominately nitrile bonded
cork; 3mm and above the cork is bonded
with a polychloroprene/nitrile blend.
Previously designated Nebar N1.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
<3mm
65 to 80
1.75
15 to 25
75
3 to +10
0 to +25
5 to +10
+23
3mm
65 to 85
1.75
20 to 30
75
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
0 to +10
+5 to +30
0 to +15
+8
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.2m x 1.2m for
thicknesses 0.75mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 6.4mm.
Sheets 0.9m x 9m for thicknesses 0.75mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm.
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Prime features
Top grade product for transformers and switchgear.
Developed for prolonged contact with mineral oils.
Specification
Description
Premium quality cork-elastomer jointing,
based predominantly on polychloroprene.
Proven over many years in heavy electrical
plant. Previously designated Nebar
N6/25.
Physical properties
(Tested to ATSM F104 procedures)
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
65 to 85
1.75
20 to 30
80
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
5 to +10
+5 to +30
0 to +15
+10
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Thicknesses 0.75mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 6.4mm, 8mm, 9.5mm.

Prime features
Recommended for switchgear and transformers.
Specifications
Description
Economical, high quality cork-elastomer
jointing based on a polychloroprene/
nitrile/SBR blend. Previously designated
Nebar N7E.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
65 to 80
1.45
20 to 35
75
5 to +10
0 to +30
0 to +15
+5 to +15
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Thicknesses 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm, 9.5mm.

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Prime features
Suitable for a wide range of duties.
Used extensively in automotive, engineering and electrical industries.
Specifications
Meets ABB specifications for transformers and switchgear. Complies with ASTM F104
line call out F225000M2.
Description
Premium quality, medium hardness
jointing based on nitrile rubber, that meets
ABB specification for transformers and
switchgear. Previously designated Nebar
N80.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
Dow Corning 561 Transformer Fluid
70 to 75
1.75
20 to 30
80
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
2 to +10
2 to +15
2 to +10
+2
5
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(Non-ASTM test)
How supplied
Thicknesses 1.5mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm.

Prime features
Robust grade for heavy electrical duties.
More resistant to over-compression than normal cork-elastomer grades.
Resists all commonly used transformer fluids.
110C maximum recommended operating temperature in liquids; tolerates
intermittent excursions to 120C.
Specification
Description
High quality, medium-to-hard grade of
cork-elastomer jointing based on nitrile
elastomer. Replacement material for
Nebar N67.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
60 to 80
1.75
15 to 25
75
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
5 to +15
+5 to +20
+5 to +15
+1
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.2m x 0.9m for
thicknesses 1.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 6.4mm. Sheets 1.27m x 1.014m for
thicknesses 1.5mm, 5mm.
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Prime features
Exceptional resistance to a wide range of fuels, oils and solvents.
Suitable for many fluid sealing applications in the automotive, engineering and
electrical industries.
Originally developed for use with Askarel transformer fluids.
Specification
Complies with ASTM F104 P2245A; and ASTM F104 line call out F226000M1.
Description
Premium quality nitrile based corkelastomer jointing, especially
recommended for use with unleaded fuels.
Previously designated Nebar PR.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
Unleaded petrol, 8 months @ 18-22C
60 to 70
1.45
25 to 40
75
5 to +10
5 to +15
2 to +10
+1
+11
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F36B)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.2m x 1.0m for 2mm
thickness. Sheets 1.2m x 1.2m for thicknesses 3mm, 8mm.
Nebar Green: Sponge

Prime features
For sealing at low bolt loads, and on uneven or delicate flanges.
Exceptional oil resistance.
Suitable for low-medium fluid pressures.
Specifications
Complies with ASTM F104 P2357A.
Description
Soft cork-elastomer jointing of closed-cell
construction based on polychloroprene
elastomer. Previously designated
Lioncelle CS.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Recovery, minimum %
IRM 903, 72h @ 100C
35 to 50
0.53
25 to 45
75
10 to +10
+15 to +50
0 to +25
+15
(ASTM D1415)
(ASTM F152B)
(ASTM F36F)
(ASTM F36F)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
(ASTM F146)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.2m x 1m. Thicknesses:
3mm, 5mm, 6.4mm.
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Cork-elastomer jointings chemical suitability guide
Key: Suitable for use LP Not suitable at high pressure
NEBAR:
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
BROWN
WHITE
PURPLE
ORANGE
GREY
BLUE
GREEN
AIR
LP
WATER
ALCOHOLS
FUEL & DIESEL OIL
LUBRICATING OIL MINERAL
LUBRICATING OIL SYNTHETIC
HYDRAULIC OIL MINERAL
WATER/GLYCOL
WATER/OIL EMULSION
ASTM OIL NO.1
IRM 903
ASTM FUEL A
BS 148 OIL
UNLEADED FUEL
Note: None of the above Nebar grades is suitable for use with potable water, dilute acids or alkalis, phosphate ester (aliphatic or aromatic),
or foodstuffs.
Due to the complexity of making a recommendation for any given duty, this section on chemical suitability is intended only as a guide. The possible effect
of elevated temperatures should be considered when determining the compatibility of these products with a chemical. If necessary, please contact our
Technical Support Team for assistance.
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PTFEgaskets
General description
Fluolion is the James Walker trade name for its ranges of special PTFE grades. In addition to these, we offer world beating modifiedPTFE products and virgin grades from other carefully selected and highly respected manufacturers.
Prime features
Outstanding chemical resistance.
Non-corrosive, non-wetting, non-contaminating and odourless.
Can work at temperatures from cryogenic up to +260C.
Excellent electrical and thermal insulators in virgin form.
For general fluid sealing duties, PTFEs impressive list of properties is often marred by creep characteristics that cause lack of sealing
stress with time. These negative properties are minimised by using fillers, biaxial orientation, and other devices that enable the manifold
advantages of PTFE gaskets to outweigh the possible disadvantages.
James Walker Gylon

Description
We supply three best-in-class grades of modified PTFE, manufactured specially for us by
Garlock Sealing Technologies. These are James Walker Gylon 3500, 3504 and 3510.
Our selected Gylon grades are all modified to combat creep and improve resilience for
flange sealing duties. They are recommended for flanges on plant that handle highly
aggressive chemical media, and where hygiene is top priority such as the food
processing, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries.
For further details of James Walker Gylon 3500, 3504, and 3510, please see the entries
under Non-asbestos sheet jointings on pages 8, 9 and 10, and details of chemical
suitability on page 11.

Description
Soft and pliable rectangular cord material of expanded Fluolion PTFE, with a selfadhesive backing to aid installation.
This is an excellent maintenance expedient for flanged joints where temperatures and
pressures are modest. It is ideal for emergency flange sealing when the correct gasket or
joining material is unavailable.
Prime features
Forms instant gaskets very economically.
Conforms readily to irregular surfaces.
A ring of Walflon in a flange joint compresses to a high-density PTFE gasket when bolt
load is applied.
Can be used with a very wide range of fluid media.
How supplied
As seven cross-sections from 1.5mm x 3mm to 7mm x 20mm, in packs containing
lengths of 5m to 30m.

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PTFEgaskets

Typical application
Flanged joints handling highly aggressive fluid media that would swiftly destroy the integrity
of other materials. Often used with soft insert material on glass-lined pipework systems.
Also used in food processing, where cleanliness and non-contamination are essential.
Fin type
Standard design: most economical envelope gasket.
Suits majority of applications where highly abrasive media are NOT used, and
turbulent flow will NOT create problems.
Needs clearance between insert and envelope inside diameter to enable insert to
be fitted.
Description
A resilient fibre material encased in a thin
cover of PTFE.
The resulting gasket combines the
inertness of virgin PTFE with the
mechanical properties of the compressed
fibre sheet.
James Walker supplies three envelope
designs: Fin Type; Machined Square
Type; Folded Tape Type.
Machined square type

Provides continuity with pipeline bore for smooth flow.
Recommended where flange sealing width is restricted or thick inserts are used.
Supplied with serrated surface.
Folded tape type
Has smooth surface finish tape of PTFE is folded and joined by welding.
Used for diameters over 300mm.
Can be adapted to non-circular planforms.
Service capability
Maximum temperature Typically +260C for PTFE envelope,
but also dependent on filler material
Materials
Cover: virgin Fluolion PTFE.
Inserts: compressed non-asbestos fibre, synthetic rubber-proofed woven cloth, and
laminated combinations of these.
How supplied
Custom made to suit all standard flanges and non-standard shapes.

Typical application
Gaskets for food, pharmaceutical and other hygienic applications are made from
suitably approved Fluolion PTFE.
Expanded PTFE gaskets are used on flanges that have rough or damaged faces.
Also on glass, porcelain and plastic flanges where low bolt loads are essential.
Gaskets of filled-Fluolion are used for applications where the mechanical
properties of PTFE need to be improved at the expense of chemical resistance and
other inherent benefits.
Maximum temperature
Chemical suitability
Description
Custom-cut gasket of plain (virgin),
expanded or filled PTFE.
+260C
See recommendations on page 33.
Materials
Fluolion PTFE: pure PTFE. Fluolion G15 & G25: contain 15% or 25% glass, by weight.
Fluolion GS: 25% glass plus wear-resistant additives. Fluolion G15M: 15% glass and
5% molybdenum disulphide. Fluolion B60: 60% bronze. Fluolion GR: 25% carbon/
graphite. Fluolion BR65: 60% bronze and 5% graphite.
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size or quantity. In sheets: 1.5m x 1.5m.
Standard thicknesses: 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm.
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PTFEgaskets

Flange sealing in the chemical processing sector especially where it is desirable to
standardise on one gasket type for duties withy many different piping materials. These
gaskets are used with steel, glass-lined steel and FRP piping systems, wherever a nonmetallic gasket is normally applied.
Specifications
Complies with FDA 21 CFR 177.1500 (PTFE) requirements for food.
Description
A gasket for all types of standard piping,
manufactured by WL Gore & Associates,
from 100% ePTFE with multi-directional
strength.
Prime features
Dimensionally stable resists creep, cold flow and blow-out.
Seals efficiently at the low bolt loads required on fragile flanges.
One gasket type can be used system-wide protects against the use of a wrong
product.
Superior sealing reliability and long gasket life for lower total sealing costs.
Chemically resistant to all media in the range pH 0-14, except molten alkali metals and
elemental fluorine.
Operating temperature (maximum)
Operating temperature (minimum)
Pressure range

+260C (with short excursions to +315C)

-240C
Vacuum to 20MPa/200bar, depending on
application and operating conditions.
How supplied
Precision gaskets to fit Class 150 and Class 300 flanges, from to 24 nominal pipe
sizes.

Flanges on plant handling aggressive chemicals or high purity media. Ideal for rough or
damaged flange faces, where excellent results can be achieved with limited bolt loads.
Specifications
Prime features
Not subject to ageing can be stored indefinitely.
elemental fluorine.
Soft and conformable material that compresses to form a tight seal.
Dimensionally stable, with increased resistance to creep and cold flow.
High tensile strength.
Description
Sheet material of ePTFE with high multidirectional strength, manufactured by
WL Gore & Associates.
Service capability
Pressure range


-240C
How supplied
As precision cut gaskets to any shape, size and quantity. In sheets 1.5m x 1.5m
maximum. Thicknesses: 1.6mm, 3.2mm.

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PTFEGaskets

Formed-in-place gaskets on the metallic flanges of shell and tube heat exchangers, air
coolers, vessels and columns.
Specifications
Description
WL Gore & Associates 100% virgin PTFE
in tape form, with an adhesive backing
to enable gaskets to be formed quickly
in place. This material has a strong
multi-directionally orientated structure to
minimise creep.
Prime features
Easy-to-install alternative to cut gaskets.
Very economical in use virtually no material wastage.
Minimises inventory costs.
Dimensionally stable resists creep and cold flow.
elemental fluorine.
Operating temperature (maximum) +260C (with short excursions to +315C)
-240C
Pressure range
Vacuum to 6.8MPa/68bar, depending on

How supplied
Tape form with adhesive backing. Widths: 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 40mm, 50mm.
Thicknesses: 2mm, 3mm. On spools containing 7.5m, 15m or 30m depending on width.

Seals for large diameter glass-lined flanges on mixer vessels, columns, storage tanks
and receiver tanks especially where flanges have irregular surfaces.
Specifications
Prime features
Easy to install, and economical in use with minimal wastage.
Overlays can compensate for imperfections in flange surface.
Dimensionally stable resists creep and cold flow.
elemental fluorine.
Description
WL Gore & Associates 100% virgin ePTFE
in tape form with an adhesive backing that
enables gaskets to be formed quickly in
place. Material in this range is physically
wider that GORE 300 Gasket Tape, and
shares the same strong multi-directionally
orientated structure to minimise creep.
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Service capability
Pressure range


-240C
Vacuum to 600kPa/6bar (consult our
Technical Support Team if higher pressure
duty is anticipated)
How supplied
Tape form with an adhesive backing. Widths: 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 65mm.
Thicknesses: 6mm, 9mm. On spools containing 4.5m, 9m or 15m, depending on width.
PTFEgaskets
GORE Joint Sealant

Used predominantly for sealing large, complex or damaged flanges, where it reduces
maintenance time and process disruption.
Specifications
FDA/USDA-suitable for use in food processing and pharmaceutical industries.
Prime features
Easy and economical too install minimal material wastage.
Exceptionally versatile can be used on highly complex flange shapes.
Ideal for large or damaged flange surfaces.
Resistant to all common chemicals in the range pH 0-14, except molten alkali metals
and elemental fluorine.
Reliable, long-term sealing performance.
Description
Made from 100% expanded PTFE by WL
Gore & Associates, this form-in-place
gasket tape has a self-adhesive backing
for swift and simple installation.
Pressure range

When compressed, it forms a thin yet

strong, durable gasket that is highly
resistant to creep and cold flow.
How supplied
Tape form with self-adhesive backing. Widths: 3mm, 4.8mm, 6mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm,
16mm, 19mm, 25mm. On spools containing 4.5m to 30m, depending on width.

-240C
PTFE gaskets chemical suitability guide

The chemical resistance of virgin PTFE is almost universal. It is suitable for applications involving chemical media in the
range pH 0-14, with the exception of molten alkali metals, fluorine gas, elemental fluorine and any materials that may
generate these at the operating temperatures and pressures involved.
However, PTFE materials that contain fillers to enhance their mechanical properties may have a lower resistance to certain
chemical media than virgin PTFE. Therefore, prior to the use of filled-PTFE products, please check chemical compatibility
with James Walkers Technical Support Team.

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Specification grade elastomers
We process and/or supply many Specification Grades of elastomer as sheet jointings and precision cut gaskets. In addition
to those on this page, we have many other customer and industry specification materials that suit particular applications.
Natural Rubber (NR)
BS1154 Grades Z40, Z50, Z60, Z70, Z80.
Nitrile Rubber (NBR)
BS2751 Grades BA40, BA50, BA60, BA70, BA80, BA90.
BS6996 Grades BO60, BO80.
DTD 5594A Grades 60, 70, 80, 90.
DTD 5509 Grades A, B, C, D.
Chloroprene/Neoprene (CR)
BS2752 Grades C40, C50, C60, C70, C80.
Butyl (IIR)
BS3227 Grades B60, B70.
Ethylene-propylene terpolymer (EPDM)
BS6014 Grades EP60S, EP70S, EP80S.
Elast-O-Pure EP75 Black grade to FDA and USP for food and
pharmaceutical processing.
Silicone (VMQ, MQ)
BS F 152 Grades 50, 60, 70, 80.
BS F 153 Grades 50, 60, 70, 80.
Elast-O-Pure SIL70 Translucent grade to FDA and USP for
food and pharmaceutical processing.
Fluorosilicone (FMQ)
BS F154 Grade 60 for defence and aerospace duties where
resistance to fuels and hydraulic fluids (mineral and synthetic
oils) is required.
Fluoroelastomer dipolymer (FKM)
Elast-O-Pure GF75 Black grade, based on Viton GF-600S,
to FDA and USP for food and pharmaceutical processing.
DTD 5543B Grades 60, 70, 80, 90 (all in black and green).
DTD 5612A Grades 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 (all in black and green).
Kalrez Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)
We are Authorised Distributor in the UK, Ireland and France
for design, supply and technical support of sealing and fluid
handling parts made from DuPont Performance Elastomers
Kalrez.
Various Kalrez grades are recommended for critical or high
purity sealing applications in different industries:
Food and pharmaceutical processing: Kalrez 6211 and 6230
to FDA and USP.
Semiconductor fabrication.
Oil, gas, chemical and petrochemical processing.
Defence and aerospace.
Note: Specifications in red have been declared OBSOLESCENT.
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Commercial Natural Rubber 263C

Description
Good quality commercial grade of natural
rubber; black in colour with smooth finish.
Gaskets for use with hot and cold water,
ethylene glycol, dilute acids and alkalis.
Temperature range is -25C to +70C.
Physical properties
(Unless otherwise stated, values are typical)
Hardness, IRHD
65
1.49
Density, Mg/m3
Tensile strength, MPa min
4
Elongation at break, % min
200
Compression set, % max (22h @ 70C)
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How supplied
Precision gaskets to any shape, size or quantity. Also in rolls or sheets, width: 1.4m.
Thicknesses: 1.5mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm. Other dimensions can be supplied.
Commercial Tan Natural Rubber 261C

Description
Soft natural rubber with a high resistance
to abrasion. It is tan in colour and has a
smooth finish.
Gaskets for applications involving
water, dilute acids and alkalis, lower
alcohols, and silicone greases and oils.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
40
1.02
Density, Mg/m3
18
700
How supplied
Commercial White Food-Quality Natural Rubber 259C

Description
White coloured natural rubber with a
smooth finish. This grade is compounded
especially to meet the requirements of the
food and beverage industries. It conforms
to FDA 21 CFR 177.2600.
Gaskets for food plant where temperature
is between -30C and +70C. The material
can also be used with dilute acids and
alkalis, lower alcohols, and silicone
greases and oils.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
60
1.51
Density, Mg/m3
6
500
Compression set, % (24h @ 70C)
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How supplied
Commercial Natural Insertion 332C

Description
Good quality commercial grade of
natural rubber sheet containing a layer
of polyester scrim reinforcement to give
additional resistance to spread under
compression.
Gaskets for use with hot and cold
water, ethylene glycol, dilute acids and
alkalis, and silicone greases and oils.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Density, Mg/m3
70
1.52
How supplied

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Commercial Neoprene 264C

Description
Black coloured polychloroprene
(neoprene) rubber, with a smooth finish.
Used for gaskets because of its good
resistance to many types of oils and
greases mineral, silicone and
animal-based as well as aliphatic
hydrocarbons. Also good resistance to
ozone, sunlight and atmospheric ageing.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
70
1.13
Density, Mg/m3
12
380
14
How supplied
Commercial Neoprene Insertion 283C

Description
Similar to 264C above, but contains a
layer of polyester scrim reinforcement to
give additional resistance to spread under
compression.
As for 264C above, but with temperature
range of -20C to +90C.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Density, Mg/m3
60
1.45
How supplied
Commercial Neoprene Closed-Cell Sponge 265C

Description
A conformable, medium density,
polychloroprene (neoprene) based
closed-cell sponge.
For low duty gasket service where good
resistance is required to media such as
oils, greases and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Temperature range is -40C to +70C
constant, with excursions to +100C.
Physical properties
Hardness, Shore C
22
0.170
Density, Mg/m3
>0.7
150
Load for 25% compression deflection, kPa
60
Load for 50% compression deflection, kPa 131
How supplied
Thicknesses: 1.5mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm. Other dimensions
can be supplied.
Commercial Nitrile 269C

Description
Black coloured acrylonitrile-butadiene
rubber with a smooth finish.
Gasket service with all types of oils and
greases mineral, silicone, vegetable,
animal and synthetic as well as
hydrocarbon fuels and water/glycol-based
hydraulic fluids. Temperature range is
-20C to +110C.
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Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
60
1.50
Density, Mg/m3
6.0
500
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How supplied
Commercial White Food-Quality Nitrile 260C

Description
White coloured acrylonitrile-butadiene
rubber, with a smooth finish, developed
especially for the food and beverage
industries. It conforms to FDA 21 CFR
177.2600.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
60
Density, Mg/m3
1.55
6
650
Gaskets for food plant, where good
resistance is needed to vegetable and
animal oils and fats. Temperature range is
-20C to +110C.
How supplied
Commercial Nitrile Insertion 337C

Description
Similar to 269C (see page 36), but with a
layer of polyester scrim insertion to give
additional resistance to spread under
compression.
As for 269C, but with temperature range of
-20C to +90C.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
Density, Mg/m3
60
1.44
How supplied
Thicknesses: 2mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm. Other dimensions can be supplied.
Commercial Ethylene-Propylene 280C

Description
Black coloured ethylene-propylene rubber
with a fine fabric finish.
Gaskets in the water supply industry. Also
where good resistance is needed to dilute
acids, animal fats and vegetable oils. It
has excellent weathering properties, and
operates in the temperature range -40C
to +120C.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
70
Density, Mg/m3
1.18
12
350
How supplied
Commercial Red Silicone 327C

Description
Red coloured silicone rubber with a fine
fabric finish. It conforms to FDA 21 CFR
177.2600.
Rubber gaskets where a wide temperature
range is beneficial: -60C to +230C
constant, with excursions +250C. It has
good ozone resistance and very good
electrical insulation properties.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
60 5
5.5
250
30
How supplied
Thicknesses: 1mm, 1.5mm, 3mm, 5mm, 6mm. Other dimensions can be supplied.

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Commercial White Food-Quality Silicone 284C

Description
White coloured silicone rubber with a
smooth finish. It conforms to FDA 21 CFR
177.2600.
Gaskets for food plant where a wide
temperature range is beneficial: -60C
to +230C constant, with excursions to
+250C.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
60 5
5.5
250
30
How supplied
Commercial Translucent Food-Quality Silicone 336C

Description
Translucent silicone rubber with a
smooth finish. It conforms to FDA 21 CFR
177.2600.
Gaskets for food plant where a wide
temperature range is beneficial: -60C
to +230C constant, with excursions to
+250C.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
60 5
5.5
250
30
How supplied
Butyl rubber 338C

Description
Butyl (isobutylene-isoprene) rubber,
black in colour with a smooth finish.
Duties where the extremely low
permeability of butyl is required, together
with good resistance to phosphate esters,
dilute acids and alkalis. Temperature
range is -40C to +120C.
Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
60
Density, Mg/m3
1.50
5
500
How supplied
Commercial Fluorocarbon 340C

Description
Genuine Viton grade fluorocarbon
elastomer, black in colour with a smooth
finish.
Suitable for a wide range of gasket duties
and fluid media. It has an exceptional
temperature range for a rubber (-10C
to +250C constant, with excursions
to +315C), plus good resistance to
mineral oils, fuels, and non-polar solvents
including high aromatic and chlorinated
types.
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Physical properties
Hardness, IRHD
72 5
Density, Mg/m3
1.99
4
165
55
How supplied
General elastomers chemical suitability guide
Notation:
A = Suitable product
B = Fair: some volume swell/chemical attack
C = Static use only

D = Unsuitable: do NOT use
HSuitability can depend on the grade selected
A
A
H
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
METHANE
METHYL CHLORIDE
METHYL ETHYL KETONE
METHYLENE CHLORIDE
MINERAL OILS
NAPHTHA
NATURAL GAS
NITRIC ACID (10%)
NITROGEN
OCTANE
OLEUM
OXALIC ACID (25%, 70C)
OXYGEN (DEGREASED SEALS)
PERCHLOROETHYLENE
PHENOLS
POTASSIUM NITRATE
PROPANE
PYRIDINE
REFRIGERANTS (UNCONTAMINATED)
R12 (eg Freon 12)
R13 (eg Freon 13)
R22 (eg Freon 22)
SEA WATER
SOAP SOLUTION
SODA ASH
SODIUM CARBONATE
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (20%)
STYRENE
SULPHUR TRIOXIDE
SULPHURIC ACID (10%)
TANNIC ACID
TOLUENE (TOLUOL)
TRANSFORMER OIL
TRICHLOROETHANE
TRICHLOROETHYLENE
TURPENTINE
UREA SOLUTION (30%)
VINYL CHLORIDE
WHITE SPIRIT
XYLENE
A
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
A
D
D
B
B
D
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B
C
A
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D
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A
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D
D
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C
C
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A
A
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A
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D
D
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B
A
A
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A
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D
D
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A
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A
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B
A
A
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D
A
D
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D
D
B
D
B
B
A
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D
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A
D
A
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A
C
A
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D
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C
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A
A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
A
A
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C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
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A
B
A
A
B
A
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B
B
B
A
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
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B
B
A
A
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D
D
D
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B
C
D
D
C
D
D
D
A
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D
D
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
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C
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D
D
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A
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A
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A
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A
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A
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C
D
B
A
C
A
A
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D
A
D
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B
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
KALREZ (FFKM)
BUTYL(IIR)
C
A
H
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
B
D
A
D
D
D
D
C
A
A
A
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
D
A
A
D
A
H
B
D
A
A
A
C
B
D
A
A
A
D
D
A
FLUOROCARBON
RUBBER (FKM)
D
A
H
A
D
D
A
A
D
A
B
C
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
C
A
A
B
B
A
A
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A
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A
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A
A
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A
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A
A
A
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SILICONERUBBER(VMQ)
D
A
H
A
A
D
C
C
C
C
B
D
D
C
D
D
C
D
C
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C
C
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D
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A
D
A
A
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D
C
ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE
RUBBER (EPM, EPDM)
BUTYL(IIR)
A
A
H
A
A
A
D
A
A
A
A
A
B
D
A
D
D
D
D
C
A
A
A
C
D
D
D
D
C
D
D
D
D
B
D
A
B
A
D
A
H
A
A
A
A
A
C
B
A
A
C
A
D
D
A
NITRILERUBBER (NBR)
FLUOROCARBON
RUBBER (FKM)
D
A
H
A
D
D
A
A
A
C
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
A
A
B
D
A
D
D
D
D
D
B
A
D
A
D
D
A
A
A
D
A
H
D
D
A
C
D
C
D
B
A
C
C
A
A
C
NEOPRENE RUBBER (CR)
SILICONERUBBER(VMQ)
D
B
H
A
C
C
C
A
A
A
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
A
A
A
D
C
D
D
D
D
D
D
C
D
C
D
D
A
A
D
C
H
D
B
A
C
D
D
A
B
A
A
A
D
C
C
GENERALELASTOMER
NATURALRUBBER (NR)
ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE
RUBBER (EPM, EPDM)
D
A
H
A
D
B
D
A
A
D
A
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
A
A
B
C
B
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
B
D
B
B
D
A
H
B
C
A
B
A
C
C
D
A
B
B
D
D
B
KALREZ (FFKM)
NITRILERUBBER (NBR)
STEAM (<120C)
WATER
WATER (POTABLE)
AIR
ACETIC ACID (10%)
ACETONE
ACETYLENE
ADIPIC ACID
ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (10%)
ANILINE
BENZENE
BLEACH SOLUTIONS
BRINE
BROMINE (ANHYDROUS)
BUNKER FUEL
BUTANE
BUTYL ALCOHOL (50C)
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE (15%)
CARBON DIOXIDE
CARBON DISULPHIDE
CHLORINE (DRY)
CHLORINE (WET)
CHROMIC ACID (40%)
CREOSOTE
DIESEL OIL
DIETHYL ETHER
ETHANE
ETHANOLAMINES (less than 5%)
ETHER
ETHYLENE
ETHYLENE GLYCOL
ETHYLENE OXIDE
FOODSTUFFS
FORMALDEHYDE (40%)
FORMIC ACID
GLYCERINE
GREEN LIQUOR (SULPHATE)
HEAVY OILS
HYDROBROMIC ACID (37%)
HYDROCHLORIC ACID (37%)
HYDROFLUORIC ACID (48%)
HYDROGEN SULPHIDE (DRY, 5%)
ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
KEROSENE (70C)
LYE
NEOPRENE RUBBER (CR)
GENERALELASTOMER
NATURALRUBBER (NR)
Note on temperature: All media considered to be at 20C unless otherwise stated.

Due to the complexity of making a recommendation for any given duty, this section on chemical suitability is intended only as a guide. The possible
effect of elevated temperatures should be considered when determining the compatibility of these products with a chemical. If necessary, please
contact our Technical Support Team for assistance.

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Boiler gaskets
These two gaskets are recommended for general boiler duties. For higher temperatures/pressures, see Metaflex on page 16.
Topog-E Moulded Rubber Gaskets

Prime features
Combine easy and fast inspection with improved pressure vessel life.
Conform to the topography of mating surfaces.
Stop leakage that causes corrosion around handholes and manholes.
Simple to install and remove.
Specifications
Certified by TV Rheinland Cologne for manhole openings in steam pressure vessels at
193C maximum steam service when used at 1.3MPa/13bar maximum steam pressure.
Description
Topog-E moulded rubber gaskets are
known as the worlds most recognised
and respected brand of boiler gaskets.
They are manufactured by the Topog-E
Gasket Company of Oklahoma, USA,
using its own proprietary compound.
These gaskets are supplied throughout
Europe by James Walkers companies
and official distributor network.
Gaskets for handholes and manholes on
pressure vessels of all types, including:
boilers, hot water vessels, steam cookers,
refrigeration plant, compressed air tanks
and water towers.
Service life and capabilities

Gaskets should be replaced at 12 months or less when subjected to maximum
certified temperature and pressure levels with steam. Higher steam duties will reduce
gasket life (refer to our Technical Support Team before exceeding 1.3MPa/13bar).
On air compressors the gaskets have been used at 2.1MPa/21bar to 2.4MPa/24bar.
Chemical compatibility
Excellent resistance to steam and hot and cold water. Good resistance to alcohols,
ketones, phosphate polyesters, silicone oils/greases, dilute acids, bases, salts, glycols,
ammonia, selected refrigerants, and animal and vegetable fats. Water treatment
chemicals used in accordance with a suppliers guidelines should have no significant
effect on the service life of properly installed Topog-E gaskets. The gaskets must not be
exposed to aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents or petroleum-based products.
How supplied
Moulded gaskets and sheet materials are a nominal 1/4 inch (6mm) thickness. Gaskets
are available in standard sizes to fit every boiler in production today, and most of
those now out of production. Ex-stock: elliptical gaskets in standard inch and metric
sizes; obround and round gaskets to fit virtually all types of pressurised air and water
containers. Sheet materials and custom gaskets are cut or moulded on request.
A cost-effective and reliable alternative to the folded proofed cloth gaskets used on boiler
doors and handholes.
Prime features
Braided graphite ribbon construction provides a flexible and conformable gasket.
Easy to fit and can be removed cleanly without chiselling.
Readily compresses sufficiently to seal uneven mating flanges.
Increased service life with reduced maintenance costs.
Maximum recommended stream temperature: 230C, equating to saturated steam pressure
of 2.7MPa/27bar (refer to our Technical Support Team before exceeding these limits).
Description
These gaskets are manufactured from
high purity braided graphite ribbons.
They are designed specifically for ease
of maintenance and to withstand higher
temperatures and pressures than those of
standard moulded rubber gaskets often
used on boilers.
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Chemical compatibility
Excellent resistance in the range pH 0-14. Negligible volatile content, thus gasket does
not reduce in volume at high temperature to impair sealing efficiency. Low content of the
impurities that can cause corrosion, including chloride and sulphur.
How supplied
Endless joints of circular, oval, elliptical and obround shapes: from 45mm ID to 610mm
ID. To fit flange widths from 9.5mm to 38mm. Standard gaskets are 6.5mm thick. Other
sizes considered. Also supplied in length form in standard widths and thicknesses.
Gaskoid
Used predominantly in the automotive industry as a gasket material for carburettors, fuel
and oil pumps, gear casings and pipeline flanges.
Operating pressure (maximum)
Operating temperature range
Description
An economical cellulose-based material
impregnated with plasticised gelatine. It is
brown in colour with a smooth finish. This
material has excellent resistance to fuels,
oils and most organic solvents, and is
ideal for use at low bolt loadings.
1MPa/10bar
-20C to +120C
Physical properties
26.0
Tensile strength, MPa
12
Compressibility @ 70kg/cm, %
20-40
Fluid ageing (22h @21C):
IRM 903, weight increase, % maximum
15
Thickness increase, % maximum
5
ASTM Fuel B, weight increase, % maximum 15
Thickness increase, % maximum
5
(BS7531)
(ASTM F152)
(ASTM F36G)
How supplied
Precision cut gaskets to any shape, size or quantity. Thicknesses: 0.15mm, 0.25mm,
0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.8mm, 1mm, 1.2mm, 1.6mm, 2mm. 3.2mm. Rolls: 1m wide any length.

Description
A glass-fibre based material, reinforced with stainless steel wire and proofed with a
synthetic rubber. It has a grey surface.
High temperature dry heat duties where operating pressure is low, such as exhausts
of gas turbines and large diesels, open-ended fume extraction systems, and refractory
services. This very tough and flexible material can be cut with hand tools.
Service capability
Operating pressure
+650C
Not rated
How supplied
Cut gaskets to any shape, size or quantity. Sheets: 1.2m x 1.2m.
Thicknesses: multiples of 1.3mm.

Description
Precision made hand tool for efficient on-site cutting of circular gaskets from
compressed fibre jointings, rubber and cork-elastomer sheet.
Prime features
Readily adjustable for diameters from 20mm (13/16) to 600mm (24).
Long extension bar available for diameters up to 900mm (35).
Dual metric/inch calibration.
Cuts compressed fibre jointings up to 5mm thickness; cork-elastomer to 12mm.
How supplied
Boxed kit containing main body, extension bar, ten blades, and operating instructions.
Cutting board, long extension bar, and straight edges are available as optional extras.

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Prime features
Every RotaBolt is factory-calibrated to ensure the achievement of design load is
accurately monitored.
The RotaBolt system is far more reliable than a torque wrench or hydraulic tensioner,
where bolt loads at the end of tightening cycles are unknown and uncontrollable.
With RotaBolts 1 and 2, tension is easy to finger-check, even when wearing protective
gloves or diving equipment.
RotaBolt Vision is readily monitored at a distance and in many locations that are
difficult to access.
Suit a wide range of bolting systems in different industrial environments.
Resist corrosion, elevated and cryogenic temperatures, shock and vibration.
Description
RotaBolt fasteners are modified bolts
and studs that allow specific tensions to
be accurately applied. Correct tension is
easily checked, using either a finger-feel
device or visual indicator built into the
fastener.
Service settings
Standard load settings
Indicator for RotaBolt 1
Indicator for RotaBolt 2
5t to 250t.
One setting of 5%.
Upper and lower settings as required.
How supplied
Standard range: M12 to M125 bolts, M18 to M125 studs.
Materials: Alloy steels up to 12.9 strength grade, stainless steels, cupro-nickel, nickel and
titanium alloys.
Other sizes and materials available. Customer-supplied fasteners can be modified.
Extensively used for flange jointing duties
in many industries including offshore,
petrochemical, mining, defence, nuclear
and power generation. They prove
particularly valuable where the unreliability
of a flange joint may have a cost, health
and safety or environmental impact.
Flange Insulation Sets

Description
Each Flange Insulation Set comprises an electrically insulating flange gasket, plus
insulating bolt sleeves and washers to prevent electrical conduction through bolts.
These sets are used widely in cathodic protection systems and to help eliminate galvanic
corrosion, as well a reducing the risk of eddy current build-up. They prove of particular
value on long distance pipelines for water, oil or gas.
Materials
Gaskets, standard: Neoprene-faced phenolic. Other materials: Reinforced phenolic with
nitrile seals, high dielectric strength CNAF, glass reinforced epoxy with fluoroelastomer
seals, or plastic coated soft iron.
Sleeves, standard: polyester or DuPont Mylar. Other material: DuPont Nomex.
Insulation washers, standard: reinforced phenolic. Other material: glass-reinforced
epoxy.
Back-up washers: zinc-plated carbon steel or stainless steel.
How supplied
Four designs of set to cater for many different flange sizes, specifications and
arrangements including those with O ring grooves or handling very high pressures.
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Cut gaskets & services
Immediate supply
James Walker is dedicated to meeting industrys immediate demand for precision-cut
gaskets from our full range of sheet jointings, as well as for spiral wound and other
metallic types.
We hold over eight million sealing products ready for same day despatch throughout
the world. Many of these stocked items are gaskets to suit flanges across all sectors of
industry.
If we do not have your gaskets in stock, we can usually manufacture them
economically within minutes.
For cut gaskets we use highly accurate CAD/CAM controlled water-jet cutters, ready
programmed with every gasket design to industry and international standards. We
hold large stocks of non-asbestos sheet jointings, PTFE sheet, cork-elastomer sheet,
Supagraf materials and elastomers, all in standard thicknesses, specifically for this
purpose.
Custom-cut gaskets
Using water-jet technology enables us to make any shape, size and quantity of nonstandard cut gaskets to high-precision levels and meet seemingly impossible
deadlines. We work directly from customers CAD files, sent via email or disk. In addition,
we digitise profiles from drawings, templates or samples: no tooling is needed.
Our state-of-the-art water-jet cutters operate with all major CAD languages. Nesting
pattern software, combined with video acquisition equipment to capture the complex
shape of a previously cut sheet, ensure that the maximum number of gaskets is
produced with minimum material wastage.
These systems are highly economical for prototype cutting as well as large batch runs.
For tougher materials, such as Supagraf Tanged T10 Jointing with its central layer of
stainless steel, we use an abrasive water-jet cutter. This easily slices intricate designs
from any sheet material including high-strength alloys and titanium leaving a clean
edge without heat distortion. Each hair thin water-jet is loaded with crushed garnet and
operates at Mach 2 and 400MPa.
Joint Integrity Programme

James Walkers Joint Integrity Programme (JIP) is a service that monitors, maintains and
refurbishes all bolted flange joints at oil, gas and chemical sites onshore and offshore.
It covers ducts and pipework, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, valves and other plant
items that rely on bolted joints.
Our approach of evaluate, design and apply delivers long-term solutions rather than
short-term fixes that need to be repeatedly applied at considerable cost. The aim is to:
Maximise plant uptime.
Keep expensive product loss to a minimum.
Reduce leaks to improve health & safety and environmental performance.
JIP comprises a series of modules that can be tailored to a clients requirements, with all
services integrated under a single project manager. The modules include:
Tagging, data management and reporting.
Leak detection and repair (LDAR).
Heat exchanger and pressure vessel bolted joint programme.

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James Walker in action
James Walker research & development

James Walker Technology Centre runs extensive research and development
programmes that are targeted to deliver new materials and products that will meet
tomorrows fluid sealing requirements before they arise.
Problem solving is a challenge we enjoy. Our world-class materials research and product
testing laboratories are staffed by teams of scientists and technologists who prove the
design integrity and quality of every item we supply.
We supplement our in-house R&D facilities with those at leading universities, research
establishments and other organisations that work at the forefront of materials science,
tribology and sealing technology. Co-operation between such centres of excellence is
invaluable as we strive to develop products to work across greater temperature ranges,
at higher pressures and under more aggressive conditions.
James Walker is a founder member of the European Sealing Association and belongs to
many other influential bodies.
James Walker service

Our customers expect the very best, and we supply it in terms of efficient customer
support, technical services, products, delivery and after sales service.
James Walkers high-technology customer support centre provides a personalised
service to tens of thousands of customers worldwide, plus short response times for
quotations and order processing.
With eight-million items stocked for immediate despatch, backed by flexible production
for non-stocked items, we can react very swiftly to industrys urgent demands for sealing
products to bring a plant back on stream.
On-site advice worldwide is provided by large teams of local experts, backed by industry
specialists, applications engineers and materials scientists. Between them they have
the knowledge, practical skills and technical facilities to solve any relevant fluid sealing
problem for our customers and offer best-value solutions.
James Walker quality

Our quality systems are third-party registered to BS EN ISO 9001:2008. We are also
regularly assessed and quality approved by a wide range of industry bodies including
multinational corporations, utilities and government organisations.
We always use the best available raw materials for each product, and use advanced
manufacturing techniques with strict quality control and traceability at every stage. Our
manufacturing process culminates in an exacting inspection procedure for the finished
product. Our stockholding and distribution facilities meet similar exacting standards.
Certificates of conformity to international or customer-specific standards can be supplied
on request, with packaging and labelling available to individual specifications.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on request for every product we
supply.
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James Walkers advice on gasket use
This information is for general guidance only
YES
NO
Check that the gasket is compatible with the media at

required operating temperature and pressure ranges.
Never reuse an old gasket.

(But it may be possible for James Walker to fit new soft faces
to the undamaged cores of Metakamm Kammprofile-types.)
Use gasket material and bolt grades that suit the tensile
loading requirements of the flange.
Ensure the gasket is the correct size for the flange.
Specify the thinnest gasket that will suit the flange finish
and parallelism.
If appropriate, use an anti-stick coated gasket where
joints are frequently broken for operational reasons.
Do not use low quality gaskets or jointings. Any initial

cost savings will soon be lost in plant downtime and
production delays caused by joint failures.
Never use sealing compounds or grease on joints. They
reduce the friction between the gasket and its flanges,
which can allow a gasket to stress-relax and creep,
leading to premature failure.
Ensure the flange is clean, undamaged and without

radial scores, free from grease and oil, and has the
correct surface finish.
Avoid using impact adhesives or pressure sensitive

tapes at temperatures exceeding 40C. Above this
temperature the tackifying resins may melt and act as a
lubricant.
Remove all traces of protective material before

assembling the gasket.
Do not mate flange faces that have different surface

finishes.
Ensure that a cut gasket is free from burrs or ridges at

bolt holes and edges to avoid uneven stress loading.
Do not retighten bolts after use at elevated temperatures

on flanges sealed with gaskets of compressed nonasbestos fibre.
Lightly lubricate the flange bolts and check that the nut
can run freely down the threads before use.
Use RotaBolt tension control fasteners on all important
joints where unreliability may have a cost, health and
safety or environmental impact.
Tighten down the gasket evenly in several stages using
an approved bolting sequence. This avoids flange
distortion and gives an even stress distribution within
the gasket.
Use feeler gauges to check any predetermined level of
gasket compression that is needed. This often applies to
cork-elastomer gaskets.
Non-metallic gaskets should be stored flat, at a moderate
temperature (ie, +15C to +20C), in dry conditions,
away from direct sunlight and heat, and remote from any
electrical equipment that may produce ozone.
Sealing stress guide for gaskets

Gasket type
Compressed non-asbestos fibre
(Chieftain, Centurion, Sentinel, Inca)
Supagraf Plain
Supagraf Tanged T10
Metaflex Spiral Wound + SPG filler
Metakamm Kammprofile-type
Metcom Gasket
Nebar Red cork-elastomer
Nebar Brown cork-elastomer
Minimum
operational
stress (N/mm)
Maximum
operational
stress (N/mm)
15
50
5
6
5
30-40
25
20
1
1
24
100
150
60
Not applicable
200
100
10
6
70
NOTES
1) All values shown are for guidance only.
2) Levels of sealability/gas tightness will depend on system
pressure and media involved, as well as operational stress.
3) Flange and bolt stiffness will affect the uniformity and level of
stress applied, and hence the sealing capability.
4) Each gasket type will show a different level of gas tightness at
the minimum operational stress value given. Also, maximum leak
tightness will be different for each gasket type.

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General information
Please ask for these free guides to our other product ranges and services. These, and many more, can also be downloaded as pdf files
from www.jameswalker.biz.
GasketData (Sec1- (Converted)-1 20/7/06 8:22 pm Page 1
Compression Packings
Gasket Technology
The comprehensive guide

to compression packing
products for all pumps,
valves, lids and gland
sealing duties
Understanding gaskets & dimensional guidebook
Total flange management
Gasket technology
Joint integrity programme
O Rings
Hydraulic Sealing Products
Walkersele Radial Lip Seals
The comprehensive guide to

O ring sealing systems, including
O ring selection
General & high performance
materials
Housing design & tolerances
Kits, cords & accessories
Complete family of proven products,

backed with full technical support, for
General duties
Arduous conditions
Critical applications
Standard & non-standard sizes
'O' rings
Comflex Rubber Expansion Joints

Engineering Guide

Compression packings
High-efficiency lip seals for

rotary duties
Proven long-term bearing
protection
Many standard sizes ex-stock
Unlimited diameters to order
Custom-designed specials
Also V-ring and metal cased
lip seals
Product Description
Technical Data
Advice on Application
Calculation Criteria
High Performance Expansion Joints
Hydraulic seals
Walkersele radial lip seals
Comflex rubber
expansion joints
RotaBolt tension control
Precision rubber moulding
Global contracts for

sealing products & services
Comflex Metallic Expansion Joints

Engineering Guide
High Performance Expansion Joints
Comflex metal expansion

joints
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General information
Alphabetical index of products

Butyl (IIR): Specification Grade
Butyl 338C: Commercial Grade
Centurion
Chieftain
Chloroprene/Neoprene (CR): Specification Grade
Corrugated Metal Gaskets
Ethylene-propylene (EPDM): Specification Grade
Ethylene-propylene 280C: Commercial Grade
Flange insulation sets
Fluorocarbon 340C: Commercial Grade
Fluoroelastomer (FKM): Specification Grade
Fluorosilicone (FMQ): Specification Grade
Gaskoid
GORE Joint Sealant
Inca
Kalrez Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)
Metagraf Gaskets
Metcom Gaskets
Natural Insertion 332C: Commercial Grade
Natural rubber (NR): Specification Grade
Trademark acknowledgements
James Walker acknowledges the following trademarks as

mentioned in this document. All other names bearing the
symbol are registered trademarks of James Walker.

Dowtherm
Freon
GORE
Gylon
Kalrez
KLEA
Mylar
Nomex
Topog-E
Viton
Dow Chemical Company

El DuPont de Nemours
WL Gore & Associates
Garlock Sealing Technologies
DuPont Performance Elastomers
ICI C&P
Topog-E Gasket Company
DuPont Performance Elastomers
p34
p38
p5
p4
p34
p41
p18
p17
p34
p37
p42
p30
p30
p38
p34
p34
p41
p31
p33
p32
p32
p31
p7
p8
p9
p10
p34
p19
p17
p16
p21
p18
p20
p20
p19
p35
p34
Natural Rubber 263C: Commercial Grade

Nebar Green: Sponge
Neoprene 264C: Commercial Grade
Neoprene Closed-Cell Sponge 265C: Commercial Grade
Neoprene Insertion 283C: Commercial Grade
Nitrile 269C: Commercial Grade
Nitrile Insertion 337C: Commercial Grade
Nitrile rubber (NBR): Specification Grade
Red Silicone 327C: Commercial Grade
Sentinel
Silicone (VMQ & MQ): Specification Grade
Supagraf Furnasele
Supagraf Plain & Ultra High Purity
Supagraf Tanged T10
Tan Natural Rubber 261C: Commercial Grade
Translucent Food-Quality Silicone 336C: Commercial
Topog-E Moulded Rubber Gaskets
White Food-Quality Natural Rubber 259: Commercial
White Food-Quality Nitrile 260C: Commercial Grade
White Food-Quality Silicone 284C: Commercial Grade
p35
p24
p27
p24
p27
p26
p25
p26
p23
p25
p23
p36
p36
p36
p36
p37
p34
p37
p42
p6
p34
p40
p21
p21
p14
p14
p12
p13
p41
p35
p38
p40
p29
p35
p37
p38
Information
Health warning: If PTFE or fluoroelastomer (eg, FKM, FFKM, FEPM)
products are heated to elevated temperatures, fumes will be produced
which may give unpleasant effects, if inhaled. Whilst some fumes are
emitted below 250C from fluoroelastomers or below 300C from PTFE,
the effect at these temperatures is negligible. Care should be taken to
avoid contaminating tobacco with particles of PTFE or fluoroelastomer,
or with PTFE dispersion, which may remain on hands or clothing.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on request.
Information in this publication and otherwise supplied to users is based
on our general experience and is given in good faith, but because of
factors which are outside our knowledge and control and affect the use
of products, no warranty is given or is to be implied with respect to such
information. Unless governed by type approval or contract, specifications
are subject to change without notice. Statements of operating limits
quoted in this publication are not an indication that these values can be
applied simultaneously.
To ensure you are working with the very latest product specifications,
please consult the relevant section of the James Walker website:
www.jameswalker.biz.

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James Walker companies worldwide

James Walker & Co
Tel: +44 (0)1270 536000
Fax: +44 (0)1270 536100
Email: csc@jameswalker.biz
James Walker France

Tel: +33 (0)437 497 480
Fax: +33 (0)437 497 483
Email: sales.fr@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Norge

Tel: +47 22 706800
Fax: +47 22 706801
Email: sales.no@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Australia

Tel: +61 (0)2 9644 9755
Fax: +61 (0)2 9645 2009
Email: sales.au@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Iberica

Tel: +34 94 447 0099
Fax: +34 94 447 1077
Email: sales.es@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Oil & Gas (USA)

Tel: +1 281 875 0002
Fax: +1 281 875 0188
Email: oilandgas@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Benelux

(Belgium)
Tel: +32 3 820 7900
Fax: +32 3 828 5484
Email: sales.be@jameswalker.biz
(Netherlands)
Tel: +31 (0)186 633111
Fax: +31 (0)186 633110
Email: sales.nl@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Ireland

Tel: +353 (0)21 432 3626
Fax: +353 (0)21 432 3623
Email: sales.ie@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Singapore

Tel: +65 6777 9896
Fax: +65 6777 6102
Email: sales.sg@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Italiana

Tel: +39 02 257 8308
Fax: +39 02 263 00487
Email: sales.it@jameswalker.biz
James Walker South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)31 205 6251/2/3
Fax: +27 (0)31 205 6266
Email: sales.za@jameswalker.biz
James Walker China

Tel: +86 21 6876 9351
Fax: +86 21 6876 9352
Email: sales.cn@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Mfg (USA)

Tel: +1 708 754 4020
Fax: +1 708 754 4058
Email: sales.jwmfg.us@jameswalker.biz
James Walker Deutschland

Tel: +49 (0)40 386 0810
Fax: +49 (0)40 389 3230
Email: sales.de@jameswalker.biz
James Walker New Zealand

Tel: +64 (0)9 272 1599
Fax: +64 (0)9 272 3061
Email: sales.nz@jameswalker.biz
James Walker & Co Ltd

Customer Support Centre
1 Millennium Gate, Westmere Drive
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6AY, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1270 536000
Fax: +44 (0)1270 536100
Email: csc@jameswalker.biz
BP4285 0310/5m
ML155396
Registered Office: Lion House, Oriental Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 8AP, United Kingdom. Reg No. 2432592 England
James Walker 2010
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Gaskets & Jointings Guide

James Walkers comprehensive

High Performance Sealing Technology

Introduction & Index

James Walker is a dynamic global manufacturing organisation

Flange sealing technology

Our work at the frontier of sealing technology gives us a clear

Worldwide service for industry

Our teams of local experts, applications engineers and materials

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

Supagraf expanded graphite jointings

Spiral wound & metallic gaskets

Metaflex Spiral Wound Gaskets

Nebar Yellow: Premium Nitrile

Nebar White: Premium Neoprene Electrical

Specification grade elastomers

P34 Natural rubber (NR), Nitrile Rubber (NBR), Chloroprene/

Commercial grade elastomers

Commercial Natural Rubber 263C

Commercial Ethylene-Propylene 280C

P40 Topog-E Moulded Rubber Gaskets

Other gasket products & devices

Cut gaskets & services

P43 Immediate supply

James Walker in action

P44 James Walker research & development

James Walkers advice on gasket use

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

Chieftain, up to and including 2.0mm thickness: maximum

Chieftain, up to and including 1.5mm thickness: maximum

Chieftain, up to and including 1.0mm thickness: maximum

Chieftain, up to and including 0.75mm thickness: maximum

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

Service capability graphs

Centurion, up to and including 0.75mm thickness: maximum

Centurion, up to and including 1.0mm thickness: maximum

Centurion, up to and including 1.5mm thickness: maximum

Centurion, up to and including 2.0mm thickness: maximum

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

Fluid immersion properties

Service capability graph

Sentinel, up to and including 2mm thickness: maximum working

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

Service capability graph

Inca, up to and including 2mm thickness: maximum working

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

James Walker Gylon 3500

James Walker Gylon 3500, up to and including 2.0mm thickness:

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

James Walker Gylon 3504

James Walker Gylon 3504, up to and including 2.0mm thickness:

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

James Walker Gylon 3510

Service capability graph

James Walker Gylon 3510, up to and including 2.0mm thickness:

Non-asbestos sheet jointings

1MPa 1MPa 1MPa

To order or get further details, call your local contact11

Supagraf expanded graphite jointings

P34 Natural rubber (NR), Nitrile Rubber (NBR), Chloroprene/

A = Fully resistant (less than 0.009mm penetration per month)

D = Slightly resistant (0.25mm-0.9mm per month)

NITRIC ACID (50% @ 20C)