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Our classification of 'hard' gaskets includes many conventional types such as: Spiral Wound Gaskets - all standard sizes in any metal and filler combination Heat Exchanger Gaskets - multi-configuration, welded and folded Camprofiles - in all available metal types Oval Metal Gaskets - solid, hollow and filled sections Metal Washers - copper, aluminium, steel, iron, chrome etc Cylinder Head Gaskets - inc solid copper to to RBM and multi-layered Metal Rigid Engineering Plastic parts (ie SRBF, SRBP, 'Tufnol', Nylons, PTFE etc) Metal Laminated Gaskets (ie Tanged Steel and graphite, 'Cemjo', Tanged Mica) Ceramic Gaskets - for high temperature applications |
While graphite is not often thought of as 'hard' it does require special attention when converting. By densifying the material under pressure as die-formed rings for instance, a 'hard' product is formed. Graphite can be supplied in many forms, as plain foil, lamination to metal, faced onto metal by 'tanging' or 'pegging', sandwiched between metal by the same method, or coated onto other materials. All of these forms can be cut by conventional pressing operations, but benefit from water-jet cutting which does not crease the material. High pressure die-formed rings are also supplied (we can offer a nextday service on both standard and non-standard sizes). These suit many applications, especially in the process industries as rotary shaft sealing and high pressure retention joints. |
The graphite and PTFE faced corrugated steel gasket, designed to replace more conventional flat and spiral wound gaskets, is now being marketed in the UK. It offers a competitively priced alternative to Spirals and Clad Heat Exchanger gaskets and we are proud to be associated with the product across Europe. We can offer direct sales in the UK at competitive prices and welcome all enquiries from outside Europe. |