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Serrated surface
machined on solid metal
core
Optional outer ring for centering; can
be integral or floating
STANDARD CORE MATERIALS
Core Material Max. Temperature ° F Max Temperature ° C
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
Brass
Copper
Aluminum
Monel
Nickel
Inconel
1000 - 1600
800
500
600
800
1500
1400
2000
(535 - 870)
425
260
315
425
815
760
1100
Standard core thickness is .125" (nominal); other thicknesses and materials are readily available to suit specific
applications.
STANDARD FACING MATERIALS
Seating Stress at Room Temp
Facing Material Max. Temp °F Max. Temp °C Min Max
Flexicarb Flexible Graphite*
Non-asbestos Sheet
PTFE
Soft Metals
850
350 - 750
500
Per Material
(450)
(175 - 400)
(260)
(Per Material)
2500
3300
2500
Per Material
72500 psi
72500 psi
72500 psi
Per Material
(17 - 500 Mpa)
(23 - 500 Mpa
(17 - 500 Mpa)
Per Material
*Flexible graphite can be used at temperatures from cryogenics to 850°F (450°C) in an oxidizing atmosphere; and up to
6000°F (3300°C) in a reducing or neutral atmosphere.
Standard facing thickness is .020"; other thicknesses and materials are readily available to suit specific applications.
FLANGE SURFACE FINISH REQUIREMENTS
The ideal flange finish for use with Flexitallic Kammprofile gaskets is 125 - 250µ-inch Ra.
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