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INTRODUCTION
Flex-O-Seal
is a unique sealing material manufactured from special grade
of expanded 100% pure PTFE by transforming
the fibrous structure by means of a special process. Though
very tough, it is spongy and suited to
almost
all flanges, covers and narrow cavities, Its special soft
and flexible character enables it to be
the most ideal
seal under pressure without significant cold flow
even on irregular, badly damaged or corroded flange
surfaces.
Once bolted this gasket rarely need to be retorqued.
PROPERTIES
Flex-O-Seal recommended temperature - 240 C to 310 C,
PH
Range - 0 to14
No
deterioration due to stocking for long time. Resistant to
high pressure, non-toxic.
Not
recommended for use against elemental fluorine, alkali metals
and strong oxidizing agents.
APPLICATION
Flex-O-Seal is safely used in petroleum refining
companies even in their offshore operations, corrosive
chemical
processing, food processing, paper mill, marine installation,
for glass lined or fibre glass reinforced vessels
and tank lid sealing, manhole covers, vent pipes, heat exchangers,
pumps or compressors housing flanges,
valves and many more industrial applications where conventional pre-cut
gaskets are not readily available
or unsuitable.
INSTALLATIONS
• The sealing surface must
be clean, free from grease and dry to enable the gasket
to stick properly.
• The
width of the joint gasket is to be determined by the nominal
diameter or type of flange. Selection of a tentative
size of joint gasket would be approx. 1/3rd flange contact
width inside the bolt hole e.g., 7 mm gasket
joint
to suit a 20 mm flange width.
• Remove
the protective foil from the adhesive joint gasket to allow
for fitting. Stick the gasket approx 2mm away
from the bolt hole and press on lightly.
• Tighten
the lubricated bolts in opposite pairs. Since it is highly
compressible only bolt pressure is required
to seal.
The lap joint deforms perfectly to give a reliable seal.
• For
delicate components such as glass flange the gasket ends
can be joined by cutting a step in each end
of
gasket.
• FLEX-O-SEAL
is easy to install, able to fill severe surface irregularities
and reduces inventory of ready made gaskets,
envelops, etc. It has therefore taken its name as UNIVERSAL
JOINT GASKET.
• On
irregular or damaged flanged surfaces, it is possible to
build up with short length of
FLEX-O-SEAL.
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