pure graphite Gaskets vs reinforced graphite gaskets
pure graphite Gaskets vs reinforced graphite gaskets
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Hi
I would like to know what are the diferences between a pure graphite gasket and a reinforced graphite gasket wich one is better.
And comparing this gaskets with the non asbestos gaskets?
Thanks
I would like to know what are the diferences between a pure graphite gasket and a reinforced graphite gasket wich one is better.
And comparing this gaskets with the non asbestos gaskets?
Thanks





RE: pure graphite Gaskets vs reinforced graphite gaskets
... speaking of which, you didn't mention your application, so any comparison we could make is meaningless.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: pure graphite Gaskets vs reinforced graphite gaskets
For desing the gasket recomended was nos asbestos, but latter it was changed to pure graphite, Now they are proponing reinforced graphite. I would like to know if this chance can bring any difficulties
RE: pure graphite Gaskets vs reinforced graphite gaskets
The reinforced graphite gasket material with which I'm most familiar it called 'tang' in the gasket trade. The reinforcement is a thin sheet of stainless steel with a multitude of tangs pierced and formed normal to the sheet proper, then sort of crimped onto the graphite.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: pure graphite Gaskets vs reinforced graphite gaskets
As to non-asbestos gaskets they are, literally, anything that is not asbestos. The term is generally used to refer to composition sheet gaskets which were formerly often reinforced wth asbestos fibers, now more likley aramid or something.
For an F/E exchanger I would personally prefer a metallic, graphite faced gasket, such as the aforementioned styles.
Regards,
Mike
RE: pure graphite Gaskets vs reinforced graphite gaskets