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Gaskets for high-temperature
applications
Therma-Pur can be used to seal connectors
in biomass gasification, marine
and land-based exhaust systems,
turbochargers and mineral and fertilizer
processing. The gasket is made in
a solvent-free process and combines a
unique blend of raw materials with a
fiber core. The material provides sealing
effectiveness in temperatures to
1,800°F, including extreme thermalcycling
conditions. The low organicfiber
content and non-oxidizing formulation
also exhibit low weight-loss
ratio. The fiber core makes it safe to
handle. The gasket is available in a
range of configurations. - Garlock,
Palmyra, N.Y.
www.garlock.com
A wear-resistant fluoropolymer
for shaft seals
To address the compatibility requirement
of synthetic lubricants used in
industrial gears, a new fluoroelastomer
material - a wear-resistant
FKM - was developed for use in
radial shaft seals that interact
with aggressive oils in industrial-gearbox
sealing applications.
FKM material blends are
used in applications containing
synthetic oils, as they offer high temperature
and chemical resistance. -
Simrit, Elgin, Ill.
www.simrit.com
A conductive gasket suitable
for food applications
The C2 gasket (photo; 24 to 72 in.
round) is a co-extruded product of
FDA white silicone and conductive
black silicone, to produce a gasket
that can be used in food and highstatic
processes. The FDA white silicone
element is the only portion exposed
to product contact, while the
black conductive component of the
gasket makes contact with the frames
and the outer lip of the screen tension
ring (for Sweco STP and spot-welded
screens only). - Sweco, Florence, Ky.
www.sweco.com
Seal and bearing materials for
sanitary applications
Turcon MF6 and Zurcon Z431 PEEK
seal and bearing materials (photo, p.
27) conform to the latest version of
the 3-A Sanitary Standard and are
capable of withstanding high temperatures
and the cleaning regimes used
in food and beverage manufacturing.
Suitable for a range of seal profiles,
scrapers and wear rings, Turcon
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