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Dimensional tolerances outside diameter NPS 12 and smaller: +0 / -1.5 mm.

Adding glass to PTFE makes it stronger and more durable, as well as reducing flexibility and likelihood of creep. Glass filled PTFE can operate at the same temperature range as virgin PTFE and is similarly chemically inert.

Type F gaskets are designed to fit the raised face portion of flanges. The outside diameter of the gasket is slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the bolt hole circle.

1. Fluoropolymers are defined as a polymer made up of carbon and fluorine. 2. It’s estimated that the global fluoropolymer market will be worth over $8.8 billion by 2019.

Spiral wound gaskets at times can seem to be very confusing with so many colours and stripes on them. However, it should be noted that using the ASME designation colour chart is pretty straight forward.

Viton o-rings are outlast o-rings made from nitriles and other general-purpose elastomers. That means you can extend service intervals and stretch maintenance budgets. Viton has excellent mechanical properties, resistance to extrusion, resistance to chemicals and heat, retention of elastic properties over time and excellent resistance to atmospheric oxidation, sunlight and ozone.