ElastaGraph - A Revolutionary Metal Gasket Technology

January 22nd at 3:02am

Metal Gaskets

Sheet-material based gaskets can fail when used in demanding application such as petro-chemical plants. Some materials can fail because of "popcorn polymerization", which occurs when a monomer permeates the pores of a Teflon gasket. While others sheet-materials can fail because of chemical attacks on the binder of the sheet gasket material.

To solve some of these problems, Leader Gaskets introduced a revolutionary Metal Gasket called the ElastaGraph^TM, which offers several advantages.

What is ElastaGraph^TM:

The ElastaGraph^TMgasket are made by Leader Gaskets proprietary Dynagraph process which infuses a seamless layer of flexible graphite at varying densities and thicknesses over a corrugated metallic core. ElastaGraph^TMutilizes a unique corrugated pattern which increases the depth of the groove and the pitch at the peak of the corrugation and has a unique low density graphite inner step. This greatly improves the gasket’s sealability over traditional corrugated designs. The ElastaGraph^TM gaskets are corrugated metal gaskets produced using Leader's patented Dynagraph Technology.

What are the advantages of ElastaGraph^TM:

ElastaGraph^TM is resistant to high temperatures, is firesafe, seals at the lowest seating stress of any other gasket on the market
ElastaGraph^TMhas excellent recovery and provides a tighter seal than most other gaskets
ElastaGraph^TMwas developed specifically to solve fugitive emission and compliance problems and is the most economical way of meeting low emission requirements.
ElastaGraph^TMperforms quite well in bolted joints that experience thermal cycling or limited initial bolt load.
ElastaGraph^TMincreased pitch and groove depth increase the recovery or “spring back” and reduces the surface area of the gasket for greater unit load at initial torque as well as lower minimum seating stress. This results in bolt stability and increased load retention during thermal cycling.
ElastaGraph^TMturns out to be one of the least expensive gaskets available on the market today, and that includes Spiral Wound Gaskets

ElastaGraph^TMOperating limits & Specs

Maximum Operating Temperature
- Steam: 1200⁰F
- Air: 850⁰F
PH Value: 0-14
ASME Gasket Factors
- Traditional: M=1.5, Y=800 psi
- Design: M=1.5, Y=2,000 psi
ROTT Values
- G_b = 32 psi
- a = 0.718
- G_S = 0.001 psi
Pressure Ratings: ASME B16.5 150#, 300#, 600# Class
Metal Carrier: 316L (standard), and other special alloys are allow available
Sealing Material: Graphite
Coating: Elastalon - ePTFE (optional)
Standard Thicknesses: 1/16", 1/8"

Please call Phelps sealing experts @ 1-800-876-SEAL for For more information.

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