Specification of GARLOCK 5500 Inorganic Fibre Gasket
GARLOCK 5500 Inorganic Fiber Gasket
Inorganic fibers with a nitrile binder
Garlock® Inorganic Fiber Gasketing offers excellent thermal stability with minimal weight loss, reduced creep relaxation and improved torque retention. The inorganic fibers have excellent thermal and oxidation resistance, with a continuous operating temperature of up to 550 ° F (290 ° C), and maximum spike of 800 ° F (425 ° C).
Features and Benefits
Tighter seal
Excellent thermal stability with minimal weight loss
Reduced creep relaxation and improved torque retention provide optimal sealability
Temperature resistant
Withstand a continuous operating temperature of up to 550 ° F (290 ° C), and maximum spike of 800 ° F (425 ° C)
IFG® 5500 has passed the Garlock Fire Test and is ABS Fire-Safe Type Approved.
SPECIFICATIONS
Available in sheet or cut gasket form
Min. Temperature: -100 ° F / -73 ° C
Max. Temperature: 800 ° F / 427 ° C
Continuous Max: 550 ° F / 288 ° C
Max. Pressure: 1,200 PSI / 83 bar
Maximum PxT 1/16: 400,000 (° F x PSIG) / 14,000 (° C x bar)
Maximum PxT 1/8: 275,000 (° F x PSIG) / 9,600 (° C x bar)
APPLICATIONS
Water
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
Oils
Gasoline
Saturated steam *
Inert gases
Most refrigerants
* Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800psi. Preferred assembly stress = 6,000-10,000psi. Gasket thickness of 1/16 "strongly preferred Retorque the bolts / studs prior to pressurizing the assembly For saturated steam above 150psig or superheated steam, consult Garlock Engineering.
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