Non-Asbestos Gaskets
General guide to Non-asbestos
These products are generally based on:
Kevlar (aramid fibre).
Glass fibre.
Carbon fibre.
All these products have good chemical resistance.
Suppliers, manufacturers and users are still exploring the performance of these asbestos replacements in many applications and the following should be borne in mind:
Additional care must be taken in steam applications.
Can require greater flange pressure/bolt loads than the previous asbestos products.
Use a thinner material if the flanges and bolting will allow.
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