KLINGER® Quantum is the first fiber reinforced gasket material in the world that is exclusively HNBR-bound. Together with a unique production process developed specifically for the purpose, this material can be used at higher temperatures and with a much wider range of media than any other fiber reinforced gasket material that is currently available.
This material is suitable for use in oils, water, steam, gases, salt solutions, fuels, alcohols, weak organic and inorganic acids, hydrocarbons, lubricants and refrigerants. KLINGER Quantum is manufactured with a high-quality fiber and filler compound reinforced with a high temperature resistant HNBR matrix.
The world has entered a pivotal moment in water treatment, and the challenges continue to worsen as municipalities grapple with the risk of encountering premature failure in elastomeric gaskets. Such a risk brings up several problems, including reduced efficiency, sudden equipment failure, costly maintenance and downtime, and perhaps worst of all — contamination.
Prior to 2013, gasketing products were not subject to the NSF61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects) standard, leaving a critical gap in the safety and compliance of materials used in contact with potable water. However, as the demand for reusing treated wastewater grows, the influx of chlorine and chloramine levels — ensuring potability — has exposed the vulnerability of elastomeric gaskets. This has emerged as a serious issue.
In the ever-changing world of water treatment, it is important to address this challenge and explore innovative solutions to safeguard the reliability and longevity of gasketing
Tanged gaskets are metal (typically carbon steel or stainless steel) punctured through a perforating process and combined with facing materials (commonly fibers, graphites, and other high-temperature materials). They are usually 3 layers, and the “fingers” or “tangs” in the punctured metal are attached to the facing through a combining process creating a mechanical bond. Oftentimes, no adhesive is required.
Gaskets with tanged inserts are typically found in high-temperature and high-pressure seal points. The tanged insert provides radial strength which helps to prevent blowouts. These gaskets are often used in exhaust, head gaskets, intake manifolds, turbochargers, EGRs, catalytic converters, etc. Generally, the mechanically bonded materials are perfectly suited for exhaust environments and remove the concern that an adhesively
The purpose of this 2-minute video is to provide the definition of a flash cutter, what makes them ideal for custom, or standard gasket shapes, and the capabilities of Gallagher Fluid Seals.
0:13 What is a flash cutter?
Our friends and partners at KLINGER Thermoseal recently did a survey with their customer base.
So, what's the effect of lubricating your bolts? This blog explores the relationship between the friction coefficient and gasket surface pressure.
Without lubrication, after torqueing, the force is distributed as follows:
These figures are indicative. Factors such as actual surface roughness and bolt diameter help in determining the actual ratio.
Modern technology often requires rare or ultra-pure materials that can only be handled or obtained within extreme environmental conditions. These same conditions present unique and hazardous difficulties when transporting or utilizing these resources. Resources such as liquid oxygen, nitrogen, or argon; all of which are classified as “industrial gases” are handled well below the normal temperature ranges that every-day liquids exist; ranging as low as -195.8°C (-320.4°F). This often makes it a challenging task to find a low temp gasket to fit the specifications for the application.
As an example, let’s look at argon; an important gas used in Welding, Neon Lights, 3D Printing, and Metal Production, just to name a few. It is far more economical to house and transport argon in its liquid state. However, it must be held at an astonishingly low -185.9°C. Fitting the pipes together and maintaining
While the primary function of a gasket is to create and maintain a tight seal, gaskets can do more than that – they can also dampen and reduce sound and vibration. This function can be particularly valuable, and necessary, in applications where noise and vibration reduction are desired.
Applications where it is often necessary to reduce the transmission of sound and vibration include HVAC systems, industrial machinery and equipment, telecommunication equipment (including cell phones), computers, household appliances, and automotive and mass transit vehicles. Reducing the transmission of sound and vibration has positive impacts on the health and well-being of personnel, while also extending the life and performance of machinery and equipment by protecting internal components from damage.
INDUSTRY
Chemical
CUSTOMER
Large Petrochemical Plant
CUSTOMER BACKGROUND
The customer is a maker of petrochemical feed-stocks used in the manufacture of plastics, rubber, fibers, solvents, detergents, fertilizers and paints.