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Style 5500 Inorganic Fiber Gasketing

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, withstanding 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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