FLEXOID gasket material. Fluid resistance chart.
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FLEXOID GASKET MATERIAL.
FLEXOID makes more soft paper gasket material for the automotive and engineering industries than any other producer in the world.
COMPOSITION
Plasticised gelatine impregnated material, cellulose based.
CHARACTERISTICS.
Advantages:
Very economical. Price factor important when dealing with original equipment and replacement markets.
Excellent oil and fuel resistance.
Seals better at lower cost.
Available in roll or sheet form over a range of thicknesses.
Limitations:
Stored gaskets must be protected from wide changes of humidity and temperature to prevent dimensional change.
Not suitable for alkalis, acids and steam.
Maximum recommended service temperature: +120°С.
Standart Rolls 1m wide on 70mm I.D. cores |
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| Thickness (mm) | Thickness (inces) | Length (metres) |
| 0,15 | 0,006 | 50 |
| 0,25 | 0,010 | 50 |
| 0,40 | 0,015 | 50 |
| 0,50 | 0,020 | 50 |
| 0,80 | 0,032 | 50 |
| 1,00 | 0,040 | 50 |
| 1,20 | 0,047 | 50 |
| 1,60 | 0,062 | 50 |
| 2,00(*) | 0,080 | 25 |
| 2,40 | 0,093 | 25 |
| 3,20 | 0,125 | 25 |
| 4,80 | 0,187 | 15 |
| 6,40 | 0,250 | 15 |
* - Available from stock in Riga.
FLEXOID - makes more soft paper gasket material for the automotive and engineering industries than any other producer in the world.
USES.
Prime market; automotive.
Limited uses in industrial markets because of relatively low heat and chemical resistance compared with non-asbestos materials.
Because of its ability to seal against petrol, oil and water at low cost, Flexoid is used extensively by leading British, European and US automobile manufacturers.
Flexoid has a major market share in the big four of the European Economic Community, i.e. U.K., Germany, France and Italy.
Basic Engine.
Carburettor; Fuel Pump; Front Plate; Oil Pump; Oil Filter; Side Cover; Timing cover; Thermostat; Water Pump.
Gearbox.
Input Shaft; Exit Housing; Top Cover; Gearbox to Clutch.
Rear Axle.
Axle Cover; Axle Shaft.
FLUID RESISTANCE CHART |
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| Good Resistance |
Medium Resistance |
Not Resistant |
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| Acetone |  |
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| Acids inorganic |  |
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| Alcohols Methyl/Ethyl/Amyl |  |
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| Alkalis | |
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| Ammonia | |
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| Aniline | |
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| Benzene | |
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| Butane | |
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| Butyl Acetate | |
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| Karbolic Acid | |
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| Carbon Dioxide | |
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| Carbon Tetrachloride | |
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| Chlorinated Solvents | |
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| Kresol | |
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| Detergents | |
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| Dibutyl Phthalate | |
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| Ether | |
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| Ethyl Acetate | |
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| Ethylene Glycol | |
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| Formaldehyde | |
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| Freon 12 and 22 | |
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| Fuel Oil | |
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| Gasoline | |
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| Glycerine | |
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| Greases | |
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| Hydrogen | |
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| Hydrogen Peroxide | |
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| Hydrogen Sulphide | |
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| Inks | |
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| Kerosene | |
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| Linseed Oil | |
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| Lubricating Oil | |
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| Methyl Ethyl Ketone | |
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| Nitrobenzene | |
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| Phenol | |
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| Propane | |
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| Propylene Glycol | |
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| Sodium Silicate | |
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| Steam | |
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| Toluol | |
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| Trichloroethylene | |
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| Vegetable Oils | |
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| Water / Sea Water | |
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| White Spirit | |
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| Xylol | |
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