Garlock Fluid Sealing Products Technical Manual

High Temp Compressed Graphite

or Carbon Fiber Gasketing
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES*

99004 98004 98504

Color Mahogany Black Black
Composition Graphite with nitrile Carbon with SBR Carbon with nitrile
Temperature1 Maximum 1,000˚F (540˚C) 900˚F (480˚C) 900˚F (480˚C)
Minimum -100˚F (-75˚C) -100˚F (-75˚C) -100˚F (-75˚C)
Continuous Max. 650˚F (340˚C) 650˚F (340˚C) 650˚F (340˚C)
Pressure1 psig (bar) 2,000 (138) 2,000 (138) 2,000 (138)
P x T, max. (psig x ˚F) 1/32", 1/16" 700,000 700,000 700,000
(bar x ˚C) (0.8mm, 1.6mm) (25,000) (25,000) (25,000)
1/8" 350,000 350,000 350,000
(3.2mm) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000)
Sealability (ASTM F37B)2
ASTM Fuel A ml/hr 0.3 0.3 0.3
Nitrogen ml/hr 0.6 0.6 0.6
Creep Relaxation (ASTM F38) (1/32") % 9 15 15
Compressibility Average (ASTM F36) % 9 8 8
Recovery (ASTM F36) % >55 >55 >55
Tensile Strength across grain psi 1,800 1,800 1,800
(ASTM F152) (N/mm2) (12) (10) (12)
Density lbs/ft3 (g/cm3) 110 (1.76) 105 (1.68) 105 (1.68)
Gas Permeability
(DIN 3535 Part 4)3 cc/min. 0.015 0.015 0.015

This is a general guide and should not be the sole means of selecting NOTES:
or rejecting this material. ASTM test results in accordance with ASTM 1
Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. When approaching maximum
F-104; properties based on 1/16" (1.6mm) sheet thickness. pressure, continuous operating temperature, minimum
temperature or 50% of maximum PxT, consult Garlock Engineering.
2
ASTM F37B Sealability
* Values do not constitute specification limits ASTM Fuel A (isooctane):
All styles are furnished with an anti-stick parting agent as standard. Gasket load = 500 psi (3.5 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar)
Nitrogen:
Gasket load = 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 30 psig (2 bar)
3
DIN 3535 Part 4 Gas Permeability, cc/min. (1/16" thick)
Nitrogen:
Gasket load = 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 580 psig (40 bar)
4
Saturated steam service guidelines:
› For optimal performance, use thinner gaskets when possible.
› Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800 psi.
› Preferred assembly stress = 6,000 psi to 10,000 psi.
› Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the assembly.
› If the service is superheated steam, contact Applications Engineering.

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Style 9900
BENEFITS
Tough & Reliable
»» Graphite fiber gasketing withstands extreme temperatures and
pressures, as well as many chemicals
»» Passed Garlock fire tests and is ABS Fire Safe Type Approved
»» See note below for STR 508

Tighter Seal
»» Maintains superior seal during thermal cycling, even in NOTE:
saturated steam† and hot oils 1. For nuclear orders, specify Style G-9920.
»» Significantly reduces emissions to meet stringent Clean Air Act 2. Refer to Mil Spec section under "Gasketing Terms" for order/inquiry
requirements
requirements

Easy to Install Media

»» Graphite fiber sheet is easier to handle and cut than exfoliated »» Saturated steam†, water, inert gases, aliphatic hydrocarbons,
graphite sheets or metal-inserted gasket material oils, gasoline and most refrigerants

Hi-Temp Styles 9800 / 9850

BENEFITS
Heat & Pressure Resistant
»» Carbon fiber gasketing excels in harshest conditions - intense
heat, high pressure, saturated steam† and hot oils (Style 9850)
»» Laboratory tested for fire safety

Tighter Seal
»» Maintains effective seal during pressure and temperature
fluctuations
»» Superior torque retention lowers leakage rates and reduces
maintenance time

Convenient
»» Flexible material is easy to handle and cut
»» Sheet sizes to 150" x 150" (3.8m x 3.8m) minimize waste and
inventory costs

Media
Style 9800
»» Saturated steam†, water and inert gases
Style 9850
»» Saturated steam†, water, aliphatic hydrocarbons, oils, gasoline
and most refrigerants

NOTES:
†
For steam service above 150 psig, contact Engineering
Refer to “Military Specifications” section under “Gasketing Terms” for order/
inquiry requirements. To ensure receipt of product with the required STR 508
approvals, certification will be required; associated fees based on quantity. Various gasket materials including 9900, 9800, 9850 and 5500,
have been tested to industry fire test standards.

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THERMa-PUR™ Style 4122/4122-FC

FC, CMG, KAMM, Spiral Wound
THERMa-PUR™ is a proprietary new gasketing material designed for use in high temperature
sealing applications and is produced using an environmentally friendly solvent-free process.
THERMa-PUR™ is yet another innovative Garlock sealing solution that provides more than just
temperature resistance.

VALUE & BENEFITS

Extreme Temperature
»» Able to withstand high temperatures, whether continuous
or in thermal cycling conditions
Oxidation Resistance
»» Contains proprietary materials that provide improved weight
loss characteristics over other high temperature solutions.
(see graph)
Hydrophobic & Electrically Insulating
»» Resists water and provides electrical isolation thus reducing
the possibility of corrosion between flanges made of
dissimilar metals
Easy Release from Flanges
»» Does not stick to flanges making removal of gaskets easy
and fast TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Safer Handling (4122-FC) Temperature Continuous max. +1832°F (1000°C)

»» Patent-pending fiber core makes gaskets safer to handle Pressure1 psig (bar) 4122-FC 500 (34.5)
when compared to traditional high temperature gaskets P x T, max. 2
4122-FC 150,000 (5,100)
with steel cores psig x °F (bar x °C)

IDEAL FOR Typical Physical Properties for 4122-

FC*:
» Marine and Land-based Exhaust Systems ASTM Test Method F36
Compressibility, range, % 35-45
» Biomass Gasification Process Recovery % 18
» Oil and Gas Production ASTM F38 25
Creep Relaxation, %
» Mineral and Fertilizer Processing ASTM F152 1,200 (8.3)
Tensile, w/insert, psi (N/mm2)
» Incineration Process ASTM F1315 85 (1.36)
Density, lbs./ft3 (grams/cm3)
» Co-generation Systems
ASTM D149 100
» Turbochargers Equipment Dielectric Properties, volts/mil.
» Process Drying Equipment Gasket Factor ‘M’ 3.0
Gasket Factor ‘Y’ 10,000
CONFIGURATIONS
»» Available in;
›› Sheet
›› Standard Flexseal Spiral Wound Configurations: RW/RWI/ NOTES:
SW/SWI 1. Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. When approaching maximum
pressure, continuous operating temperature, minimum temperature or 50% of
›› Standard Flexseal Spiral Wound Configurations with facing maximum PxT, consult Garlock Engineering.
2. PxT = psig x ºF (bar x ºC)
material on the winding faces
* This is a general guide and should not be the sole means of selecting or rejecting
›› Kammprofile this material. ASTM test results in accordance with ASTM F-104; properties based
on 1/16" (1.6mm) gasket thickness unless otherwise mentioned. Values do not
›› THERMONIC™ Corrugated metal gasket constitute specifiacation limits.

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OUT PERFORMS
THERMa-PUR™ out performed vermiculite based gaskets in
†
laboratory testing . THERMa-PUR™ showed significantly less
leakage even in extreme thermal cycling condition.
†
For test details, please contact Garlock Engineering

Leakage Test with Thermal Cycling (Cut Gasket) Leakage Test with Thermal Cycling (Metallic Gasket)
800
50
Temperature: Thermal cycling between  Temperature: Thermal cycling 
ambient and 1000F.   between ambient and 1000F.  
700
Application: 2” 300# Raised Face Flanges    Application: 2” 300# Raised 
40 Face Flanges   
600 Media: Nitrogen  
KAGE RATE   (ml/hr)

Media: Nitrogen  

GE RATE   (ml/hr)
Internal pressure: 30psig 
500 Internal pressure: 30psig 
Torque: 60ft‐lbs 30
Torque: 60ft‐lbs
400 Installation gasket load: 8000psi
Installation gasket load:
Thickness: 1/16”  8000psi
20
300 KAMM ‐Kammprofile

LEAKAG
CMG ‐ Corrugated Metal Gasket
LEAK

SWG‐ Spiral Wound Gasket
200 10

100
0
0 1st Thermal  Ambient          2nd Thermal  Ambient         
Ambient
1st Thermal  Ambient       2nd Thermal  Ambient       Cylce @ 1000°F  (cool down) Cycle @ 1000°F  (cool down)
Ambient
Cycle @ 1000°F  (cool down) Cycle @ 1000°F (cool down) 4122‐KAMM 1.4 2.8 4.8 5.7 5.2
4122‐FC 25 36 152 45 152 4122‐CMG 0.10 0.80 0.53 0.10 0.53
Vermiculite Gasket 249 85 717 84 790 Vermiculite SWG 1.0 49.5 3.4 53.3 3.8

LOW WEIGHT LOSS
THERMa-PUR™ proprietary formulation resists oxidation and has
improved weight loss property by almost 2X when compared
to other high temp organic based gaskets such as graphite and
vermiculite.

Weight Loss Testing (TGA¹)

100

THERMa-PUR™
THERMa-PUR™
98
maintained 95%
maintained of
95% of
its original
it's originalweight
weight
dual Mass (%)

96

94 VermiculiteGasket
Vermiculite Gasket
lost
lost 10%
10% of its
original
originalweight
weight
Resid

92

THERMa-PUR™
90
Vermiculite Gasket
¹TGA—thermal gravimetric analysis in oxygen atmosphere
@ 80°F to 1650°F with 30min hold at max temperature
88
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600

Temperature ( F)

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