CONSTRUCTION
Style 2664
is a flexible graphite
sheet reinforced with Mylar film, .0005” thick. The flexible
graphite sheet is made from exfoliated graphite flake which is
compressed into foil by a carefully controlled calendering
process. In this process, the expanded flake particles are
mechanically locked together without the use of fibers, binders
or other additives. Sheets of foil are then adhesive bonded and
laminated to the required thickness with the Mylar film in the
center.
APPLICATION / SERVICE
Style 2664
flexible graphite sheet
has pressure-temperature sealability capabilities that are far
superior to all asbestos reinforced and non-asbestos reinforced
sheet products. It is resistant to chemical attack by virtually
all organic and inorganic fluids with the exception of
concentrated, highly oxidizing acids.
Gaskets cut from Style 2664 flexible graphite sheet seal with
low to moderate bolt loads and because of very low creep
relaxation, re-torquing is rarely required. Flexible graphite
conforms to irregular flange sealing surfaces and readily flows
into flange irregularities enabling it to seal both smooth and
coarse surface finishes.
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SERVICE LIMITS |
| Type |
Description |
Value |
| Temperature
Limits: |
Minimum |
-328°F (-200°C) |
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Maximum |
|
| |
In air
|
840°F (450°C) |
| |
In steam
|
1200°F (650°C) |
| |
In reducing or inert media
|
5400°F (3000°C) |
| Pressure
Limits: |
|
2000 psi (140 bar) |
|
Typical Properties: |
Compressibility |
40% (Tested under
5000 psi) |
| |
Recovery |
18% (Tested under
5000 psi) |
| |
Creep Relaxation
|
5% |
| |
Tensile Strength |
650 psi |
| |
Compressive
Strength |
35,000 psi |
| |
Density |
62.4 lbs/ft³ |
|
|
Carbon Content |
98% minimum |
| |
Total Sulfur |
1200 ppm maximum |
| |
Leachable
Chlorides |
50 ppm maximum |
| Available
Sheet Sizes: |
Thickness |
1/32", 1/16", 1/8" |
| |
Sheet Sizes |
39.4" x 39.4" |