SPECIFICATION SHEET
September 2006

DURLON® 8500
Aramid/Inorganic Fiber with NBR Rubber Binder
COMPRESSED SHEET GASKET MATERIAL
ASTM F104: F712120-A9B3E12K5L151M6


APPLICATION:

 Our workhorse material, DURLON® 8500 is excellent in steam, natural gas, soybean processing and with new generation refrigerants.  A high quality general service gasket material for use in a wide range of services in pulp and paper, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, refinery, gas pipeline and general industry.  DURLON® 8500 exhibits good compressibility and recovery, excellent sealability, flexibility and cutting characteristics.

COMPOSITION:

 DURLON® 8500 contains high-strength aramid and inorganic fibers bonded with high-grade Nitrile (NBR) rubber.

FIRE TESTING:

 DURLON® 8500 has successfully passed a modified version of the API 607 fire test.  The duration of the direct flame portion of the test is 30 minutes and the flange temperature must reach 1200°F in the first 15 minutes.  The internal pressure is held at a constant 30 psig.  After the flame is shut off, the fixture is immediately water quenched with an overhead water blast. Leakage must not exceed 100 ml/min after a 6 minute cool down to successfully pass the test. Subsequent leakage testing is also performed.

ANTI-STICK PROPERTIES:
Much effort has gone into improving the anti-stick release agents of all compressed DURLON® products.  All DURLON® compressed gasket materials have passed the MIL-G-24696B Navy Adhesion Test (366°F/48 hrs).
 
TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

   Color:    Green, branded
   Fiber:    Aramid/Inorganic
   Binder:    Nitrile (NBR)
   Fluid Services:    Saturated Steam, Oils, Fuels, Dilute
   Acids & Alkalis, Solvents, Refrigerants
   Density:    1.7 g/cm3 (106 lbs./ft3)
   Tensile Strength, ASTM F152:    2,000 psi (13.8 MPa)
   Compressibility, ASTM F36:    8 to 16%
   Recovery ASTM F36:    50%
   Temperature
          Range:
          Continuous, max:		   
   -100 to 700°F (-73 to 371°C)
   548°F (287°C)
   Pressure, max:    1500 psig (103 bar)
   Fluid Resistance - ASTM F146
          IRM 903 oil, 5 h/300°F (149°C)
               Thickness Increase:
               Weight Increase:
          ASTM Fuel B 5 h/70°F (21°C)
               Thickness Increase:
               Weight Increase:

   0 to 15%
   15%

   0 to 10%
   10%
   Sealability
          ASTM F37 (Fuel A):
          ASTM F37 (Nitrogen):		   
   0.01 mL/hr
   0.4 mL/hr
   Volume Resistivity, ASTM D257:    4.2 x 1013 ohm-cm
   Dielectric Breakdown, ASTM D149:    11.7 kV/mm (297 V/mil)
   DIN 3535 Gas Permeability:    0.03 cc/min
   Creep Relaxation ASTM F38:    20%
   Flexibility, ASTM F147:    10x

Note: ASTM properties based on 1/16" sheet thickness except ASTM F38, which is based on 1/32" sheet thickness.  This is a general guide only and should not be the sole means of accepting or rejecting this material.  The data listed here falls within the normal range of product properties but should not be used to establish specification limits nor used alone as the basis of design.
 *For applications above Class 300, consult your representative.

         Pressure - Temperature Information: PxT Chart
M&Y AND PROPOSED ASTM GASKET CONSTANTS:
THICKNESS

1/16"

1/8"

      M
       Y psi (MPa)

2.7
2359 (16.27)

4.2
2931 (20.21)

Gasket Constants
      Gb psi (MPa)
       a
      Gs psi (MPa)


650 (4.5)
0.33
200 (1.4)


400 (208)
0.35
20 (0.1)
*Gasket Constants based on proposed ASTM Draft 10.1
 

AVAILABLE SHEET SIZES:

Nominal
Thickness

Sheet Sizes
inches                mm  

Order Code

Sheets
Per Roll

Approx.
Weight/Sheet
lbs (kg)
1/64" 0.5mm

60 x 63
60 x 126

1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200

DG05-060-063
DG05-060-126

20
10

3 (1.4)
7 (3.2)
1/32" 0.8mm

60 x 63
60 x 126

 1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200

DG08-060-063
DG08-060-126

20
10

7 (3.2)
14 (6.4)

1.0mm

60 x 63
60 x 126
120 x 126

 1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200
3048 x 3200

DG10-060-063
DG10-060-126
DG10-120-126

20
10
5

9 (4.1)
19 (8.6)
37 (16.8)
1/16" 1.5mm

60 x 63
60 x 126
120 x 126

 1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200
3048 x 3200

DG15-060-063
DG15-060-126
DG15-120-126

10
5
2

14 (6.4)
28 (12.7)
55 (25.0)

2.0mm

60 x 63
60 x 126
120 x 126

 1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200
3048 x 3200

DG20-060-063
DG20-060-126
DG20-120-126

10
5
2

18 (8.2)
38 (17.2)
74 (33.6)
3/32" 2.5mm

60 x 63
60 x 126

 1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200

DG25-060-063
DG25-060-126

8
4

22 (10.0)
44 (20.0)
1/8" 3.0mm

60 x 63
60 x 126
120 x 126

 1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200
3048 x 3200

DG30-060-063
DG30-060-126
DG30-120-126

8
4
1

28 (12.7)
55 (25.0)
110 (50.0)
3/16" 5.0mm

60 x 63
60 x 126
120 x 126

 1524 x 1600
1254 x 3200
3048 x 3200

DG50-060-063
DG50-060-126
DG50-120-126

4
2
1

42 (19.1)
83 (37.6)
165 (75.8)

Note: Please inquire about sizes and  thicknesses not listed.

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