Durlon® Flexible Graphite – FGM316
Flexible Graphite is unaffected by heat over a wide range of temperatures. It exhibits low electrical resistivity and high thermal conductivity and is suitable for cryogenic temperatures. Durlon® Flexible Graphite is suitable for applications in automotive, refining and petrochemical plant processes. Durlon® Flexible Graphite is available in several styles. These include homogeneous sheet and laminated styles with various types of core materials.
FGM316 Style – Inhibited grade sheet laminated with multiple layers of 0.004” thick 316 stainless steel foil core. This products is used in applications with high mechanical stress or pressure, above average burst resistance exceptional rigidity, fire safe and suitable to cut gaskets with narrow strips.
| Industries | Chemical Processing, General Industry, OEM Services, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Refining |
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| Min Temp: | -260°C (-450°F) |
| Max Temp (air): | 550°C (1,022°F) |
| Max Temp (steam): | 650°C (1200°F) |
| Pressure, max, bar: | 250 (3,625 psi) |
| Compressibility, % ASTM F36: | 30-40 |
| Recovery, % ASTM F36: | 10-15 |
| Creep Relaxation, % ASTM F36 | 5 |
| Ignition Loss, % @ 454°C (850°F) | <1 |
| Ignition Loss, % @ 650°C (1200°F) | <3 |
| Sealability, ASTM F2378 | 0.4 cc/min |
| ASTM F104 & F868 Line Call-Outs | F868-9FMF2 |
| Carbon Content, %: | ≥98 |
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.
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