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Engineered Gasketing
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Garlock Gasketing
Contents
Gasketing Products
Introduction......................................................... C-2
Quick Reference Selection Guide....................... C-3
Compressed Inorganic Fiber Gasketing............. C-4
Style 706....................................................... C-5
Styles 5500 and 5507................................... C-5
High Temp Compressed Graphite or
Carbon Fiber Gasketing.................................... C-6
Style 9900..................................................... C-7
Styles 9800, 9850......................................... C-7
BLUE-GARD Compressed Gasketing............... C-8
Styles 3000 to 3700...................................... C-9
Styles 2900 / 2950 Gasketing.............................. C-9
LEAK-GARD Style 3750................................ C-10 Engineering Data
MULTI-SWELL Style 3760............................ C-10 Factors Affecting Gasket Performance............. C-24
Vegetable Fiber Gasketing................................ C-11 Gasket Selection............................................... C-24
Styles 660, 670, 681................................... C-11 Chemical Resistance Chart.............................. C-26
GYLON Gasketing........................................... C-12 Sheet Sizes and Tolerances............................. C-38
Styles 3500, 3504, 3510............................. C-14 "M" and "Y" Data............................................... C-39
Style 3522 Diaphragm Material.................. C-12 Gasket Constants............................................. C-39
Style 3535 Joint Sealant............................. C-14 ASTM F104 Line Callouts................................. C-40
Thermally Bonded GYLON ...................... C-14 Bolting and Flange Information......................... C-41
Style 3540................................................... C-15 Before Installation............................................. C-42
Style 3545................................................... C-15 Installation......................................................... C-42
Styles HP 3560, HP 3561........................... C-16 Gasket Assembly Stress Recommendations.... C-42
Style 3565 ENVELON . ............................ C-16 Torque and Stress Tables................................. C-43
Style 3575 Sage......................................... C-17 Gasket Design Tips........................................... C-47
STRESS SAVER Gasketing............................ C-18 Gasketing Terms............................................... C-48
GRAPH-LOCK Gasketing............................... C-19 Test Procedures................................................ C-53
Style 3128 HOCHDRUCK........................ C-19 Test Equipment................................................. C-56
Styles 3123/3125 to 3128........................... C-20 Application Data Form...................................... C-57
Premium Grade Rubber Gasketing................... C-21
Styles 22, 7797, 7986, 8314,
9064, 9122, 9518, 9520, 9780................... C-22
Reinforced Rubber Gasketing & Diaphragm..... C-23
Styles 19, 7992, 8798, 9200....................... C-23
Garlock
Gaskets BLUE-GARD, ENVELON, GRAPH-LOCK, GYLON, IFG, and
STRESS SAVER are registered trademarks of Garlock Inc.
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Garlock Gasketing Products
The demands of modern applications make the choice of the Garlock gasketing products are manufactured in completely
right sealing product an important consideration, both in the modernized facilities. Tight quality controls are used to as-
design of new equipment and in choosing the new products sure product conformance to specifications and uniformity
which will replace those no longer suitable. that results in unvarying performance on the job. Garlock
is certified to ISO 9001:2000 standards and is audited an-
This catalog provides some typical examples of appropri-
nually by the Nuclear Procurement and Issues Committee
ate applications, but is not intended to be a warranty of
(NUPIC).
performance. All specific uses of sealing products require
independent study and specific evaluation for suitability. Todays environmental concerns demand positive seals.
Garlock gaskets provide that assurance, and perform with
Garlock will provide the technical assistance of its applica-
proven reliability. Whether your industry is chemical process-
tions engineers, who will give you specific recommendations.
ing, hydrocarbon processing, power generation, pulp and
Please consult us. We are ready to help you make the right
paper, microelectronics or transportation, Garlock gasketing
choice. Choosing the wrong sealing product can result in
products are the logical choice.
property damage and/or serious personal injury. Do not rely
on the general criteria, which may not suit your application as Garlock also manufactures a wide range of elastomeric
well as one that Garlock Engineering can help you choose. and metallic gaskets. For products not listed in this cata-
Reliability and service to our customers is what the Garlock log, contact Garlock Gasket Applications Engineering at
name means. 1-800-448-6688.
Let us help you choose the right product for your applica-
tion.
P x T Graph for 1/32" and 1/16" Compressed Gasketing1 P x T Graph for 1/8" Compressed Gasketing1
800 800
(427) (427)
BLUE-GARD 3000 BLUE-GARD 3000
BLUE-GARD 3200, BLUE-GARD 3200,
700 3300, 3400, 3700 700 3300, 3400, 3700
(371) (371)
IFG 5500, 5507 IFG 5500, 5507
G-9900, 9800, 9850 G-9900, 9800, 9850
ST-706 ST-706
600 600
(315) (315)
4EMPERATUREno&o#
4EMPERATUREno&o#
500 500
(260) (260)
400 400
(201) (201)
300 300
(150) (150)
200 200
(95) (95)
100 100
(38) (38)
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
(34.5) (69) (103.5) (138) (172.5) (34.5) (69) (103.5) (138) (172.5)
0RESSUREnPSIGBAR 0RESSUREnPSIGBAR
Note: Style ST-706 is the only asbestos-free compressed sheet
Notes: material recommended for superheated steam.
1. Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. When approach- 2. Style ST-706 is the only asbestos-free compressed sheet material
ing maximum pressure or continuous operating temperature, or 50% recommended for superheated steam.
of maximum PxT, consult Garlock Applications Engineering.
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Quick Reference Selection Guide
To be considered acceptable for a specific application,
Saturated, Superheated Steam

a product must meet the criteria in all four of the catego-
STRESS SAVER 370 & XP

ries shown below. Acceptable values are marked with a
High Purity and Chemicals

" ". Also refer to chemical compatibility charts to verify
Aggressive Chemicals
chemical compatibility or call Garlock Engineering for
Style 3500 GYLON
Style 3510 GYLON
Style 3545 GYLON

High Temperature
High Temperature
assistance.
Style 3125SS/TC
General Service
Style G-9900
Style ST-706
This chart does not take special operation conditions into
IFG 5500
consideration. i.e., pressure surges, temperature cycling
and flange design.

1. Flange Metallic 4
Materials Non-Metallic *
2. Continuous Ambient to 200F
Operating (20C to 95C)
Temperature 200F to 300F
(COT) (95C to 150C)
300F to 400F
(150C to 205C)
400F to 500F
(205C to 260C)
500F to 650F
(260C to 345C)
650F to 750F
(345C to 400C)
750F to 1200F
(400C to 650C) *
3. Application Vacuum to 250 psig
Pressure (Vacuum to 17 bar)
Vacuum to 1000 psig
(Vacuum to 69 bar)
Vacuum to 1500 psig
(Vacuum to 103 bar)
Vacuum to 2000 psig
(Vacuum to 138 bar)
4. PxT Values 0 to 50,000 psig x F
(0 to 1,500 bar x C)
0 to 350,000 psig x F
(0 to 12,000 bar x C) 1 2*
0 to 700,000 psig x F
(0 to 25,000 bar x C) 3 3

* Consult Garlock Applications Engineering at 1-800-448-6688 WARNING:
P x T max. = psig x F (bar x C) Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific application should
not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability. For specific application
1
1/8" thick IFG is rated at 250,000 P x T recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper sealing products could result in
2
1/8" thick ST-706 is rated at 500,000 P x T property damage and/or serious personal injury.
3
1/8" thick G-9900 and 3125SS/TC are rated at 350,000 P x T Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing, customer field
reports and/or in-house testing.
4
Flat face metallic flange only While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no responsibility for
errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition cancels all previous issues.
Subject to change without notice.
GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other products of Gar-
lock.
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Compressed Inorganic Fiber Gasketing
Typical

Physical Properties*
706 55004 55074

Color White Gray Sand
Binder Nitrile (NBR) Nitrile (NBR) EPDM
Temperature1 Maximum +1,000F (+540C) +800F (+425C) +800F (+425C)
Minimum -100F (-75C) -100F (-75C) -100F (-75C)
Continuous max. +750F (+400C) +550F (+290C) +550F (+290C)
Pressure,1 continuous max. psig 1,500 1,200 1,200
(bar) (105) (83) (83)
P x T, max. (psig x F)
1
1/32", 1/16" 700,000 400,000 400,000
(bar x C) (0.8 mm, 1.6 mm) (25,000) (14,000) (14,000)
1/8" 500,000 275,000 275,000
(3.2 mm) (18,500) (9,600) (9,600)
Sealability (ASTM F37B)2
ASTM Fuel A ml/hr 0.5 0.2 0.1
Nitrogen ml/hr 4.0 1.0 0.5
Creep Relaxation (ASTM F38) % 18 15 20
Compressibility Range
(ASTM F36) % 7-17 7-17 7-17
Recovery (ASTM F36) % >50 >50 > 50
Fluid Resistance (ASTM F146 @ 5 hours)
ASTM #1 Oil at +300F (+150C)
Thickness increase % 0-10 0-10 25-40
Weight increase % < 15 < 15
ASTM IRM #903 Oil at +300F (+150C)
Tensile loss % < 55 < 40
ASTM Fuel A at +70-85F (+20-30C)
ASTM Fuel B +70-85F (+20-30C)
Tensile Strength across grain psi 1,400 1,500 1,500
(ASTM F152) (N/mm2) (9) (10) (10)
Density lbs/ft3 105 110 110
(g/cm3) (1.68) (1.76) (1.76)
Gas Permeability
(DIN 3535 Part 4)3 cc/min. 0.05 0.04
This is a general guide and should not be the sole means of selecting * Values do not constitute specification limits
or rejecting this material. ASTM test results in accordance with ASTM All styles are furnished with an anti-stick parting agent as standard.
F-104; properties based on 1/32" (0.8mm) sheet thickness.
Nitrogen:
Notes: Gasket load = 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 580 psig (40 bar)
1
Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. When approach- 4
Saturated steam service guidelines:
ing maximum pressure, continuous operating temperature, minimum For optimal performance, use thinner gaskets when possible.
temperature or 50% of maximum PxT, consult Garlock Engineering. Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800 psi.
2
ASTM F37B Sealability Preferred assembly stress = 6,000 psi to 10,000 psi.
ASTM Fuel A (isooctane): Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the assembly.
Gasket load = 500 psi (3.5 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar) Never retorque a pressurized assembly.
Nitrogen: If the service is superheated steam, contact Applications Engineering.
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)
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Style 706
Benefits
Heat and oxidation resistance
Inorganic, asbestos-free fibers offer superior performance

in saturated and superheated steam
Thermally stable fibers retain effective seal even during

thermal cycling to 750F (400C)
Long-lasting seal
Unique manufacturing process minimizes cold flow and

creep relaxation problems
Versatile
Ideal for standard ANSI flanged connectors, as well as

turbine crossover piping connectors
Multiple applications in power generation, chemical pro-

cessing, hydrocarbon processing, and other industries
Patent #5,603,513
Media ASTM F38 Typical Creep Relaxation

Style 706: Saturated and super heated steam,
30
oils, grease, water, and heat transfer
fluids*
25
Style 5500: Water, aliphatic hydrocarbons,
Percent Relaxation
oils, gasoline, saturated steam, 20

inert gases, most refrigerants
Style 5507: Water, saturated steam, mild 15
chemicals and mild alkalies
10
5
Styles 5500 and 5507 0
Style 706 SBR NBR
Benefits with Compressed Asbestos
Tighter seal * Contact Garlock Engineering with specific transfer fluid application.
Inorganic fiber gasketing offers excellent thermal stabil- Above 150 psig, contact Engineering.

ity with minimal weight loss
Reduced creep relaxation and improved torque reten-

WARNING:
tion provide optimal sealability Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific applica-
tion should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.
For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper
Temperature resistant sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Non-oxidizing fibers withstand a continuous operating Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
temperature of up to 550F (290C), and maximum While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
spike of 800F (425C) sibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition cancels
all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
Style 5500 has passed the Garlock Fire Test and is GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other products
ABS Fire Safe Type Approved. of Garlock.
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High Temp Compressed Graphite or
Carbon Fiber Gasketing
Typical

99004 98004 98504
Color Mahogany Black Black
Composition Graphite with nitrile Carbon with SBR Carbon with nitrile
Temperature1 Maximum +1,000F (+540C) +900F (+480C) +900F (+480C)
Minimum -100F (-75C) -100F (-75C) -100F (-75C)
Continuous max. +650F (+340C) +650F (+340C) +650F (+340C)
Pressure1 psig 2,000 2,000 2,000
(bar) (138) (138) (138)
P x T, max.1 (psig x F) 1/32", 1/16" 700,000 700,000 700,000
(bar x C) (0.8 mm, 1.6 mm) (25,000) (25,000) (25,000)
1/8" 350,000 350,000 350,000
(3.2 mm) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000)
ASTM Fuel A ml/hr 0.1 0.1 0.1
Nitrogen ml/hr 0.1 0.1 0.1
Creep Relaxation (ASTM F38) % 9 15 15
(ASTM F36) % 7-17 7-17 7-17
Recovery (ASTM F36) % > 65 > 55 > 56
ASTM #1 Oil at +300F (+150C)
Weight increase % < 10 < 20 < 10
Tensile loss % < 35 < 65 < 35
Weight increase % < 7 < 20 <7
ASTM Fuel B +70-85F (+20-30C)
Weight increase % < 15 < 20 < 15
Tensile Strength across grain psi 1,800 1,500 1,800
(ASTM F152) (N/mm2) (12) (10) (12)
Density lbs/ft3 110 105 105
(g/cm3) (1.76) (1.68) (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 * Values do not constitute specification limits
or rejecting this material. ASTM test results in accordance with ASTM All styles are furnished with an anti-stick parting agent as standard.
F-104; properties based on 1/32" (0.8mm) sheet thickness.
Notes: Nitrogen:
1
Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. When approach- Gasket load = 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 580 psig (40 bar)
ing maximum pressure, continuous operating temperature, minimum 4
temperature or 50% of maximum PxT, consult Garlock Engineering.
For optimal performance, use thinner gaskets when possible.
2
ASTM F37B Sealability Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800 psi.
ASTM Fuel A (isooctane): Preferred assembly stress = 6,000 psi to 10,000 psi.
Gasket load = 500 psi (3.5 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar) Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the assembly.
Nitrogen: If the service is superheated steam, contact Applications Engineering.
Gasket load = 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2), Int. pressure = 30 psig (2 bar)
3
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,
Style 9900 Hi-Temp Styles

9800 / 9850
Benefits
7,-

*,"
--
Tough and reliable Benefits
Graphite fiber gasketing withstands extreme tempera-

tures and pressures, as well as many chemicals Heat and pressure resistant
Passed Garlock Fire tests, and is ABS Fire Safe Type

Carbon fiber gasketing excels in harshest conditions
Approved intense heat, high pressure, saturated steam and hot
Meets Navy Spec STR 5082 oils

Laboratory-tested for fire safety
Tighter seal
Maintains superior seal during thermal cycling, even in Tighter seal

saturated steam and hot oils
Maintains effective seal during pressure and temperature
Significantly reduces emissions to meet stringent fluctuations

Clean Air Act requirements

Superior torque retention lowers leakage rates and re-
duces maintenance time
Easy to install
Patented* graphite fiber sheet is easier to handle and Convenient

cut than exfoliated graphite sheets or metal-inserted
Flexible material is easy to handle and cut
gasket material
Sheet sizes to 150" x 150" (3.8 m x 3.8 m) minimize waste
* Patent #4,859,526
and inventory costs
Note: 1. For nuclear orders, specify Style G-9920.
2. Refer to Mil Spec section under "Gasketing Terms" for order/
inquiry requirements
Media
9900: Saturated steam, water, inert gases,
aliphatic hydrocarbons, oils, gasoline,
and most refrigerants
9800: Saturated steam, water, and inert gases
9850: Water, saturated steam, aliphatic hydro-
carbons, oils, gasoline, most refrigerants

Above 150 psig, contact Engineering.

Questions? Call Gasket
Garlock Applications Engineering
Gaskets at 1-800-448-6688.
WARNING:
Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific applica-
sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
At the Garlock on-site fire test facility, valves and Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
sealing materials have been tested for functionality in customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
the most extreme applications. 9900, 9800, 9850, 706 While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
sibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition cancels
and 5500 meet these stringent fire test standards. all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other products
of Garlock.
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BLUE-GARD Compressed Gasketing
Typical

3200 / 2900 /

3000 34004 33004 37004 2950
Color Blue Off-white/ Black Light grey Black/
Grey-black Green
Binder Nitrile (NBR) SBR Neoprene (CR) EPDM Nitrile (NBR)
Temperature1 Maximum +700F (+370C) +700F (+370C) +700F (+370C) 700F (+370C) +700F (+370C)
Minimum -100F (-75C) -100F (-75C) -100F (-75C) -100F (-75C) -40F (-40C)
Continuous max. +400F (+205C) +400F (+205C) +400F (+205C) +400F (+205C) +400F (+205C)
Pressure, max.1 psig (bar) 1,000 (70) 1,200 (83) 1,200 (83) 1,200 (83) 1,000 (70)
P x T, max.1 (psig x F) 1/32", 1/16" 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000
(bar x C) (0.8mm, 1.6 mm) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000)
1/8" 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
(3.2 mm) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600)
ASTM Fuel A ml/hr 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.25
Nitrogen ml/hr 0.6 0.4 1.0 0.7 1.00
Gas Permeability
(DIN 3535 Part 4)3 cc/min. 0.05 0.03 0.08 0.04
Creep Relaxation (ASTM F38) % 21 18 18 25 25
(ASTM F36) % 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17 7-17
Recovery (ASTM F36) % 50 50 50 40 50
Tensile Strength across grain
(ASTM F152) psi (N/mm2) 2,250 (15) 2,250 (15) 2,250 (15) 2,500 (17) 1,500 (10)
ASTM #1 Oil at +300F (+150C)
Thickness increase % 0-5 0-10 0-5 20-35 0-5
Weight increase % < 8 < 20 < 15 0-10
Tensile loss % < 35 < 70 < 50 0-35
Weight increase % < 8 < 25 < 20 0-10
ASTM Fuel B +70-85F (+20-30C)
Weight increase % < 15 < 30 < 20 0-20
Density 1/16" (1.6 mm) thick 100 (1.60) 100 (1.60) 100 (1.60) 100 (1.60) 105 (1.68)
lbs/ft3 (g/cm3)
Notes: 4
1
Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. When approach- For optimal performance, use thinner gaskets when possible.
ing maximum pressure, continuous operating temperature, minimum Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800 psi.
temperature or 50% of maximum PxT, consult Garlock Engineering. Preferred assembly stress = 6,000 psi to 10,000 psi.
Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the assembly.
2
ASTM F37B Sealability, milliliters/hour (1/32" thick)
Never retorque a pressurized assembly.
ASTM Fuel A (isooctane):
If the service is superheated steam, contact Applications Engineering.
Gasket load = 500 psi (3.5 N/mm2),
Internal pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar) This is a general guide and should not be the sole means of select-
Nitrogen: ing or rejecting this material. ASTM test results in accordance with
Gasket load = 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2), ASTM F-104; properties based on 1/32" (0.8mm) sheet thickness.
Internal pressure = 30 psig (2 bar)
3
DIN 3535 Part 4 Gas Permeability, cc/min. (1/16" thick) * Values do not constitute specification limits
Nitrogen:
Gasket load = 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2),
To ensure receipt of product branded Mil-G-24696, certification
Internal pressure = 580 psig (40 bar) will be required - fees associated based on quantity.
All styles are furnished with an anti-stick parting agent as standard.
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BLUE-GARD
Styles 2900, 2950
Styles 3000 to 3700
Benefits
Benefits Ideal for utility services

Excellent sealability
Excellent sealability
Improved thermal stability
Unique blend of aramid fibers, fillers and elastomeric

Good for general service
binders provides improved torque retention and drasti-
cally lowered emissions levels
Versatile
Variety of elastomers excel in a wide range of
Media
services
3000: Water, aliphatic hydrocarbons, oils,
Cost savings and gasoline
Cuts operational costs through reduced: - WRC BS 6920 Approved

Waste Fluid loss - Meets BS7531 Grade Y
Maintenance Energy consumption Specifications
Stocked inventory 3200, 3400: Water, saturated steam, inert gases
(Style 3200 meets MIL-G-24696)1
3300: Water, saturated steam2, refrigerants,
oils, and fuels
3700: Water, saturated steam2, and mild
chemicals
2900, 2950: Water, aliphatic hydrocarbons, oils,
and gasoline
Notes:
1
Refer to Mil spec section under "Gasketing Terms" for order/
inquiry requirements.
2
Above 150 psig, contact Engineering.
WARNING:
Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing, BLUE-GARD
While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
Style 3000
of Garlock.
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MULTI-SWELL
Style 3760 Benefits

Ultra-tight seal in water and oil applications

Proprietary formulation creates additional gasket load
when the gasket comes in contact with oil or water

Twice as compressible as standard fiber gaskets -
conforms to irregular surfaces
Versatile

Stops leakage in:
Gear boxes
Compressors
Pumps
Lube oil systems
Access covers

Typical Physical Properties*

3760 LEAK-GARD Style 3750 is also

Color Blue/off-white available exclusively for oil-swell
Binder Proprietary
applications.
Temperature 1
Minimum -40F (-40C)
Continuous max. +400F (+205C) Notes:
1
Based on ANSI RF flanges at our
Pressure, max. 1
psig (bar) 500 (35) preferred torque. When approaching
P x T, max.1 (psig x F) 1/32", 1/16" 150,000 maximum pressure, continuous operat-
(bar x C) (0.8mm, 1.6 mm) (5,100) ing temperature, minimum temperature
1/8" 100,000 or 50% of maximum PxT, consult Garlock
Engineering.
(3.2 mm) (3,400) 2
ASTM F37B Sealability, milliliters/hour
Sealability (ASTM F37B)2 (1/32" thick)
ASTM Fuel A ml/hr 0.15 ASTM Fuel A (isooctane):
Nitrogen ml/hr 0.20 Gasket load = 500 psi (3.5 N/mm2),
Internal pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar)
Gas Permeability Nitrogen:
(DIN 3535 Part 4)3 cc/min. Gasket load = 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2),
Creep Relaxation (ASTM F38) % 30
3
DIN 3535 Part 4 Gas Permeability,
cc/min. (1/16" thick)
(ASTM F36) % 15-30 Nitrogen:
Recovery (ASTM F36) % 40 Gasket load = 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2),
Tensile Strength across grain
4
(ASTM F152) psi (N/mm2) 1,000 (6.9)
For optimal performance, use thinner
Fluid Resistance (ASTM F146 @ 5 hours) gaskets when possible.
ASTM #1 Oil at +300F (+150C) Minimum recommended assembly
Thickness increase, Typ., % 15 stress = 4,800 psi.
Weight Increase, Typ., % 30 Preferred assembly stress = 6,000 psi
ASTM IRM #903 Oil at +300F (+150C) to 10,000 psi.
Thickness increase, Typ., % 75 Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pres-
surizing the assembly. Never
Weight Increase, Typ., % 85
retorque a pressurized assembly.
Dist. H2O +70-85F (20-30C) If the service is superheated steam,
Thickness increase, Typ., % 40 contact Applications Engineering.
Density 1/32" (0.8 mm) thk lbs/ft3 (g/cm3) 85 (1.36)
This is a general guide and should not be the sole
Thickness measured with a 9 oz. weight be-
means of selecting or rejecting this material. ASTM fore immersion and 3 oz. after immersion.
test results in accordance with ASTM F-104;
properties based on 1/32" (0.8mm) sheet thickness. * Values do not constitute specification limits
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Vegetable Fiber
Gasketing

660 670 681
Material Vegetable fiber with Cellulose fiber with Vegetable fiber with
cork granules and cork, nitrile rubber glue-glycerin binder
glue-glycerin binder
Temperature, max. +212F (+100C) +300F (+149C) +212F (+100C)
Pressure, max psig (bar) 200 (15) 200 (15)
P x T, max. psig x F (bar x C) 40,000 (1,300) 40,000 (1,300)
Widths available (standard)inches 36 43 36
Thicknesses available inches 0.010, 1/64, 0.021, 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 0.006, 0.010, 1/64,
1/32, 3/64, 1/16, 0.021, 1/32, 3/64,
3/32, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 1/16, 3/32, 1/8,
3/16, 1/4
Fluid Resistance1
ASTM IRM #903 Oil
Thickness increase max. % 5 25 5
Weight increase max. % 30 95 15
ASTM Fuel B
Distilled Water
Compressibility at 1,000 psi Range % 40-55 30-50 25-40
Recovery % >40 >30 >40
Tensile Strength, min. psi (N/mm2) 1,000 (7) 800 (6) 2,000 (14)
Meets Specifications ASTM-D-1170-62T, ASTM-D-1170-62T,
Grade P-3415-A; Grade P-3313-B;
SAE J90, SAE J90,
Grade P-3415-A; Grade P-3313-B;
MIL-G-12803C, MIL-G-12803C,
Grade P-3415-A Grade P-3313-B;
HH-P-96F Type 1
1
Gasket materials are immersed in fluids for 22 hours at 70-85F * Values do not constitute specification limits
(21-29C).
WARNING:
Vegetable Fiber
Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific
application should not be undertaken without independent study and evalua-
tion for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Garlock.
Tolerances on Thicknesses
Failure to select the proper sealing products could result in property damage
and/or serious personal injury. 0.006" 0.0035" 0.062" 0.005"
Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field 0.010" 0.0035" 0.096" (3/32") 0.008"
testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no
0.015" 0.0035" 0.125" 0.016"
responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This 0.021" 0.005" 0.187" 0.016"
edition cancels all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
0.031" 0.005" 0.250" 0.016"
GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other
products of Garlock. 0.046" 0.005"
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GYLON Gasketing

GYLON Styles 3500 3504 3510 3522 3540 3545
Color Fawn GYLON Blue GYLON Off-white

GYLON
White White
GYLON Diaphragm GYLON GYLON
Composition PTFE with PTFE with PTFE with PTFE Microcellular Microcellular
silica glass barium PTFE PTFE
microspheres sulfate
Temperature1 Minimum -450F -450F -450F -450F -450F
(-268C) (-268C) (-268C) +500F (-268C) (-268C)
Cont. max. +500F +500F +500F (+260C) +500F +500F
(+260C) (+260C) (+260C) (+260C) (+260C)
Pressure, psig 1,200 800 1,200 Consult 1,200 1,200
Cont. max.1 (bar) (83) (55) (83) Engineering (83) (83)
P x T, max. 1/32", 1/16"
1
350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000
(0.8 mm,1.6 mm) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000)
psig x F 1/8" 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
(bar x C) (3.2 mm) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600)
Sealability
ASTM Fuel A ml/hr 0.22 0.12 0.04 0.25 0.15
(ASTM F37B)3
Gas Permeability cc/min. < 0.015 < 0.015 < 0.015 < 0.015 < 0.015
(DIN 3535 Part 4) 4
Creep Relaxation % 18 40 11 35 10 15
(ASTM F38)
(ASTM F36) % 7-12 25-45 4-10 20-25 70-85 60-70
Recovery % >40 >30 >40 >50 >8 >15
(ASTM F36)
Tensile Strength psi 2,000 2,000 2,000 5,000
(ASTM D1708) (N/mm2) (14) (14) (14) (34)
Flammability Will not support flame
Bacterial Growth Will not support
Notes:
1
Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. When approaching This is a general guide and should not be the sole means of selecting
maximum pressure, temperature or 50% of maximum PxT, consult or rejecting this material. ASTM test results in accordance with ASTM
Garlock Engineering. For Styles HP 3560 and HP 3561, consult F-104; properties based on 1/32" (0.8mm) sheet thickness, except Style
Garlock if approaching maximum temperature, or 50% of maximum 3565, based on 1/16" (1.6mm).
pressure or P x T.
2
For 3565, HP 3560 and HP 3561, 1/16" thickness only; for 3535, * Values do not constitute specification limits
1/4" thickness only.
3
ASTM Fuel A (isooctane): WARNING:
Gasket load = 1,000 psi (7 N/mm2), Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific
application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation
Internal pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar) for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure
4
DIN 3535 Part 4 Gas Permeability, cc/min. (1/16" thick) to select the proper sealing products could result in property damage and/or
serious personal injury.
Nitrogen: Internal pressure = 580 psig (40 bar),
Gasket load = 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2) Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition
cancels all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
products of Garlock.
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HP 3560 HP 3561 3565 3575 3591 3594
Fawn inserted Off-white inserted ENVELON
Sage Gold Gen2 Green Gen2
GYLON GYLON GYLON GYLON GYLON GYLON
GYLON with GYLON with PTFE with

PTFE with PTFE with PTFE with
perforated perforated glass inorganic filler barium sulfate glass filler
316LSS insert 316LSS insert microspheres
-450F -450F -450F -450F
(-268C) (-268C) (-268C) (-268C)
+500F +500F +500F +500F +500F +500F
(+260C) (+260C) (+260C) (+260C) (+260C) (+260C)
2,500 2,500 1,200 1,200 1,200 800
(172) (172) (83) (83) (83) (55)
700,000 700,000 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000
(25,000) (25,000) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000) (12,000)
450,000 450,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
(15,000) (15,000) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600) (8,600) Garlock
Gaskets
0.2 2 0.12 0.332 0.22 0.20 0.50
< 0.0152 < 0.0152 < 0.0152 < 0.0152 < 0.015 < 0.015 Applications Engineering at
1-800-448-6688.
202 202 352 152 35 30

4-92 3-72 35-502 5-102 15-25 10-20
>452 >502 >352 >402 >40 >45
5,0002 5,0002 1,8002 2,0002 2,000 2,000

(34) (34) (13) (14) (14) (14)
Will not support flame
Will not support
Test Data
Before
Compression at 2,000 psi (14 N/mm2)

for 1 hour at 500F (260C)
After
Note the uneven cold flow
shown by conventional PTFE.
Style 3510 Style 3504 Style 3500 Conventional

Off-White Blue Fawn PTFE
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GYLON
Thermally Bonded GYLON
Styles 3500 to 3510 Benefits

Benefits Effective seal

Patented bonding process produces large gaskets without
Tighter seal dovetailed joints that permit leakage
Improved performance over conventional PTFE

GYLON material provides the excellent chemical re-
Reduced product loss and emissions sistance of PTFE without creep relaxation and cold flow
Reduced creep relaxation problems
Unique manufacturing process minimizes cold flow prob-

lems typical of skived and expanded PTFE sheets
Versatile

Ideal for corrosive applications with extra-large flanges
Excellent bolt torque retention

Styles 3500, 3504, 3510, HP 3560, HP 3561, 3565, 3575,
Chemical resistance 3591 and 3594 can all be welded using this process
Withstands a wide range of chemicals for extended service

life in a wide variety of applications
Cost savings
Cuts operational costs through reduced:

Fluid loss Inventory costs Style 3535 Joint Sealant
Energy consumption Waste
Maintenance costs Benefits
Largest sheet sizes* Chemical resistance
Offers some of the largest sheet sizes in the industry

Pure PTFE is chemically inert, withstands a wide
Improved material utilization reduces waste range of chemicals

Conforms to FDA regulations
Branding and color coding
Easy identification of superior GYLON products Easy to install
Reduces misapplication and use of unauthorized,

Continuous length on spools is easily cut and formed
inferior substitutes
Strong adhesive backing aids installation on narrow or
* 60" x 60" (1524 mm x 1524 mm), 70" x 70" (1778 mm x 1778 mm),
hard-to-reach flanges
60" x 90" (1524 mm x 2286 mm)
Available in widths from 1/8" to 1"
Media
GYLON 3500: Strong acids (except hydrofluoric), solvents, Typical Physical Properties
hydrocarbons, water, steam, chlorine, and
cryogenics. Conforms to FDA regulations.
(For oxygen service, specify "Style 3502 Sealability (ASTM F37B)1 ml/hr 0.1
for oxygen service.") Gas Permeability (DIN 3535 Part 4)2 cc/min. 0.05
Temperature -450F (-268C) to 500F (260C)
GYLON 3504: Moderate concentrations of acids and some
Pressure 800 psig max.
caustics, hydrocarbons, solvents, water,
refrigerants, and cryogenics. Conforms to Notes:
FDA regulations. (For oxygen service, 1
ASTM Fuel A (isooctane):
specify "Style 3505 for oxygen service.")
Gasket load: 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2), Internal pressure: 30 psig (2 bar)
GYLON 3510: Strong caustics, moderate acids, chlorine, 2
gases, water, steam, hydrocarbons, and Nitrogen:
cryogenics. Conforms to FDA regulations. Internal pressure: 580 psig (40 bar), Gasket load: 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2)
(For oxygen service, specify "Style 3503
for oxygen service.")

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GYLON Style 3545
Configuration
WINNER
Benefits Chemical Processings
VAALER AWARD Microcellular
PTFE
Tighter seal

Highly compressible PTFE outer layers seal under low
bolt loadsuitable for many flat face and glass-lined
flanges*
Rigid PTFE

Compressible layers conform to surface irregularities,
especially on warped, pitted or scratched flanges

Rigid PTFE core reduces cold flow and creep normally
associated with conventional PTFE gaskets
Microcellular
Excellent chemical compatibility PTFE

Pure PTFE withstands a wide range of chemicals Cross-sectional view under electron microscope
All layers manufactured using proprietary GYLON
Easy to cut and install processthermally fused layers, without the use of

Soft PTFE can be cut easily from larger sheets, reducing adhesives
inventory costs and expensive downtime

Rigid PTFE core facilitates installation, especially on large
diameter flanges and hard-to-reach areas Media
GYLON 3540: Strong caustics, strong acids, hydro-
carbons, chlorine, cryogenics, and
GYLON Style 3540

glass-lined equipment. Conforms
to FDA regulations.

Pure microcellular PTFE GYLON 3545: Strong caustics, strong acids, hydro-

Similar to Style 3545, but without rigid core carbons, chlorine and cryogenics.

Ideal for wavy, warped, pitted, or scratched Conforms to FDA regulations.
flanges, and for many types of flat face* flanges
DIN 52913 Gasket Bolt Load vs. Time

7500
Test Results
Bolt Load Retained psi (bar)
(53.5)
6000
(42)
DIN 3535 Gasket Permeation Test
4500
0.16 (31.5)
0.14 3000
(21)
Leak Rate (cc/min.)
0.12 1500
0.10 (10.5)
0.08 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
0.06 Hours at 500F (260C)
GYLON 3540 Expanded PTFE
0.04
GYLON 3545 Skived PTFE
0.02
High bolt load retention of GYLON 3540 and 3545, especially at high tem-
0 peratures, indicates gasket is less likely to incur gross leakage (blowout).
Expanded GYLON

GYLON
PTFE 3540 3545

* For flat face flanges, a minimum compressive stress of 1,500 psi (103
Note the dramatically reduced leakage of GYLON 3540 and 3545. N/mm2) is recommended on the contacted gasket area for 150 psig
Average of three tests, using 580 psig nitrogen with 4,640 psi gasket load (10.3 N/mm2) liquid service. Consult with the flange manufacturer to
according to DIN 3535 requirements. All samples 1/16" (1.6 mm) thick. confirm that adequate compressive stress is available.
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GYLON Styles
HP 3560 / HP 3561
Benefits
Tight seal
Perforated stainless steel core increases resistance to

pressure fluctuations and thermal cycling
GYLON offers superior cold flow and creep resistance, Media

eliminating the need for frequent retorquing HP 3560: Strong acids (except hydrofluoric),
solvents, hydrocarbons, water, steam,
Chemical resistance chlorine, and cryogenics
Seals aggressive chemicals in hostile environments (For oxygen service, specify "HP 3562
where safety or blowout resistance is crucial* for oxygen service.")
HP 3561: Strong caustics, moderate acids,
chlorine, gases, water, steam, hydro-
carbons, cryogenics, and aluminum
GYLON Style 3565

fluoride
(For oxygen service, specify "HP 3563
ENVELON Gasketing**
Style 3565:
for oxygen service.")
Moderate concentrations of acids
ENVELON and caustics, hydrocarbons, solvents,
cryogenics, and glass-lined equipment.
Benefits Conforms to FDA regulations.
Tighter seal
Soft, deformable exterior conforms to surface irregulari-

ties; ideal for worn, warped or pitted flanges
Stable blue core improves cold flow resistance
Low bolt load requirements ensure a tight seal on glass-

lined or wavy flanges
Direct sintering of GYLON layers prevents leak paths

and adhesive contamination
Easy to install
Unitized construction avoids jacket foldover
Rigid core facilitates installation of large gaskets
Minimizes inventory
Custom-cut gaskets from large sheets offer convenience

while reducing costly inventory buildup WARNING:
Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific appli-
Ideal replacement for slit, milled, formed shield and cation should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.
double jacketed envelope gaskets For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper
Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
* Consult Garlock Applications Engineering when using flanges in pres- While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no
sure classes above 300 lbs. responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition
** Patents #4,961,891; #4,900,629 cancels all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
When sealing uneven flanges, gasket must be four times thicker than
of Garlock.
maximum gap between flanges.
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Sage GYLON Style 3575
The next level in high performance

PTFE gasketing.
For over 40 years GYLON has been the material of choice
for the chemical process industry. And now weve added
a brand new product to the GYLON portfolio. Reliable
and durable Sage GYLON gaskets are made from a high
performing PTFE material that will hold up to the hazardous
chemicals that you work with every day.
Benefits
Improved load retention provides prolonged service life

in thermal cycling applications HOBT2 Test with Cycles (1/16)
Excellent permeation resistance means reduced

process emissions
Superior chemical resistance
Made to order in any size (including thermally bonded

gaskets)
Available in 1/16" and 1/8" thicknesses
Media
Strong acids, strong caustics, aromatic and aliphatic
hydrocarbons, heat transfer fluids, steam and refrigerants
(See pages C-40 and C-41 for design factors, ROTT gasket constants &
ASTM F104 line callout)
Hot Compression @ 500F, 3750 psi (1/16)
Garlock Questions? Call Gasket

Applications Engineering
Gaskets at 1-800-448-6688.
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STRESS SAVER
Benefits
Tighter seal
Raised, molded-in sealing rings seal with 75%

less surface area for high performance in
non-metallic flanges
STRESS SAVER Style 370

Chemical resistance
Style 370
Pure PTFE sealing surface resists many chemicals
High purity
Contaminant-free EPDM is ideal for pure

Typical Physical Properties
serviceelectronics,* pharmaceutical and STRESS SAVER Style 370 Style 6800 XP
food industries** Construction 100% Pure PTFE EPDM only Proprietary blend
Proprietary process bonds PTFE to bonded to EPDM (65 durometer) of fluoroelastomers

elastomer, wont delaminate or leach (70 durometer)
Color PTFE: Sky blue EPDM: Off-white Black
Special packaging for high-purity applica- Temperature Max. +300F (+150C) +300F (+150C) +400F (+204C)
tions Min. -40F (-40C) -40F (-40C) -15F (-26C)
Pressure, max psig 250 250 250
(bar) (17) (17) (17)
P x T, max. (psig x F) 50,000 50,000 50,000
STRESS SAVER (bar x C) (1717) (1717) (1717)
Style 6800 Questions? Call Gasket Applications

Engineering at 1-800-448-6688.
Economical
More economical gasket where a PTFE envelope is

not required
STRESS SAVER XP
Tighter seal
Lower seating stress than expanded or specialty PTFE

gaskets; ideal for nonmetallic flanges
Chemical resistance
High-performance fluoroelastomer has greater resistance

to severe chemicals than standard fluoroelastomers
Outperforms PTFE envelope gaskets XP
Won't fail due to filler attack
Eliminates envelope foldover during installation
Media
Style 370: Acids, caustics, gases, water, hydrocarbons
Style 6800: Water, very mild acids and caustics
Flat face flanges strongly recommended.

* Tested by BALASZ Labs for trace metal extractables, Anions, Cations Style XP: Water, steam, most hydrocarbons, gases,
and T.O.C.s. Results available on request. solvents, acids, and alcohol
** Consult Garlock Applications Engineering for FDA information.
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GRAPH-LOCK Gasketing
Benefits
Excellent resistance
Pure exfoliated graphite flake material excels in ex-

treme conditions, withstanding heat, pressure, and
aggressive chemicals Versatility
Proven fire-safe

Available in two gradesindustrial grade is 98% pure;
nuclear grade is 99.5% pure
Reliable seal
Available as standard homogeneous sheet or metal-
Seals easily under moderate bolt load, offers supe- inserted sheet for applications requiring extra strength
rior torque retention
Also available:
Retains dimensional stability in high temperatures; Style 3120: Nuclear-grade homogeneous sheet
seals tightly even during pressure fluctuations Style 3122: High-purity homogeneous sheet
Notes:
GRAPH-LOCK gaskets for oxygen service should be 1/16" 3123.
HOCHDRUCK Style 3128
Gasketing
High-Performance Reinforced graphite gasket material
with improved sealability characteristics
Benefits
Easy and safe to handle without breakage
Anti-scratch and anti-stick properties built in surface of

gasket
Seals much tighter than standard graphite gaskets
Available with reduced sulfur (3128RS) and with

1000F temperature rating (3128HT)
Dove-tails seal tightly
Easy to install
Can be cut with a utility knife
Remains flat during installation

WARNING:
of Garlock.
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GRAPH-LOCK Typical Physical Properties*
HOCHDRUCK
3124 / 3126 3123/3125 3125 SS 3125 TC 3128
Description 316SS Wire Homogeneous/ 0.002" 316SS 0.004" 316SS Reinforced
Inserted Laminated Foil Inserted Tang Inserted Graphite
Temperature1, Minimum -400F (-240C) -400F (-240C) -400F (-240C) -400F (-240C) -400F (-240C)
Max. in atmosphere +850F (+454C) +850F (+454C) +850F (+454C) +850F (+454C) +850F (+454C)
Max. in steam +1200F (+650C) +1200F (+650C) +1200F (+650C) +1200F (+650C) +1200F (+650C)
Continuous in reducing +5,432F
or inert media
(+3,000C)
Pressure, max. psig (bar)
1
2,000 (140) 2,000 (140) 2,000 (140) 2,000 (140) 2,000 (140)
P x T, max.1
(psig x F): 1/32", 1/16" 700,000 700,000 700,000 700,000 700,000
(bar x C): (0.8 mm, 1.6 mm) (25,000) (25,000) (25,000) (25,000) (25,000)
1/8" (3.2 mm) 350,000 (12,000) 350,000 (12,000) 350,000 (12,000) 350,000 (12,000) 350,000 (12,000)
ASTM Fuel A ml/hr 1.53 0.2/0.3 0.25 0.33 0.2
Nitrogen ml/hr 0.2 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.1
Gas Permeability cc/min. 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
(DIN 3535 Part 4)4
Creep Relaxation % 17 5/10 12 15 10
(ASTM F38)
Compressibility % 40 40 35 35 30-40
(ASTM F36)
Recovery (ASTM F36) % >12 >15 >20 >20 20
Tensile Strength psi 3,300 600 4,500 3,500 4,500
(ASTM F152) (N/mm2) (23) (4) (31) (24) (31)
Notes: 3
1,000 psi gasket load
1
Based on ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque. Maximum temper- 4
ature of +1,000F (+540C) for GRAPH-LOCK HT. Consult Garlock Nitrogen: Gasket load = 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2),
Applications Engineering when approaching maximum pressure or Internal pressure = 580 psig (40 bar)
50% of maximum PxT.
This is a general guide and should not be the sole means of selecting or
2
ASTM F37B Sealability, milliliters/hour (1/32" thick) rejecting this material. ASTM test results in accordance with ASTM
ASTM Fuel A (isooctane): Gasket load = 500 psi (3.5 N/mm2), F-104; properties based on 1/32" (0.8mm) sheet thickness.
Internal pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar)
All styles furnished with an anti-stick parting agent as standard.
Nitrogen: Gasket load = 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2),
Internal pressure = 30 psig (2 bar) * Values do not constitute specification limits
HOCHDRUCK Installation
Easy to Cut Easy to Install Easy to Seal
Graphite Blocking
Agent Throughout
316L Stainless
Steel Inserts
Dovetail Installation Instructions

After mating the matching dovetail sections together, to overlap tape by approximately 1/2" and cut tape. DO
wrap a length of either Garlock Smooth Finished or NOT attempt to open or move tape at this point - it will
Garlock Diamond Textured Graphite tape (0.010" thick) damage the tape. With a smooth piece of metal that is
around dovetail area. Width of graphite tape must be greater in area than the dovetail area, softly tap with a
at least 1/2" greater than dovetail area. Wrap tape one hammer and blend the tape into the gasket. Place flang-
full revolution around gasket in dovetail area. Be sure es together and follow normal installation procedures.
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Premium Grade (ASTM) Rubber Gasketing
Premium Grade
Material
EPDM Neoprene Neoprene Neoprene Nitrile SBR Fluoro- Fluoro- Fluoro-
elastomer elastomer elastomer
(Type A) (Type A) Blend
Style 8314 7986 7797 9064 9122 22 9518 9520 9780
Color Black Black Black Off-White Black Red Black Black Black
Hardness
(Shore A) 5 60 60 80 60 60 75 75 75 65-75
Tensile strength,
min. (ASTM D412),
psi (N/mm2) 1,000 (7) 2,000 (14) 1,500 (10) 2,400 (17) 2,000 (14) 700 (5) 1000 (7) 1,000 (7) 1200 (8)
Elongation, min., % 300 350 125 790 500 150 175 180 175
Compression set,
ASTM Method B
(ASTM D395) 22 hrs @ 70 hrs @ 70 hrs @ 22 hrs @ 22 hrs @ 22 hrs @
25% deflection, 158F (70C) 212F (100C) 212F (100C) 212F (100C) 158F (70C) 350F (175C)
maximum % 25 35 75 20 40 50
Volume chg after
immersion in
ASTM #1 Oil
(ASTM D471)
70 hrs @
212F (100C), % -4 to 3 -7 to 0 -10 to 5
Volume chg after
immersion in
ASTM #3 Oil
70 hrs @
212F (100C), % +50 to 80 +45 to 60 0 to 25
Thickness
1/16, 3/32, 1/16, 3/32, 1/32, 1/16, 1/32,1/16, 1/16, 3/32, 1/16, 3/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/16, 1/8 1/16, 1/8
available, inches
1/8, 3/16, 1/8, 3/16, 3/32, 1/8, 3/32,1/8, 1/8, 3/16, 1/8, 3/16, 3/16, 1/4
1/4 1/4 and 3/16, 1/4 3/16, 1/4 1/4 and 1/4 and
greater and greater and greater greater greater
Finish available Thru 1/8": Thru 1/8": Thru 1/8": Thru 1/8": Thru 1/8": Thru 1/8": Thru 1/8": Fabric Fabric
Cloth; Cloth; Cloth ; Cloth; Cloth; Cloth; Satin;
Over 1/8": Over 1/8": Over 1/8": Over 1/8": Over 1/8": Over 1/8": Over 1/8":
Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth
Meets MIL-R-3065 MIL-R-3065 21CFR177.2600 HHG-156
specifications MlL-Std. 417 MlL-Std. 417 Type lll
Type S Grade Type S Grade ASTM-D-1330
SC620 SC815 Grade I and ll
A1 E3 E5 A1 E3 E5
Temperature -40F (-40C) -20F (-29C) -20F (-29C) -20F (-29C) -20F (-29C) -10F (-23C) -15F (-26C) -15F (-26C) -15F (-26C)
range, F (C) to +300F to +250F to +250F to +250F to +250F to +200F to +400F to +400F to +400F
(+150C) (+121C) (+121C) (+121C) (+121C) (+93C) (+204C) (+204C) (+204C)
Pressure, max., 250 (17) 250 (17) 250 (17) 250 (17) 250 (17) 250 (17) 250 (17) 250 (17) 250 (17)
psig (bar)
P x T max.,
psi x F (bar x C) 30,000 (900) 20,000 (600) 20,000 (600) 20,000 (600) 20,000 (600) 20,000 (600) 30,000 (900) 30,000 (900) 30,000 (900)
Note:
Please consult Garlock Applications Engineering when approaching
maximum temperature, pressure, or P x T limits.
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Benefits
Wide range of natural and synthetic rubbers

Incompressiblecan be deformed, depending on
durometer and cross section, but can never be reduced
in volume

Extensiblecan be assembled over a projection or
shoulder and snap tightly within a groove

Highly impermeablecan serve as a tight barrier
against the passage of gases or liquids

Elasticlittle flange pressure required to effect intimate
contact with gasket, allowing it to move with the flange
surfaces, always maintaining a seal

Complies with RMA (Rubber Manufacturing
Association)
ASTM D2000 Line Callouts Standard Commercial

Style ASTM Line Callout Tolerances
22 2AA810A13F16EA14 Premium-Grade and Reinforced Rubber and
7797 4BC815A14E014E034G21 Diaphragm Gasketing
7986 6BC620E014E034G21
8314 4AA610A13B13B33, BA610A14B13 Nominal Thickness
9064 2BE620A14E014E034F17 Fractions Decimals Tolerance
9122 5BG620A14B14EA14E014E034 under 1/32" 0.031" 0.010"
9518 2HK710B37Z1 1/32" up to 1/16" 0.031" up to 0.062" 0.012"
9780 2HK715A1-10 B37 1/16" up to 1/8" 0.062" up to 0.125" 0.016"
1/8" up to 3/16" 0.125" up to 0.187" 0.020"
3/16" up to 3/8" 0.187" up to 0.375" 0.031"
Questions? Call Gasket Applications 3/8" up to 9/16" 0.375" up to 0.562" 0.047"
Engineering at 1-800-448-6688. 9/16" up to 3/4" 0.562" up to 0.750" 0.063"
3/4" up to 1" 0.750" up to 1.00" 0.093"
1" and up 1.00" and up 10%
Garlock
WARNING:
Gaskets
of Garlock.
C-22
Reinforced Rubber
Gasketing & Diaphragms Style 9200
Benefits Benefits
Elastic yet strong Improved sealability
Combines elasticity and extensibility of rubber with

Nylon-reinforced nitrile rubber resists leakage
strength of fabric insert No measurable leakage in ASTM F-37 test for
Specially compounded in varying burst strengths for nitrogen sealability

almost any service condition Resists extrusion; seals at very low compres-
sive stress

Ideal replacement for cloth-inserted rubber in water
applications

Reinforced Rubber Diaphragm
Style No. 19 9200 7992 8798
Material SBR rubber with 5.0 Nitrile with Neoprene with 22 oz. Neoprene with 13 oz.
oz. cotton sheeting proprietary nylon hose duck fabric insert nylon fabric insert
with 1/32" thickness insert
as fabric insert;
10.8 oz. cotton chafer
in all others
Rubber hardness
(Shore A) 5 80 70 50 70
Burst test across 2" Not recommended Not recommended 290 (20) 1,000 (7)
(50 mm) dia. opening, for use as for use as 1/8" 1 ply 1/8" 1 ply
psi (bar) diaphragm material diaphragm material
Number of plies 1/32", 1/16", 3/32": 1 ply 1/16", 1/8": 1 ply 1/16", 3/32", 1/8": 1 ply 1/16", 3/32", 1/8": 1 ply
1/8": 2 ply; 3/16": 3 ply 3/16": 2 ply 3/16": 2 ply
1/4": 4 ply 1/4": 3 ply 1/4": 3 ply
Thickness available 1/32", 1/16", 3/32", 1/16", 1/8" 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 1/16", 3/32", 1/8",
1/8", 3/16", 1/4" 3/16", 1/4" 3/16", 1/4"
Width available 48" 48" 48" 48"
Finish available Thru 1/8": Cloth Thru 1/8": Cloth Smooth Thru 1/8": Cloth
Over 1/8": Smooth Over 1/8": Smooth Over 1/8": Smooth
Temperature, max. 200F (95C) 250F (120C) 250F (120C) 250F (120C)
Internal pressure, max.
psig (bar) 250 (17) 250 (17) NA NA

Special insert completely eliminates weepage through insert.
ASTM D2000 Line Callouts WARNING:

Style ASTM Line Callout* tion should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.
19 2AA810A13 sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
7992 2BC520A14B14E014E034F17 Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
8798 3BC715A14E014E034 While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
9200 2BG720EA14E014 all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
* For rubber compound only, not fabric. of Garlock.
C-23
Factors Affecting
Gasket Performance Gasket Selection
A gasket has one basic function: to create a positive seal Selecting gasketing materials for particular applications is not
between two relatively stationary parts. The gasket must do an easy task. The variables present in a flanged connection
a number of different jobs well to function properly: first, cre- seem endless and yet all of them must be taken into con-
ate an initial seal; second, maintain the seal over a desired sideration to assure a proper seal. In the past, the acronym
length of time; third, be easily removed and replaced. Varying "TAMP" (Temperature, Application, Media and Pressure)
degrees of success are dependent on how well the gasket seemed to give sufficient information to make a gasketing
does the following: recommendation. Today, items such as: the flange metal-
1. Seals system fluid. lurgy, the amount of bolt thread embedment, the amount of
flange rotation, the amount of bolt stretch, the additives to
2. Chemically resists the system fluid to prevent
the media and the flange surface finish (in addition to other
serious impairment of its physical properties.
variables) determine how well a gasket will perform. In gen-
3. Deforms enough to flow into the imperfections on eral, the definition of what a seal is has changed drastically
the gasket seating surfaces to provide intimate over the years. Leakage measurements have gone from
contact between the gasket and the seating drips a minute to parts per million.
surfaces.
This catalog is designed to help guide you through the vari-
4. Withstands system temperatures without serious
ous gasketing products and narrow your choices. All industry
impairment of its performance properties.
standard tests are included in order to allow an end user a
5. Is resilient and resists creep enough to maintain means of comparison between different materials. Many
an adequate portion of the applied load. of the test procedures require that the tests be conducted
6. Has sufficient strength to resist crushing under on 1/32" material. As a rule of thumb, gasket performance
the applied load, and maintain its integrity when decreases as material thickness increases. In addition,
being handled and installed. compressive loads must be increased with thicker materials.
7. Does not contaminate the system fluid. Proper bolting sequences are necessary to ensure those
8. Does not promote corrosion of the gasket seating compressive loads are uniform. The temperature, pressure
surfaces. and P x T ratings are all based on optimum conditions. When
approaching those extremes, it is suggested that you consult
9. Is easily and cleanly removable at the time of with the Garlock Applications Engineering Department or
replacement. possibly upgrade to a material that has higher ratings.
During the gasket product selection process that follows, we As industry standards change and new products are intro-
recommend that these nine (9) factors be used as a checklist duced, this catalog will be updated. In the meantime, we
from the viewpoint of the users degree of need for each factor urge you to take advantage of our experienced personnel for
and the manufacturers degree of compliance. assistance. In-plant training, instructional video tapes, addi-
tional technical information and gasketing recommendations
all are available to help in your selection process. Please
feel free to call, fax, write, or e-mail us should you have any
questions or concerns. Garlock is here to help.
Questions? Call Gasket Applications Engineering

at 1-800-448-6688
WARNING:
of Garlock.
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Temperature Pressure (psi or bar) x Temperature (F or C)
In most selection processes, the temperature of the fluid at We strongly recommend that pressure and temperature
the gasketed joint should be considered first. This will reduce be considered simultaneously by using the following pro-
the number of product candidates quickly, especially as tem- cedure:
peratures go from 200F (95C) to 1,000F (540C). When 1. First select the Garlock style(s) being considered for
system operating temperatures approach a particular gasket your application/service,
materials maximum continuous operating temperature limit,
2. List the maximum pressure, temperature and P x T value
an upgrade to a superior material is suggested. In some situ-
for the style(s),
ations cryogenic temperatures must also be considered.
3. Make sure the actual service conditions do not exceed
the style limitations in any of the three criteria. If they
Application dont, the style(s) can be used, provided all other require-
The most important information under Application is the type ments are met. If they do exceed any one limit, another
of flange and bolts used. The number, size and grade of style or styles should be considered. Rarely can a style
bolts used in the application determines the load available. be recommended when the service conditions of pres-
The surface area being compressed is calculated from the sure and temperature are both at the maximum limits
gasket contact dimensions. The load from the bolts and the
for that style.
contact area of the gasket result in the compressive load
available to seal the gasket. We have calculated and tabu- Example: BLUE-GARD Compressed Asbestos-free
lated this information on standard ANSI raised face flanges Gasketing Style 3000
(see page C-45). Compressive stress available on non- 1. Pressure Limit: 1,000 psig (70 bar)
standard flanges must be calculated on an individual basis.
2. Maximum Temperature Limit: 700F (370C);
Without this information, we cannot choose between various
Continuous Operating Temp.: 400F (205C)
types of materials such as elastomeric (rubber) gaskets,
compressed sheet, GRAPH-LOCK and GYLON styles. 3. P x T Limit: 350,000* (12,000)
At 1,000 psig (70 bar), maximum temperature is 350F
Media (180C).
There are thousands of different fluids. We cannot, in this
manual, make recommendations for all fluids. Fortunately, Important
however, there are a relatively limited number of fluids that
make up the vast majority of the media encountered in in- Maximum pressure and P x T ratings are based on
dustry. A general overview of fluid compatibility is provided for the use of ANSI RF flanges at our preferred torque.
the most popular styles shown in this manual (see Chemical The ratings were developed using laboratory tests
Resistance chart, pages C-26 to C-38). System cleanout at ideal gasketing conditions. Field conditions will
and flushes should also be considered. Additional informa- undoubtedly affect the gasket performance.
tion on products versus fluids is available upon request.
When approaching maximum pressure, continu-
ous operating temperature, minimum temperature or
Pressure 50% of maximum PxT, consult Garlock Applications
Next to be considered is the internal pressure of the fluid Engineering.
at the gasketed joint. We list the maximum pressure limits
for each style. If severe and frequent pressure changes are
We hasten to point out that this method for gasket selec-
involved, we should be given the details, since an alternative
tion is merely a general guide and should not be the sole
product may be needed.
means for selecting or rejecting a product.
* P x T based on 1/16" sheet thickness unless otherwise stated.
Garlock
Gaskets
C-25
Chemical Resistance of Garlock Compressed Sheet and GYLON
A general guide for selection of gasketing material
Key: A = Suitable
B = Depends on operating conditions
C = Unsuitable
= No data or insufficient evidence
Footnotes explained on page C-38.
Garlock Style Number
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Abietic Acid A A A A A A A A A A A
Acetaldehyde A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Acetamide A A A A A A A A A C A A C A B
Acetic Acid (Crude, Glacial, Pure) A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1
Acetic Anhydride A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1 B1
Acetone A A A A A A A A C B C C B B A
Acetonitrile A A A A A A A A C C C B B
Acetophenone A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
2-Acetylaminofluorene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Acetylene A A A A A A A A A B A A B A B
Acrolein A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 B1 C B 1 B1 C B 1 B1
Acrylamide A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Acrylic Acid A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C B1
Acrylic Anhydride A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1
Acrylonitrile A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Air, 150F and below A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Allyl Acetate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Allyl Chloride A A A B B A A A C C C C C C B
Allyl Methacrylate A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Aluminum Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Aluminum Fluoride C A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Aluminum Hydroxide (Solid) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Aluminum Nitrate A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Aluminum Sulfate A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Alums A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
4-Aminodiphenyl A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Ammonia, Gas, 150F and below A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
Gas, Above 150F A A A A A A A A C C C C C B B
Liquid, Anhydrous A A A A A A A A B B B A A
Ammonium Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Ammonium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ammonium Nitrate A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Dibasic A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Tribasic A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ammonium Sulfate A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Amyl Acetate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Amyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Aniline, Aniline Oil A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Aniline Dyes A A A A A A A A C B C C B B B
o-Anisidine A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Aqua Regia A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Aroclors A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Asphalt A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Aviation Gasoline A A A A A A A A B C B B C B C
Barium Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Barium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Call Gasket Applications Engineering at 1-800-448-6688 for specific recommendations.
WARNING: Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing, cus-
Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific application tomer field reports and/or in-house testing.
should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability. For While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper sealing sibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition cancels all
products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury. previous issues.
C-26
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Barium Sulfide A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Baygon A A A A A A A A C C C C C
Beer 10 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Benzaldehyde A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Benzene, Benzol A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Benzidine A A A A A A A A C C C C C C
Benzoic Acid A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Benzonitrile A A A A A A A A C C C C
Benzotrichloride A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Benzoyl Chloride A A A A A A C C C C C
Benzyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A C C C B B
Benzyl Chloride A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Bio-diesel (B100) A A A A A A A A A A A A A - -
Biphenyl A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Bis(2-chloroethyl)ether A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Bis(chloromethyl)ether A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Black Sulfate Liquor C B A C A A A A C C C C C C C
Blast Furnace Gas A A A A A A A A B C B B C B C
Bleach (Sodium Hyprochlorite) A A A B B A A C C C C C
Boiler Feed Water A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Borax A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Boric Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Brine (Sodium Chloride) A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Bromine A A A C C A A C C C C C C C
Bromine Trifluoride C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Bromoform A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Bromomethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Butadiene A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C
Butane A A A A A A A A A C B A C B C
2-Butanone A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Butyl Acetate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Butyl Alcohol, Butanol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
n-Butyl Amine A A A A A A A A B B B C B
tert-Butyl Amine A A A A A A A A B B B C B
Butyl Methacrylate A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Butyric Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Calcium Bisulfite A A A A A A A A B B B B C
Calcium Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Calcium Cyanamide A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Calcium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Calcium Hypochlorite A A A B B A A B B B C C C C2
Calcium Nitrate A A A A A C
Calflo AF A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
Calflo FG A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
Calflo HTF A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
Calflo LT A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
Cane Sugar Liquors A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Caprolactam A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Captan A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Carbaryl A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Carbolic Acid, Phenol A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Carbon Dioxide, Dry A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

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GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Wet A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Carbon Disulfide A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Carbon Monoxide A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Carbon Tetrachloride A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Carbonic Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Carbonyl Sulfide A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Castor Oil A A A A A A A A A C A A C B B
Catechol A A A A A A A A C B C C B
Caustic Soda C B A 6 C A 6 A11 A11 A 6 C C C C C C C
Cetane (Hexadecane) A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
China Wood Oil A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Chloramben A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chlorazotic Acid (Aqua Regia) A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Chlordane A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chlorinated Solvents, Dry A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Wet A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Chlorine, Dry A A A A A A A A
Wet A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Chlorine Dioxide A A A A A C C C C C C C C
Chlorine Trifluoride C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Chloroacetic Acid A A A C C A A A C B C C B C B
2-Chloroacetophenone A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Chloroazotic Acid (Aqua Regia) A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Chlorobenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chlorobenzilate A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chloroethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chloroethylene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chloroform A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chloromethyl Methyl Ether A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chloronitrous Acid (Aqua Regia) A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Chloroprene A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Chlorosulfonic Acid A A A A A C C C C C C C
Chrome Plating Solutions 5 5 A 5 B A A A C C C C C C C
Chromic Acid A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Chromic Anhydride A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Chromium Trioxide A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Citric Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Coke Oven Gas A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Copper Chloride A A A C C A A A A A A A A A A
Copper Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Corn Oil 10 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B B
Cotton Seed Oil 10 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B B
Creosote A A A A A A A A B C B B C B C
Cresols, Cresylic Acid A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Crotonic Acid A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Crude Oil A A A B B A A A A B A A B B C
Cumene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Cyclohexane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Cyclohexanone A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
2,4-D, Salts and Esters A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Detergent Solutions B15 B15 A B15 A A A A B15 B15 B15 B15 B15 B15 B15
Diazomethane A A A A A A A A
Dibenzofuran A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C

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GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Dibenzylether A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Dibromoethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dibutyl Phthalate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Dibutyl Sebacate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
o-Dichlorobenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
1,4-Dichlorobenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
3,3-Dichlorobenzidene A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dichloroethane (1,1 or 1,2) A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
1,1-Dichloroethylene A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Dichloroethyl Ether A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dichloromethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
1,2-Dichloropropane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
1,3-Dichloropropene A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Dichlorvos A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Diesel Oil A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Diethanolamine A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
N,N-Diethylaniline A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Diethyl Carbonate A A A A A A C C C C
Diethyl Sulfate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C
3,3-Dimethoxybenzidene A A A A A A A A C C C C C
Dimethylaminoazobenzene A A A A A A A A
N,N-Dimethyl Aniline A A A A A A C C C C C C C
3,3-Dimethylbenzidine A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dimethyl Carbamoyl Chloride A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Dimethyl Ether A A A A A A A A B C B B C B B
Dimethylformamide A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dimethyl Hydrazine, A A A A A A A A C B C C B B B
Unsymmetrical
Dimethyl Phthalate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Dimethyl Sulfate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C
4,6-Dinitro-o-Cresol and Salts A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2,4-Dinitrophenol A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2,4-Dinitrotoluene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dioxane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
1,2-Diphenylhydrazine A A A A A A A A C B C C B
Diphyl DT A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dowfrost A A A A A A A A B B B B B B
Dowfrost HD A A A A A A A A B B B B B B
Dowtherm 4000 A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Dowtherm A A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dowtherm E A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dowtherm G A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dowtherm HT A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dowtherm J A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dowtherm Q A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Dowtherm SR-1 A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Epichlorohydrin A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
E85 (85% Ethanol, 15% Gas) A A A A A A A A A A A A A - -
1,2-Epoxybutane A A A A A A A A C C C C
Ethane A A A A A A A A A B B A B B C
Ethers A A A A A A A A B C B B C B B
Ethyl Acetate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C

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GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Ethyl Acrylate A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C B1
Ethyl Alcohol 10 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ethylbenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Ethyl Carbamate A A A A A A A A C C C C C B B
Ethyl Cellulose A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ethyl Chloride A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Ethyl Ether A A A A A A A A B C B B C B B
Ethyl Hexoate A A A A A A A A C C C B
Ethylene A A A A A A A A A B B A B B C
Ethylene Bromide A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Ethylene Dibromide A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Ethylene Dichloride A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Ethylene Glycol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Ethyleneimine A A A A C C C C C C C
Ethylene Oxide A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Ethylene Thiourea A A A A A A A A C C
Ethylidine Chloride A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Ferric Chloride A A A C C A A A A A A B B B B 4
Ferric Phosphate A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Ferric Sulfate A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Fluorine, Gas - - - - - A14 - C C C C C C C C
Fluorine, Liquid - - - C C - - C C C C C C C C
Fluorine Dioxide C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Formaldehyde A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 B1 A1 A1 B1 B1 A1
Formic Acid A A A B B A A A C C C B B
Fuel Oil A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Fuel Oil, Acid A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Furfural A A A A A A A A C C C C C B B
Gasoline, Refined A A A A A A A A A C A A B B C
Sour A A A A A A A A A C A A B B C
Gelatin A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Glucose A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Glue, Protein Base A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Glycerine, Glycerol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Glycol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Grain Alcohol 10 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Grease, Petroleum Base A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
Green Sulfate Liquor C B A A A A A C C C C C C C
Heptachlor A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Heptane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Hexachlorobenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Hexachlorobutadiene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Hexachloroethane A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Hexadecane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Hexamethylene Diisocyanate A A A A A A A A C C C
Hexamethylphosphoramide A A A A A A A A C C
Hexane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Hexone A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Hydraulic Oil, Mineral A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Synthetic (Phosphate Esters) A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Hydrazine A A A A A A A A C B C C B B B
Hydrobromic Acid A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C

C-30
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Hydrochloric Acid A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Hydrocyanic Acid A A A A A A A A A B A A B B A
Hydrofluoric Acid, Anhydrous C C C C C A A A C C C C C C C
Less than 65%, Above 150F C C A C C A A A C C C C C C C
65% to Anhydrous,Above 150F C C C C A A A C C C C C C C
Up to Anhydrous,150F & below C C A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid C C A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Hydrofluosilicic Acid C C A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Hydrogen A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
Hydrogen Bromide A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Hydrogen Fluoride C C C C C A A A C C C C C C C
Hydrogen Peroxide, 10% A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
10-90% A A A B B A A C B B B C B
Hydrogen Sulfide, Dry or Wet A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Hydroquinone A A A A A A A A C B C C B C C
Iodine Pentafluoride C C C C C C C C
Iodomethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C B
Isobutane A A A A A A A A A C B A C B C
Isooctane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Isophorone A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Isopropyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Jet Fuels (JP Types) A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Kerosene A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Lacquer Solvents A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Lacquers A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Lactic Acid, 150F and below A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Above 150F A A A A A A A A
Lime Saltpeter (Calcium Nitrates) A A A A A C B B B B B B B
Lindane A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Linseed Oil A A A A A A A A A B A A B A B
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) A A A A A A A A A B C A B B C
Lithium Bromide A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Lithium, Elemental C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Lubricating Oils, Refined A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Mineral or Petroleum Types A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Sour A A A A A A A A B B B B B B C
Lye C B A 6 C A 6 A11 A11 A 6 C C C C C C C
Magnesium Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Magnesium Hydroxide A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Magnesium Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Maleic Acid A A A A A A A A B B B B B B A
Maleic Anhydride A A A A A A A A C C C C C
Mercuric Chloride A A A C C A A A A A A A A B A
Mercury A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Methane A A A A A A A A A B B A C B C
Methanol, Methyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Methoxychlor A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Methylacrylic Acid A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Methyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
2-Methylaziridine A A A A C C C C C C C
Methyl Bromide A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Methyl Chloride A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Methyl Chloroform A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C

C-31
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
4,4 Methylene Bis(2-chloroaniline) A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Methylene Chloride A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
4,4-Methylene Dianiline A A A A A A A A C C C C C C
Methylene Diphenyldiisocyanate A A A A A A C C C C C C
Methyl Ethyl Ketone A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Methyl Hydrazine A A A A A A A A C B C C B B B
Methyl Iodide A A A A A A A A C C C C C B
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Methyl Isocyanate A A A A A A A A C - C
Methyl Methacrylate A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone A A A A A A A A C B C C B
Methyl Tert. Butyl Ether (MTBE) A A A A A A A A B C B B B C C
Milk 10 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Mineral Oils A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Mobiltherm 600 A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
Mobiltherm Light A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Molten Alkali Metals C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Monomethylamine A A A A A A A A C B C C B A B
MultiTherm 100 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
MultiTherm 503 A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
MultiTherm IG-2 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
MultiTherm PG-1 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Muriatic Acid A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Naphtha A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Naphthalene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Naphthols A A A A A A
Natural Gas A A A A A A A A A B B A B B B
Nickel Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Nickel Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Nitric Acid, Less than 30% A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C
Above 30% A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C
Crude A A A A A C C C C C C C C
Red Fuming A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Nitrobenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
4-Nitrobiphenyl A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2-Nitro-Butanol A A A A A C C C C
Nitrocalcite (Calcium Nitrate) A A A A A C B B B B B B B
Nitrogen A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Nitrogen Tetroxide A A A A A C C C C C C C
Nitrohydrochloric Acid (Aqua Regia) A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
Nitromethane A A A A A A A A C C C C
2-Nitro-2-Methyl Propanol A A A A A C C C C
Nitromuriatic Acid (Aqua Regia) A A A B B A A C C C C C C C C
4-Nitrophenol A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2-Nitropropane A A A A A A A A C C C C C
N-Nitrosodimethylamine A A A A A A A A B B B B B
N-Nitroso-N-Methylurea A A A A A A
N-Nitrosomorpholine A A A A A A A A C C C C
Norge Niter (Calcium Nitrate) A A A A A C B B B B B B B
Norwegian Saltpeter (Calcium Nitrate) A A A A A C B B B B B B B
N-Octadecyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

C-32
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Octane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Oil, Petroleum A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Oils, Animal and Vegetable 10 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B B
Oleic Acid A A A A A A A A B B B C C
Oleum A C C C A A C C C C C C C
Orthodichlorobenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Oxalic Acid A A A B B A A A C C C B B
Oxygen, Gas See Note 7 C C C C C C C
Ozone See Note 7 C C C C C C C C
Palmitic Acid A A A A A A A A A B A A B B A
Paraffin A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Paratherm HE A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Paratherm NF A A A A A A A A A C A A C C
Parathion A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Paraxylene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Pentachloronitrobenzene A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Pentachlorophenol A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Pentane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Perchloric Acid A A A C C A A C C C C C C C C
Perchloroethylene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Petroleum Oils, Crude A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Refined A A A A A A A A A B A A B B C
Phenol A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
p-Phenylenediamine A A A A A A A A C C C C C
Phosgene A A A B B A A A C C C B
Phosphate Esters A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Phosphine A A A A A A A A
Phosphoric Acid, Crude C C A C B A A A C C C C C C C
Pure, Less than 45% A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Pure, Above 45%, B B A B B A A A C C C C C C C
150F and below
Pure, Above 45%, Above 150F C B A C B A A A C C C C C
Phosphorus, Elemental A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Phosphorus Pentachloride A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Phthalic Acid A A A A A A A A C C C B
Phthalic Anhydride A A A A A A A A C C C C B
Picric Acid, Molten
Water Solution A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Pinene A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Piperidine A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Polyacrylonitrile A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Polychlorinated Biphenyls A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Potash, Potassium Carbonate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Potassium Acetate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Potassium Bichromate A A A A A A A C A B A A B B A
Potassium Chromate, Red A A A A A A A C A B A A B B A
Potassium Cyanide A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Potassium Dichromate A A A A A A A15 C A B A A B B A
Potassium, Elemental C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Potassium Hydroxide C B A 6 C A 6 A11 A11 A 6 C C C C C C C
Potassium Nitrate A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Potassium Permanganate A A A A A A A B B B B B
Potassium Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C-33
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Producer Gas A A A A A A A A A C B A C B C
Propane A A A A A A A A A C B A C B C
1,3-Propane Sultone A A A A A A
Beta-Propiolactone A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Propionaldehyde A A A A A A A A C C C C C
Propoxur (Baygon) A A A A A A A A C C C C C
Propyl Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Propyl Nitrate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Propylene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Propylene Dichloride A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Propylene Glycol A A A A A A A A A A A A A - A
Propylene Oxide A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
1,2-Propylenimine A A A A C C C C C C C
Prussic Acid, Hydrocyanic Acid A A A A A A A A A B A A B B A
Pyridine A A A B B A A A C C C C C C B
Quinoline A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
Quinone A A A A A A A
Refrigerants See Specific Ratings Below
10 A A A B B A A A C C C C C C C
11 A A A A A A A A A C B A C C C
12 A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
13B1 A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
21 A A A A A A A A C C C C C A C
22 A A A A A A A A B B B B B A A
23 A A A A A A A A C A C C A A A
112 A A A A A A A A A C B A C A C
113 A A A A A A A A A A B A A A C
114B2 A A A A A A A A A C B A C A C
123 A A A A A A A A C 3 C C3 C3 C A 3 C
125 A A A A A A A A A A A A
134a A A A A A A A A B A B B A A A
141b A A A A A A A A A B A A
142b A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
143a A A A A A A A A A A A A
152a A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
290 (Propane) A A A A A A A A A C B A C B
500 A A A A A A A A A B A A
502 A A A A A A A A A A B A A A
507 A A A A A A A A B - C B - A A
717 (Ammonia) A A A A A A A A B - C B - A A
744 (Carbon Dioxide) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
C316 A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
C318 A A A A A A A A A A B A A A A
HP62 A A A A A A A A A B A A
HP80 A A A A A A A A A

C-34
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
HP81 A A A A A A A A A
Salt Water A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Saltpeter, Potassium Nitrate A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
2,4-D Salts and Esters A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Sewage A A A A A A A A A B A A B B B
Silver Nitrate A A A A A A A B A B B A A A
Skydrols A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Soap Solutions A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Soda Ash, Sodium Carbonate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Bicarbonate, Baking Soda A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Bisulfate (Dry) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Bisulfite A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Chlorate A A A A A A A A C C C C C
Sodium Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Cyanide C C A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Sodium, Elemental C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C
Sodium Hydroxide C B A 6 C A 6 A11 A11 A 6 C C C C C C C
Sodium Hypochlorite A A A B B A A C C C C C
Sodium Metaborate Peroxyhydrate A A A B B A A C B B B B B B B
Sodium Metaphosphate B A A B A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Nitrate A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Sodium Perborate A A A B B A A C B B B B B B B
Sodium Peroxide A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C
Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Dibasic B B A B A A A A B B B B B B B
Tribasic C B A C A A A A C C C C C C C
Sodium Silicate B B A B A A A A B B B B B B B4
Sodium Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Sulfide A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Sodium Superoxide A A A A A A A C C C C C C C C
Sodium Thiosulfate, Hypo A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Soybean Oil 10 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B B
Stannic Chloride A A A C C A A A B B B B B B
Steam, Saturated, to 150psig12 A A A A A A A A A12 A12 A12 B9 B9 B9 B9
Superheated C C A C C C C
Stearic Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Stoddard Solvent A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Styrene A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Styrene Oxide A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Sulfur Chloride A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Sulfur Dioxide A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Sulfur, Molten A A A A A A A A C C C C C B C
Sulfur Trioxide, Dry A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Wet A A A B B A A B C C C C C C C
Sulfuric Acid, 10%, 150F and below A A A B B A A C C C C C C C
10%, Above 150F A A A C C A A C C C C
10-75%, 500F and below A A A C C A A C C C C
75-98%, 150F and below A A B C C A A C C C C C C C C
75-98%, 150F to 500F A B B C C A A C C C C C C C C
Sulfuric Acid, Fuming A C C C A A C C C C C C C C
Sulfurous Acid A A A B B A A B B B B B
Syltherm 800 A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Syltherm XLT A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B

C-35
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Tannic Acid A A A 8 8 A A A A A A A A A A
Tar A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Tartaric Acid A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
2,3,7,8-TCDB-p-Dioxin A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Tertiary Butyl Amine A A A A A A A A B B B C B
Tetrabromoethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Tetrachlorethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Tetrachloroethylene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Tetrahydrofuran, THF A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Therminol 44 A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Therminol D12 A A A A A A A A B C B B C B C
Therminol LT A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Therminol VP-1 A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Therminol XP A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Thionyl Chloride A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
Titanium Sulfate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Titanium Tetrachloride A A A C C A A A B C B C C C C \
Toluene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2,4-Toluenediamine A A A A A A A A C C C C
2,4-Toluenediisocyanate A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Toluene Sulfonic Acid A A A A A A C C C C C C C
o-Toluidine A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Toxaphine A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Transformer Oil (Mineral Type) A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Transmission Fluid A A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Trichloroacetic Acid A A A C C A A A C C C C C C C
1,2,4- Trichlorobenzene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
1,1,2-Trichloroethane A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Trichloroethylene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2,4,5-Trichlorophenol A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2,4,6-Trichlorophenol A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Tricresylphosphate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C B
Triethanolamine A A A A A A B B B B B B B
Triethyl Aluminum A A A A A A C C C C
Triethylamine A A A A A A A A B B B B B B A
Trifluralin A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
2,2,4-Trimethylpentane A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Tung Oil A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Turpentine A A A A A A A A A C A A C C C
UCON Heat Transfer Fluid 500 A A A A A A A A A B A A B B
UCON Process Fluid WS A A A A A A A A A B A A B B B
Urea, 150F and below A A A A A A A A B B A A
above 150F A A A A A A A A
Varnish A A A A A A A A B C B B C C C
Vegetable Oil 10 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B B
Vinegar 10 A A A A A A A A B B B B B A A
Vinyl Acetate A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 B1 C B 1 B1 C B 1 B1
Vinyl Bromide A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C

C-36
GYLON
Medium 3504 3535 5500
3565 3510 3540 9900 290014 3200 2930 5507
3500 3594 3591 3560 3561 3545 3575 3530 9850 9800 706 3000 3400 3300 3700
Vinyl Chloride A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Vinylidene Chloride A 1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 C C C C C C C
Vinyl Methacrylate A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Water, Acid Mine, with Oxidizing Salt A A A C C A A B B B B
No Oxidizing Salts A A A A A A A A A A A B A
Water, Distilled A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Return Condensate A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Seawater A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Tap A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Whiskey and Wines 10 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Wood Alcohol A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Xceltherm 550 A A A A A A A A B C B B C B C
Xceltherm 600 A A A A A A A A A C A A C B C
Xceltherm MK1 A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Xceltyherm XT A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Xylene A A A A A A A A C C C C C C C
Zinc Chloride A A A B B A A A A A A A A A A
Zinc Sulfate A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
Key: A = Suitable; B = Depends on operating conditions; C = Unsuitable; - = No data or insufficient evidence

>If fire resistant gaskets are required please consult Fire Tests under Gasket Terms, or contact Applications Engineering.
NOTES:
1. Consult the factory regarding your specific applications. See 9. These styles are not preferred choices for steam service, but are
"Monomers" in Gasketing Terms Section, page C-52. successful when adequately compressed.
2. IFG Style 5507 is rated B. 10. If a gasketing material that conforms to FDA requirements is desired,
3. There have been conflicting field reports concerning the suitability of contact factory for specific recommendations.
NBR and neoprene bound gaskets in 123. End users should take note. 11. These GYLON gasket styles can be expected to be suitable to 75%
4. IFG Style 5507 is rated A. concentration at temperatures up to 400F (204C).
5. Some chromium plating baths contain fluorides that can attack silica 12. Not a fire-tested material.
and silicate type fillers in some GYLON styles. If the bath is known to 13. Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800 psi.
contain little or no fluoride, all GYLON styles should be suitable for Preferred assembly stress = 6,000-10,000 psi.
use. Gasket thickness of 1/16" strongly preferred.
6. These GYLON styles can be expected to be suitable to 45-59% con- For saturated steam above 150 psig, consult Garlock Engineering.
centration at temperatures up to 250F (121C). 14. Styles 2900 and 2950 exhibit identical chemical resistance proper-
7. Use GYLON styles 3502, 3503, 3505, 3562, 3563. These styles are ties.
specially processed, cleaned and packaged for oxygen service. 15. Some detergent solutions are strongly alkaline and/or may contain
8. This GYLON contains a stainless steel insert. There is a possibility bleech. Please contact Applications Engineering.
that this might contribute traces of iron to form iron tannates, resulting
in undesirable color in the tannic acid.
Call Gasket Applications Engineering at 1-800-448-6688
for specific recommendations.

C-37
Sheet Sizes and Tolerances
Compressed Gasketing
60" x 60" 60" x 120" 60" x 180" 150" x 150"
1/64" 1/32" 3/64" 1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 1/64" 1/32" 3/64" 1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 1/64" 1/32" 3/64" 1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 1/32" 1/16" 1/8"
706
5500/5507
9900
9800 / 9850
BLUE-GARD
MULTI-SWELL
LEAK-GARD
GYLON Gasketing
60" x 60" 70" x 70" 60" x 90" 40" x 40" 24" x 24"
1/32" 1/16" 1/8" 3/16" 1/4" 1/32" 1/16" 1/8" 1/4" 1/32" 1/16" 1/8" 1/32" 1/16" 1/8" 1/16" 1/8"
Style 3500
Style 3504
Style 3510
Style 3530
Style 3540
Style 3545
Style HP-3560
Style HP-3561
Style 3565
Flexible Graphite Gasketing

WARNING:
24" x 24" 40" x 40" 59.4" x 60" Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your specific
1/32" 1/16" 1/8" 1/32" 1/16" 1/8" 1/32" 1/16" 1/8" application should not be undertaken without independent study and evalua-
tion for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Garlock.
Style 3123/3125 Failure to select the proper sealing products could result in property damage
and/or serious personal injury.
Style 3124/3126 Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field
Style 3125SS testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
Style 3125TC responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This
edition cancels all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
Style 3128
products of Garlock.
Note: Tolerance is 10% of thickness.

Applications Engineering
Standard Commercial Tolerances of at 1-800-448-6688
Compressed Fiber and GYLON Gasketing
Nominal Thickness Variation Tolerance Nominal Thickness Variation Tolerance
1/64" (0.016")* 0.014" - 0.021" +0.005"/-0.002" 7/64" (0.109") 0.100" - 0.118" 0.009"
0.020" 0.018" - 0.025" +0.005"/-0.002" 1/8" (0.125") 0.115" - 0.135" 0.010"
1/32" (0.031") 0.026" - 0.036" 0.005" 9/64" (0.141") 0.126" - 0.156" 0.015"
3/64" (0.047") 0.042" - 0.052" 0.005" 5/32" (0.156") 0.141" - 0.171" 0.015"
1/16" (0.062") 0.056" - 0.068" 0.006" 3/16" (0.188") 0.173" - 0.203" 0.015"
5/64" (0.078") 0.071" - 0.085" 0.007" 7/32" (0.219") 0.204" - 0.234" 0.015"
3/32" (0.094") 0.086" - 0.102" 0.008" 1/4" (0.25") 0.230" - 0.270" 0.020"
* 1/64" GYLON tolerance = 0.005" Close tolerance sheet available upon request.
Vegetable Fibers only 1/64" and under = 0.0035"
C-38
"M" and "Y" Data
"M" and "Y" data are to be used for flange Style Thickness M Y (psi) Style Thickness M Y (psi)
designs only as specified in the ASME 706 1/16" 11.4* 4,800 3545 1/16" 2.6 1,500
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Division 1/8" 22.0* 6,500 1/8" 2.0 2,200
1, Section VIII, Appendix 2. They are not 3000 1/16" 4.2 3,050 3/16" 2.0 2,200
1/8" 5.2 4,400 1/4" 7.0 3,700
meant to be used as gasket seating stress (in envelope) 1/8" 2.0 800
3123 / 3125 1/16" 2.0 2,500
values in actual service. Our bolt torque 1/8" 2.0 2,500 HP 3560 1/16" 5.0 3,500
tables give that information and should be 3124 1/16" 2.0 2,500 1/8" 5.0 4,000
(Wire-inserted) 1/8" 2.0 2,500 HP 3561 1/16" 5.0 3,500
used as such. 1/8" 5.0 4,000
3125SS 1/16" 6.5 3,300
1/8" 11.8* 5,900 3565 1/16" 2.8 1,400
"M" - Maintenance Factor 3125TC 1/16" 2.6 2,500 1/8" 3.7 2,300
A factor that provides the additional 1/8" 6.0 3,000 3 /16" 5.5 2,800
1/4" 6.0 2,800
preload needed in the flange fasteners 3200 / 3400 1/16" 3.5 2,100
1/8" 6.6 3,000 3575 1/16" 2.1 2,000
to maintain the compressive load on a 1/8" 2.1 2,500
gasket after internal pressure is applied 3300 1/16" 2.1 3,050
1/8" 4.0 3,500 3591 1/16" 4.3 1,650
to a joint. The net operating stress on a 1/8" 2.0 1,650
3500 1/16" 5.0 2,750
pressurized gasket should be at least (m) 1/8" 5.0 3,500 3594 1/16" 3.0 1,650
1/8" 3.0 2,500
x (design pressure, psi). 3504 1/16" 3.0 1,650
1/8" 2.5 3,000 3700 1/16" 3.5 2,800
3/16" 2.5 3,000 1/8" 6.7 4,200
"Y" - Minimum Design 1/4" 2.5 3,000 5500 1/16" 6.6 2,600
1/8" 6.6 3,300
Seating Stress 3510 1/16" 2.0
1/8" 2.0
2,350
2,500 5507 1/16" 3.5 2,400
The minimum compressive stress in 3530 1/16" 2.8 1,650 1/8" 5.5 3,900
pounds per square inch (or bar) on the 1/8" 2.0 1,650 9800 1/16" 3.5 2,350
1/8" 8.0 3,200
contact area of the gasket that is required 3535 1/4" 2.0 3,000
9850 1/16" 6.5 2,550
to provide a seal at an internal pressure 3540 1/16" 3.0 1,700
1/8" 8.0 2,800
1/8" 3.0 2,200
of 2 psig (0.14 bar). 3/16" 2.0 2,200 9900 1/16" 4.5 4,100
1/4" 2.0 2,500 1/8" 6.0 4,100
STRESS
SAVER 370 1/8" 2.0 400
Gasket Constants * These M values, based on ambient temperature leakage with nitrogen,
are high. Field experience has shown that lower values would be work-
able in elevated temperatures. Consult Applications Engineering.
Style Thickness Gb a Gs S100 S1000 S3000 S5000 S10000 Tpmin Tpmax
3123 1/16" 970 0.384 0.05 5,686 13,765 20,989 25,537 33,325
3125SS 1/16" 816 0.377 0.066 4,631 11,033 16,694 20,240 26,284
3125TC 1/16" 1400 0.324 0.01 6,225 13,126 18,738 22,110 27,678
3500 1/16" 949 0.253 2.60E+00 3,043 5,448 7,194 8,187 9,756 373 16,890
1/8" 1980 0.169 3.93E-01 4,313 6,365 7,663 8,354 9,393 223 25,375
3504 1/16" 183 0.357 4.01E-03 947 2,155 3,190 3,828 4,903 3,097 14,817
1/8" 1008 0.221 2.23E+00 2,793 4,649 5,928 6,638 7,739 141 72,992
3510 1/16" 289 0.274 6.61E-11 1,021 1,918 2,592 2,981 3,605 11,881 25,501
1/8" 444 0.332 1.29E-02 2,048 4,399 6,336 7,507 9,449 1,770 17,550
3535 3/8" 430 0.286 1.69E-09 1,605 3,101 4,245 4,913 5,991 373
3540 1/16" 550 0.304 7.64E-01 2,230 4,491 6,272 7,326 9,044 973 23,670
1/16" 162.1 0.379 1.35E-09 927 2,217 3,361 4,079 5,303 18,209 61,985
3545 1/8" 92.48 0.468 2.50E-03 799 2,349 3,930 4,992 6,907 4,460 53,307
3/16" 628 0.249 7.93E-05 1,977 3,507 4,611 5,236 6,222 373
3561 1/16" 72.3 0.466 2.16E-01 618 1,808 3,016 3,827 5,286 1,688 21,755
3575 1/16" 205 0.393 7.08x10-12 1,251 3,090 4,756 7,630 3,622 21,379
3591 1/16" 35 0.582 1.90E-04 517 1,975 3,745 5,041 7,547 1,410 29,194
3594 1/16" 151 0.41 1.64E-05 998 2,564 4,023 4,961 6,591 10,318 41,724
1/8" 66 0.523 4.98E-06 739 2,462 4,373 5,712 8,208 6,308 24,174
3700 1/8" 1,318 0.258 6.00E-01 4,324 7,833 10,400 11,865 14,188 373
5500 1/16" 1,247 0.249 1.10E+01 3,925 6,964 9,155 10,397 12,356 373
9850 1/16" 1,591 0.239 9.30E+00 4,783 8,292 10,782 12,182 14,377 141 110,005
9900 1/16" 2,322 0.133 1.80E+01 4,284 5,819 6,735 7,208 7,904 199 128,434
706 1/16" 2,455 0.267 6.22E-01 8,396 15,526 20,818 23,860 28,711
Gb = stress at which seal is initiated; "a" = the slope of the log/log tightness Note: For a 5" OD gasket at 800 psig, Tp100 = 102ml / min. leakage,
curve; Gs = intersection of the unload curve with the vertical axis (Tp1). Tp1,000 = 1.02ml / min. leakage, Tp10,000 = 0.01 ml / min. leakage.
C-39
ASTM F104 Line Callouts

A9: Leakage in E99: % Increase K: Thermal M9: Tensile
Style1 ASTM Line Callout Fuel A (Isooctane)2 Nitrogen3 in ASTM Fuel B Conductivity* Strength
3000 F712102A9B4E22K5L101M5 Typical: 0.2 ml/hr Typical: 0.6 ml/hr K5
Max: 1.0 ml/hr Max: 1.5 ml/hr
3200/34004 F712902A9B4E45K5L102M9 Typical: 0.1 ml/hr Typical: 0.4 ml/hr K5 2,250 psi min.
Max: 1.0 ml/hr Max: 1.0 ml/hr (15 N/mm2 min.)
3300 F712403A9B4E34K5L103M6 Typical: 0.2 ml/hr Typical: 1.0 ml/hr K5
37004 F712902A9B4E99K5L104M9 Typical: 0.1 ml/hr Typical: 0.7 ml/hr Weight: 100% max. K5 2,250psi min
Max: 1.0 ml/hr Max: 2.0 ml/hr Thickness: 20-50% (15 N/mm2 min.)
3750 F712803B4E05L100M9 3056 psi min.
(21 N/mm2 min.)
37604,5 F719996B6L100M3
5500 F712103A9B4E23K7L501M4 Typical: 0.2 ml/hr Typical: 0.5 ml/h K7
5507 F71250A9B2E36K9L504M5 Typical: 0.1 ml/hr Typical: 0.5 ml/ K9: 0.61 W/mK
Max: 1.0 ml/hr Max: 1.5 ml/hr (4.27 btuin./hft2F)
9800 F712402A9B2E34K8L302M9 Typical: 0.1 ml/hr Typical: 0.1 ml/hr K8 1,400 psi min.
Max: 0.5 ml/hr Max: 0.5 ml/hr (9.7 N/mm2 min.)
9850 F712202A9B2E22K8L301M9 Typical: 0.1 ml/hr Typical: 0.1 ml/hr K8 1,600 psi min.
Max: 0.5 ml/hr Max: 0.5 ml/hr (11 N/mm2 min.)
9900 F712102A9B2E22K9L401M5 Typical: 0.1 ml/hr Typical: 0.1 ml/hr K9: 0.87 W/mK
Max: 0.5 ml/hr Max: 0.5 ml/hr (6.0 btuin./hft2F)
706 F712102A9B3E34K5L501M9 Typical: 0.5 ml/hr K5 1,400 psi min.
Max: 1.5 ml/hr (9.7 N/mm2 min.)
Fourth Numeral 9: Fifth Numeral 9: Sixth Numeral 9: E99:

GYLON % Increase in % Increase in % Increase A9: Leakage in % Increase in
Style6 ASTM Line Callout IRM Oil #903 IRM Oil #903 in Water Fuel A (Isooctane)7 ASTM Fuel B
3500 F451999A9B1E99K6M6 Thickness: 1.0% max. Weight: 2.0% max. Weight: 1.0% max. Typical: 0.22 ml/hr Weight: 2.0% max.
Max: 1.0 ml/hr Thickness: 1.0% max
Max: 1.0 ml/hr Thickness: 1.0% max.
35405 F419000A9B2 Typical: 0.25 ml/hr
Max: 1.0 ml/hr
35455 F419000A9B3 Typical: 0.15 ml/hr
Max: 1.0 ml/hr
HP 35608 F451999A9B1E99K6M6 Thickness: 1.0% max. Weight: 2.0% max. Weight: 1.0% max. Typical: 0.22 ml/hr Weight: 2.0% max.
HP 35618 F451999A9B2E99K5M6 Thickness: 1.0% max. Weight: 2.0% max. Weight: 1.0% max. Typical: 0.04 ml/hr Weight: 2.0% max.
3565 F457999A9B6E99M6 Thickness: 1.0% max. Weight: 2.0% max. Weight: 1.0% max. Typical: 0.33 ml/hr Weight: 2.0% max.
3575 F451111A9B3E11M6 Typical: 0.25 ml/hr
Max: 1.0 ml/hr
Max: 1.0 ml/hr
Max: 1.0 ml/hr
Style1 ASTM Line Callout * NOTE:

3200/3400- Thickness: 25-50%; K1 thru K9 thermal conductivity characteristics shall be
660 F328148M4 3700- Thickness: 60-100%; and 3760- determined in accordance with F-104, 9.10. The K-fac-
681 F326128M6 Thickness: 75%, Weight: 85%. tor obtained in W/mK (btuin./hft2F) shall fall within
5
Third numeral 9: F36 Compressibility: 3760: the ranges indicated by the numeral of the K symbol:
15-30%, 3540: 70-85%, and 3545: 60-70%. K1 = 0 to 0.09 (0 to 0.65)
1
For these styles, thickness is 1/32". 6
For Styles 3500 thru 3545, thickness is 1/32"; K2 = 0.07 to 0.17 (0.50 to 1.15)
2
Gasket load = 500 psi (3.5 N/mm2); internal for Styles 3560-3575, thickness is 1/16". K3 = 0.14 to 0.24 (1.00 to 1.65)
pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar). 7
Gasket load = 1,000 psi (7.0 N/mm2); internal K4 = 0.22 to 0.31 (1.50 to 2.15)
pressure = 9.8 psig (0.7 bar). K5 = 0.29 to 0.38 (2.00 to 2.65)
3
Gasket load = 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2); internal
K6 = 0.36 to 0.45 (2.50 to 3.15)
pressure = 30 psig (2 bar). 8
F868 Line callout = OFMF9: 9 = Perforated
K7 = 0.43 to 0.53 (3.00 to 3.65)
4
% Increase in ASTM #903 Oil (fourth numeral stainless steel.
K8 = 0.50 to 0.60 (3.50 to 4.15)
9 is thickness, fifth numeral 9 is weight): K9 = as specified
C-40
Bolting and Flange
Information
The gaskets function is to seal two different surfaces held The lay of the finish should follow the midline of the gasket
together by one of several means, the most common being if possible. Take, for example, concentric circles on a round
screw-threaded devices such as bolts. Sometimes the fas- flange, or a phonographic spiral. Every effort should be made
tener itself must be sealed, as in the case of a steel drum to avoid lines across the face, such as linear surface grinding,
bung. which at 180 points will cross the seal area at right angles
to the gasket, allowing a direct leak path.
The bolt is a spring. It is an elastic member that has been
stretched to develop a load. The more spring provided by Waviness is seldom a problem under normal conditions.
the bolt, the better the retention of stress on the gasket to There are two areas that must be watched, however, since
maintain a leakproof joint. It must not be over-elongated excessive waviness is very difficult to handle.
(over-strained), or the elastic limit of the steel will be ex-
The first area is glass-lined equipment where the natural
ceeded. The bolt then deforms and, with continued loading
flow of the fused glass creates extreme waviness. Often
(stressing), may rupture.
the answer here is to use thick and highly compressible
To avoid such problems with bolt tightening, the use of a gasketing.
torque wrench is recommended. The torque tables on page
The second area of concern is warped flanges. If warpage is
C-44 show the recommended torque values for Garlock
caused by heat or internal stresses, re-machining is gener-
compressed sheet, GYLON and GRAPH-LOCK gasket-
ally sufficient. However, warpage due to excessive bolt loads
ing materials in 150 lb. and 300 lb. raised face flanges. The
or insufficient flange thickness results in what is generally
equipment designer may specify the recommended torque
called bowing.
to prevent damage to the equipment from overtorquing.
Garlocks recommended assembly stresses, page C-43, may The solution is to redesign for greater flange rigidity. Some-
help the equipment designer determine the maximum allow- times backer plates can be added to strengthen the design
able torque per bolt. The load will be retained better by using without having to replace the parts. Another step would be
a bolt with a longer grip, thereby ensuring a leakproof joint. to add more bolts. When this is done, usually smaller bolt
diameters are possible, thus adding more bolt stretch and
There are limits on the degree of flange surface imperfection
better joint performance.
that can be sealed successfully with a gasket. Large nicks,
dents, or gouges must be avoided, since a gasket cannot
properly seal against them. The surface finish of a flange is
described as follows:
1. Roughness: Roughness is read in millionths of an inch
(or meter) as the average of the peaks and valleys measured
from a midline of the flange surface. This is expressed ei-
ther as rms (root mean square) or AA (arithmetic average). Questions? Call Gasket Applications Engineering
The difference between these two methods of reading is so at 1-800-448-6688
small that they may be used interchangeably. Roughness
is also expressed as AARH (arithmetic average roughness
height).
2. Lay: Lay is the direction of the predominant surface-
roughness pattern. Example: multidirectional, phonographic
spiral serrations, etc.
3. Waviness: Waviness is measured in thousandths or
fractions of an inch. Basically, it is the departure from overall
flatness.
Typical roughness readings can be from 125 to 500 micro-
inches for serrated flanges and 125-250 micro-inches for non-
serrated flanges. Fine finishes, such as polished surfaces, Garlock
should be avoided. Adequate "bite" in the surface is required
to develop enough friction to prevent the gasket from being
Gaskets
blown out or from extruding or creeping excessively.
C-41
Before Installation Gasket Assembly Stress
Remove old gasket, and clean flange surface of all debris. Recommendations
For best results, use a metal flange scraper, an aerosol
gasket remover and a wire brush, then inspect the flange
The minimum recommended assembly stress for Garlock
for damage. Be sure surface finish and flatness are sat-
compressed sheet, GYLON and GRAPH-LOCK products
isfactory.
differs from "M" and "Y" values. "M" and "Y" do not take fac-
Use the thinnest possible gasket. However, flanges that tors such as flange condition and blowout resistance into
are warped, bowed or severely pitted require thicker account. Garlock offers the following minimum assembly
gaskets. stresses as rules of thumb to use to calculate installation
bolt torques.
Whenever possible, use ring gaskets. Full face gaskets
have more surface area, requiring additional compressive Operating Minimum Assembly Stress Recommended
load on the gasket. Pressure psi (N/mm2)
in psig 1/32" (0.8 mm) 1/16" (1.6 mm) 1/8" (3.2 mm)
Use dry anti-seize, rather than wet. Talc is best, while (bar) Thick Thick Thick
graphite and mica are also acceptable. Never use metal- Up to 2,500 3,600 4,800
based anti-seize, since particles may accumulate in the 300 (21) (17) (25) (33)
surface imperfections, thereby creating a flange surface Up to 4,800 5,400 6,400
that is too smooth to be effective. 800 (55) (33) (37) (44)
Up to 7,400 8,400 9,400
2,000 (140) (51) (58) (65)
Maximum recommended compressive stress for:

Compressed fiber and GYLON gaskets = 15,000 psi

Multi-Swell Style 3760 = 10,000 psi

GRAPH-LOCK gaskets = 10,000 psi

STRESS SAVER gaskets = 600 - 1,200 psi
Installation

Rubber gaskets to 60 duro = 600 - 900 psi
Rubber gaskets to 70 duro and higher = 600 - 1,200 psi
Center the gasket on the flange. This is ex-

tremely vital where raised faces are involved.
Note: Standard ANSI ring gaskets, when properly Correct Bolting Patterns
cut, should center themselves when the bolts are in
place.

Use a torque wrench and well-lubricated fasteners with

hardened flat washers to ensure correct initial loading.

Tighten bolts to compress gasket uniformly. This means

going from side to side around the joint in a star-like

crossing pattern. See diagrams at right. Circular
Circular Noncircular
Noncircular Square
Square Circular
Circular
Four-Bolt
Four-Bolt Multibolt
Multibolt Four-Bolt
Four-Bolt Multibolt
Multibolt
All bolts should be tightened in one-third increments,
according to proper bolting patterns.
Retorque 12 to 24 hours after start-up, whenever possible.
All applicable safety standards including lockout/tagout
procedure should be observed. WARNING:
Never use liquid or metallic based anti-stick or lubricating tion should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.
compounds on the gaskets. Premature failure could occur sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
as a result. Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
of Garlock.
C-42
Torque and Stress Tables
Bolt Torque Tables for ASME B 16.5 Raised Face Flanges with A193 Gr B7 Bolts
Compressed Sheet and GYLON Gaskets Compressed Sheet and GYLON gaskets
150# Flanges 300# Flanges
Nom. Size of Internal Minimum Preferred Nom. Size of Internal Minimum Preferred
Pipe Size No. of Bolts Pressure Torque Torque Pipe Size No. of Bolts Pressure Torque Torque
(Inches) Bolts (Inches) (psig) (ft.-lbs.) (ft.-lbs.) (Inches) Bolts (Inches) (psig) (ft.-lbs.) (ft.-lbs.)
0.50 4 0.50 300 9 28 0.50 4 0.50 800 12 28
0.75 4 0.50 300 13 40 0.75 4 0.63 800 21 51
1.00 4 0.50 300 17 53 1.00 4 0.63 800 28 67
1.25 4 0.50 300 26 60 1.25 4 0.63 800 43 102
1.50 4 0.50 300 35 60 1.50 4 0.75 800 64 151
2.00 4 0.63 300 69 120 2.00 8 0.63 800 46 108
2.50 4 0.63 300 81 120 2.50 8 0.75 800 60 141
3.00 4 0.63 300 119 120 3.00 8 0.75 800 88 200
3.50 8 0.63 300 66 120 3.50 8 0.75 800 99 200
4.00 8 0.63 300 84 120 4.00 8 0.75 800 125 200
5.00 8 0.75 300 117 200 5.00 8 0.75 800 156 200
6.00 8 0.75 300 148 200 6.00 12 0.75 800 131 200
8.00 8 0.75 300 200 200 8.00 12 0.88 800 205 320
10.00 12 0.88 300 188 320 10.00 16 1.00 800 219 490
12.00 12 0.88 300 250 320 12.00 16 1.13 800 319 710
14.00 12 1.00 300 317 490 14.00 20 1.13 800 287 652
16.00 16 1.00 300 301 490 16.00 20 1.25 800 401 912
18.00 16 1.13 300 448 710 18.00 24 1.25 800 439 1,000
20.00 20 1.13 300 395 710 20.00 24 1.25 800 484 1,000
24.00 20 1.25 300 563 1,000 24.00 24 1.50 800 662 1,552

GRAPH-LOCK Gaskets GRAPH-LOCK Gaskets
150# Flanges 300# Flanges
Nom. Size of Internal Minimum Preferred Nom. Size of Internal Minimum Preferred
Pipe Size No. of Bolts Pressure Torque Torque Pipe Size No. of Bolts Pressure Torque Torque
(Inches) Bolts (Inches) (psig) (ft.-lbs.) (ft.-lbs.) (Inches) Bolts (Inches) (psig) (ft.-lbs.) (ft.-lbs.)
0.50 4 0.50 300 9 20 0.50 4 0.50 800 12 20
0.75 4 0.50 300 13 27 0.75 4 0.63 800 21 34
1.00 4 0.50 300 17 35 1.00 4 0.63 800 28 45
1.25 4 0.50 300 26 54 1.25 4 0.63 800 43 68
1.50 4 0.50 300 35 60 1.50 4 0.75 800 64 101
2.00 4 0.63 300 69 120 2.00 8 0.63 800 46 72
2.50 4 0.63 300 81 120 2.50 8 0.75 800 60 94
3.00 4 0.63 300 119 120 3.00 8 0.75 800 88 138
3.50 8 0.63 300 66 120 3.50 8 0.75 800 99 154
4.00 8 0.63 300 84 120 4.00 8 0.75 800 125 196
5.00 8 0.75 300 117 200 5.00 8 0.75 800 156 200
6.00 8 0.75 300 148 200 6.00 12 0.75 800 131 200
8.00 8 0.75 300 200 200 8.00 12 0.88 800 205 320
10.00 12 0.88 300 188 320 10.00 16 1.00 800 219 341
12.00 12 0.88 300 250 320 12.00 16 1.13 800 319 498
14.00 12 1.00 300 317 490 14.00 20 1.13 800 287 435
16.00 16 1.00 300 301 490 16.00 20 1.25 800 401 608
18.00 16 1.13 300 448 710 18.00 24 1.25 800 439 1,000
20.00 20 1.13 300 395 710 20.00 24 1.25 800 484 1,000
24.00 20 1.25 300 563 1,000 24.00 24 1.50 800 662 1,035

Note: Consult Engineering for all other torque tables.
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Bolt Stress to Bolt Torque Conversion Tables
Load on Machine Bolts and Cold Rolled Steel Stud Bolts Under Torque
Stress
Nominal Number Diameter Area 7,500 psi 15,000 psi 30,000 psi
Diameter of Threads of Root at Root Clamping Clamping Clamping
of Bolt Per Inch of Thread of Thread Torque Force Torque Force Torque Force
(inches) (inches) (sq. in.) (ft. lbs.) (lbs./bolt) (ft. lbs.) (lbs./bolt) (ft. lbs.) (lbs./bolt)
1/4 20 0.185 0.027 1 203 2 405 4 810
5/16 18 0.240 0.045 2 338 4 675 8 1,350
3/8 16 0.294 0.068 3 510 6 1,020 12 2,040
7/16 14 0.345 0.093 5 698 10 1,395 20 2,790
1/2 13 0.400 0.126 8 945 15 1,890 30 3,780
9/16 12 0.454 0.162 12 1,215 23 2,430 45 4,860
5/8 11 0.507 0.202 15 1,515 30 3,030 60 6,060
3/4 10 0.620 0.302 25 2,265 50 4,530 100 9,060
7/8 9 0.731 0.419 40 3,143 80 6,285 160 12,570
1 8 0.838 0.551 62 4,133 123 8,265 245 16,530
1-1/8 7 0.939 0.693 98 5,190 195 10,380 390 20,760
1-1/4 7 1.064 0.890 137 6,675 273 13,350 545 26,700
1-3/8 6 1.158 1.054 183 7,905 365 15,810 730 31,620
1-1/2 6 1.283 1.294 219 9,705 437 19,410 875 38,820
1-5/8 5-1/2 1.389 1.515 300 11,363 600 22,725 1,200 45,450
1-3/4 5 1.490 1.744 390 13,080 775 26,160 1,550 52,320
1-7/8 5 1.615 2.049 525 15,368 1,050 30,735 2,100 61,470
2 4-1/2 1.711 2.300 563 17,250 1,125 34,500 2,250 69,000
Load on Alloy Steel Stud Bolts Under Torque

Stress
Nominal Number Diameter Area 30,000 psi 45,000 psi 60,000 psi
Diameter of Threads of Root at Root Clamping Clamping Clamping
of Bolt Per Inch of Thread of Thread Torque Force Torque Force Torque Force
(inches) (inches) (sq. in.) (ft. lbs.) (lbs./bolt) (ft. lbs.) (lbs./bolt) (ft. lbs.) (lbs./bolt)
1/4 20 0.185 0.027 4 810 6 1,215 8 1,620
5/16 18 0.240 0.045 8 1,350 12 2,025 16 2,700
3/8 16 0.294 0.068 12 2,040 18 3,060 24 4,080
7/16 14 0.345 0.093 20 2,790 30 4,185 40 5,580
1/2 13 0.400 0.126 30 3,780 45 5,670 60 7,560
9/16 12 0.454 0.162 45 4,860 68 7,290 90 9,720
5/8 11 0.507 0.202 60 6,060 90 9,090 120 12,120
3/4 10 0.620 0.302 100 9,060 150 13,590 200 18,120
7/8 9 0.731 0.419 160 12,570 240 18,855 320 25,140
1 8 0.838 0.551 245 16,530 368 24,795 490 33,060
1-1/8 8 0.963 0.728 355 21,840 533 32,760 710 43,680
1-1/4 8 1.088 0.929 500 27,870 750 41,805 1,000 55,740
1-3/8 8 1.213 1.155 680 34,650 1,020 51,975 1,360 69,300
1-1/2 8 1.338 1.405 800 42,150 1,200 63,225 1,600 84,300
1-5/8 8 1.463 1.680 1,100 50,400 1,650 75,600 2,200 100,800
1-3/4 8 1.588 1.980 1,500 59,400 2,250 89,100 3,000 118,800
1-7/8 8 1.713 2.304 2,000 69,120 3,000 103,680 4,000 138,240
2 8 1.838 2.652 2,200 79,560 3,300 119,340 4,400 159,120
2-1/4 8 2.088 3.423 3,180 102,690 4,770 154,035 6,360 205,380
2-1/2 8 2.338 4.292 4,400 128,760 6,600 193,140 8,800 257,520
2-3/4 8 2.588 5.259 5,920 157,770 8,800 236,655 11,840 315,540
3 8 2.838 6.324 7,720 189,720 11,580 284,580 15,440 379,440
These tables are for reference only. See torque tables for recommended that a non-lubricated bolt has about 50% of the efficiency of a well-lu-
installation torques. bricated bolt. It has been further found that different lubricants produce
Values shown in these tables are based on steel bolting that has been results varying between the limit of 50% and 100% of the tabulated
well-lubricated with heavy graphite and oil mixture. Research has shown stress figures.
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Available Gasket Stress vs. Bolt Stress
150# Flat Face Flanges
This table is for information purposes only; see notes below.
Bolt Stress Minimum Recommended
Nom. 30,000 psi 60,000 psi 75,000 psi Assembly Stress
Pipe Number Size Bolt Gasket Bolt Gasket Bolt Gasket 1/32" 1/16" 1/8"
Size of of Bolts Torque Stress Torque Stress Torque Stress Thick Thick Thick
(inches) Bolts (inches) (ft. lbs.) (psi) (ft. lbs.) (psi) (ft. lbs.) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
0.5 4 0.50 30 1,929 60 3,857 75 4,821 2,500 3,600 4,800
0.75 4 0.50 30 1,557 60 3,114 75 3,893 2,500 3,600 4,800
1 4 0.50 30 1,302 60 2,605 75 3,256 2,500 3,600 4,800
1.25 4 0.50 30 1,125 60 2,250 75 2,813 2,500 3,600 4,800
1.5 4 0.50 30 973 60 1,946 75 2,432 2,500 3,600 4,800
2 4 0.63 60 1,100 120 2,201 150 2,751 2,500 3,600 4,800
2.5 4 0.63 60 803 120 1,606 150 2,008 2,500 3,600 4,800
3 4 0.63 60 740 120 1,479 150 1,849 2,500 3,600 4,800
3.5 8 0.63 60 1,194 120 2,388 150 2,985 2,500 3,600 4,800
4 8 0.63 60 1,099 120 2,197 150 2,746 2,500 3,600 4,800
5 8 0.75 100 1,466 200 2,931 250 3,664 2,500 3,600 4,800
6 8 0.75 100 1,299 200 2,598 250 3,247 2,500 3,600 4,800
8 8 0.75 100 906 200 1,813 250 2,266 2,500 3,600 4,800
10 12 0.88 160 1,497 320 2,993 400 3,742 2,500 3,600 4,800
12 12 0.88 160 1,031 320 2,062 400 2,577 2,500 3,600 4,800
14 12 1.00 245 1,099 490 2,198 613 2,748 2,500 3,600 4,800
16 16 1.00 245 1,220 490 2,440 613 3,050 2,500 3,600 4,800
18 16 1.13 355 1,613 710 3,226 888 4,033 2,500 3,600 4,800
20 20 1.13 355 1,713 710 3,425 888 4,282 2,500 3,600 4,800
24 20 1.25 500 1,730 1,000 3,460 1,250 4,326 2,500 3,600 4,800
26 24 1.25 500 1,886 1,000 3,771 1,250 4,714 4,049 5,249
28 28 1.25 500 2,006 1,000 4,012 1,250 5,015 4,075 5,275
30 28 1.25 500 1,811 1,000 3,622 1,250 4,528 4,092 5,292
32 28 1.50 800 2,329 1,600 4,659 2,000 5,823 4,076 5,276
34 32 1.50 800 2,550 1,600 5,099 2,000 6,374 4,115 5,315
36 32 1.50 800 2,335 1,600 4,670 2,000 5,838 4,129 5,329
38 32 1.50 800 2,025 1,600 4,050 2,000 5,063 4,111 5,311
40 36 1.50 800 2,194 1,600 4,389 2,000 5,486 4,145 5,345
42 36 1.50 800 2,034 1,600 4,068 2,000 5,085 4,157 5,357
44 40 1.50 800 2,124 1,600 4,247 2,000 5,309 4,175 5,375
46 40 1.50 800 2,033 1,600 4,066 2,000 5,083 4,201 5,401
48 44 1.50 800 2,108 1,600 4,217 2,000 5,271 4,217 5,417
50 44 1.75 1,500 2,873 3,000 5,746 3,750 7,182 4,247 5,447
52 44 1.75 1,500 2,690 3,000 5,379 3,750 6,724 4,256 5,456
54 44 1.75 1,500 2,525 3,000 5,050 3,750 6,313 4,264 5,464
56 48 1.75 1,500 2,553 3,000 5,105 3,750 6,381 4,262 5,462
58 48 1.75 1,500 2,406 3,000 4,812 3,750 6,015 4,269 5,469
60 52 1.75 1,500 2,544 3,000 5,089 3,750 6,361 4,299 5,499
Notes: WARNING:
1
The values shown are not recommended values. The intent of this
table is to illustrate the relationship between bolt torque, bolt stress, For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper
gasket stress, and how these three factors relate to the contact area of sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
ASME B16.5 & B16.47 Series A flat face flanges. Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
2
Full face gaskets will typically seal at stresses well below the minimum customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
recommended values shown. See also Flanges on page C-50. While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
3
Contact Garlock Applications Engineering at 1-800-448-6688 for all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
further discussions regarding the use of compressed non-asbestos, GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other products
GYLON or GRAPH-LOCK products in flat face flanges. of Garlock.

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Available Gasket Stress vs. Bolt Stress
300# Flat Face Flanges
This table is for information purposes only; see notes below
Bolt Stress Minimum Recommended
Nom. 30,000 psi 60,000 psi 75,000 psi Assembly Stress
Pipe Number Size Bolt Gasket Bolt Gasket Bolt Gasket 1/32" 1/16" 1/8"
Size of of Bolts Torque Stress Torque Stress Torque Stress Thick Thick Thick
(inches) Bolts (inches) (ft. lbs.) (psi) (ft. lbs.) (psi) (ft. lbs.) (psi) (psi) (psi) (psi)
0.5 4 0.50 30 1,632 60 3,264 75 4,081 4,800 5,400 6,400
0.75 4 0.63 60 1,650 120 3,300 150 4,125 4,800 5,400 6,400
1 4 0.63 60 1,506 120 3,013 150 3,766 4,800 5,400 6,400
1.25 4 0.63 60 1,328 120 2,656 150 3,319 4,800 5,400 6,400
1.5 4 0.75 100 1,428 200 2,857 250 3,571 4,800 5,400 6,400
2 8 0.63 60 1,924 120 3,848 150 4,810 4,800 5,400 6,400
2.5 8 0.75 100 2,124 200 4,247 250 5,309 4,800 5,400 6,400
3 8 0.75 100 1,798 200 3,597 250 4,496 4,800 5,400 6,400
3.5 8 0.75 100 1,525 200 3,051 250 3,813 4,800 5,400 6,400
4 8 0.75 100 1,226 200 2,453 250 3,066 4,800 5,400 6,400
5 8 0.75 100 1,099 200 2,198 250 2,748 4,800 5,400 6,400
6 12 0.75 100 1,341 200 2,682 250 3,352 4,800 5,400 6,400
8 12 0.88 160 1,357 320 2,714 400 3,393 4,800 5,400 6,400
10 16 1.00 245 1,928 490 3,855 613 4,819 4,800 5,400 6,400
12 16 1.13 355 1,841 710 3,682 888 4,602 4,800 5,400 6,400
14 20 1.13 355 1,808 710 3,615 888 4,519 4,800 5,400 6,400
16 20 1.25 500 1,924 1,000 3,847 1,250 4,809 4,800 5,400 6,400
18 24 1.25 500 2,016 1,000 4,031 1,250 5,039 4,800 5,400 6,400
20 24 1.25 500 1,728 1,000 3,457 1,250 4,321 4,800 5,400 6,400
24 24 1.50 800 1,909 1,600 3,818 2,000 4,773 5,000 5,600 6,400
26 28 1.63 1,100 2,562 2,200 5,124 2,750 6,405 6,171 7,171
28 28 1.63 1,100 2,272 2,200 4,544 2,750 5,680 6,193 7,193
30 28 1.75 1,500 2,491 3,000 4,982 3,750 6,228 6,247 7,247
32 28 1.88 2,000 2,703 4,000 5,406 5,000 6,758 6,299 7,299
34 28 1.88 2,000 2,493 4,000 4,987 5,000 6,234 6,336 7,336
36 32 2.00 2,200 3,058 4,400 6,115 5,500 7,644 6,378 7,378
38 32 1.50 800 2,921 1,600 5,841 2,000 7,301 7,365 8,365
40 32 1.62 1,100 3,026 2,200 6,052 2,750 7,566 7,286 8,286
42 32 1.62 1,100 2,878 2,200 5,756 2,750 7,194 7,378 8,378
44 32 1.75 1,500 3,077 3,000 6,155 3,750 7,693 7,369 8,369
46 28 1.88 2,000 2,800 4,000 5,600 5,000 7,000 7,323 8,323
48 32 1.88 2,000 3,119 4,000 6,237 5,000 7,796 7,441 8,441
50 32 2.00 2,200 3,287 4,400 6,574 5,500 8,217 7,428 8,428
52 32 2.00 2,200 3,156 4,400 6,311 5,500 7,889 7,506 8,506
54 28 2.25 3,180 3,095 6,360 6,190 7,950 7,737 7,372 8,372
56 28 2.25 3,180 2,981 6,360 5,963 7,950 7,453 7,443 8,443
58 32 2.25 3,180 3,346 6,360 6,693 7,950 8,366 7,552 8,552
60 32 2.25 3,180 3,230 6,360 6,460 7,950 8,075 7,623 8,623
Notes: WARNING:
1
The values shown are not recommended values. The intent of this tion should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability.
table is to illustrate the relationship between bolt torque, bolt stress, For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper
gasket stress, and how these three factors relate to the contact area of sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
ASME B16.5 & B16.47 Series A flat face flanges. Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from field testing,
2
Full face gaskets will typically seal at stresses well below the minimum customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
recommended values shown. See also Flanges on page C-50. While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we assume no respon-
3
Contact Garlock Applications Engineering at 1-800-448-6688 for all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.
further discussions regarding the use of compressed non-asbestos, GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and other products
GYLON or GRAPH-LOCK products in flat face flanges. of Garlock.

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Gasket Design Tips
Problem Result Suggested Solutions
Bolt holes close to edge Causes breakage in stripping Projection or "ear"
and assembling
Notch instead of hole
Very small bolt holes or Require handpicking Avoid hole sizes under 3/32"
non-circular openings easy to miss diameter. If small hole is for locat-
ing or indexing, change to notch.
Tear-away parts with open slots Slots require handpicking, Simple perforation
at attached edges costly dies and die
maintenance
Thin walls, delicate cross-section High scrap loss; stretching or Have the gasket in mind during
in relation to overall size distortion in shipment or use. early design stages
Restricts choice to high tensile
strength materials
Metalworking tolerances applied Results in perfectly usable Most gasket materials are com-
to gasket thickness, diameters, parts being rejected at incompressible. Many are affected by
length, width, etc. ing inspection. Requires time humidity changes.
and correspondence to reach Try standard or commercial
.002 tolerances before concluding that
agreement on practical limits.
2.000 special accuracy is required.
Increases cost of parts and tool-
ing. Delays delivery.
Transference of fillets, radii, etc. Unless part is molded, such Most gasket stocks will conform
from mating metal parts to gasket features mean extra operations to mating parts without pre-shap-
and higher cost ing. Be sure radii, chamfers, etc.,
are functional, not merely copied
from metal members.
Large gaskets made in sections Extra operations to skive or Die-cut dovetailed joint
with beveled joints glue. Difficult to obtain smooth,
even joints without steps or
transverse grooves.
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Gasketing Terms
American Bureau of Shipping Compression
Garlock styles on the American Bureau of Shipping Type The amount of compression expected on a particular gasket
Approval program: type depends on its compressibility data and the load applied.
706 Sealing problems are often a result of lack of compression.
BLUE-GARD 3000, 3200 Graphs of compression vs. Ioad on popular gasketing styles
GRAPH-LOCK 3125SS, 3125TC are available upon request. Close tolerance sheet should be
GYLON 3500, 3504, 3510 considered for applications requiring tight internal clearances
5500* such as split case pumps (see Modulus of Elasticity).
8459**
9200 Compressive Stress
9900* Undercompression: Underloaded gaskets will have higher
2400 leak rates and lower blowout resistance than properly loaded
gaskets. This has a profound effect on performance and is
Anti-Stick the most frequent cause of joint problems.
While we prefer that gaskets be installed with only the Overcompression: Overcompression can lead to crushing,
factory-applied anti-stick, experience shows that additional which accelerates the degradation of the gasket and can
anti-stick is helpful in some situations, such as areas where even cause immediate failure.
flanges cannot be separated easily. Coatings should be as Uneven Compression: Gaskets resist blowout based on
light as possible. Dry powders are strongly recommended the friction of the gasket against the flange. The higher the
over pastes and grease-type compounds, which can drasti- compressive load, both initially and during service, the higher
cally reduce the crush strength and blowout resistance of the blowout resistance. When areas of high and low compres-
the gasket. Additionally, grease or paste type materials may sion exist in a flange joint, the areas of low compression are
deteriorate or dissolve in service, leaving a possible leak path
prime candidates for blowout.
across the gasket.
Aviation Gasoline Crush Strength

Garlock recommends a maximum compressive stress of
Gasoline with a high octane number is used for prop driven
15,000 psi on compressed fiber and GYLON gasketing, and
airplane engines, as opposed to jet fuel for jet engines.
10,000 psi on GRAPH-LOCK gasketing. The actual crush
Aviation gasoline contains a high percentage of aromatics.
strength of these materials is typically higher than that of
GYLON is preferred; compressed sheet styles with nitrile
binders can be successful in some applications (see Jet homogeneous rubber.
Fuel). Consult Engineering if you are unsure.
Cryogenic Service
Bubble Tests We recommend our GYLON styles down to
Some end users perform bubble tests of their system to -450F (-268C), and our compressed sheet gasketing is
check gasket tightness. This information is helpful before typically recommended to -100F (-75C).
specifying a gasket. Bubble tests are an extremely tough
test for a gasketed joint, and may not be an appropriate Dielectric Breakdown Voltage
means to verify correct installation. Lightweight flanges with Many applications require a gasket which is not a
low available compressive load may never achieve "bubble good conductor of electricity. Garlock has dielectric
tight" results. breakdown voltage test data available on our most
popular gasketing styles. Generally speaking,
Chlorine Service GYLON styles and compressed sheet that does not use
We recommend our GYLON styles for chlorine. The style carbon or graphite fibers have high dielectric breakdown
selection is made based on flange information. Style 3510 values. Under humid or wet conditions, Styles 3504 and 3565
is listed in the Chlorine Institutes Pamphlet 95. Garlock are particularly resistant to dielectric breakdown.
Metallic Gasket Division products are also listed, including
the GRAPHONIC gasket.
* Accepted for use where fire safe requirements are specified by ABS
rules, and US Coast Guard regulations.
** Non-stocked item.
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Emissions Flat faced non-metallic flanges seal best with elastomeric
There is certainly a great deal of interest in limiting emissions (rubber) gaskets, such as the various STRESS SAVER
of the numerous chemicals and other substances regulated gasket styles. GYLON Style 3545 may also be suitable for
under the Clean Air Act. Garlock has performed testing in some applications. Compressed fiber and standard GYLON
this area and our report, available on request, covers the ef- are frequently used in flat-faced carbon steel flanges, but the
fects of gasket type, compressive load, internal pressure and compressive stress available in these flanges is well below
flange finish on relative emissions levels. The use of heavier our minimums. The result is that the gaskets are compressed
flanges where possible and the selection of premium gasket very little; if there is a significant flange irregularity present,
materials with good sealability numbers are the easiest ways the gasket may not seal. Since leakage rates of gaskets
to reduce emissions. depend on the available compressive stress, the joint may
not be as tight as the customer would like.
FDA Glass-lined flanges are found in many chemical applica-
Style 3500 (Fawn) and Style 3510 (Off-White) comply with tions. Due to the inherent "waviness" created when these
FDA regulation 21CFR177.1550. They meet ingredient flanges are fired to apply the glass, the softer GYLON styles
and extract requirements. The fillers are also acceptable such as Styles 3545, 3565, and 3504 are preferred. The gap
under 21CFR177.2600 and coloring agents (where used) between the flanges, when placed together empty, must be
under 21CFR178.3297. The branding ink complies with measured before the gasket is ordered. Gasket thickness
21CFR175.300. Style 3500 (Fawn) has USDA approval for should be four to five times the maximum gap observed.
direct contact in meat and poultry applications. Stainless steel (SS) flanges are common in many plants
Style 3504 (Blue), Style 3565 (ENVELON), Style 3591 for chemical service, and often utilize low strength SS bolts.
(Gold), and Style 3594 (Green) comply with FDA regulation Due to the chemicals present and the low compressive
21CFR177.1550. They meet the ingredient and extract re- stress generated by the bolts, Styles 3545, 3565, and 3504
quirements. The filler is listed in the Food Chemicals Codex are often recommended. We do prefer, however, the use of
(FCC 3rd Edition) and is considered GRAS (generally recog- high strength, strain-hardened stainless steel bolts. Style
nized as safe 21CFR170.30). The branding ink complies 3000 is the preferred choice in water service in stainless
with 21CFR175.300. steel flanges, due to its very low leachable chlorides. Consult
Style 3522 (Clear) complies with FDA regulation Garlock Engineering when considering other styles.
21CFR177.1550.
The ingredients for Style 3540 (Microcellular) and Style
Flange Finish
We recommend the flange finish conform, whenever pos-
3545 (Microcellular with Rigid Core) comply with FDA
sible, to 30-55 serrations per inch, in a concentric or spiral
regulations 21CFR177.1550, 21CFR182.1, 21CFR182.1217,
pattern, cut with a 1/16" radius, round-nosed tool. This fin-
and 21CFR175.300. The branding ink complies with
ish is usually difficult or impossible to create in non-circular
21CFR175.300.
flanges. We recommend that machined surfaces which can
The PTFE resins used in Style 3535 PTFE joint sealant not be serrated have a surface finish with a multi-directional
comply with FDA regulation 21CFR177.1550. The PSA
lay and roughness of 125-250 micro-inch RMS.
tape used to hold the joint sealant material in place meets
21CFR175.105. Fuel Additives
The chemical MTBE (methyl t-butyl ether) has become a very
Fire Tests common fuel additive and gasketing compatibility inquiries
Garlock has developed a Fire Test Standard modeled after on this material are frequent. Garlock in-house testing has
industry fire tests API 589 and 607. Styles G-9900, 9800, shown GYLON gasketing to be unaffected by MTBE. We
9850, ST-706, IFG 5500 and GRAPH-LOCK styles have have also found compressed sheet Styles 9850 and 3000
all passed this fire test. Test procedures and results are to be suitable for MTBE service. These materials are recom-
available upon request. mended for MTBE alone or mixed with gasoline.
Flanges
Flanges come in all shapes and sizes, and the type of flange
used in a service has a large impact on the type of gasketing
material recommended. Standard ANSI raised face flanges
are best suited for use with compressed fiber and GYLON
gaskets. Elastomer (rubber) gaskets may be crushed in
these flanges.
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Garlock does not currently sell kits, but we do offer many
gasket styles with good electrical insulating properties (see
Dielectric Breakdown Voltage).
Full Face Gaskets
Jet Fuels
See Flanges. Jet fuels are typically refined petroleum products similar to
kerosene. We recommend our GYLON, nitrile bound com-
Gasket Constants pressed sheet and GRAPH-LOCK products. (See Aviation
The ASME and ASTM committees are working on a new
Gasoline)
system and new set of numbers to be used in the ASME
code calculations for flange design. These new constants
address leak rates at installation and during loss of compres-
Leachable Levels (chemical)
Some pipe specifications call out maximum levels of "leach-
sive load and therefore are meant to help end users design
ables" for gaskets. These limits are usually concerned with
for a certain leak level. The use of a defined leak rate will
leachable chlorides, fluorides, halogens and sulfur. These
generally generate much higher bolt load requirements for
ions, or charged particles, are of concern due to their ten-
the flanges, which should improve performance of designed
dency to promote corrosion of piping systems. Garlock keeps
joints. For gasket constant values, see page C-40. Also
test results for numerous gasket styles on file and we will test
see M & Y Values and Emissions.
and certify leachable chlorides, etc., where required. There
is a charge for these tests. Due to the nature of this type
Gasket Grooves of analysis, we publish "typical" leachables only on certain
Gaskets installed in grooves or tongue and groove flanges
require one extra consideration: the compressed height of styles such as our nuclear grade Style 9920.
the gasket must fill the groove. This is typically important
where a highly compressible gasket such as GYLON Styles "M" and "Y" Values for Flange Design
3545 and 3540 or one of the GRAPH-LOCK styles is used See page C-40.
to replace a compressed sheet gasket. The fully compressed Note: Our testing shows an increase in "M" and "Y" values
thickness, not the original thickness, must be greater than the as gasket thickness increases. This is the opposite of the
groove depth or the space between the tongue and groove trend found in the ASME Code. Fugitive emission and gasket
when flanges contact each other. Ideally, the tongue should blowout studies have validated this trend.
be at least as tall as the groove depth.
Military Specifications
Gasohol Garlock has two gasketing products that meet Navy specifi-
Gasohol is a blend of gasoline with an alcohol usually 15% cations. Garlock Style 3200 is specified for Mil G-24696 and
ethyl alcohol. GYLON styles are preferred; nitrile-bound Style 9900 is specified for STR-508. Ordinarily the products
compressed sheet styles should be acceptable; most rubber are certified prior to sale to the Navy.
gaskets are not recommended. Due to the variation of the certification and specification
requirements, a manual review must be performed on each
Installation inquiry or order to verify certification and specification de-
Garlock strongly recommends the use of calibrated torque mands and to insure the order is processed to meet the needs
wrenches to tighten bolts to the correct load. We have an of the requestor. Certification and specification charges will
installation procedure and discussion available upon request. vary with the number of sheets due to the number of batches
A video covering the same material is also available. required to complete the order.
Insulation Kits Modulus of Elasticity

Customers will occasionally ask for a flange insulation or iso- Some flange programs ask for the modulus of elasticity for
lation kit or gasket to electrically insulate one flange from the the gasket material. This could be erroneous, since only
mating flange. Kits are available from a variety of distributors rubber gaskets are elastic. Other types of gasketing do not
and include an insulating gasket along with a sleeve for the have a true modulus. Garlock Appli-cations Engineering does
bolts and insulating washer to be installed under the steel have compression vs. Ioad curves which can be inverted
washers and nuts. to calculate a rough esti-mate for use in these calculations
(see Compression).
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Monomers pressure gage but can cause a gasket to blow out.
Monomers are materials, such as styrene and vinyl chloride,
which can combine with themselves and become polymers, Radiation Resistance
such as polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride. GYLON Styles We have conducted gamma radiation tests on our compressed
3510 and 3530 are recommended for monomers, since elas- sheet Styles 3000, 3200, 3400, 3700, 5500, 5507, 9800, 9850,
tomer-bound gaskets are rarely compatible with monomers. 9920 and ST-706. These tests indicate our compressed non-
Some monomers, under certain conditions, will penetrate a asbestos styles will handle a total exposure of approximately
gasket and polymerize inside the gasket, causing the gasket 5 x 107 rads of gamma radiation. GYLON Styles 3510 and
to swell and, occasionally, rupture. This effect is known as 3545 have been tested. Test results are available.
"popcorning". This effect can be reduced or eliminated with
additional compressive load which lowers the void space Refrigerants
inherent in a gasket. A number of new refrigerants have been introduced in an effort
to protect the environment. CFC-type refrigerants, believed to
Oxidizers be responsible for depleting the ozone layer, are being phased
Certain chemicals are known as strong oxidizers and, as out and replaced by HCFCs and HFCs. Our most frequent
such, will readily combine with organic compounds. We compatibility inquiries concentrate on R-134a, R-123 and
recommend our GYLON material for use in oxidizers. R-141b. Information provided by refrigerant manufacturers
indicates Style 3300 will be preferred for R-134a and R-123.
Oxygen Service Styles 5500, 3000 and 3300 are recommended for R-141b.
We recommend GYLON Styles 3502, 3505, 3503 and metal- Refer to the Chemical Resistance chart for a complete listing
inserted Styles 3562 and 3563. These gaskets are specially of refrigerants. The compatibility of the lubricants used with
manufactured and packaged to eliminate contamination by these refrigerants should be considered.
organic material. GRAPH-LOCK Styles 3123 (1/16" thick
max) and 3128 HOCH-DRUCK are also acceptable. Reuse of Gaskets
We are frequently asked about reusing a gasket. We do not
pH recommend this practice. A gaskets function is to conform to
The pH scale is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a flange high and low spots when compressed, and its ability
solution. A pH of 7 is a neutral reading; it is neither acidic to reseal decreases after it is compressed. Gaskets which
or alkaline. Readings of 1-2 are strongly acidic, while 13-14 contain rubber and which have experienced elevated tem-
indicates a strong alkaline or caustic media. peratures will be even less likely to reseal.
Note: A pH reading alone without the names of the chemicals
involved is not enough to select a gasket. Also, since the pH
Shelf Life
Garlock has spec sheets detailing proper storage conditions
scale is quite limited in range, a reading of "1" or "14" does not
and expected shelf life for our products. Available upon
fully describe the concentration. We need the concentration
request.
expressed as a percentage. For example, sodium hydroxide
at a con-centration of around 4% will "peg" the pH scale at Spacers in Flanges
14, the same reading produced by a 40% concentration. Some installations require a very thick gasket to fill a large
gap between flanges. We do not recommend stacking numer-
Pressure Spikes ous gaskets in the same flange. In-house tests have shown
Very high pressure spikes can occur in any line pumping a that a better way to fill a 1/2" gap, for example, is to install
liquid if a valve is closed rapidly, leaving the fluid flow nowhere a 1/16" gasket on each side of a 3/8" thick incompressible
to go. The inertia of the fluid may create extreme pressure spacer ring. Ideally, the spacer ring will be consistent with
spikes. These spikes occur too rapidly to be detected by a piping metallurgy, serrated, and cut to the same dimensions
as the gasket. We recommend higher minimum torques when
using this arrangement.

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Steam 2. Any line which is shut down will freeze solid. When the
Steam can be found in plants in two forms: saturated and line is reheated on start-up, there is occasionally a plug of
superheated. Saturated steam is standard boiler steam and solid material blocking a section of the pipe. The heating may
has a definite temperature for each pressure. Superheated cause some areas of the material to liquefy and then expand.
steam is steam at a higher temperature than is found on The expansion can create extremely high pressures inside
the saturated steam curve for that particular pressure. We the joint if the solid plug is blocking a section of the line.
recommend ST-706 and our GRAPH-LOCK styles for
superheated steam. Please be aware of the pressure and USDA
P x T limits for each style when making a selection, and See FDA.
consult with Garlock Engineering when approaching these
limits. Also see notes on steam service found on fiber gasket
specification pages.
Thermal Conductivity
See F104 Line Callouts.
Thickness, Gasket
Garlock recommends the use of thinner gaskets wherever
possible. This not only lowers the cost of the gasket, it in-
creases the performance of the joint by lowering emissions
and product loss and increasing blowout resistance. Thinner
gaskets will not seal as many flange irregularities as thicker
gaskets, however, and require flatter flanges. Experience with
the particular flange system is often an important guide when
specifying a gasket thickness. A more complete discussion
of the subject is available.
Torques, Bolt
We realize many end users resist using a torque wrench
for installation. We have found the use of a torque wrench
to be the least painful way to gain a substantial increase
in performance. Any method which accurately controls the
compressive load on the gasket is acceptable.
See Bolt Torque Tables for ANSI/ASME B16.5 RF flanges
on page C-44. For non-standard flanges, contact Applica-
tions Engineering.
The maximum torque values for flanges such as glass-lined
or PTFE-lined, FRP and PVC-type flanges are established
by the flange manufacturer to avoid damage to the flanges.
We recommend the use of the maximum allowable torque for
each size. These maximum torques are usually lower, and
often much lower, than we would recommend.
Traced Lines (Heat Traced)

Heat traced lines pumping materials which are solid at
ambient temperature can present a number of problems
for gaskets:
1. The bolts are usually hotter than the flanges since the
heat is applied from outside the pipe. This causes the bolts
to expand more than the pipe, which lowers the compressive
stress on the gasket.
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Test Procedures
Blowout of Gasket Products Creep Relaxation of Gasket Material
(No ASTM Designation) ASTM Designation: F38 Method B
Garlock developed the equipment and test procedure used Measured by means of a calibrated bolt with dial in-
for testing the blowout resistance of gaskets at varying pres- dicator, ASTM F38 provides a means for measuring
sures and temperatures. the amount of creep relaxation of a gasket material
at a stated time after a compressive stress has been
This test method and procedure enable us to compare the
applied. There is no fluid involved.
blowout resistance of all types of non-metallic gasketing
products. The test fluid is nitrogen gas. Internal pressures This method is designed to compare related products under
can be varied from atmospheric to approximately 5,000 controlled conditions in regard to their ability to maintain a
psig (345 bar). The flanges and gaskets can be exposed to given compressive stress as a function of time. A portion
temperatures up to 1,000F (540C). of the torque loss on the bolted flange is a result of creep
relaxation. Creep relaxation is defined by ASTM as: "A tran-
Garlock blowout tests are primarily used to compare various
sient stress-strain condition in which the strain increases
products, and do not represent results that can be expected
concurrently with the decay of stress." The result of creep
under actual field conditions. The experience gained over
relaxation is loss of thickness of a gasket, which causes bolt
many years in blowout testing provides part of the technical
torque loss, resulting in leakage.
backup of our data on longer term P (psig or bar) x T (F or
C) values. Torque loss also can be caused by elongation of bolts, flange
distortion and vibration. Therefore, results obtained in lab
conditions should be correlated with field results.
Compressibility and Recovery of Gasket
Material Also see Torque Retention Test for further information.
ASTM Designation: F36
This method covers determination of the short-time com- Fluid Resistance of Gasket Materials
pressibility and recovery at room temperature of sheet gasket ASTM Designation: F146
materials.
These methods provide a standardized procedure for
This test method is not intended as a test for compressibility measuring the effect of immersion on physical properties
under prolonged stress applications, generally referred to of non-metallic gasketing materials in specified fluids under
as "creep", or for recovery following such prolonged stress defined conditions of time and temperature. The types of
applications, the inverse of which is generally referred to as materials covered are those included in the first numeral
"compression set". described in Classification F104. They are not applicable
to the testing of vulcanized rubber, a method described in
Some initial compressibility is essential for proper installation
Test Method D471.
of a gasket and is required to compensate for any flange
irregularities such as minor flaws or nicks, non-parallelism, The test fluids and conditions outlined were selected as typi-
corrosion and variations in groove depth. Voids must be cal for the purposes of comparing different materials, and
filled to obtain proper seating of the gasket or premature can be used as a routine test when agreed upon between
failure will occur. the supplier and purchaser. The results of immersion tests
are not intended to give any direct correlation with service
In addition, good recovery upon release of load is indicative
conditions in view of the wide variations in temperature and
of torque retention of a gasketed joint.
special uses encountered in gasket applications.
Compressibility and recovery as defined by ASTM are two
worthwhile physical property criteria for supplier and pur-
chaser to agree upon as routine tests.
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Gas Permeability Sealability of Gasket Materials
DIN* Designation: 3535 ASTM Designation: F37
This standard provides a means of measuring leakage of a Test methods A and B provide a means of evaluating fluid
gas through a gasket. This test is designed to compare the sealing properties at room temperature. Method A is restrict-
leakage rates of different products. ed to liquid measurements and Method B (most common)
can be used for both gas and liquid measurements.
The fluid used is nitrogen gas at an internal pressure of 580
psig (40 bar) and a gasket loading of 4,640 psi (32 N/mm2). These test methods are suitable for evaluating the sealing
The apparatus is considerably more versatile than that used characteristics of a gasket product under differing compres-
in ASTM F37. The sample gasket size can be varied; much sion flange loads. Since this physical property is so important
higher internal pressures can be used. Normally measure- to the proper function of a gasket, it should be used as an
ments are made at room temperature. However, we have acceptance test when test methods are agreed upon between
the ability to test at elevated temperatures. supplier and purchaser as follows: fluid, internal pressure of
fluid, and flange load on the gasket specimen.
The test measures the effects on leakage rates due to chang-
es in gasket products themselves, in gasket thicknesses, in The most commonly used fluids are isooctane and nitrogen
gasket flange widths, in varying internal pressures, in varying gas. Gasket load, fluid and internal pressures can vary
gasket loads, and at varying temperatures. according to customer needs. However, our experience
indicates a strong preference for nitrogen gas, with a gasket
load of 3,000 psi (20.7 N/mm2) at an internal pressure of 30
Helium Mass Spectrometer Test psig (2 bar).
The ability to control and detect leakage on an ever-decreas- These precise measurements of leakage rates are designed
ing scale is a requirement of industry today. Mass spectrom- to compare gasketing products under controlled conditions.
eter technology is used where stringent leak detection is The leakage measured comes either through the gasket,
needed, such as in the manufacture of devices used in body or between the gasket and the flange faces, or both. Our
implants, nuclear vessels and cathode ray tubes. experience over many years with thousands of test samples
indicates that, in most cases, the leakage measured is a
The Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector (HeMSLD)
result of leakage through the gasket.
develops a high vacuum, which enables it to detect trace
amounts of helium that are present. Helium gas is used as It is not a question of whether or not any fibrous type gas-
a test media in standard flange fixtures on the DIN 3535 keting product allows leakage through the gasket, but how
gas permeability fixture. The HeMSLD detects the helium much leakage, under any set of given conditions of time,
leakage through the gasketed joint by way of a hand-held temperature and pressure.
"sniffer" probe or by a hard-piped connection from the DIN
3535 fixture or equipment where other leak detection systems
are used. Leakage as low as 1 x 10-9 standard cc He/second
can be detected.
Other ASTM Tests

Purchasers may want to consider the use of the following
ASTM test methods, depending on their gasketing needs:
F147 Test Methods for Flexibility of Non-
Metallic Gasket Materials
F607 Test Method for Adhesion of Gasket
Materials to Metal Surfaces

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* DIN: Deutsches Institut fr Normung e.V.
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Standard Classification for Non-metallic The measurement of tensile strength should not be construed
Gasket Materials as an indication of the performance of that product in use.
Thermal Analysis System
This classification system provides a means for specify-
ing or describing pertinent properties of commercial non- Thermal Analysis, often referred to as TA, is a series of
metallic gasket materials. Materials composed of asbestos, techniques that characterize materials by measuring and
cork, cellulose, and other non-asbestos materials in combi- analyzing changes in their physical and chemical properties
nation with various binders or fillers are included. Materials resulting from controlled and measured changes in tempera-
normally classified as rubber compounds are covered in ture. The TA techniques include DSC (Differential Scanning
Method D2000. Calorimetry), TGA (Thermal Gravimetric Analysis) and TMA
(Thermal Mechanical Analysis).
Since all the properties that contribute to gasket performance
are not included, use of the classification system as a basis DSC measures heat flow into or out of a material as it is
for selecting materials is limited. undergoing a programmed thermal profile. The resulting
plot of heat flow vs. temperature can reveal a great deal of
The purpose of the classification system is intended to pro- information about a material. DSC is being used to determine
vide a common language for communication between sup- such things about a material as specific heat, melting point,
pliers and purchasers; to guide engineers and designers in crystallinity, glass transition temperature, degree of cure of
the test methods commonly used for commercially available thermosets, purity, oxidative stability, and reaction kinetics.
materials, and be versatile enough to cover new materials
and test methods as they are introduced. TGA measures changes in the weight of a material. By heat-
ing a sample in a controlled manner in various atmospheres,
It is based on the principle that non-metallic gasket materials the composition of various materials can be determined.
should be described, insofar as possible, in terms of specific The technique is also useful for performing thermal stability
physical and functional characteristics. An infinite number of studies.
such descriptions can be formulated by use of one or more
standard statements based on standard tests. TMA provides measurements of penetration, expansion,
contraction, extension, and relaxation of materials as a func-
All fibrous and PTFE type gasketing materials in this catalog tion of either time or temperature. By using various probes
show our F104 Line Callout. and accessories, TMA can be used to determine expansion
coefficients, softening points, heat-deflection temperatures,
Tension of Non-metallic Gasket Materials viscosity, creep, and stress relaxation.
The Universal Tester is used to determine the tensile strength
Torque Retention
of non-metallic gasketing products. The types of products DIN 52913
covered are those containing various organic fibers, inor- This test is designed to determine the torque retention
ganic fibers, flexible graphite, or fluorocarbons as described capabilities of gasketing products, when subjected to the
in F104. compression load and operating temperature as defined by
F152 is not applicable to the testing of vulcanized rubber, a the test procedure.
method that is described in Test Method D142, nor for rubber The test consists of applying a predetermined load on the test
O-rings, a method that is described in D1414. gasket via a tension screw, then heating the gasket/flange as-
The measurement of tensile strength characterizes various sembly to the desired temperature (there is no internal pres-
classes and grades of products of a given type. It also will aid sure). The standard test period is either sixteen (16) hours
the purchaser in determining whether the gasketing product or one hundred (100) hours. At the end of the required time
approved for a given application is being manufactured to period, the compression load which is left acting on the test
acceptable quality. Various procedures are given for different gasket is measured. This allows one to calculate the torque
types of materials, and in order to compare results from one retention capabilities of various gasketing products.
lab to another, it is imperative that the applicable procedure
be used.
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Test Equipment
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer Programmable, Multi-Functional Test Stand
(FTIR) (A.S.T.Advanced Seal Tester)
This instrument is equipped with a number of This highly sophisticated, PC-driven test stand evaluates
attachments that allow scanning of liquids and solids either properties of gasketing materials under varying conditions;
by transmittance or reflectance. The spectrum of the scanned it can be programmed to test leak rates from high vacuum to
sample can be compared against standard spectra contained 300 psig internal pressure, with different compressive loads
in internal libraries within the instrument. The search pro- or test temperatures. Any of the parameters listed below
gram automatically finds the best match. The sample and can be programmed to ramp up while the other conditions
library spectra can be displayed together on the screen for are held constant, to study the effects these conditions
comparison. have on the sealability of materials. A Helium Mass Rate
Spectrometer can monitor leak rates; gasket thickness and
leak rates are monitored to determine percent compression
Imaging System vs. load, leak rate vs. compressive stress, maximum crush
System consists of a Polarized Light Microscope (PLM), resistance, and more.
Stereo Microscope, Marcro Stand, Digital Camera and Im- Programmable Parameters:
age Analysis Software. The System is useful in many areas Compressive load (stress)
including investigating new materials, analysis of competitive Time
products and in failure analysis. Temperature
The state of polarization of a light beam is generally modi- Internal pressure or vacuum
fied when it is reflected or transmitted through a material. Leak rate measurement
That phenomenon allows PLM to be useful in material
identfication and characterizztion, especially fibers and fillers. Capabilities:
Magination in execess of 400X is possible. Compressive load:
To 107,000 lbs force (475 KN) at room temperature
The Stereo Microscope provides 3D images with a maxium To 73,000 lbs force (325 KN) at 570F (300C)
magnification of approximately 100X. Temperature: to 840F (450C)
The Digital Camera / Image Analysis Software permits for Gasket thickness: 0-5/16" (0-8mm)
acrchieving, manipution and measurement of the images Internal pressure: High vacuum (10-3 mbar) to
of interest. 300 psig He (20 bar)
Helium leak rate measurement: 1 standard cc/ second
Stereo microscope or Disecting microscope: Stereo-
down to 1 x 10-11 standard cc/ second
scopic (3D) vision is possible by the combined action of two
eyes. This requires an independent optical system for each
eye (similar to how binoculars work). A stereo microscope
features two tubes with independent optical systems with two
eyepieces and two objectives. Which means that a stereo
microscope is in fact, a combination of two compound mon-
ocular microscopes whose optical axes are at a right angle
to each other and directed to the same specimen area.
Stereo microscopes are used for viewing natural specimens
such as minerals, insects, plant parts; they are also used for
technical applications such as illuminating coins, textiles, and
electronic components. Because of its long working distance, Garlock
dissection and precision assembly are possible under the
stereo microscope.
Gaskets
A stereo microscope uses two different paths of light. This
allows you to see a specimen in 3-D. Stereo microscopes
have high depth perception but low resolution and magnifica- Questions? Call Gasket Applications Engineering
tion. These microscopes are great for dissecting as well as at 1-800-448-6688
for viewing fossils and insect specimens. The best models
have a built-in light source and zoom capabilities.
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Gasket Application Data Form
Date_____________________________________ From_____________________________________
For: Garlock Gasketing Engineering Title______________________________________
Fax 315-597-3290 Company__________________________________
Page: 1 of ________________________________ Address___________________________________
Drawing attached Yes No City / State / Zip_____________________________
Phone____________________________________
Fax_ _____________________________________
E-mail_ ___________________________________
Application
Pipe Flange Pumps centrifugal / horizontal split case
Heat Exchanger Flue Duct
Manway Valve Bonnet
Compressor Other_ _________________________________
Service Conditions
Maximum Temperature_________________ F / C Continuous Operating Temperature_ ______ F / C
Internal Pressure____________________psig / bar PSIG / bar Continuous Intermittent
Thermal Cycling____________________/ 24 hours Vibration Yes No
Other (specify)_________________________________________________________________________
Bolts
Grade____________________________________ Diameter__________________________________
Length___________________________________ Number___________________________________
Chemical Compatibility
Media____________________________________ pH_______________________________________
Concentration_ ____________________________ Liquid or Gas_______________________________
Flange
Standard Non-Standard
Material__________________________________ Material___________________________________
Size_______________ Rating______________ I.D. / O.D.__________________________________
Surface Finish_________________________RMS Flange Thickness_ __________________________
Phonographic Concentric Bolt Circle Diameter_ ________________________
Face (raised, flat, tongue & groove, etc.)_ _______ Surface Finish_________________________ RMS
________________________________________ Phonographic Concentric
Face (raised, flat, tongue & groove, etc.)_ ________
_ ________________________________________
Comments:_ __________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Questions? Call Gasket Applications Engineering at 1-800-448-6688

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More than just great products
Beyond offering you the widest available range of products for
packing and sealing, Garlock enhances the value of its products
with technical services and comprehensive training programs:
ISO 9001:2000 registration for Industrial The most sophisticated and most compre-
Gasketing, Industrial Packing, KLOZURE hensive test facilities available.
Oil Seals, Bearing Protectors, and Mechani- Technical field seminars on all Garlock prod-
cal Seals, Expansion Joints, Hydraulic Com- ucts.
ponents,and Industrial Rubber Products.
Factory-sponsored product training pro-
A global network of stocking Authorized Gar- grams, including hands-on seminars, to
lock Distributors. ensure that Garlock representatives and
Factory sales representatives and applica- their distributor personnel are the best in the
tions engineers available for problem solving industry.
when and where it is needed. Technical Bulletins to keep you up-to-date on
product enhancements and changes.
Toll-free 800 telephone and fax numbers for
immediate product information.
Customers who specify Garlock
In-plant surveys of equipment and processes,
providing the customer with recommenda-
fluid sealing products get, at no
tions to identify and eliminate sealing and extra cost, the high quality support
packing problems before they start. needed to run a profitable operation.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE WARNING:

Properties/applications shown throughout this brochure are typical. Your
specific application should not be undertaken without independent study
and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations
consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper sealing products could
result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Performance data published in this brochure has been developed from
field testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing.
While the utmost care has been used in compiling this brochure, we
assume no responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change
without notice. This edition cancels all previous issues. Subject to
change without notice.
GARLOCK is a registered trademark for packings, seals, gaskets, and
other products of Garlock.
Garlock Inc 2008. All rights reserved worldwide.
Other Garlock facilities are located in:

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Houston, TX, USA Phone +1.281.840.4800 Fax +1.281.840.4756
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So Paulo, Brazil Phone +55.11.4352.6161 Fax +55.11.4352.8181
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Sherbrooke, Canada Phone +1.819.563.8080 Fax +1.819.563.5620
1666 Division Street
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Engineered Gasketing

Saturated, Superheated Steam

STRESS SAVER 370 & XP

High Purity and Chemicals

Style 3500 GYLON

Style 3510 GYLON

Style 3545 GYLON

706 55004 55074

Inorganic, asbestos-free fibers offer superior performance

Thermally stable fibers retain effective seal even during

Unique manufacturing process minimizes cold flow and

Ideal for standard ANSI flanged connectors, as well as

Multiple applications in power generation, chemical pro-

Media ASTM F38 Typical Creep Relaxation

oils, gasoline, saturated steam, 20

ity with minimal weight loss

Reduced creep relaxation and improved torque reten-

Style 9900 Hi-Temp Styles

Tough and reliable Benefits

Graphite fiber gasketing withstands extreme tempera-

Passed Garlock Fire tests, and is ABS Fire Safe Type

Meets Navy Spec STR 5082 oils

Maintains superior seal during thermal cycling, even in Tighter seal

Significantly reduces emissions to meet stringent fluctuations

Patented* graphite fiber sheet is easier to handle and Convenient

Unique blend of aramid fibers, fillers and elastomeric

Cuts operational costs through reduced: - WRC BS 6920 Approved

Style 3760 Benefits

3760 LEAK-GARD Style 3750 is also

Typical Physical Properties*

Typical Physical Properties*

5,0002 5,0002 1,8002 2,0002 2,000 2,000

Compression at 2,000 psi (14 N/mm2)

Style 3510 Style 3504 Style 3500 Conventional

Styles 3500 to 3510 Benefits

Improved performance over conventional PTFE

Unique manufacturing process minimizes cold flow prob-

Excellent bolt torque retention

Withstands a wide range of chemicals for extended service

Cuts operational costs through reduced:

Offers some of the largest sheet sizes in the industry

Improved material utilization reduces waste range of chemicals

Easy identification of superior GYLON products Easy to install

Reduces misapplication and use of unauthorized,

DIN 52913 Gasket Bolt Load vs. Time

PTFE 3540 3545

Perforated stainless steel core increases resistance to

GYLON offers superior cold flow and creep resistance, Media

GYLON Style 3565

Soft, deformable exterior conforms to surface irregulari-

Stable blue core improves cold flow resistance

Low bolt load requirements ensure a tight seal on glass-

Direct sintering of GYLON layers prevents leak paths

Unitized construction avoids jacket foldover

Rigid core facilitates installation of large gaskets

Custom-cut gaskets from large sheets offer convenience

The next level in high performance

Improved load retention provides prolonged service life

Excellent permeation resistance means reduced

Superior chemical resistance