KLINGER® top-graph2000

Characteristic & main applications
The really flexible graphite sealing material with a high degree of inherent stability offers reliability in handling. Thanks to its high load bearing capacity and the low embrittlement, KLINGERtop-graph-2000 is ideally suited for use with steam and other sophisticated applications.
The material impresses with its good handling in combination with its very high level of load bearing capacity and minimal embrittlement at temperatures up to 300°C. These properties offer the gasket a high degree of resistance to damage during fitting and under operation, prevents the loss of bolt load and the formation of cracks at high temperature. The material is suitable for use with steam up to 300°C. In many other areas of application, temperatures of over 500°C are possible.
KLINGERtop-graph-2000 combines the advantages of fibrereinforced gaskets preferred by the experts with the key features of really flexible graphite.

Material
Sealing material, based on graphite and synthetic fibres. Manufactured using a revolutionary process which provides the graphite gaskets with totally new, previously unachievable properties.

Technical data

Typical values for 1,5 mm thickness
Compressibility
ASTM F 36 J
  % 10
Recovery
ASTM F 36 J
min. % 60
Stress relaxation
DIN 52913
50 MPa, 16 h/300 °C MPa 32
Klinger cold/hot compression 50 MPa thickness decrease at 23 °C % 10
thickness decrease at 300 °C % 10
Tightness according DIN 3535/6   ml/min 0,5
Thickness increase after fluid immersion
ASTM F 146
Water: 5 h/100 °C % 5
Fuel B: 5 h/23 °C % 7
Density   g/cm3 1,75
Meets the technical requirements of
BS 7531:2006 Grade AX

 

Technical advice
KLINGERexpert
The many, varied demands placed on gaskets
Gasket selection with the pT diagram
Product documentation
KLINGER Hot and Cold compression test method
High temperature tightness
Surface pressures acc. to DIN 28090
Gasket factors acc. DIN 28090 and EN 13555
Chemical compatibility

Technical Support
Application Overview
Important application parameters
Installation instructions
Shelf life of KLINGERSIL
Safety Information 
Technical presentation
Approvals and certificates

Dimensions of the standard sheets
Sizes: 1000 x 15  mm, 1500 x 2000 mm
Thicknesses: 0,5 mm, 1,0 mm, 1,5 mm, 2,0 mm, 3,0 mm;
other thicknesses and sizes on request.
Tolerances: thickness ± 10%, lenght ± 50 mm, width ± 50mm

Function and durability
The performance and service life of KLINGER gaskets depend in large measure on proper storage and fitting, factors beyond the manufactor’s control. We can, however, vouch for the excellent quality of our products. With this in mind, please also observe our installation instructions.

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pT diagram
The Klinger pT diagram provides guidelines for determining the suitability of a particular gasket material for a specific application based on the operating temperature and pressure only. Always refer to the chemical resistance of the gasket to the fluid.