Thermiculite meets all sealing needsclaims Flexitallic. For years users and manufacturers alike have been searching for a non-asbestos sealing material that works as well as the now defunct asbestos.
Two dynamics pushed the development forward with energy. Primarilythe temperature limit for graphite in all its forms was lowered due to the discovery that graphite degraded over time in service and a new top limit of 350°C was set. Secondlytests results were attained on a non steel core Thermiculite jointing that exceeded 450°C without any material degradation.
After three years testing and development heralding the arrival of a standard jointingevery gasket style can now be filled with Thermiculitemaking gasket selection a thing of the pastsays the company.
Flexitallic Ltd is based CleckheatonWest YorkshireUK. www.flexitallic.com or www.thermiculite.com
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