Composition
Adhesive knitted tape made of expanded mineral graphite yarns
Characteristics
The GR48PA is a knitted tape made from expanded mineral graphite yarn, processed with a special technique, and then reshaped to obtain a tape on which a double-sided adhesive tape is applied. It is a product available in different widths, typically those from the inch series ranging from 1/4" to 1 1/2", which is flexible and easily conformable, suitable for being applied to the sealing surfaces of flanges as an aid to the main seal or used alone for low-pressure applications.
Applications
Applicable for sealing reactor flanges, tank covers, manholes, handholes, and heat exchangers. Expanded graphite is chemically inert to a wide range of aggressive chemicals, such as acids, bases, and solvents, with the exception of oxidizing fluids. This property makes it suitable for use in corrosive environments, typical of the chemical, petrochemical, and gas industries. Expanded graphite can withstand very high temperatures, up to around 650°C in an inert atmosphere or with steam, and 450°C in air, without losing its mechanical properties. This resistance makes expanded graphite perfect for applications in high-temperature environments.
