Garlock 5500 (Grey Sheet)

A compressed non-asbestos gasket sheet of inorganic fibers and high-temperature fillers with a nitrile (NBR) binder. Designed for general-service applications up to 550° F (290° C) continuous. ABS Fire Safe Type Approved.

Description

Garlock® Inorganic fiber gasketing (IFG®) offers excellent thermal stability with minimal weight loss, reduced creep relaxation and improved torque retention provide optimal sealability. Inorganic fibers have excellent thermal and oxidation resistance. Non-oxidizing fibers withstand a continuous operating temperature of up to 550°F (290°C), and maximum spike of 800°F (425°C).

Applications:

Tighter seal
Inorganic fiber gasketing offers excellent thermal stability with minimal weight loss
Reduced creep relaxation and improved torque retention provide optimal sealability
Non-oxidizing fibers withstand a continuous operating temperature of up to 550°F (290°C), and maximum spike of 800°F (425°C)
IFG® 5500 has passed the Garlock Fire Test and is ABS Fire Safe Type Approved.
Temperature resistant

Compatible With:

Water
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
Oils
Gasoline
Saturated steam*
Inert gases
Most refrigerants

*Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800psi. Preferred assembly stress = 6,000-10,000psi. Gasket thickness of 1/16″ strongly preferred. Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the assembly. For saturated steam above 150psig or superheated steam, consult Garlock Engineering.

Dimensions:

Garlock Compressed Non-Asbestos Gasket Sheets are available in these sizes:

1/64”	X 60”	X 60”
1/64”	X 60”	X 120”
1/32”	X 60”	X 60”
1/32”	X 60”	X 120”
1/16”	X 60”	X 60”
1/16”	X 60”	X 120”
3/32”	X 60”	X 60”
3/32”	X 60”	X 120”
1/8”	X 60”	X 60”
1/8”	X 60”	X 120”

Note: Other thicknesses and sheet sizes may be available by special order.

Specifications:

Min. Temp	-100°F
Max Temp	800°F
Continuous Max	550° F
Max Pressure	2,000 PSI
Max PXT 1/16”	400,000 (°F X PSIG)
Max PXT 1/8”	275,000 (°F X PSIG)

ASTM F104 Line Call Out:

F712103A9B4E23K7L501M4(4)

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