A L L G A S K E T S A R E N
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O T C R E A T E D E Q U A L
Pfaudler NS
(Normal Service) Gasket
PTFE ENVELOPE
PFAUDLER 2000 LR
COMPRESSIBLE INSERT
SS CORRUGATED INSERT
PFAUDLER 2000 LR
COMPRESSIBLE INSERT
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P F A U D L E R F A M I
Pfaudler offers this material in a variety of enveloped gasket Pfaudlers 2000LR is offered in a variety of enveloped gasket
designs. It is available in composite form with metal, glass fiber designs.
cloth, or polyester reinforcement.
Kevlar is a registered trademark of DuPont.
Temperature: -400F to 550F prolonged service (Consult Pfaudler
Temperature: -320F to 350F prolonged service. Intermittent
or GPS for temperatures above 550F)
service is possible to 450F.
TECHNICAL
ECHNICAL DATA ON FLEXIBLE
ATA ON LEXIBLE GRAPHITE
RAPHITE TECHNICAL
ECHNICAL DATA ON PFAUDLER
ATA ON FAUDLER 2000LRR
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L Y O F G A S K E T S
*See Pfaudler Technical Data Sheet TDS 98-100 for additional information.
**With graphite insert replacing 2000LR insert
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B U L L N O S E ( B N )
DESCRIPTION: TFM material testing revealed
The Pfaudler BN gasket is the lower deformation under load
premium general-purpose (cold flow) and increased
gasket provided with new sealability in comparison to
Pfaudler RS and RT series of PTFE material.
Glasteel reactors. Also, when The TFM material has better
used with an optional graphite resilience, particularly at
insert, this gasket can replace elevated temperature.
the Extreme Service and Excellent non-stick properties.
Permeant Service gasket. Superior dielectric properties.
Unique Pfaudler convex
FEATURES:
geometry reduces product
The BN gasket envelope is build-up.
constructed from TFM, a
modified PTFE material. AVAILABLE SIZES:
The standard compressible The BN gasket is available in
insert is made of Pfaudlers sizes from 1" to 48". (Custom
2000LR. gaskets and gaskets larger than
A flexible graphite insert can 48" are available upon request)
be provided as an option.
This enables the gasket to be SERVICE CONDITIONS:
used in services where chemi- Temperature range: -320 to
cals such as bromine, chlorine 450F. (Intermittent service
and iodine are present. The above 350F recommended.)
graphite insert would also Prolonged service above 450F
allow the gasket to be used is possible with a graphite insert.
at elevated temperatures up Please consult Pfaudler or GPS. Pressure range: 1 - 10 : Full Vacuum to 750 psig
to 500F over prolonged
periods of time with enhanced CAUTION: 11 - 36 : Full Vacuum to 500 psig
sealability. Glass-lined steel process equip- >36 : Full Vacuum to 300 psig
ment is generally limited, under pH range: 1 to 14
BENEFITS: specific conditions, to 20F
The TFM material has a to 450F. See equipment
denser molecular structure nameplate or consult original
with fewer voids resulting in manufacturer if in doubt.
lower permeability rate.
P H A R M A C E U T I C A L S E R V I C E ( R X )
DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS:
The Pfaudler Rx gasket is The Rx gasket is the cleanest
designed specifically for use on envelope gasket available for
Pfaudlers Rx series of glass- glass-lined steel equipment.
lined stainless steel pharmaceu- There are no exposed
tical reactors and other glass surfaces on either the inside
steel equipment requiring or outside of the gasket
ultra-high purity. It minimizes the to minimize product build-up
potential for product build-up and minimize the risk of
and cross contamination. product contamination.
FEATURES: AVAILABLE SIZES:
The Rx gasket features an The Rx gasket is available in
inner and outer-machined sizes from 2" to 48".
PTFE channel envelope.
SERVICE CONDITIONS:
The inner envelope has a
Temperature range: -320 to
flush, flat inner surface to
450F. (Intermittent service
minimize an edge where
above 350F recommended.)
product can accumulate and
facilitates vessel cleanout.
The compressible insert in
the Rx gasket is made
of Pfaudlers 2000LR and is
completely "encapsulated" so
fibers are not exposed. Pressure range: 2 - 10 : Full Vacuum to 750 psig
11 - 36 : Full Vacuum to 500 psig
>36 : Full Vacuum to 300 psig
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N O R M A L S E R V I C E ( N S )
DESCRIPTION:
The Pfaudler NS gasket is a BENEFITS:
general-purpose gasket The NS gasket is an affordable
provided with new Pfaudler alternative to the BN gasket.
RA-series Glasteel reactors.
The NS gasket is used where The NS gasket is available in
PTFE is compatible with the large custom sizes.
product and process operating AVAILABLE SIZES:
conditions. The NS gasket is available in
FEATURES: sizes from 1" to 66" and with
The NS gasket features custom dimensions as large
Pfaudlers 2000LR compress- as 96".
ible inserts. It has a slit or SERVICE CONDITIONS:
tape PTFE envelope and the Temperature range: -320 to
corrugated metal insert is 450F. (Intermittent service
made of 304 stainless steel. above 350F recommended.)
E L E C T R O - S T A T I C ( A S )
DESCRIPTION: reduced.
The Pfaudler AS gasket is used Sealability at elevated
in piping systems or on vessels temperatures and corrosion
to help reduce the build-up of resistance of the compressible
static electricity caused by inserts are also enhanced.
friction between immiscible and AVAILABLE SIZES:
free falling liquids.
The AS gasket is available in
FEATURES: sizes from 1-1/2" to 48".
The AS gasket has conduc- SERVICE CONDITIONS:
tive, flexible graphite,
compressible inserts, and Temperature range: -400 to
a conductive PTFE channel 650F. (Prolonged service above
envelope. 450F possible; for temperatures
above 550F please consult
A metal grounding tab on Pfaudler or GPS.)
the metal insert provides a
dissipation path for electro- CAUTION:
static charge. Glass-lined steel process
BENEFITS: equipment is generally limited,
under specific conditions, to
Using an AS gasket in con- 20F to 450F. See equipment
junction with the measures nameplate or consult original
listed in Technical Data Sheet manufacturer if in doubt.
TDS-98-100 helps reduce the
ignition hazard of flammable
Pressure range: 1 1 2 - 10 : Full Vacuum to 750 psig solvents. Pinhole damage to
11 - 36 : Full Vacuum to 500 psig the vessel glass lining due to
>36 : Full Vacuum to 300 psig electrostatic discharge and
product build-up is also
pH range: 1 to 14
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C H A N N E L G A S K E T ( C H )
DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS:
The Pfaudler CH gasket is a The channel envelope design
general-purpose gasket with a affords greater product
machined, channel PTFE purity with less possibility of
envelope for use by the pharma- cross-contamination.
ceutical and food industries, or
in any application where product
AVAILABLE SIZES:
build-up is unacceptable. The CH gasket is available in
sizes from 1-1/2" to 48".
FEATURES:
The CH gasket does not
SERVICE CONDITIONS:
protrude into the vessel, as do Temperature range: -320 to
similar competitive products. 450F. (Intermittent service
above 350F recommended.)
The channel envelope
provides a flush, flat surface
with the vessel, which
minimizes product build-up
and facilitates vessel
clean out.
The compressible inserts are
made of Pfaudlers 2000LR.
S E L F - C E N T E R I N G ( S C )
DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS:
The Pfaudler SC gasket is This design ensures the SC
designed for ease of installation gasket is positioned to
in piping systems, or on vessels enhance sealability and
where centering of the gasket is reduce leaks at start-up.
critical. It is a general-purpose Correctly centered, the SC
gasket and is essentially a gasket also reduces any
self-centering version of the potential hazard from
standard NS design. corrosive chemicals leaking
FEATURES: from overhead piping.
The SC gasket includes an Easy installation.
oversized compressible insert AVAILABLE SIZES:
made of Pfaudlers 2000LR. The SC gasket is available in
The outside diameter closely sizes from 1" to 18".
matches the inside diameter
of the flange bolt circle. SERVICE CONDITIONS:
Temperature range: -320 to
450F. (Intermittent service
above 350F recommended.)
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D O U B L E E N V E L O P E ( D E )
DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS:
The Pfaudler DE gasket is a The outer envelope protects
general-purpose gasket for use the outside of the gasket from
by pharmaceutical, food and corrosion and contamination.
chemical industries. The DE It also prevents compressible
gasket is used when the outside insert fibers from getting into
of the gasket requires protection the vessel contents because
from liquids, or when reducing they are not exposed.
the exposure of the insert mate-
rial to the product is desirable. AVAILABLE SIZES:
The DE gasket is available in
FEATURES: sizes from 1-1/2" to 66" and
The DE gasket features with custom dimensions as
Pfaudlers 2000LR compress- large as 96".
ible inserts. It has a slit or
tape PTFE envelope and the SERVICE CONDITIONS:
corrugated metal insert is Temperature range: -320 to
made of 304 stainless steel. 450F. (Intermittent service
above 350F recommended.)
P E R M E A N T S E R V I C E ( P S ) E X T R E M E S E R V I C E ( E S )
A Bull Nose gasket with graphite insert can be substituted for this gasket. A Bull Nose gasket with graphite insert can be substituted for this gasket.
DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS: DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS:
The Pfaudler PS gasket is The PS gasket provides a The Pfaudler ES gasket is the The ES gasket provides
specifically designed for longer service life and has perfect choice for any severe enhanced sealability at
services where chemicals such added protection against the application involving elevated elevated temperatures and
as bromine, chlorine or iodine detrimental effects of chemical temperatures over long periods better corrosion resistance
are present and able to permeation. of time, or where corrosion of the compressible insert
permeate the envelope of a The PS gasket is also suitable resistance of the compressible material.
standard gasket. for more elevated temperature insert is desirable.
AVAILABLE SIZES:
FEATURES: over longer periods and FEATURES:
reduces product build-up. The ES gasket is available in
The PS gasket has an extra The ES gasket has a thicker sizes from 1" to 66" and with
heavy duty, machined PTFE Increased corrosion resistance than standard slit or tape custom dimensions as large
channel envelope to reduce of the compressible insert. PTFE envelope to provide a as 96".
the effects of chemical AVAILABLE SIZES: more durable corrosion barrier.
permeation. SERVICE CONDITIONS:
The AS gasket is available in The compressible insert is
A flush, flat inner envelope Temperature range: -400 to
sizes from 1-1/2" to 48". made of flexible graphite.
surface minimizes product 650F. (Prolonged service above
SERVICE CONDITIONS: The ES gasket is self- 450F possible; for temperatures
build-up. centering.
Temperature range: -400 to above 550F please consult
Flexible graphite compressible Pfaudler or GPS.)
inserts are designed to resist 650F. (Prolonged service above
corrosion, and metal inserts 450F possible; for temperatures CAUTION:
are not exposed at the outside above 550F please consult Glass-lined steel process
of the gasket. Pfaudler or GPS.) equipment is generally limited,
CAUTION: under specific conditions, to
Glass-lined steel process 20F to 450F. See equipment
equipment is generally limited, nameplate or consult original
under specific conditions, to manufacturer if in doubt.
20F to 450F. See equipment
nameplate or consult original
manufacturer if in doubt.
Pressure range: 1 1 2 - 10 : Full Vacuum to 750 psig Pressure range: 1 - 10 : Full Vacuum to 750 psig
11 - 36 : Full Vacuum to 500 psig 11 - 36 : Full Vacuum to 500 psig
>36 : Full Vacuum to 300 psig >36 : Full Vacuum to 300 psig
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S P A C E R G A S K E T ( S G )
DESCRIPTION: BENEFITS:
Pfaudler's SG gasket is used The SG gasket can
to fill small gaps in piping compensate for inaccurate
systems which result from the spool lengths in piping
build-up of tolerances over systems.
the length of the pipe run. Easy installation.
FEATURES: Has an enhanced service
The SG gasket has a life due to reduced moisture
machined PTFE channel absorption.
envelope, and has inserts
made of Pfaudler 2000LR. AVAILABLE SIZES:
The thickness of the The SG gasket is available in
compressible inserts is sizes from 11 2" to 18"
double that of a standard nominal diameter.
envelope gasket. SERVICE CONDITIONS:
Temperature range: -320 to
+450 F. (Intermittent service
above 350 F. recommended.)
C U S T O M G A S K E T S
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Q U A L I T Y , A V A I L A B I L I T Y A N D
R E L I A B I L I T Y
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SB40-100-4
Chemical Reactor
Services, Ltd.
Glasteel Parts Bolton, England
and Services Bilston, England
Rochester, New York
Pfaudler-Werke GmbH
Schwetzingen, Germany
Pfaudler Equipamentos
Industriais Ltda. Suzhou Pfaudler
Taubate, SP, Brazil Glass-Lined Equipment
Company Ltd.
Suzhou, China