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Dimensions applicable to ASME B16.5 Pipe Flanges and ASME B16.47 Series A, Large Diameter Steel Flanges.

GORE® Gasket Tape Series 1000 addresses all the challenges of reliably sealing large glass-lined-steel flanges.

Equipment made of glass-lined steel is used when manufacturing or processing aggressive chemicals such as aniline derivatives and strong acids such as sulfuric, nitric or hydrochloric acid. The Achilles heel of such glass-lined systems is the gaskets needed to seal the joints between components. Exposure to aggressive media causes the seals to degrade over time, resulting in damage to equipment and posing a health risk to operators. Replacing the seals costs a great deal of time and effort, with a corresponding drop in production output.

Visual step by step instructions for proper bolted flange assembly.

GORE Joint Sealant is ideally suited for large or complex steel flanges and equipment to achieve an incredibly tight seal. Available on a spool, the user can easily and quickly form a gasket in place on the flange, and achieve significant savings in material, labor, and lead-time over traditional large cut gaskets. Please follow the installation instructions in this guideline.

For more than 50 years, the Sealant Technologies Group of W. L. Gore & Associates has focused on the factors that enable more reliable sealing of piping systems, vessels, pumps and valves. Our singular focus has resulted in the development of innovative and top-performing gaskets and packings. We’ve also established a comprehensive technical services program, specially designed to help customers determine the best solutions for their toughest sealing applications.

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) tests the sealing material compatibility for use in flanged connections with liquid and gaseous oxygen. Further information on the test procedure and the result can be found in the following test report. Please note that the test was conducted on the version of this product with no adhesive backing.

CAUTION: Extra care is advised to ensure that the gasket surface is free from particulate contamination that accumulates due to static charge.

GORE Joint Sealant DE has a uniform density over the whole cross section in combination with a high profile. By choosing the correct size it is possible to achieve a tight seal in many applications including those where the flange faces are badly pitted.

The Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) tests the sealing material compatibility for use in flanged connections with liquid and gaseous oxygen. Further information on the test procedure and the result can be found in the following test report. Please note that the test was conducted on the version of this product with no adhesive backing.

CAUTION: Extra care is advised to ensure that the gasket surface is free from particulate contamination that accumulates due to static charge.

GORE® Gasket Tape Series 500 helps to achieve greater sealing efficiencies with large steel piping and equipment. Please follow the installation instructions in this guideline.