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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.

For decades, W. L. Gore & Associates has offered GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes that effectively seal aircraft panels and protect against corrosion. Gore's aerospace tapes must be installed properly to ensure they perform optimally and minimize the damage caused by vibration and other mechanical forces.

To ensure sealing integrity, tapes and gaskets from W. L. Gore & Associates must be inspected for any damage or improper installation. Refer to our procedures for inspecting, reusing and repairing GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Materials, along with the aircraft maintenance manual when replacing existing materials.

Follow these procedures from W. L. Gore & Associates to properly install GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Gaskets and ensure their reliable performance, along with the aircraft maintenance manual. Gore’s materials have effectively sealed and protected aircraft surfaces for decades against environmental contaminants and mechanical forces.

W. L. Gore & Associates’ aerospace sealants have successfully solved many surface protection and sealing challenges in defense and civil aircraft. When removing the Boeing 737 Next-Gen Heat Exchanger Inlet Duct for routine maintenance checks, GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes, 200 Series must be inspected for any damage or improper installation.

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.

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.

To achieve a reliable seal, adequate gasket stress must be applied during installation. The Gore torque tables provide end-users with an estimation of bolt preload for use during flange assembly.