The composition and properties of glass-lined steel make it a desirable material of construction for processes that involve aggressive media that operate under rigorous conditions. Yet the harsh demands of this equipment can make it challenging to maintain a tight, lasting seal primarily due to limited gasket loads and deviation of sealing surfaces. Sealing difficulties become an even greater issue for large flanges. Envelope gaskets or filled PTFE gaskets that incorporate compressible materials are frequently used but only provide a partial solution.
The inconsistency in quality of these gaskets may eventually lead to premature gasket failure, with consequences that range from problematic to catastrophic, including:
Leakage/emissions
Equipment damage
Production downtime
Risks to personnel safety
A High Performance Sealing Solution
GORE® Gasket Tape Series 1000 (S1000*) addresses all the challenges of reliably sealing large glass-lined steel flanges. Made of 100% ePTFE, this highly conformable tape is chemically inert, and highly resistant to creep, cold flow and clamp-force loss. Its proprietary barrier core maintains an extra tight seal even at low loads to minimize leakage and provide chemical protection across the full width.
*GORE Gasket Tape S1000 is an upgrade and replacement to Gasket Tape S600 (download the Product Upgrade Flyer for more information).
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