Flexible Graphite Gaskets
Blaylock Gasket & Packing is proud to stock an extensive inventory of flexible graphite sheets. If your project calls for a material that is highly resistant to chemical wear and extreme temperatures and pressures, our high-quality flexible graphite will provide you with the long-lasting solution you need.
Included in our stock of flexible graphite sheets are homogeneous flexible graphite sheet, stainless steel flexible graphite sheet foil inserted and flexible graphite sheet 316ss tang inserted. Common uses for flexible graphite include applications in refinery, paper milling, mining, the automotive industry, and the chemical and petrochemical industries.
Flexible Graphite Sheet Supplier
No material seals like flexible graphite, which also offers a wide range of outstanding properties. Blaylock's flexible graphite has a huge operating temperature range of -300F to more than 750F, and performs its functions effortlessly in many oil and chemical environments.
When your high or low temperature project calls for durable and resistant flexible graphite, Blaylock can be your one-stop source to fill all your needs. Our inventory is of the highest quality, and the people who make up our company are knowledgeable and experienced with the applications of our materials. There is a reason Blaylock has been in business for thirty years and three generations as a graphite sheet supplier, contact us today and we will gladly show you why that is, and help you outfit your project with the best flexible graphite available.
What is Flexible Graphite?
Blaylock flexible graphite is made from natural graphite, with a high carbon content north of 90%. These natural flakes are treated with high temperatures, expanded and calendared. Graphite has low creep and small bolt loss. Graphite is available in a homogenous sheet and with steel reinforcements (tang and foil) . Flexible graphite sheet has pressure-temperature sealing capabilities that are far superior to all compressed fiber reinforced sheet materials. It is resistant to chemical attack by virtually all organic and inorganic fluids with the exception of concentrated, highly oxidizing acids.
Types of Flexible Graphite
Homogenous Flexible Graphite
Flexible graphite sheet is made from exfoliated graphite flake which is compressed into foil by a carefully controlled calendaring process. In this process, the expanded flake particles are mechanically locked together without the use of fibers, binders or other additives. Sheets of graphite foil are then adhesive bonded and laminated to the required thickness.
| PLAIN FLEXIBLE GRAPHITE BY THE NUMBERS | |||
| DENSITY | TENSILE | TEMPERATURE | REINFORCEMENT |
| 62 lbs/ft³ | 650PSI | -325F to (840F Air) (1200F Steam) | None |
These numbers are a general guide and are subject to change at any time. Our team offers materials to meet any project. If you have special requirements for things like color, tensile, temperature, durometer, etc, please reach out to our team. Just because material listed doesn’t meet your spec does not meet it is not available.
Properties and application parameters shown throughout this datasheet are typical. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Blaylock Gasket. Failure to select proper sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Foil Reinforced Graphite
This sheet is a flexible graphite sheet reinforced with a 316SS foil, .002” thick. The flexible graphite sheet is made from exfoliated graphite flake which is compressed into foil by a carefully controlled calendaring process. In this process, the expanded flake particles are mechanically locked together without the use of fibers, binders or other additives. Sheets of graphite foil are then adhesive bonded and laminated to the required
| PLAIN FLEXIBLE GRAPHITE BY THE NUMBERS | |||
| DENSITY | TENSILE | TEMPERATURE | REINFORCEMENT |
| 62 lbs/ft³ | 5000PSI | -325F to (840F Air) (1200F Steam) | 316 SS FOIL |
These numbers are a general guide and are subject to change at any time. Our team offers materials to meet any project. If you have special requirements for things like color, tensile, temperature, durometer, etc, please reach out to our team. Just because material listed doesn’t meet your spec does not meet it is not available.
Properties and application parameters shown throughout this datasheet are typical. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Blaylock Gasket. Failure to select proper sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Tang Reinforced Graphite
This sheet is a flexible graphite sheet reinforced with a 316SS tanged core, .005” thick. The flexible graphite sheet is made from exfoliated graphite flake which is compressed into foil by a carefully controlled calendaring process. In this process, the expanded flake particles are mechanically locked together without the use of fibers, binders or other additives. Sheets of graphite foil are then adhesive bonded and laminated
| PLAIN FLEXIBLE GRAPHITE BY THE NUMBERS | |||
| DENSITY | TENSILE | TEMPERATURE | REINFORCEMENT |
| 62 lbs/ft³ | 5000PSI | -325F to (840F Air) (1200F Steam) | 316 SS FOIL |
These numbers are a general guide and are subject to change at any time. Our team offers materials to meet any project. If you have special requirements for things like color, tensile, temperature, durometer, etc, please reach out to our team. Just because material listed doesn’t meet your spec does not meet it is not available.
Properties and application parameters shown throughout this datasheet are typical. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Blaylock Gasket. Failure to select proper sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
Flexible Graphite Tape
Blaylock offers flexible graphite tapes. Crinkled flexible graphite tape is pure with no fibers, binders or other additives, ideal for stuffing box packing for pumps and valves. Our tapes are available with and without adhesive backing.
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