KLINGER^® Graphite Laminate SLS

The pure graphite gasket with a smooth stainless steel insert

Combining pure exfoliated graphite with stainless steel foil reinforcement, this gasket material promises improved cutting and handling.

Basis composition

Expanded graphite and a plain glued stainless steel insert.

Areas of application

Thanks to its graphite-based conformability characteristics, it is suitable for low bolt-load and damaged flange scenarios. Resistant to virtually any type of medium, it is also temperature-resistant (up to 450°C) and highly compressible.

Industries

General industry / Chemical / Oil & Gas / Energy / Pulp & Paper / Marine / Automotive

Key features

Stainless steel foil as insert
Excellent chemical resistance
Excellent high temperature resistance

Benefits

Provides excellent adaptability to any sealing surface
Seals irregular flanges
Conforms easily
Stable physical properties over the whole temperature range

Typical technical data for thicknesses 2.0 mm

Density of the graphite layer	DIN 28090-2	g/cm³	1.0
Purity of graphite	DIN 51903	%	> 99
Metallic reinforcement	Plain metal Thickness Number of sheets	mm	AISI 316 (L) 0.3 1
Compressibility	ASTM F 36 A	%	35-50
Recovery	ASTM F 36 A	%	10-15
Compression creep DIN 52913	16 h/ 50 MPa/ 300°C	MPa	≥45
KLINGER cold/hot compression 50 MPa	Thickness decrease at 23°C Thickness decrease at 300°C	% %	40-50 1-4
Specific leak rate	DIN 28090-2	mg/(s x m)	< 0.10
Chloride content of graphite layer	DIN 28090-2	ppm	≤ 40

¹) Nuclear quality with a purity of ≥99,8 available on request
²) Detailed specifications of the used graphite foils are found in our Graphite vademecum, which will be sent to you on request with pleasure

Dimensions of the standard sheets

Sizes	1000 x 1000 mm, 2000 x 1000 mm
Thicknesses	0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm
Tolerances	Thickness ± 5% Length ± 5 mm, Width ± 5 mm

Other thicknesses, sizes and inserts on request.

Function and durability

The performance and service life of KLINGER gaskets depend to a large extent on proper storage and fitting - factors beyond the manufactor’s control. We can, however, vouch for the excellent quality of our products. With this in mind, please also take note of our installation manual.