EAP International Ltd are proud to be an authorised fabricator and distributor of Garlock Sealing Technology gasket materials.
GYLON® is a time-tested proven product that is known throughout industry as the material of choice for severe chemical services. In addition, GYLON® gasket size availability is virtually limitless, as the product can be thermally bonded using a patented process. Garlock’s compressed fibre gasketing materials are manufactured using a proven technique referred to as the High-Pressure Sheet (HPS) process. One thing that makes the Garlock product different from other HPS products is the they made using a proprietary non-VOC solvent which is environmentally friendly.
PTFE with Silica Filler Gasketing
The GYLON® Style 3500 is a high performance, silica filled PTFE sheet material designed for use with strong acids, solvents, hydrocarbons, and other aggressive media.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Tight seal
- Improved performance over conventional PTFE
- Reduced product loss and emissions
- Reduced creep relaxation
- Unique manufacturing process minimizes cold flow problems typical of skived and expanded PTFE sheets
- Excellent bolt torque retention
- Withstands a wide range of chemicals for extended service life in a wide variety of applications
- Offers some of the largest sheet sizes in the industry
- Improved material utilization reduces waste
- Branding and colour coding reduces misapplication
- Will not support flame
- Will not support bacterial growth
SPECIFICATIONS
- Available in sheet or cut gasket form
- PTFE with silica
- Colour: Fawn
- Available in Full face or ring
- Available for 150 lb or 300 lb
- Available in 1/16 inch or ⅛ inch
- Meets ABS, FDA and USDA specifications
- Min. Temperature: -450°F / -268°C
- Max. Temperature: 500°F / 260°C
- Max. Pressure: 1200 PSI / 83 bar
- Maximum PxT 1/16: 350,000 °F x PSIG / 12,000 bar x °C
- Maximum PxT 1/8: 250,000 °F x PSIG / 8,600 bar x °C
APPLICATIONS
- Strong acids (except hydrofluoric acid)
- Solvents
- Hydrocarbons
- Water
- Steam
- Chlorine
- Cryogenics
PTFE with Aluminosilicate Microspheres Gasketing
The GYLON® Style 3504 gasket is made of PTFE with aluminosilicate microspheres. It is designed for use in moderate concentrations of acids, caustics, hydrocarbons, refrigerants, and more.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Tight seal
- Improved performance over conventional PTFE
- Reduced product loss and emissions
- Reduced creep relaxation
- Unique manufacturing process minimizes cold flow problems typical of skived and expanded PTFE sheets
- Excellent bolt torque retention
- Withstands a wide range of chemicals for extended service life in a wide variety of applications
- Offers some of the largest sheet sizes in the industry Improved material utilization reduces waste
- Branding and colour coding reduces misapplication
- Will not burn
- Will not support bacterial growth
SPECIFICATIONS
Available in sheet or cut gasket form
Colour: Blue
PTFE with aluminosilicate microspheres
Meets ABS, FDA and USP specifications
Min. Temperature: -450°F / -268°C
Max. Temperature: 500°F / 260°C
Max. Pressure: 800 PSI / 55 bar
Maximum PxT 1/16: 350,000 °F x PSIG / 12,000 bar x °C
Maximum PxT 1/8: 250,000 °F x PSIG / 8,600 bar x °C
APPLICATIONS
- Moderate concentrations of acids and some caustics
- Hydrocarbons Solvents
- Water
- Refrigerants
- Cryogenics
- Hydrogen peroxide
PTFE with Barium Sulfate Filler Gasketing Material
The GYLON® Style 3510 is a high performance, barium sulphate filled PTFE gasketing material. GYLON® 3510 PTFE gasket is designed for use in strong caustics and toxic chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, and phosgene, where initiating and maintaining an extremely tight seal is critical. In addition, the GYLON® 3510 provides exceptional performance in monomer services.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Tighter seal
- Improved performance over conventional PTFE
- Reduced product loss and emissions
- Reduced creep relaxation
- Unique manufacturing process minimizes cold flow problems typical of skived and expanded PTFE sheets
- Excellent bolt torque retention
- Withstands a wide range of chemicals for extended service life in a wide variety of applications
- Offers some of the largest sheet sizes in the industry
- Improved material utilization reduces waste
- Branding and colour coding reduces misapplication
- Will not support flame
- Will not support bacterial growth
SPECIFICATIONS
Available in sheet or cut gasket form
Colour: Off-white
PTFE with barium sulphate
Meets ABS and FDA specifications
Min. Temperature: -450°F / -268°C
Max. Temperature: 500°F / 260°C
Max. Pressure: 1200 PSI / 55 bar
Maximum PxT 1/16: 350,000 °F x PSIG / 12,000 bar x °C
Maximum PxT 1/8: 250,000 °F x PSIG / 8,600 bar x °C
APPLICATIONS
- Strong caustics Moderate acids
- Chlorine
- Gases
- Monomers
- Steam
- Hydrocarbons
- Cryogenics and aluminium fluoride
Microcellular PTFE Gasketing for Glass-lined Equipment.
The GYLON® Style 3540 gasket is a highly compressible, microcellular PTFE gasketing material designed to compress and conform to irregular or damaged surfaces, making it suitable for flanges that generate lower compressive stresses, such lined flanges and equipment.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Tight seal
- Highly compressible PTFE seals under low bolt load
- Compressible material conforms to surface irregularities, especially on warped, pitted, or scratched flanges
- Reduced cold flow and creep
- Pure PTFE withstands a wide range of chemicals
- Soft PTFE can be cut easily from larger sheets, reducing inventory costs and expensive downtime
- Will not support flame
- Will not support bacterial growth
SPECIFICATIONS
- Available in sheet or cut gasket form
- Colour: White
- Microcellular PTFE
- Meets FDA specifications
- Min. Temperature: -450°F / -268°C
- Max. Temperature: 500°F / 260°C
- Max. Pressure: 1200 PSI / 55 bar
- Maximum PxT 1/16: 350,000 °F x PSIG / 12,000 bar x °C
- Maximum PxT 1/8: 250,000 °F x PSIG / 8,600 bar x °C
APPLICATIONS
Suitable for many non-metallic flanges*
Strong caustics
Strong acids
Hydrocarbons
Chlorine
Cryogenics Glass-lined equipment
*For flat face flanges, a minimum compressive stress of 1,500 psi is recommended on the contacted gasket area for 150 psig liquid service. Consult with the flange manufacturer to confirm that adequate compressive stress is available.
Microcellular PTFE Gasketing for Low Bolt Load Applications
The GYLON® Style 3545 is a highly compressible microcellular PTFE with a rigid PTFE core for improved handleability. The GYLON® 3545 designed to compress and conform to irregular or damaged surfaces, making it suitable for flanges that generate lower compressive stresses, such and glass-lined flanges and equipment.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Tight seal
- Highly compressible PTFE outer layers seal under low bolt load
- Compressible layers conform to irregularities, especially on warped, pitted, or scratched flanges
- Rigid PTFE core reduces cold flow and creep
- Withstands a wide range of chemicals
- Can be cut from larger sheets, reducing inventory costs and expensive downtime
- Rigid PTFE core facilitates installation, especially on large diameter flanges and hard-to-reach areas
- Will not support flame
- Will not support bacterial growth
SPECIFICATIONS
- Available in sheet or cut gasket form
- White
- Microcellular PTFE Conforms to FDA regulations and ABS specification
- Min. Temperature: -450°F / -268°C
- Max. Temperature: 500°F / 260°C
- Max. Pressure: 1200 PSI / 55 bar
- Maximum PxT 1/16: 350,000 °F x PSIG / 12,000 bar x °C
- Maximum PxT 1/8: 250,000 °F x PSIG / 8,600 bar x °C
APPLICATIONS
- Strong caustics
- Strong acids
- Hydrocarbons
- Chlorine
- Cryogenics
- Glass-lined equipment†
- Low bolt load applications*
