FLEXICARB
RGS 1
FLEXITALLIC LIMITED
PO BOX 3 MARSH WORKS DEWSBURY ROAD
CLECKHEATON WEST YORKSHIRE BD19 5BT
TEL: 01274 851273
FAX: 01274 851386
PRODUCT
REFERENCE:
FLEXICARB RGS 1
DESCRIPTION:
RGS 1 is a high purity graphite laminate reinforced with a nickel foil core.
SERVICE:
FLEXICARB RGS 1 is recommended for general sealing applicationsand can be
used for sealing steam and most chemicals with the exception of oxidizing media.
It is particularly recommended where ease of gasket cutting is important.
Maximum recommended temperature :
Oxidising media 370OC (700OF)
Inert or reducing media 1000oC (1830oF)
Maximum recommended pressure :
15 MPa (150 bar; 2200 psi)
Note : For applications sealing inert or reducing media, at temperatures in excess
of 370OC, attention must be given to the possibility of oxidative attack on the
gasket from the external environment.
Use with strong oxidising agents should be avoided.
For long term continuous use in oxidising environments at temperatures in excess
of 370OC please consult Flexitallic Applications Engineering Department.
CONSTRUCTION :
Facing material :
98 % pure graphite foil.
Reinforcement :
13 micron nickel foil.
Adhesive :
Polychloroprene.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Thickness
1.5 mm
Density
ASTM Compressibility
ASTM Recovery
BS Residual Stress
ASTM Tensile Strength
Leachable Chloride Ion Content
Leachable Fluoride Ion Content
gcm-3
%
%
MPa
MPa
ppm
ppm
0.9
54
10
39
7
<50
<50
AVAILABILITY:
Sheet size :
1.0 m x 1.0 m & 1.5 m x 1.5 m
Tolerances +5mm/-4mm
Thickness range :
1.0 mm to 3.0 mm
Tolerances +/- 10%
PDS 133 09/05
This Data Sheet refers to the material as supplied. The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no liability
will be accepted by the Company in relation to same.
We reserve the right to change the details given on this Data Sheet as additional information is acquired.
Customers requiring the latest version of this Data Sheet should contact our Applications Engineering Department.
The information given and, in particular, any parameters, should be used for guidance purposes only. The Company does
not give any warranty that the product will be suitable for the use intended by the customer.