AFM 440 pages
MATERIAL
AFM 44 is an asbestos-free gasket material. It is composed of carbon fibers and other asbestos substitutes
which are resistant to high temper ures. These are
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firmly bonded to high-grade elastomers under elevated pressure and temper ture.
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PROPERTIES
AFM 44 is characterized by very high thermal and
mechanical resistance. The material has excellent tensile strength and residual stress values. It is very well
suited for sealing off gases and fluids and is highly
resistant to chemicals such as lyes.
APPLICATION
¬ oil processing industry and chemical industry
¬ for DIN and ANSI flanged joints, apparatus, pumps,
heat exchangers, fittings and pipelines in industrial
plants
¬ for sealing joints in transmissions and hydraulic
components as well as sealing refrigerants, engine
oils and fuels
¬ for sealing mixtures of water/anti-freeze and
corrosion inhibitors
¬ for sealing lyes and solvents
SURFACES
The standard version of AFM 44 has a non-stick top
and bottom layer. Additional surface treatment is
unnecessary in most cases.
AFM 44
The Carbon Fiber Material
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