KLINGER®Graphite Laminate PIM

KLINGER®Graphite Laminate PIM - the unique graphite gasket with an Inconel insert.

Made of expanded graphite with an 0.1 mm thick insert of Inconel 625 alloy and featuring adhesive-free bonding. This gasket material is ideal for hot water and steam applications at temperatures of up to 450 °C. Furthermore, it is free of resins, impregnations or other organic substances.

Basis

Expanded graphite with a 0.1 mm thick inconel 625 insert.

Areas of application

KLINGER®Graphite Laminate PIM is ideal for hot water and steam applications at temperatures of up to 450 °C.

Industries

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

Key features

Unique Inconel reinforcement
Excellent chemical resistance
High corrosion resistance

Benefits

Easy to cut
Safe handling
Excellent tightness

Typical technical data for thickness 2 mm

Density of the graphite layer	DIN 28090-2	g/cm³	1.0
Purity of graphite	DIN 51903	%	> 99
Metallic reinforcement	Tanged metal Thickness Number of sheets	mm	Inconel 625 0.10 1
Compressibility	ASTM F 36 A	%	35-45
Recovery	ASTM F 36 A	%	12-18
Compression creep DIN 52913	16 h/ 50 MPa/ 300°C	MPa	≥46
KLINGER cold/hot compression 50 MPa	Thickness decrease at 23°C Thickness decrease at 300°C	% %	35-45 1-3
Specific leak rate	DIN 28090-2	mg/(s x m)	< 0.10
Chloride content of graphite layer	DIN 28090-2	ppm	≤ 40

Dimensions of the standard sheets

Sizes	1000 x 910 mm, 1000 x 610 mm
Thicknesses	1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm
Tolerances	Thickness ±5 % Length ±5 mm, Width ±5 mm

Other graphite qualities, thicknesses and sizes 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.