Between the Pipes Q2 2021

Sealing Solutions for General Industry
Durlon delivers sealing solutions for the stringent demands of general industry. From Steam Boilers to Power Plants, we are always committed to helping improve machine efficiency, extend equipment life, and reduce maintenance costs.

There are a number of industries that fall under the term “General” when it comes to ensuring a sealing solution to meet each application’s specific needs. These may include: Filling Equipment, Agricultural & Forestry Equipment, Heavy Equipment, Equipment Builders, Metal & Repair Shops, Package & Skid Manufacturers, and, Building Maintenance. Different industries have different requirements hence the gasket types also vary.

At Durlon, we strive to meet all of your standard and custom sealing requirements, our products are thoroughly tested, and can sustain in the toughest environments.

From interplanetary deep space missions to sealing the fittings between household piping, Polytetrafluoroethylene, commonly referred to as PTFE is used in almost every aspect of our daily lives.

Our Durlon^® filled PTFE sheet gasket material is manufactured using a compression molded and skived process which allows for the best control of physical properties and performance. We use cold forming, followed by heat treatment, commonly referred to as sintering; during which polymer particles fuse to form a solid molding.

PTFE lends itself to a wide variety of industrial, manufacturing, and engineering facilities which offers the following advantages:

• Excellent chemical resistance
• Wide range of service temperature
• Unlimited shelf life
• Non-stick, low friction
• High thermal stability and flame resistance
• Food grade compliant

PTFE is highly resistant to corrosion due to its chemical inertness. Unfortunately, that same chemical inertness prevents PTFE from being cross-linked like elastomers and is subject to the phenomenon of cold flow – otherwise known as “creep”. To reduce and diminish cold flow, additives are introduced during the preparation of the compounds.

Glass fillers found in Durlon^® 9000, and 9000N, gaskets, not only reduce creep but also maintain chemical inertness against aggressive and caustic chemicals and are still considered safe for use by food, drug, and medical services.

Aside from all the great benefits, PTFE gasket material can bring to your various applications, we can offer you longer or continual sheets, which in turn, will give you better yields when cutting!

We offer 60” widths in various thicknesses, and in multiple lengths of 60”, 120”, 180”, 300”, and up to 110 linear feet.

Please feel free to reach out to us at info@durlon.com where we will be happy to answer any questions about our PTFE products and purchasing options.

Certifications
Durlon^® 9000 – API 607 Standard 6FA Fire Test, WRAS, TA-Luft (VDI 2440), ASTM G86, Pamphlet 95 (Chlorine Institute), FDA Compliant, USP Class VI Certified, ABS-PDA Certified, EC 1935/2004 Compliant, DNV-GL Accreditation, RoHS Reach Declaration

Durlon^® 9000N – FDA compliant, ABS-PDA Certified, USP Class VI Certified, RoHS Reach Declaration