Chart comparing graphite and PTFE as gasket materials

Graphite or PTFE – Which Is Right for the Application?

260 °C, 500 °C or even 1,000 °C? Temperature may seem to provide a clear answer when selecting a gasket. In practice, however, it is only one part of the decision. PTFE offers excellent resistance to many chemicals. Graphite withstands significantly higher temperatures and adapts well to irregularities in the flange surface. However, both materials

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