The following explains Gaskets, Incorporated Part Number Codes using GT11M Type 2 Tadpole Seal in ½” X 1-1/2” OAW as an example.
[G]T11M Type 2 Tadpole Seal in ½” X 1-1/2” OAW – Gaskets, Incorporated seal
G[T]11M Type 2 Tadpole Seal in ½” X 1-1/2” OAW– Tadpole Type
C= outer bulb diameter; D = overall width; B = width of both bulbs, A = gap between bulbs
We make our seals to customer provided dimensions and specs to ensure the best seal for varying applications
GT[11]m – Cover Material call out
07 1/16” thick ceramic woven cloth with Inconel wire insert 2000°F/1093°C
Ideal for
- ultra-high temperature furnace applications up to 2000°F/1093°C
- abrasion resistant
08 1/8” thick ceramic woven cloth with Inconel wire insert
Ideal for
- ultra-high temperature furnace applications up to 2000°F/1093°C
- abrasion resistant where more insulation is needed verse the 1/16” thick cover.
09 Inconel wire stocking 1800°F/982°C
Ideal for
- Temperatures up to 1800°F/982°C
- extreme abrasion resistance
10 Aluminized Fiberglass Cloth
Ideal for
- Temperatures up to 500° F/260° C
- reflects radiant heat
11 Fiberglass cloth or tape 1000°F/538°C
Ideal for
- Standard seal for ovens and doors is useful in many applications.
- Good wear life,
- Chemical resistance
- Heat resistance
12 Fiberglass cloth or tape with Teflon® -100°F (-73°C) to 500°F (216°C)
Ideal for
- Low temperature applications stable to -73°C and high temp applications <500°F
- Applications where silicone cannot be used.
13 Silica cloth 1800°F/982°C
- Similar characteristics to fiberglass but with higher temp ratings (<1800°F/982°C).
14 Silicone-coated fiberglass cloth -150°F (-101°C) to 500°F (216°C)
- Impervious to air, water, many chemicals,
- Good in cold environments and UV resistant.
- Versatile material for many applications
15 Kevlar® cloth or tape -320°F (-196°C) to 500°F (216°C)
- Used where high abrasion resistance is required such as
- door sweep seals or
- seals exposed to lots of axial movement.
22 Fiberglass cloth with Viton® 0°F (32°C) to 500°F (260°C)
- A unique material commonly used in chemical applications where PTFE or silicone are not compatible.
23 Padmaster Vermiculite-coated fiberglass cloth 1200°F/649°C
- Upgraded” fiberglass. The vermiculite coating increases abrasion.
- temperature resistance
25 Teflon® Coated Fiberglass film (crease and tear resistant) -450°F (-267°C) to 500°F (216°C)
- Similar to our 12 series but in a film.
- This material is slick and allows water, materials, etc. to slide and wick easily.
29 Basalt woven cloth 1200°F/649°C
- a more cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to fiberglass and vermiculite treated fiberglass.
GT11[M] – Core Material call out
C 304 Stainless steel hollow 1200°F / 649°C
- most easily compressive
- most resilient core material.
- excels under light compression.
- Excels where there is a need to conform to largely uneven surfaces.
D Inconel 600 wire mesh 1800°F / 982°C
- This mesh seal compresses well and is resilient.
- resistant to many chemicals and
- excels in ultra-high temp applications.
G Galvanized Steel Mesh 800°F / 426°C
- cost effective alternative to our 304SS solid mesh.
- resists certain chemicals that 304SS does not.
L Ceramic rope 2000°F / 1093°C
- A cost effective ultra-high temp core material solution.
- moderate compression and little resistance
M Fiberglass rope 1000°F / 538°C
- A cost effective ultra-high temp core material solution.
- moderate compression and little resistance
R Silicone Sponge 500°F / 260°C
- easily compressible and highly resilient
- pairs well with our 14 series silicone cover material in low temp applications
S 304 Stainless steel solid mesh 1200°F / 649°C)
- exhibits medium compressibility and resilience.
- excellent wear life.
- our “middle” option for many applications between our 304SS hollow core and fiberglass rope.
Fourth Symbol: Secondary Outer Cover (if necessary)
09 Inconel Wire Stocking 1800°F/ 982°C
- Add this secondary outer cover to any of our tadpole seals for the ultimate abrasion resistance
The following is an example of our completed part number coding
GT11M Type 2 tadpole seal ½” X 1-1/2” OAW (overall width)
- Gaskets Inc. seal
- tadpole shape (type 2)
- fiberglass cloth cover
- fiberglass Rope Core
- “C” dimension = Bulb OD of ½”
- “D” Dimension = Overall width of 1-1/2”