Flexoid Gasket Paper Set, 5 x A4 Sheets - Various Thicknesses 0.15mm-1.6mm

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Here at Stephens Gaskets, we are proud to be one of the country’s leading suppliers of shims, washers, and gaskets. With decades of experience under our belts, we have plenty of knowledge on precision machined components. Additionally, with the materials we manufacture with and the industries we serve, we can offer plenty of support to our customers when they need it. We support many different industries with our products including the automotive industry. One of the products we sell which is commonly used by this industry is flexoid gasket paper. But what actually is it? Important considerations to factor in when choosing gasket sheet materials include operating temperature, pressure, chemical compatibility and long-term cost-effectiveness of more robust products over cheaper but less reliable alternatives. For this reason, flexoid gasket paper is used extensively by the automotive sector. It is particularly useful in the manufacture of water pumps, fuel pumps, oil filters, gearboxes, clutch mechanisms, axle shafts, thermostats, carburettors, and many other engine components. It is both inexpensive and easy to use, making it a popular choice for British, European and US automotive manufacturers.

In its simplest form, a gasket is really just a small part cut out of some sheet material, very often in an ‘o-ring’ shape, that helps form a compressible leak-proof seal between two surfaces or components. Gaskets are usually made from a robust, flexible, and/or chemical/heat/acid-resistant substance.In addition to the durability and flexibility of the material, it will often have an additional property that makes them ideal for certain uses. For example, it could highly resistant to high pressure or temperatures. Other materials can be oil-resistant or provide electrical insulation. Cost-effective Gasket Material Rubber gasket sheet is often thought of as a sort of ‘entry level’ or general-purpose gasket material. It offers good protection against the passage of most gases and can cope with mild acids/alkalis fairly well. However, the properties of natural rubber gasket sheet material (along with that of most other elastomers) make it a broadly unsuitable choice for oils, fuels, or very high pressure/temperature applications Cork gasket sheets

Asbestos has various properties that traditionally made it a leading choice for industrial gasket applications. Asbestos gasket sheet is a tough and fibrous material that offers superb resistance to volatile chemicals and extremes of temperature - but it’s a particularly hazardous material to work in close proximity to. Chlorine-free Flexoid gaskets are most commonly used in the automotive industry. This industry requires hard-wearing parts that offer high performances. Its desirable resistance properties means that gaskets that are made from the material are incredibly adaptable in different parts of a device. They can be used in many different projects and devices including front plates, oil filters, timing covers, water pumps, clutches, axle shafts, fuel pumps, oil pumps, engine side covers, thermostats, gearboxes, axle covers and other automotive applications. Lots of automotive manufacturers worldwide use Flexoid paper to make components from. The material can be easily manipulated into the required shape or size, which is why it is commonly used to create replacement vehicle parts. If components have been discontinued or are hard to get hold of, we can use it to create a duplicate part as a simple, cost-effective and fast solution. The limitations of Flexoid gaskets

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Flexoid has a major market share in the big four of the European Economic Community, i.e. U.K., Germany, France and Italy Nitrile cork and multiple variants of non-asbestos fibre are common materials found all over the exhaust gasket sheet market - along with a range of older graphite laminate formulas, although these can be somewhat more prone to blowouts. Carburettor; Fuel Pump; Front Plate; Oil Pump; Oil Filter; Side Cover; Timing Cover; Thermostat; Water Pump For that reason, nearly all asbestos components today are being replaced with materials cut from non-asbestos gasket sheets of other compressed fibre material, combined with elastomers for added flexible strength. They’re good for use in a wide range of tough applications including oils, acids and steam. Exhaust gasket sheets

Because of its ability to seal against petrol, oil and water at low cost, Flexoid is used extensively by leading British, European and US automotive manufacturers FLEXOID is a plasticised gelatine impregnated, cellulose based gasket material. The prime market for this material is the automotive sector, but it is also extensively used in other industries i.e. water jet cutting etc.Our manufacturing process has remained largely unchanged over the years and relies on naturally sourced products (paper, gelatine, glycerine) requiring minimal chemical intervention, which provides a relatively environmentally friendly product free of heavy metals. With proper storage conditions, our papers have a shelf life of around five years.

Other high-performance options include steel and copper reinforced gaskets. Whatever the material, it’s also important that exhaust gaskets offer good resistance to gas leaks, and are fairly easy to access and maintain. High-temperature gasket sheets Nitrile rubber gasket material is a fairly broad-spectrum type, useful in a wide range of applications. It’s particularly effective at protecting against leaks of water, oils, hydrocarbons and silicone greases, and offers better performance under high temperatures than neoprene alternatives. Flexoid gasket paper is relatively inexpensive, and very easy to use. This makes it a popular choice of material for the automotive industry. Due to the gelatine infusion, flexoid is highly resistant to many different types of liquid substances. Arguably one of its most appealing properties is its resistance against petrol, oil, water, and other fuels. With this in mind, it actually acts as a fantastic seal against these liquids. Limitations Of Flexoid Gasket PaperThere are many different types of gasket paper on the market, all of which have their own strengths and advantages when used in specific scenarios. In this section, we’ll go over some of the most common and widely available types of gasket sheeting. Rubber gasket sheets