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

Flexoid has a major market share in the big four of the European Economic Community, i.e. U.K., Germany, France and Italy 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 Paper Limited uses in industrial markets because of relatively low heat and chemical resistance compared with other non-asbestos materials.

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They’re most commonly used in pipework and ducting systems, where they’re called flange gaskets. Here they help join two sections of pipe together seamlessly to form a continuous, non-leak channel through which liquids or gases can flow. Our paper is a cellulose fibre base impregnated with a plasticised chemical treatment to resist: oil, petrol, air, water, alcohol, grease and most solvents. 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 Carburettor; Fuel Pump; Front Plate; Oil Pump; Oil Filter; Side Cover; Timing Cover; Thermostat; Water Pump Some gaskets are defined by their intended application, such as vehicle gaskets in the engines of cars, planes, boats and more. Others are defined by their physical composition and materials, or by the specific nature of the role they’re made to perform (such as acid resistance or high-pressure functionality).

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 sheetsFlexoid gasket paper (otherwise known as oil paper jointing or cellulose paper) is highly resistant to liquid substances such as water, petrol, oil, and other fuels, and can provide an effective and reliable seal against these liquids. 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?

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. Due to the many liquids that flexoid gasket paper has, it is regularly used in the automotive industry. Sometimes known as oil jointing paper, flexoid gasket paper is particularly useful in the manufacturing of water pumps. As well as, fuel pumps, oil filters, gearboxes, clutch mechanisms, axle shafts, thermostats, carburettors, and other engine components. Stephens Gaskets Nitrile rubber sheet suppliers also note that it’s relatively chemical resistant, but remains unsuitable for handling certain media such as strong oxidising agents, chlorines and ketones. Along with various other types of gasket paper, nitrile is available in sponge form too - these can be in open-cell varieties when compressibility is key, or closed-cell if leak prevention is the main aim. Silicone gasket sheets Exhaust gasket sheet materials designed specifically for application in machinery, venting and extraction systems - particularly those used in turbo engine exhausts - need to be able to withstand very high temperatures over extended periods without failing.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. 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