{"id":341,"date":"2024-01-30T20:21:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T20:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/blog\/?p=341"},"modified":"2024-02-06T18:52:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T18:52:04","slug":"flexible-graphite-the-sealing-solution-for-the-harshest-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/blog\/?p=341","title":{"rendered":"Flexible Graphite: The Sealing Solution for the Harshest Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your seal is your first line of defense between you and dangerous spills, expensive repairs, and frustrating downtime. In applications that experience extreme temperatures and chemical exposure, finding a sealing solution can feel nearly impossible. That is where flexible graphite comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unique material is produced by immersing natural flake graphite into a chromic acid bath, followed by concentrated sulfuric or nucleic acid. This forces the crystal lattice planes apart and expands the graphite.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All in all, this process creates a versatile material that offers sealing solutions unlike any other material. Known for its exceptional thermal conductivity, heat resistance, and chemical resistance, flexible graphite is often used in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fugitive emissions applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialty sets, like helium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuclear seals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power generation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermal pads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil and gas and chemical plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oven seals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semiconductors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pipe flange gaskets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valve stem seals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerospace engine and propulsion seals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhaust seals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these applications, along with the myriad of other applications where flexible graphite is used, experience circumstances that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/blog\/problem-solving-for-industrial-seals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make it impossible to use other sealing materials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Flexible graphite\u2019s benefits make it the ideal choice for these applications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Flexible Graphite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible graphite is a mainstay of several industries, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil &amp; Gas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pumps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power Generation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerospace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulp &amp; Paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the ability to handle a pH range of 0 to 14, flexible graphite offers nearly unparalleled chemical resistance. But what really sets flexible graphite apart is its impressive temperature range. In an oxygen environment, flexible graphite has a temperature range of -400\u00b0F to 850\u00b0F. In steam applications, that range increases to -400\u00b0F to 1,200\u00b0F. Outside of the ozone, where oxygen is not present, flexible graphite\u2019s temperature range extends even further to an incredible -400\u00b0F to 5,400\u00b0F.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forms of Flexible Graphite<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any good sealing solution, flexible graphite comes in a range of forms to fit a number of applications. There are a few common forms which provide a wide range of options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheet Gasket Materials<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible graphite is most commonly available as homogenous, foil inserted, or tang inserted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homogenous flexible graphite does not have an insert, which equates directly to the thickness of the material. If the material is thicker, its need for an insert to improve handleability is reduced. This sheet gasket is easier to cut than its counterparts that use a metal sheet, and it does not require adhesives for thinner variations. If a thicker sheet is required, it is often laminated up with adhesive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foil inserted flexible graphite has a .002\u201d stainless steel insert. This insert primarily improves handleability and blow out prevention. As flexible graphite is fragile with very little tensile strength, adding this thin layer of metal at its core greatly improves handling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For applications where off-gassing is a factor, there is also a tang insert option, which uses a .004\u201d stainless steel insert. The tang material mechanically bonds to the flexible graphite which limits the amount of adhesive required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut Gaskets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common form of flexible graphite is cut gaskets. These can be cut with a knife edge or water jet CNC as well as by hand, specific types of lasers, or a clicker press. Using Autocad, flexible graphite can be made into a wide range of cut gaskets and cut simply for your needs, allowing for high levels of customization. Other benefits include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimal Seals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced Waste<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex Geometry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material Selection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single-Piece Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-Performance Materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved Efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost-Effective for Custom Shapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable Performance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Die-Formed Rings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible graphite die-formed rings are made from stripped flexible graphite sheet material, which is rolled into 100 foot \u201cribbon pack rolls.\u201d This ribbon pack is wrapped around a mandrel and placed into a die, thus creating the die-formed rings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your needs, flexible graphite allows you to add wire for added pressure resistance or metal end caps to improve extrusion resistance. These rings can be square, rectangular, or cup and cone shaped. They are frequently used for sealing valves, pumps, and other equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braided Packing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braided flexible graphite has come in handy for many maintenance departments. This form of flexible graphite can be used in a wide range of applications which require a wide temperature range, chemical compatibility, and pressure resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Braided flexible graphite can be made into rings, as well. It provides reinforcement that other die-formed rings might not be able to provide and makes it the ideal solution for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing and Sealing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaskets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat Exchangers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-Temperature Insulation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryogenic Applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrical Applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automotive and Transportation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.marcorubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marco_Jan_24_MCC-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Flexible graphite sealing solutions are right for a wide variety of applications, especially those with high-stress situations from heat, chemicals, and more\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.marcorubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marco_Jan_24_MCC-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.marcorubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marco_Jan_24_MCC-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.marcorubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marco_Jan_24_MCC-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.marcorubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marco_Jan_24_MCC-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.marcorubber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Marco_Jan_24_MCC-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a Flexible Graphite Supplier<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible graphite provides an optimal solution for many of the harshest sealing applications, and now it is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/blog\/your-complete-guide-to-choosing-an-o-ring-supplier\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easier than ever<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get your hands on. Here at Marco Rubber, we have added flexible graphite to our repertoire of sealing solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work with us<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you get the Marco experience. We are dedicated to constant innovation to meet our customers\u2019 ever changing needs. But our dedication does not stop there. We provide our customers with solutions that truly work and are customized to their exact application whenever necessary. Our customers\u2019 success is our success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is evidenced by our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/standard\/62085.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 9001:2015<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/quality-systems.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demonstrating our dedication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to continuous improvement, innovative and adaptive leadership, evidence-based decision making, and top-of-the-line quality management. <\/span><b>When you work with Marco Rubber, you don\u2019t just get a sealing product &#8211; you get a quality solution that has been rigorously tested.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is true of our line of flexible graphite, as well. We provide only high-quality flexible graphite designed to live up to your toughest sealing applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So is flexible graphite the solution you have been looking for? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcorubber.com\/inquiry-quote.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us today to find out.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your seal is your first line of defense between you and dangerous spills, expensive repairs, and frustrating downtime. In applications that experience extreme temperatures and chemical exposure, finding a sealing solution can feel nearly impossible. That is where flexible graphite comes in. 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