Styles of Jacketed Gaskets

What is a jacketed gasket?

A jacketed gasket has a construction composed of a soft filler material, wrapped by a metal outer layer. Often, this is a two-piece metal construction with a flat layer against the soft facing and a wrap layer that wraps at both sides to form a complete enclosure to encapsulate the filler.

Why need a jacketed gasket?

High-pressure and high-temperature applications often need a rigid shield to resist blowout. Also, the jacketing feature protects the core layer from the conditions.

Where can use a jacketed gasket?

These gaskets are used in high-pressure and high-temperature applications where flange areas are limited, but a rigid construction is needed. They are also used in high load exhaust applications, heat exchangers, and pipe flange gasket connections.

Does material selection matter?

Of course it does! The metal layer must be chosen for the environment, with stainless being preferred. Also, the filler material can come from a variety of choices. Often a tanged core graphite or fiber layer is chosen for it’s compressibility yet rigidity in handling and durability for long-term performance.

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