Durlon® 8500 Green

Application
A high performance compressed gasket material for use in process industries including pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, hydrocarbon, chemical, and refinery, as well as general industry. Developed as a quality compressed aramid-fiber gasket material for service to 700° F (371° C) or pressure to 1500 psi (10 MPa). Suitable to form a tight seal against oils, water, steam, air and many other liquids and gases. Exhibits good compressibility and recovery, excellent flexibility and cutting characteristics. A release agent on both sides ensures good anti-stick properties. /

Composition

Durlon® 8500 Green contains high-strength aramid fibers bonded with high grade nitrile NBR synthetic rubber.

Fire Testing

Durlon® 8500 has successfully passed a modified version of the API 607 fire test. The duration of the direct flame portion of the test is 30 minutes and the flange temperature must reach 1200°F in the first 15 minutes. The internal pressure is held at a constant 30 psig. After the flame is shut off, the fixture is immediately water quenched with an overhead water blast. Leakage must no exceed 100 ml/min. after a 6 minute cool down to successfully pass the test. Subsequent leakage testing is also performed.

Typical Properties
Based on 1/16" thickness
Color / Green
Density / 1.7 g/cm3 (106 lbs./ft.3)
Tensile Strength across grain ASTM F 152 / 1800 psi (12.4MPa)
Compressibility at 5,000 psi ASTM F36 / 8 to 16 percent
Recovery ASTM F36 / 50 percent
Hot Compression Test - Decrease in Thickness (BSI F.125-A) / 10%
Sealability ASTM F37 / 0.3 ml/hr
Flexibility ASTM F147 / 8x
Specification
ASTM / F104, F712100-M5


Durlon® 8500 Spec Sheet

From Ameraflex Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.

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Thicknesses /
Sheet Sizes
1/64" / 60" x 126"
1/32" / 60" x 126"
1/16" / 60" x 126"
120" x 126"
1/8" / 60" x 126"
120" x 126"

The performance data contained herein are based on reliable laboratory tests. Since the conditions cannot always duplicate actual field installations or end use, AMERAFLEX makes no warranties with respect to such data and assumes no responsibility for performance characteristics resulting from conditions which differ from those used in laboratory tests.