MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

COMPOSITE LAMINATED GASKET MATERIAL MAGLAM FSFM

DESCRIPTION

Triple layered composite material consisting of asbestos free fibre facings, bound in an NBR matrix, mechanically laminated on both sides of a 0.18mm thick tanged tinplate steel core.

APPLICATIONS

Cylinder head, Manifold and Exhaust flange gaskets.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS (as at 1.4mm thick)

Operating Temperature

Compressibility

Elastic Recovery

Ignition Loss (soft facings only)

400°C

15 - 20%

28%

17%

IMMERSION (22h/RT) FACINGS ONLY

ASTM Oil 3

Thickness Increase

Weight Increase

10% Max.

55% Max.

ASTM Fuel B

Thickness Increase

Weight Increase

10% Max.

45% Max.

Water/Antifreeze 1:1

Thickness Increase

Weight Increase

15% Max.

60% Max.

LAMINATED GASKET FACING OR CORE MATERIAL, TSA EK

DESCRIPTION

Cellulose and high temperature resistant fibres bound in an NBR matrix. Good resistance to creep and elevated temperatures. Suitable for both diesel and petrol applications.

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Density

Compressibility

Recovery

Tensile Strength

Compression Creep Strength

EN 20534

ASTM 36/J (5000psi)

ISO 1924/1-83

DIN 52913

1.10 g/cc

30% minimum

15% minimum

3.0MPa (Transverse)

35MPa minimum

FLUID RESISTANCE ASTM F146

ASTM Oil 3, 5 Hours at 150°C

Weight Increase

Thickness Increase

50% Max.

10% Max.

ASTM Fuel B, 5 Hours at 20°C

Weight Increase

Thickness Increase

40% Max.

10% Max.

Cooling Liquid, 5 Hours at 110°C

Weight Increase

Thickness Increase

60% Max.

15% Max.