Product Description
Matrix High-temperature gaskets are engineered to withstand extreme heat, making them vital for industries like aerospace, automotive, and petrochemical, where sealing at elevated temperatures is crucial. These gaskets, often constructed from materials like silicone, graphite, or ceramic fiber, offer exceptional thermal resistance, ensuring gas-tight seals, preventing leakage, and maintaining equipment integrity under extreme conditions. Engineers rely on them to optimize performance, reduce maintenance, and ensure safety in applications exposed to high temperatures.
Value Added
Matrix elevates its value as a high-temperature gasket partner by providing comprehensive in-house capabilities, encompassing fabrication, vulcanizing, die cutting, Form-in-Place (FIP), extrusion, and XY cutting. These advanced processes empower engineers to achieve precise customization, superior material utilization, and efficient gasket integration, ensuring impeccable thermal resistance, sealing integrity, and mechanical durability in extreme heat applications.
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1. Silicone High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets made from silicone rubber with exceptional heat resistance.
- Primary Benefit: Maintains sealing integrity at temperatures up to 600°C, ideal for engine components and industrial applications.
2. Graphite High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets composed of flexible graphite sheets or foils.
- Primary Benefit: Exceptional resistance to extreme temperatures and chemicals, ensuring reliable sealing in corrosive environments.
3. Ceramic Fiber High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets made from ceramic fibers, often with added binders.
- Primary Benefit: Withstands temperatures exceeding 1000°C, critical in high-heat processes and exhaust systems.
4. Metal High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets fabricated from metals like stainless steel or Inconel.
- Primary Benefit: Offers robust sealing at elevated temperatures, commonly used in boiler systems and pipelines.
5. PTFE (Teflon) High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) material.
- Primary Benefit: Excellent chemical resistance and thermal stability, suitable for demanding chemical processing applications.
6. Mica High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets incorporating mica sheets.
- Primary Benefit: Withstands extreme temperatures and electrical insulation requirements, used in electrical enclosures.
7. Fiberglass High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets constructed with fiberglass materials.
- Primary Benefit: Maintains strength and integrity at high temperatures, often utilized in furnaces and ovens.
8. Nomex High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets composed of aramid fibers (e.g., Nomex).
- Primary Benefit: Heat resistance and flame retardancy, commonly found in automotive and electrical applications.
9. SILRAM High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets featuring silicone rubber and fiberglass reinforcement.
- Primary Benefit: Exceptional thermal resistance and flexibility, critical in industrial and HVAC systems.
10. Cork-Rubber High-Temperature Gaskets:
- Description: Gaskets combining cork and synthetic rubber.
- Primary Benefit: Offers resilience and thermal resistance, often used in automotive and transmission systems.
1. Automotive Exhaust Systems:
- Problem: Sealing exhaust components at high temperatures while preventing gas leaks.
- Solution: Silicone or graphite high-temperature gaskets in automotive industry exhaust systems.
2. Aerospace Engines:
- Problem: Maintaining gas-tight seals in aircraft turbine engines exposed to extreme heat.
- Solution: Metal or ceramic fiber gaskets for aerospace engine components.
3. Industrial Furnaces:
- Problem: Sealing furnace doors and access points against heat and combustion gases.
- Solution: Graphite, ceramic fiber, or fiberglass gaskets in industrial furnace applications.
4. Power Plant Boiler Systems:
- Problem: Preventing steam and gas leaks in high-temperature boiler environments.
- Solution: Metal or spiral-wound high-temperature gaskets in power generation plants.
5. Petrochemical Processing:
- Problem: Sealing flanges and connections in chemical reactors and pipelines.
- Solution: PTFE, metal, or graphite high-temperature gaskets in petrochemical facilities.
6. Electrical Transformers:
- Problem: Sealing transformer enclosures while managing heat generated during operation.
- Solution: Nomex or silicone high-temperature gaskets in electrical transformers.
7. Glass Manufacturing:
- Problem: Sealing glass furnace openings against extreme temperatures and molten glass.
- Solution: Ceramic fiber or graphite gaskets in glass manufacturing equipment.
8. Bakeries and Ovens:
- Problem: Sealing oven doors in commercial baking ovens operating at high temperatures.
- Solution: Silicone or fiberglass high-temperature gaskets in bakery equipment.
9. Steam Systems:
- Problem: Ensuring steam-tight seals in industrial steam distribution systems.
- Solution: Spiral-wound or metal high-temperature gaskets in steam pipelines.
10. Nuclear Reactors:
- Problem: Sealing critical reactor components at elevated temperatures and radiation exposure.
- Solution: Metal or ceramic fiber gaskets in nuclear power plants.
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Consideration | High-Temperature Gasket | Graphite Gasket | Metal Gasket |
Temperature Resistance | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good |
Chemical Resistance | Good | Good | Very Good |
Durometer | Very Good | Very Good | Good |
Seal Integrity at High Pressures | Good | Good | Very Good |
EMI/RFI Shielding Performance | Moderate | Moderate | Very Good |
Cost Efficiency | Moderate | Moderate | Bad |
Ease of Installation | Good | Good | Good |
Thermal Conductivity | Moderate | Very Good | Very Good |
Durability | Good | Good | Very Good |
Customization Options | Good | Very Good | Very Good |