FLEXIBLE GRAPHITE

RINGS AND SEALS

ORIGRAF® EXPANDED GRAPHITE SEALS
CEFIGRAF® CUT GASKETS
FARGRAF® PACKING

Sealing solution for your static and

semi-dynamic applications
 SELECTION GUIDE FOR GRAPHITE SEALS: SUMMARY TABLE OF PRODUCTS ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

Selection Semi-dynamic
Static applications
guide applications

VITAFLEX®
CEFIGRAF®, VITAFLEX®
BPA Graphite
GRAPH- CEFIGRAF ®
spiral
spiral coated CEFIGRAF® CEFIGRAF® ORIGRAF® Autoclave
LOCK® cut HP wound Laminated seals
wound serrated JPR seals JDG seals seals seals
gaskets cut gaskets gaskets
gaskets seal
(**) (*)
(*)

Pressure(*):

        
- Low pressure
(up to 5 MPa)

- Medium pressure        
(up to 10 MPa)

up to 35 up to 40 up to 20 up to 60 up to 60
- High pressure
MPa MPa MPa MPa MPa

upon following
Metal-metal contact   
request types

High elastic recovery

  
requirements

Shaped seals     

Large dimension
monobloc seal   
(over 1500mm)

Ease of handling
      
(no risk of damage)

Tightening
   
optimization

Thermal transitions    

Certifications:
- Fire safety  

- Fugitive emissions

- PMUC        

- BAM
 

- TOTAL
   

* refer to specific product specifications

** products from the GARLOCK family of companies (EnPro Industries)

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10 REASONS TO USE FLEXIBLE GRAPHITE

Thanks to its structure, which provides it with the remarkable Aging: Flexible graphite is one of the non-metallic materials
properties described below, the primary use for flexible that is least affected by aging. This property is not influenced
graphite is in the sealing sector. by temperature.

Compressibility: Flexible graphite can be compressed to a
maximum density limit of 2.25 (ratio between mass & volume).
The choice of initial densification is a major factor in the
optimization of the final product’s characteristics.
Resiliency: Flexible graphite has a capacity for resiliency of
about 10% in volume, making it possible to maintain seal
performance over a broad temperature range.
Creep/relaxation: Flexible graphite has a very low creep
rate in its service temperature range and holds up to high
pressures.
Radiation performance: Flexible graphite resists aging from
high levels of radiation: no visible effect at 10-22 neutron/cm2.
Chemical inertness: Flexible graphite, which contains no
binders, withstands most chemicals, such as mineral acids and
solvents.
Lubrication: Flexible graphite is self-lubricating and has a low
coefficient of friction (less than 0.10 with steel).
Processing: Flexible graphite is easy to cut using conventional
manufacturing equipment/techniques.

Temperature resistance: In a reducing or inert atmosphere, Removability: Flexible graphite adheres very little on sealing
flexible graphite retains its characteristics over a broad range surfaces.
of temperatures, from -196°C to 2500°C (-320.8°F to 4532°F)
(sublimation temperature = 3500°C/6332°F). In the presence
of oxygen, graphite forms CO or CO2 from 500°C to 550°C
(932°F to 1022°F) upwards for high temperature grades. The
speed of oxidation depends on the surface in contact with the
oxidant object.

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 DIFFERENT GRAPHITE GRADES

Technetics Group flexible graphite seals can be manufactured using different grades of graphite which meet application
requirements in the nuclear, oil & gas, valves, and industrial applications.

Material with
Grade Pure material PMUC Material
inhibitors

Technetics Group
I N IP NP NS 200 NS 100
Material Grade

Nuclear grade
Standard grade High purity Grade with Grade with EDF qualified-
with sulphur rate
for industrial grade for specific corrosion oxidation grade for nuclear
below 100ppm
applications applications inhibitor inhibitor applications
(upon request)

Carbon rate
without inhibitor > 98 > 99.8 > 98 > 99.8 > 99.5 > 99.5
(%)

Ash rate (%) <2 < 0.2 <2 < 0.2 < 0.5 < 0.5

Inhibitor rate 0 0 1 to 3 1 to 3 0 0

Sulphur ≤200 Sulphur ≤100

Chloride content
≤50 ≤30 ≤50 ≤30 Chloride ≤30 Chloride ≤30
in PPM Halogens ≤80 Halogens ≤80

Temperature
resistance 500°C 500°C 550°C 550°C 500°C 500°C
in oxidizing 932°F 932°F 1022°F 1022°F 932°F 932°F
atmosphere °C/°F

Additional options available upon request.

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 TRANSFORMATION OF GRAPHITE
STATIC SEALING SEALS AND RINGS

ROLLS AND SHEETS Cut gasket

• Without reinforcement SHEETS

Cut gasket
• Nickel reinforced with setting
• Stainless steel reinforced (ATI) Without CEFIGRAF® JPR
• Reinforced with GRAPH-LOCK® 3125 (*) reinforcement or (pg. 13)
with reinforcement
• Multilayer
CEFIGRAF® JDG
• Thickness 0.4 to 5mm (.016 to .197 in) (pg. 12)

Traditional coated gasket:

Camprofile Corrugated

Laminated seal (pg. 15)

Rubber metal

SEMI-DYNAMIC SEAL
ROLLER
Expanded graphite rings
• Without reinforcement
FARGRAF®
• With corrosion / oxidation inhibitor
• Density 0.7 to 1.1
• Thickness 0.2 to 0.5 mm (.008 to .020 in)

STATIC SEALING

ORIGRAF® expanded (pg. 7)

Strips
Notched or non-notched

ORIGRAF® seals for autoclave

closings (pg. 14)

VITAFLEX® spiral wound gaskets

with graphite filling (**)

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(**) see specific product specifications

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 SHEETS AND CUT GASKETS

The sheets of flexible graphite are created from the different grades already described, with or without reinforcement. This rigid
reinforcement makes it easier to manipulate them.

Production possibilities / dimensional limits: Technetics Group can produce all dimensions, simple or complex shapes, intended
for sealing flanges, gland, etc. For dimensions above those of the sheets or the rollers, the seals can be made in different parts
(i.e. dove tail).

Sheet Formats Material Thickness

Graphite Designations - In Stock Upon request

Characteristics
Product Specifications mm in
mm in mm in

500 x 1000 19.7 x 39.4 0.4 .016

CEFIGRAF® NAI • Non-reinforced graphite
(without reinforcement) • Industrial grade
Ref No. 917-10 • Graphite 98% 0.8 - 1 .019 - .039
1000 x 1000 39.4 x 39.4 2.5 .098
1.5 - 2 .059 - .079

CEFIGRAF® ATN • Non-reinforced graphite

0.8 - 1 .019 - .039
(with nickel reinforced sheet) • Industrial grade 500 x 1000 19.7 x 39.4
1.5 - 2 .059 - .079
Ref No. 917-14 • Graphite 98%

• Single layer graphite with

GRAPH-LOCK® 3125 SS (AA) (*)
stainless steel insert 1.5 .059
Single layer 1500 X
• Industrial grade 98% 59.1 x 59.1 1-2 .039 - .079 3 .118
(blue marking) 1500
• Blue marking with anti- 4 .157
Ref No. 917-44
adhesive treatment

• Multilayer graphite with

GRAPH-LOCK® 3125 SS (AA) (*)
stainless steel insert 1 .039
Multilayered 1500 X
• Industrial grade 98% 59.1 x 59.1 2-3 .079 - .118 1.5 .059
(red marking) 1500
• Red marking with anti- 4 .157
Ref No. 917-57
adhesive treatment

• Single layer graphite with

perforated stainless steel
GRAPH-LOCK 3125 TC (AA) (*)
®
insert 1500 X
(white marking) 59.1 x 59.1 2-3 .079 - .118 1.5 .059
• Industrial grade 98% 1500
Ref No. 917-34
• White marking with anti-
adhesive treatment

1-2 .039 - .079

• Non-reinforced graphite 700 X 1000 27.6 x 39.4 1.5 - 3 .059 - .118 3 -4 .118- .157
• High purity 99.5% grade 5 .197
CEFIGRAF® NS 200
graphite, approved by
PMUC No. 17-0172 FT No. 918-04
EDF, PMUC (sulphur and
halogen rate < 200ppm) 1000 x 1000 39.4 x 39.4 2 .079

• Multilayer graphite with 1- 1.5 .039 - .059

1000 x 1000 39.4 x 39.4 2 -3 .079 - .118
stainless steel insert 4 .157
CEFIGRAF® NS 200 HP • High purity 99.5% grade
PMUC No. 17-0189 FT No. 918-09 graphite, approved by 1 - 1.5 .039 - .059
EDF, PMUC (sulphur and 1500 x 1500 59.1 x 59.1 2 -3 .079 - .118
halogen rate < 200ppm) 4 .157

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ORIGRAF® SEALS

CONCEPT AND ADVANTAGES OF ORIGRAF® SEALS MAIN ADVANTAGES OF ORIGRAF® SEALS

Recommendations for use • Excellent elastic recovery, capable of reaching 50%

The ORIGRAF®, an expanded graphite seal, is created of compression.
from strips of CEFIGRAF® flexible graphite, densified under • Very good endurance in thermal transients
pressure using special equipment. The seal is obtained • No marks on the sealing surfaces, making maintenance
through the final densification of the seal when it is easier when opening the flanges and replacing the seal
tightened in contact with the mechanical stop (also • Good resistance to radial movements of the flanges
known as metal-metal contact). • Excellent ability to withstand a wide range of
temperatures: -196°C to +2500°C ( -320.8°F to +4532°F)
The metal-metal contact is obtained: (in an inert environment and according to the assembly
• either by assembling a graphite ring in a groove conditions)
• or by the insertion of a graphite ring between interior • Fire resistant
and/or exterior rings which serve as tightening • Very low level of relaxation (6 to 8% max.)
limitations.
AREA OF USE
Advantages of metal-metal contact: it consists of creating
Max. temp. in oxidizing 500°C/932°F (550°C/1022°F
a rigid mechanical contact independent of the active part environment with corrosion inhibitor)
of the graphite seal which is thus preserved against the
Max. temp. in inert 2500°C/4532°F in inert
general mechanical assembly constraints. The resiliency of
environment environment
the seal only serves the sealing function. This metal to
Min. temp. -196°C/-320.8°F
metal concept also allows the seal to be protected from
over-tightening. Max. pressure 15 MPa
State of opening surfaces See user recommendations
ORIGRAF seal with anti-extrusion cups
®

ORIGRAF® seals can be equipped with anti-extrusion

cups. These make it possible to avoid the extrusion
of graphite during the tightening phase, ensuring
a targeted densification. This concept (patented system) is
recommended in the following cases:
• high pressure
• large space between metallic assembly parts
• highly corrosive fluids or fluids with high levels
of impurities, to protect the center of the seal

The cups are made using Stainless steel (316L, 304L, etc.) or
in Monel, Inconel or Silver upon request.

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 TYPE OF ORIGRAF® SEAL Design possibilities
ORIGRAF® seal without cups (type ON 000):
ORIGRAF® SEAL TYPE O X X X X • Minimum thickness possible 2 mm (.079 in)
• Internal Ø min. 2 mm (.079 in)
ORIGRAF®
• External Ø max. 1500 mm (59.055 in) (for larger
N SINGLE STRIP
dimensions, please contact us)
• Tooling library: over 2500 dies
D DOUBLE STRIP

T TRIANGULAR

S SPECIAL

NB Cup NB Cup position NB Ring (limiter or support)

0 : WITHOUT
: WITHOUT : WITHOUT
1 :1
2 :2
3 :3
double
4 :4

double:
exterior with
centering

single interior

single exterior

single exterior with

centering on connector

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Compression rate: ORIGRAF® seals are designed with a total compression rate of between 12 and 20%, depending on the initial
density of the graphite.
• Seating pressure: numerous tests on the characterization of the ORIGRAF® seals have made it possible to master the essential
settings linked to the seal's performance. This enables us to retain a seating nominal pressure of 3.5 to 5 MPa for the majority
of applications.
• Gas tightness curve:

Gas flow = f (surface pressure)

10-3
Gas flow Pa.m3.s-1/m in circumference

10-4
PA
10-5

10-6 PA
Seating
10-7
pressure
10-8 ru
10-9

tightening
0 20 50 80 110 150
rt
Surface pressure in Mpa (PY0)

The curve represents the helium gas PA: seating pressure for obtaining metal-metal contact
flow for a delta P of 1 bar depending on ru: useful elastic recovery (max. diversion of seal for
the seating pressure. maintaining sealing)
rt: total elastic restitution (total decompression of the seal)

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TYPES OF ASSEMBLY

The most common

Standard assembly Seal description
types of seal
Grooved assembly ON 000
Seal composed of a single graphite ring

ON 250
Seal composed of a graphite ring and 2 anti-extrusion cups
(to be placed on the opposite side to the groove base)

Assembly on flat surfaced or elevated flanges ON 002

Seal composed of a graphite ring and 2 metal internal
A and external rings
B
ON 492
D0
D1 Same as ON 002 with 4 anti-extrusion cups
D2
D3

Single insertion assembly on flange ON 242

Same as ON 002 with 2 internal anti-extrusion cups

Specific assembly methods

Double strip sealing assembly OD 492

Seal composed of 2 graphite rings and 3 metal

internal, external and intermediate rings, with 4 anti-
extrusion cups and double strips

Specific forms ON 000

Shaped seals composed of a single graphite

ring in a specific shape

Assembly of exhaust flange ON 002

Seal composed of one graphite ring and 2

metal internal and external rings, with the external
ring having a specific design

Electric boiler sealing ROTAGRAF®

Set of two gaskets, each composed of one triangular

graphite ring with anti-extrusion cups

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 ORIGRAF® GASKETS FOR GROOVE ASSEMBLY

• Gasket dimensions and tolerances:

A = seal inner diameter

B= seal outer diameter
C= seal depth

• Groove dimensions:

D= groove depth
r: 0.1 to 0.15 E = groove inner diameter
r: 0.1 to 0.15
F= groove outer diameter

E
E
F
F

Technetics Group Recommendations

The dimensioning of grooves has a direct impact on the sitting pressure to be developed on the seal in order to obtain
the metal-metal contact. The chart below shows the influence of groove tolerances on the precision of the sitting pressure (PYo)
defined for a seal with initial section Io x eo.

l lo PYo

g D eo

GROOVE SIZES HOUSING (D) Seal Section Io x eo (mm2)

g I
25 50 100
mm inch mm inch
±0.05
±0.05 ±.002 ±.002 PYo ± 20% PYo ± 15% PYo ± 10%
+0
±0.10
±0.05 ±.002 ±.004 PYo ± 25% PYo ± 20% PYo ± 15%
+0
±0.20
±0.10 ±.004 ±.079 PYo ± 50% PYo ± 30% PYo ± 25%
+0

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ORIGRAF® GASKETS FOR STANDARDIZED FLANGES APPLICATION AREAS FOR ORIGRAF® SEALS

ORIGRAF® ON 002 gaskets have been designed for • steam generator, pressurizer
adaption to flat surfaced flanges (type FF) or raised flanges • shut off valves, adjustment and regulation in linear
(type RF) and single insertion (type SE), following flange movement, and quarter rotation
standards NF-EN 1092-1 and NF-EN 1759-1 (ASME/ANSI
• heat exchanger
B16-5).
• piping connecting flange and boiler devices
Gaskets with specific dimensions have been defined for
each type of flange (please contact us). • piping shutters
• rotating machinery: interior of pumps and compressors
• device closings with autoclave systems
USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
• hot air and other gas circuit
• Surface condition of the contact areas: • cryogenic applications
- rounded surfaces: the contact areas must have a flat
surface made up of either:
Ra=0.8 to 12.5 µm for circular seals
(recommended Ra = 1.6 to 6.3 µm)
Ra= 0.4 to 1.6 µm for shaped seals
(recommended Ra=0.8 µm)

• Assembly/disassembly:
CERTIFICATIONS
- ORIGRAF® gaskets in groove assembly:
-D
 uring assembly, it is recommended to take The ORIGRAF® seal is PMUC certified by EDF (No. PMUC
precautions to avoid causing any damage to 17-0174) and BAM.
the seal at its introduction into the groove
(scratching off the graphite, etc.).
-F
 or ORIGRAF® type ON 250 seals, be careful with
the placement during assembly, the cups must
be positioned on the opposite side to the base
of the groove. The ORIGRAF® seal can be made using materials (metal
-D
 uring disassembly, it is recommended to take rings) obtained following RCCM.
precautions so as to remove the seal without
altering the depth of the groove (use non-
metallic tools, preferably fiber, and if possible
remove the gasket without tools)
- ORIGRAF® gaskets with limiter:
-N
 o particular precautions are required during
assembly. It is however necessary to avoid any
risk of causing damage to the sealing strip on the
flange, such as cuts, scratches, or foreign bodies.

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 CEFIGRAF® JDG SEALS
The maximum conditions for use depend on a number of
CEFIGRAF® JDG SEAL CONCEPT parameters, notably the diameter of the seal and the type
of assembly (assembly in a groove or between flat surface
The CEFIGRAF® JDG seal (cut grooved gasket) is made flanges).
of a metallic support on which sheets of graphite are
inserted into machined grooves. The seal is obtained CREATION POSSIBILITIES
through the final densification of the graphite when it is
tightened in contact with the mechanical stop (also • Standard: Stainless steel, other metals upon request.
known as metal-metal contact). • Possibility of standard flange seals (NF EN
1092-1 - ASME B16.5)
• Shapes: circular, rectangular, elliptic, double strip
INSERTION ASSEMBLY ON FLAT OR and in bars.
ASSEMBLY ELEVATED SURFACE
Possibility of manufacturing different thicknesses,
depending on the thickness of the components.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Compression rate: CEFIGRAF® seals are designed with

• Seating pressure: numerous characterization tests
MAIN ADVANTAGES OF CEFIGRAF ® JDG SEAL
• Advantages of metal-metal contact: it consists of
creating a rigid mechanical contact independent of the
active part of the graphite gasket which is thus preserved
against the general mechanical assembly constraints.
The seal's elastic recovery is thus entirely dedicated to
a total compression rate of between 40 and 50%,
depending on the initial density of the graphite.
on the CEFIGRAF® JDG seal have made it possible to
identify the key parameters linked to the performance
of this seal. These make it possible to retain a nominal
sitting pressure of 30 and 50 MPa, for the majority of
applications.
Sitting pressure
MPa

the conservation of the seal. This concept also allows

the seal to be protected from over-tightening. Rated sitting
pressure PY0
• No creep, as the graphite is assembled in the groove
• The precise machining of the groove makes it possible
to perfectly control the seating pressure on the seal
and the densification of the graphite, avoiding all risk of
Metal-metal contact Tightening
overweighting
• Monobloc seal, easy to manipulate (no risk of APPLICATION AREAS
breakage during manipulation)
• Nuclear: exchangers and openings in manual
• Good sealing due to graphite's expansion
tools, valves
• Very good endurance in terms of thermal transitions
• Chemical: exchangers (gaskets with bars), saturated and
heated vapor, hydrocarbons
AREA OF USE
• Valves: body/bonnet

Max. continuous 500°C/932°F in oxidizing CERTIFICATIONS

temp. atmosphere *
• Option of manufacture with PMUC graphite
Min. temp. -196°C/-320.8°F
(EDF certification No. 17-0172)
Max. pressure 20 MPa *
Roughness of the Ra: 1.6 to 12.5 μm (turned surfaces
(*sealing area values)
non associated by lath machining)

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CEFIGRAF® JPR SEALS

CEFIGRAF® JPR SEAL CONCEPT For use at > 40 bar and for seals of DN > 500, contact us in
order to optimize the seal definition.
The CEFIGRAF® JPR (flat covered gasket) seal consists of
a metal core on which two graphite CEFIGRAF® sheets CREATION POSSIBILITIES
are attached.
• Possibility of manufacture in different thicknesses
MAIN ADVANTAGES OF CEFIGRAF JPR SEALS ® • Recommendations regarding graphite thickness:
- If assembly is between two machined surfaces,
• Monobloc seal, easy to manipulate (no risk of graphite thickness of 0.5 mm
breakage during manipulation) - If assembly is on a mechanically welded device,
• Particularly adapted to the creation of complex graphite thickness of 1 mm
shaped seals and large dimension seals
• Good capacity to compensate for surface defects of the Most common designs (additional examples upon request)
contact areas (graphite thickness 1 mm)
Thickness Gasket (mm) Thickness Stainless steel (mm) Thickness Graphite (mm)
• Good sealing due to graphite's expansion
2 1 0.5
• Low creep (low graphite thickness)
3 2 0.5
• Possibility of "optimized" seals
• Adaptation of the graphite strip cross section to the 3 1 1

effort available in the nuts and bolts 4 2 1

• Replacement of existing flat large section seals

without modification to the closing or the bolt TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(dimensions above all identical to the original seal,
Compressibility (ASTM F36) * 40-50% of the graphite thickness
optimization of the width of the graphite part
depending on available effort) Elastic recovery (ASTM F36) * 10-15% of the graphite thickness

(* trial with graphite sheet with 1mm thickness)

AREA OF USE
Max. continuous 500°C/932°F in oxidizing APPLICATION AREAS
temp. atmosphere *
• Internal equipment inspection hatches (complex
Min. temp. -196°C/-320.8°F
shaped gaskets)
Max. pressure 10 MPa * • Exchangers (seals with or without bars)
Roughness of the Ra: 1.6 to 12.5 μm (turned • Flange seals up to PN40
sealing areas surfaces by lath machining) • Large dimension seals for various uses (turbines, etc.)
(* non associated values)
CERTIFICATIONS
The maximum conditions for use depend on a number
• The CEFIGRAF® JPR seal is PMUC certified by EDF
of parameters, notably the diameter of the seal and the
(No. PMUC 17-0280)
type of assembly (assembly in a groove or between flat
surface flanges).

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 ORIGRAF® SEALS FOR
AUTOCLAVE CLOSURE HEADS Seal type Description Characteristics
MOST COMMON DESIGNS
OT007
CONCEPT • Metal-metal
contact
The principal of this method of closing is to use pressure • Replacement of
Seal comprised main metallic
to push the autoclave plug and to compress the graphite
of metal rings seals without
radially in the bore of the valve body. The more the pressure (stainless steel, altering the
increases, the more the seal is compressed. steel or other assembly
upon specific • Replacement of
request) seal openings
There are several types of ORIGRAF seals for autoclave
®
and molded damaged by the
closings which can be made up of metal rings (stainless steel, graphite rings original seal not
steel, or other upon request) and molded graphite rings necessary, seal on
the intact parts of
(straight or cone-shapes) which ensure radial sealing in the
the valve
body of the valve as well as on the right of the autoclave plug.
0T280

Triangular
MAIN ADVANTAGES graphite • Nonmetal-metal
seal with concept
• No corrosion problems with the STELLITE® deposit anti-extrusion • Limited creep
from the device due to the purity of its PMUC grade cups
graphite (carbon level >99.5%, S and H levels <200ppm)
• Good sealing due to the graphite's increased density Set ON000 +
on this type of autoclave assembly ON110 + ON250
• Good temperature resistance as the mechanical
Assembly of
properties of graphite remain relatively unchanged in • Metal-metal
ORIGRAF® seals
contact system
high temperatures ON000, ON110
• Limited creep
• Good resistance over time due to very low creep and ON250
• Good capacity to compensate for surface defects of
the contact areas (barrel and plug)
ON290
AREA OF USE
Max. continuous 500°C/932°F in oxidizing Anti-extrusion • Seal in one piece
temp. atmosphere * bowl cup system • Limited creep
above/below • Low obstruction
Min. temp. -196°C/-320.8°F
Max. pressure 60 MPa *
Roughness of the Ra: 1.6 to 12.5 μm (turned
sealing areas surfaces by lath machining)
APPLICATION AREAS
(* non associated values)
• Sanitary fitting devices with autoclave closings
CREATION POSSIBILITIES • Autoclave closing on various devices: heaters, tanks, etc.
• Energy production (nuclear and thermal plants)
Manufacturing possibilities range from DN 80 to DN 600.
and petrochemical
All metal materials are available upon request.
CERTIFICATIONS

• The ORIGRAF® JPR seal is PMUC certified by EDF

(No. PMUC 17-0174)

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LAMINATED SEALS

The laminated seal is a sealing solution for valve seat applications in triple offset butterfly valves.

CONCEPT AND ADVANTAGES AREA OF USE

• Technetics provides its clients a complete sealing solution, including the
Max. continuous 500°C/932°F in oxidizing
laminated seal along with its secondary seal in order to optimize the sealing in temp. atmosphere *
line with the valve and to achieve the most restrictive test classes (ANSI Class VI).
• Overlay of metal and graphite rings unified with a specific adhesive process. Min. temp. -196°C/-320.8°F
• Machining of the sealing area according to an elliptical profile.
• Graphite provides a slight lateral displacement of the rings from one another, Max. pressure 10 MPa *
enabling them to adjust perfectly to the seat opening. Several graphite densities (* non associated values)
and thicknesses are available based on the characteristics to be obtained.
• The purpose of the second seal is to prevent the laminated seal being bypassed
by the fluid. The optimal solution consists of combining a laminated seal with
a secondary molded ORIGRAF® seal with cups (see pg. 7), providing excellent
elastic recovery, while preventing any risk of graphite extrusion and under-
densification of the material.

Maestral: THE LABORATORY THAT USES SCIENCE TO

SERVE SEALING

Maestral offers a multi-scale scientific approach combining tests, characterization and

simulation in order to develop sealing solutions that meet present and future needs.
Maestral brings together the strengths of Technetics Group, leader in the field of high
performance industrial sealing and CEA (French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energy
Agency), a major player in research and innovative developments for energy technologies.

Maestral's expertise is the result of a successful collaboration, since 1969 between CEA and
Technetics Group. Our skill is constantly growing as a result of the real-life cases we study
and our experts have the ability to quickly assess situations in order to offer suitable R&D
programs and solutions. Maestral technicians are experienced and certified to COFREND
(French Confederation for Non-destructive Testing) II, Leak Testing. Maestral has the
latest generation of test and characterisation equipment, offering the ability to quickly and
thoroughly analyze the behavior of seals. Simulation does not replace tests on mock-ups Calculation for finished elements
but it allows the latter as well as experimental artifacts to be reduced. Simulation
is an efficient tool for conceiving and optimizing a sealing system by checking its
performance in all circumstances, in order to best respond to clients' issues.

Today, prediction abilities of models are advanced enough to extrapolate life-size

results when the size of the mock-ups or the duration of the tests makes them
impossible in real conditions. Our FEA engineers are particularly experienced in
the mechanics of largely non-linear behaviors, such as deformations,
creep, complex contacts with flanges and friction. Maestral is
committed to actively developing numerical simulation tools and
resources, applied to sealing. In order to develop product lines or
for special applications, Maestral designs and develops specific
benches or mock-ups reproducing actual operating conditions.
To do so, it calls on the advanced analytical skills of CEA and on
the manufacturing and research abilities of Technetics Group.

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ANY SPECIFIC APPLICATION. TECHNETICS GROUP WILL BE PLEASED TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL
DATA OR SPECIFICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY CUSTOMER’S PARTICULAR APPLICATIONS. USE OF THE
TECHNICAL DATA OR SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF
TECHNETICS GROUP IS AT USER’S RISK AND TECHNETICS GROUP EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR
SUCH USE AND THE SITUATIONS WHICH MAY RESULT THEREFROM.

TECHNETICS GROUP MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, THAT UTILIZATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY
OR PRODUCTS DISCLOSED HEREIN WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY INDUSTRIAL OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES.

TECHNETICS GROUP IS CONSTANTLY INVOLVED IN ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT. ACCORDINGLY,

TECHNETICS GROUP RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, AT ANY TIME, THE TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.

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THEREOF MAY BE MADE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TECHNETICS GROUP.

Revised December 2016 - This document replaces all previous versions

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 STATIC SEALS DATA SHEET
Tel: +33 (0) 4 77 43 51 00 Fax: +33 (0) 4 77 43 51 51
Email: france@technetics.com
COMPANY: TEL:
CONTACT: FAX:
ADDRESS: EMAIL:
DATE:
INSTALLATION
END USER: LOCATION:
REF INQUIRY: N°:
Activity Field: Unit:
Type of Apparatus: Connection:

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Medium: Gas Liquid Vacuum
Nature: SKETCH

Pressure Temperature
Working Conditions:

Test:

max
Thermal Shocks min
Requested sealing
level:

Life time:

ASSEMBLY
Existing Designed To Be Defined
Dimensions: Standard: Norm: ND:
(for non standards assemblies, join a drawing with dimensions)
PN (Lbs): Materials:
BOLTS: Nb: M: Pitch:
Drill Diameter: Material:
HOUSING: Existing: Changeable: To Be Defined:
Type: Flat Face: Raised Face: (Outside Diameter of Raised Face: )
Double Tongue & Groove: Single Tongue & Groove:
Groove: Other:
Dimensions: (join a drawing with dimensions)
Groove: ID: OD : Depth:
Tongue: ID: OD : Height:
Surface Finish of Sealing Areas: Ra = µm/
SEAL: Primarily Used: Wished: To Be Defined:
Type:
Material:
Complementary Information:
OTHERS:
Other Technical Information: (For the exchangers, join a drawing of the pass partitions)

Other Commercial Information: Issuer:

Qty to be Quoted: Yearly Consumption: Date:
 SEMI-DYNAMIC SEALS DATA SHEET
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Email: france@technetics.com
COMPANY: TEL:
CUSTOMER: FAX:
COUNTRY: EMAIL:
DATE:
INSTALLATION
END USER: LOCATION:
REF INQUIRY: N°:
Activity Field: WORKING CONDITIONS
Unit: Speed: rpm Pressure (bar)
Type of Apparatus: Constant: Suction:
Reference: Variable: Discharge:
Manufacturer: Operating Cycle Temperature (°C)
MEDIUM Hours/day: min:
Gas Liquid Vacuum Days/months: max:
Nature: Months/year:
Requested sealing level:

PH: Viscosity: Life time:

Density: % Solids:
ASSEMBLY
Existing Designed To Be Defined
Dimensions: Standard: Norm:
Type of Assembly: Single: External: Rotating: Adjustable:
Double: Internal: Fixed: Cartridge:
SHAFT METER: Sleeve Diameter:
HOUSING: Existing: Changeable: To Be Defined:
Diameter:
Available axial space:
Compatible SUPPORTS/SPRINGS RINGS SECONDARY SEALS
Materials Steel: Carbon: Nitrile:
Stainless steel: Tungsten carbide: EP:
Other: SiC: Viton:
AI2O3: PTFE:
Other: Other:
MECHANICAL SEAL: Primarily Used: Wished: To Be Defined:
Trademark/Type:
Material:
Reference of enclosed drawings:
OTHERS:
Other Technical Information:

Other Commercial Information: Issuer:

Qty to be Quoted: Yearly Consumption: Date:
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