GYLON®, a product of Garlock Sealing Technologies, is a reinforced PTFE gasket material that exhibits significantly reduced creep relaxation and outstanding chemical resistance, along with easy identification due to branding and color coding.
GYLON® Style 3500 Benefits
- Tighter seal – provides exceptional performance in comparison to conventional PTFE; achieves reduced emissions and product loss
- Chemical resistance – service life is extended due to its ability to withstand a broad range of chemicals
- Cost savings – lowers operation costs by minimizing energy consumption, fluid loss, inventory and maintenance costs, and waste
- Large sheet sizes – availability of some of the largest sheet sizes in the industry are offered, as well as waste reduction due to improved material utilization
GYLON® Style 3500 Material Properties
| Color: | Fawn |
| Composition: | PTFE with silica |
| Fluid Services: | Strong acids (except hydrofluoric), steam, solvents, hydrocarbons, chlorine, and cryogenics |
| Min. Temperature: | -450 (°F) |
| Continuous Max: | 500 (°F) |
| Max. Pressure: | 1200 (PSI) |
| Maximum PxT 1/8: | 350,000 (°F x PSIG) |
| Maximum PxT 1/8: | 250,000 (°F x PSIG) |
| Flammability: | Will Not Burn |
| Bacterial Growth: | Will Not Support |
| Meets Specification: | ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and USDA (US Department of Agriculture) |
