METAL/SPIRAL WOUND GASKETS

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Material Temperature Limits


Temperature Limits for Common Metals

Row color indicates guide ring color. Due to browser color display differences, you may wish to consult our ASME B 16.20 standard color chart.
Material Minimum
ºF     ºC		 Maximum
ºF     ºC		 Abbreviation
304 Stainless Steel -320 -195 1400 760 304
316L Stainless Steel -150 -100 1400 760 316L
317L Stainless Steel -150 -100 1400 760 317L
321 Stainless Steel -320 -195 1400 760 321
347 Stainless Steel -320 -195 1700 925 347
Carbon Steel -40 -40 1000 540 CRS
20Cb-3 (Alloy 20) -300 -185 1400 760 A-20
HASTELLOY® B 2 -300 -185 2000 1090 HAST B
HASTELLOY® C 276 -300 -185 2000 1090 HAST C
INCOLOY® 800 -150 -100 1600 870 IN 800
INCONEL® 600 -150 -100 2000 1090 INC 600
INCONEL® X750 -150 -100 2000 1090 INX
MONEL® 400 -200 -130 1500 820 MON
Nickel 200 -320 -195 1400 760 NI
Titanium -320 -195 2000 1090 TI


Temperature Limits for Filler Material

Row color indicates stripe color. Due to browser color display differences, you may wish to consult our ASME B 16.20 standard color chart.
Material Minimum
ºF     ºC		 Maximum
ºF     ºC		 Abbreviation
Ceramic -350 -212 2000 1090 CER
Flexible Graphite -350 -212 950 510 F.G.
PTFE -400 -240 500 260 PTFE
Verdicarb
(Mica Graphite)		 -350 -212 550 288 VC


HASTELLOY® is a registered trademark of Haynes International.
INCOLOY® and INCONEL® are registered trademarks of Inco Alloys International, Inc.
MONEL® is a registered trademark of International Nickel.



WARNING:
Properties/application shown here are typical. Your specific application should not be undertaken without independent study and evaluation for suitability. For specific application recommendations consult Garlock. Failure to select the proper sealing products could result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.

Performance data published here has been developed from field testing, customer field reports and/or in-house testing.

While the utmost care has been used in compiling this information, we assume no responsibility for errors. Specifications subject to change without notice. This edition cancels all previous issues. Subject to change without notice.


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