New static sealing series from Trelleborg

FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched a series of new flat gasket components for static sealing in harsh environments.

Known as HMF FlatSeal, the gaskets can be used in low- and high-temperature climates and can handle the harsh chemicals found in the aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical and oil and gas spaces.

"Our new range of flat gaskets is best-in-class and designed to fulfill the requirements of a wide range of applications, to complement our existing market-leading sealing solutions," said Thijs Menzel, segment director for chemical and processing at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions.

Menzel said the HMF FlatSeal series includes 20 materials, including products for food contact applications.

"Through collaboration with our customers, we fine-tune the material selection and the gasket geometry to optimize the overall sealing system," he said. "Complex flat gasket geometries are easily created, with the option to include metal inlays or inserts in graphite gaskets. This provides enhanced strength and increased pressure to temperature ratio for harsh environments."

The gaskets and sealing products use NBR, expanded graphite and PTFE to provide stability and compliance, as well as reduce emissions.

Treatments are available that can improve long-term oxidation and anti-stick properties, Trelleborg said.

A coding technology that allows traceability from material batch to cut gasket also is available with some materials, and customers can use an online selector tool designed to assist with the proper gasket solution.

The HMF FlatSeal series complies with major international regulatory bodies.

More information is available at trelleborg.com/en/seals/products-and-solutions/flat-gaskets.