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KLINGERSIL C-4430
A Universal Material
with outstanding
stress retention and
resistance to
hot water and steam
KLINGERSIL® C-4430
Optimum combination of synthetic fibres
bonded with NBR.
Resistant to water and steam
at higher temperatures as well as to oils, gases,
salt solutions, fuels, alcohols, moderate
organic and inorganic acids, hydrocarbons,
lubricants and refrigerants.

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The many, varied demands Maximum temperature and

placed on gaskets pressure values alone can not
A common perception is that the define a material’s suitability for
suitability of a gasket for any an application. These limits are
given application depends upon dependent upon a multiplicity of
the maximum temperature and factors as shown in the diagram
pressure conditions. This is not opposite. It is always advisable
the case. to consider these factors when
selecting a material for a given
application.

Selecting gaskets with Areas of Application

100
pT diagrams
The Klinger pT diagram provides 90 In area one, the gasket
guidelines for determining the 80 material is normally suitable
suitability of a particular gasket 70 subject to chemical
material for a specific application 60 compatibility.
based on the operating 50
temperature and pressure only. DIN 2690/ DIN EN 1514-1 form IBC up to PN 40* In area two, the gasket
40
Additional stresses such as materials may be suitable but a
fluctuating load may significantly 30
technical evaluation is
affect the suitability of a gasket 20
recommended.
pi bar

in the application and must be

considered separately. Always
refer to the chemical resistance
of the gasket to the fluid.
0 In area three, do not install
-200 -150 -100 -50 0 °C 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
the gasket without a technical
*Gaskets according to DIN 2690 are only standardised evaluation.
up to PN 40 and gasket thickness 2 mm.

Klinger Hot and Cold The thickness decrease is Temperatures up to 300°C

Compression Test Method measured at an ambient tempe- are then applied and the
The Klinger Hot Compression rature of 23°C after applying the additional thickness decrease is
Test was developed by Klinger gasket load. measured.This simulates the
as a method to test the load This simulates assembly. first start up phase.
bearing capabilities of gasket
materials under hot and cold
conditions. 60 60
Thickness decrease %
Thickness decrease %

In contrast to the BS 7531 50

50
and DIN 52913 tests, the Klinger
40 40
Compression test maintains a
constant gasket stress 30 30
throughout the entire test. 20 20
This subjects the gasket to more
10 10
severe conditions.
0 0
220 200 350 400
180160
The diagram shows 140 120 250 300
additional thickness decrease at temperature Stress MPa
100 80
60 40 100 150 200 Temperature °C
20 0 50
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Maximum permissible surface Min. surface pressure σVU Minimum surface pressure σBU
pressure σBO under operating for tightness classes for tightness class L = 0.1
conditions acc. DIN 28090 – 1 L = 1.0, L = 0.1 and L = 0.01 The three dimensional diagram below
The maximum surface pressure under in accordance to DIN 28090 describes the behaviour of 2 mm
operating conditions is the maximum The minimum surface pressure is the gasket material with respect to the
allowable surface pressure on the minimum surface pressure that should minimum surface pressure to achieve
effective gasket area under service be applied to the gasket to achieve a tightness class of L = 0.1 under a
conditions that can be applied to the the necessary tightness requirements. wide range of temperatures and
gasket before unacceptable relaxation The value must be sufficient to internal pressures. It clearly shows
of the flanged joint occurs and/or the compress the material into the flange that the minimum surface pressure
gaskets are destroyed. imperfections, reduce the materials decreases at elevated temperatures –
500
porosity and also counteract the the gasket will seal at lower loads
450
release of load due to the internal under these conditions.
400
pressure.
The diagrams below show the
350
minimum gasket stress required to 60
300
achieve the relevant tightness classes 50
250 0.5 mm as a function of thickness.
200 1.0 mm 40
150 1.5 mm 3.00mm
2.0 mm 30
100 2.0 mm
3.0 mm
50 1.5 mm 20
100
0 1.0 mm
60 80
0 100 200 300 400
0.5 mm 60
50
The diagram above shows 0
100 150
40
40 200 250 20
this values for different gasket 300 350 400 450
30 500
thicknesses.
20

Modulus of elasticity ED in
0 10 20 30 40 50
accordance to DIN 28090
This diagram outlines the modulus of
3.00mm elasticity compared to the surface
2.0 mm load. The curves describe the
1.5 mm behaviour at ambient temperature
1.0 mm
and at 200°C.
60
0.5 mm
50

40
160
Tightness class L= 0.1 30
140
allows a maximum leakage of 20
120
0.1 mg nitrogen per second per meter
100
of gasket length (mg/s x m)
80
0 10 20 30 40 50
200°C
60
28°C
3.00mm 40

2.0 mm 20

1.5 mm 0
0 1000 3000 5000 7000 9000 11000
1.0 mm
60
0.5 mm
50

40

30

20

0 10 20 30 50
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Flanged joint integrity

High temperature tightness Important points to be observed
High temperature tightness is With heightened awareness of safety
measured by means of the Klinger and environmental issues, reducing
Hot Compression test under defined leaks from flanged assemblies has
constant gasket load and temperature become a major priority for industry.
with increasing internal pressures It is therefore important for
using nitrogen as test fluid. companies who use gaskets to
Stabilisation time for each choose the correct material for the
reading is two hours and a new test job and install and maintain it
specimen is used for every gasket correctly to ensure optimum
load and temperature. performance.
The tightness is analysed with a
massflow meter. The pressure is A flanged joint will remain tight
controlled by pressure controller. as long as the surface pressure in
service is higher than the minimum
2.6
surface pressure required to achieve
Gasket load
Leak mg/(sm)
2.6
2.4
2.2
the necessary levels of tightness
15 MPa
Leak mg/(sm)

2.4 2.0 but is lower than the maximum

2.2 1.8
2.0 1.6 permissible surface pressure.But
1.8 1.4
1.6 1.2
increasingly high demands on the
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
tightness requirements for flanged
1.0 0.6 joints (e.g. Tightness class L 0.1 in
0.8 0.4
0.6 0.2 accordance with DIN 28090)
0.4
0.2 100 necessitate the application of high
0 80
0 60 loads on the gasket material in order
50 100 40
Temperature °C
150 200 250 300
20
Gas pressure bar
to meet these stringent requirements.

If the gasket is to be subjected

2.6
Gasket load to non-static loading and stress
Leak mg/(sm)

2.4
2.6 2.2 25 MPa fluctuations due to temperature and
Leak mg/(sm)

2.4 2.0
2.2 1.8 pressure cycling, it is advisable to
2.0 1.6
1.8 1.4
select a gasket material which is
1.6
1.4
1.2 less prone to embrittlement with
1.0
1.2 0.8 increasing temperatures (e.g.
1.0 0.6
0.8 0.4 KLINGERgraphite laminate,
0.6 0.2
0.4 KLINGERtop-chem or KLINGERtop-
0.2
0 80
100 sil). In cyclic loading conditions we
60
0 50 100 150
40 recommend a minimum surface
200 250 20
Temperature °C 300 Gas pressure bar stress of 30 MPa and that the gasket
should be as thin as is practicable.
2.6
Gasket load
Leak mg/(sm)

2.6
2.4 For safety reasons never re-use
2.2 35 MPa
Leak mg/(sm)

2.4 2.0 gaskets.

2.2 1.8
2.0 1.6
1.8 1.4
1.6 1.2
1.4 1.0
1.2 0.8
1.0 0.6
0.8 0.4
0.6 0.2
0.4
0.2 100
0 80
0 60
50 100 40
150 200 20
Temperature °C 250 300 Gas pressure bar
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Installation instructions

The following guidelines are 5. Gasket Dimensions 8. Retightening

designed to ensure the optimum Ensure gasket dimensions are correct. Provided that the above guidelines
performance of our gasket materials: The gasket should not intrude into the are followed retightening of the
bore of the pipework and should be gasket after joint assembly should
1. Choosing the gasket installed centrally. not be necessary.
There are many factors which must If retightening is considered
be taken into account when choosing 6. Bolting necessary, then this should only be
a gasket material for a given appli- Wire brush stud/bolts and nuts performed at ambient temperature
cation including temperature, (if necessary) to remove any dirt on before or during the first start-up
pressure and chemical compatibility. the threads. Ensure that the nuts can phase of the pipeline or plant.
Please refer to the information given run freely down the thread before use. Retightening of compressed fibre
in our brochure or, for advice to our Apply lubricant to the bolt and gaskets at higher operating
software program KLINGER ®expert. to the nut threads as well as to the temperatures and longer operating
If you have any questions regarding face of the nut to reduce friction when times may lead to a failure of the
the suitability of material for a given tightening. We recommend the use gasket connection and possible blow
application please contact Klinger of a bolt lubricant which ensures a out.
Technical Department. friction coefficient of between 0.10
to 0.14. 9. Re-use
2. Gasket thickness For safety reasons never re-use a
The gasket should be as thin as 7. Joint Assembly gasket.
technically practical. To ensure It is recommended that the bolts are
optimum performance a minimum tightened using a controlled method
thickness/width ratio of 1/5 is re- such as torque or tension, this will
quired (ideally 1/10). lead to greater accuracy and
consistency than using conventional
3. Flange condition methods of tightening. If using a
Ensure all remains of old gasket torque wrench, ensure that it is
materials are removed and the flanges accurately calibrated.
are clean, in good condition and For torque settings please refer
parallel. to the KLINGER ®expert or contact our
Technical Department which will be
4. Gasket compounds happy to assist you
Ensure all gaskets are installed in Carefully fit the gasket into
a dry state, the use of gasket position taking care not to damage
compounds is not recommended the gasket surface.
as this has a detrimental effect on When torquing, tighten bolts in
the stability and load bearing three stages to the required torque as
characteristics of the material. In its follows:
uncompressed form the gasket can Finger tighten nuts. Carry out
absorb liquid, and this may lead to tightening, making at least three
failure of the gasket in service. To aid complete diagonal tightening
gasket removal Klinger materials are sequences i.e. 30%, 60% and 100%
furnished with a non sticking finish. of final torque value. Continue with
In difficult installation one final pass – torquing the
conditions, seperating agents such bolts/studs in a clockwise sequence.
as dry sprays based on molybdenum Powerful sealing calculation
with online help on
sulphide or PTFE e.g. KLINGERflon CD-ROM
spray, may be used, but only in
minimal quantities. Make sure that
the solvents and propellants are
completely evaporated.
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KLINGERSIL C-4430
Technical data

■ Uses Typical values

High pressure gasket for universal
Compressibility ASTM F 36 J % 9
applications. Suitable for use with
water and steam at higher Recovery ASTM F 36 J min % 50
temperatures as well as to oils, gases, Stress relaxation DIN 52913 50 MPa, 16h/ 175°C MPa 39
salt solutions, fuels, alcohols, 50 MPa, 16h/ 300°C MPa 35
moderate organic and inorganic Stress relaxation BS 7531 40 MPa, 16h/ 300°C MPa 31
acids, hydrocarbons, lubricants and Klinger cold/hot compression thickness decrease at 23°C % 8
refrigerants. Premium material grade
50 MPa thickness decrease at 300°C % 11
with outstanding stress retention.
Tightness according DIN 3535/6 mg/s x m < 0.1
■ Dimensions Tightness class L DIN 28090-1 0.1
of the standard sheets Specific leakrate λ VDI 2440 mbar x l/s x m 2,13E-05
Sizes: Cold compression DIN 28091-2 % 6 - 10
1000 x 1500 mm, 2000 x 1500 mm. Cold recovery DIN 28091-2 % 2-4
Thicknesses:
Hot compression DIN 28091-2 % 7
0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm,
2.0 mm, 3.0 mm; Hot recovery DIN 28091-2 % 1
other thicknesses and sizes on request. Spring back R DIN 28091-2 mm 0.019
Tolerances: Thickness increase after fluid oil JRM 903: 5 h/150°C % 3
thickness ± 10%, length ± 50 mm, immersion ASTM F 146 fuel B: 5 h/23°C % 5
width ± 50 mm. Density g/cm 3 1.75
Average surface resistance ROA Ω 6.8x10E10
■ Surfaces
KLINGERSIL® gasket materials are Average specific volume resistance ρD Ω cm 1.2x10E11
generally furnished with surfaces of Average dielectric strength kV/mm 15.2
low adhesion. On request, graphite Average power factor 1 kHz, ca.3 mm thickness tan δ 0.05
facings and other surface finishes on Average dielectric coefficient 1 kHz, ca.3 mm thickness εr 6.4
one or both sides are also available. Thermal conductivity W/mK 0.42
ASME-Code sealing factors
■ Function and durability
The performance and service life of for gasket thickness 2,0 mm tightness class 0.1 mg/s x m MPa y 25
KLINGER gaskets depend in large m 5
measure on proper storage and
fitting, factors beyond the manu-
factor’s control. We can, however,
vouch for the excellent quality of our
products.
With this in mind, please also
observe our installation instructions.

■ Tests and approvals

Fire safe according to BS 5146.
BAM approval in accordance with
UVV 28, oxygen( VGB 62)
tested up to 100 bar and 85° C.
Approved for gas supply in
accordance with DIN 3535/6.
DIN - DVGW permit NG 5123AN0418.
SVGW permit, KTW recommended.
Lab. National d`Essais 9030144.
WRc approval. Germanischer Lloyd.
BS 7531 Grade X.
TA Luft (Clean air) approval,
tested in accordance with VDI 2440
at 250° C.
Certified according to
DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
Subject to technical alterations.
Issue: July 2004
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Rich. Klinger Dichtungstechnik
GmbH & Co KG
Am Kanal 8-10
A-2352 Gumpoldskirchen, Austria
Tel ++43 (0) 2252/62599-137
Fax ++43 (0) 2252/62599-296
e-mail: mueller@klinger.co.at
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