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Vivek1981
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Substitution for Asbestos Packing

02/16/2011 6:30 AM

I would like to know an alternative for asbestos packing (fire ply) for mating flanges etc...
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Re: Substitution for asbestos packing

02/16/2011 6:59 AM

Some information.

More.

I don't know these companies, but these links will give you some overview on alternative materials.

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Re: Substitution for Asbestos Packing

02/16/2011 8:04 AM

Teflon will work well in most, if not all cases.

This is not an endorsement of one such company Products - WL Gore & Associates, Inc.
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02/16/2011 8:51 AM

Kerlane http://www.unifrax.com.au/about.htm

Have used it for over 30 years!

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Re: Substitution for Asbestos Packing

02/17/2011 3:25 AM

Wherever you are from Garlock will be able to help

http://www.garlock.com/
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