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Material Description
Substrates
Temperature
Properties
ºC
ºF
PR & PRD polyesters
150/180
300/355
Acid & rip resistant
Aramid
300
570
Lightweight, rip resistant
Reinforced mineral fiber cloth RSC & TeTe +S
600
1100
Conducts electricity
Chemical resistant
Mineral fiber cloth
C-600, C-603, C610
600
1100
Flame & chemical resistant
Good insulation
Insulating cloth T-700
600
1100
Exceptional fire resistance
Reinforced T-700
600
1100
Exceptional fire resistance
Conducts electricity
Stainless Steel & alloy mesh
600/1200
1100/2200
Heat & chemical resistant
support matrix
Material Description
Insulation
Temperature
Properties
ºC
ºF
Mineral wool/ 40mm/1-1/2" mesh
640/700
1180/1300
Will not burn/ DIN4102
Good insulation & dust protection
HTI fiberglass/25mm/1 in
1100/1200
2000/2200
Good thermal insulation properties
HT needle cloth 5-10mm/1/4"-3/8"
1000
1830
Will not burn/DIN4102
Glass material 8-10mm/ 3/8"
500/600
930/1100
Will not burn
Resists vibration
Material Description
Elastomers
Temperature
Properties
ºC
ºF
Chloro-sulfonated polyethylene
ASTM designation CSM
(Hypalon)
120
250
Good resistance to ozone, UV, weatherproof. Good conductivity
Silicone-rubber
White/black/clear
ASTM designation
SI
250
480
Good temperature resistance. Very good ozone and weather resistance
Viton
ASTM designation FKM
204
400
Good acid resistance
Teflon/PTFE
ASTM designation

AFMU
250
480
Good chemical resistance
Material Description
Patented PTFE Compounds
Temperature
Properties
ºC
ºF
SIMIFLON®

Excellent sealing characteristics
-40/250
480 (upset)
Outstanding chemical resistance – SIMIFLON® is chemically inert
Very good temperature, pressure & heat resistance 
ELTROFLON®

Excellent sealing characteristics
-40/250
-40/572
Outstanding chemical resistance – ELTROFLON® is chemically inert
Approved for food industry by FDA
Electrical conductor
Material Description
Gas Seals and Foils
Temperature
Properties
ºC
ºF
Hypalon
ASTM designation CSM
120
250
Chemical resistantConducts electricity
Silicone
ASTM designation SI
250
480
Resists oxidationSuitable for food industry
Teflon
250
480
Conducts electricitySuitable for food industry
Rubber – natural
ASTM designation NR/IR
85/170
185
Acid resistant
Lead
300
570
Acid & X-ray resistant
Kapton®
320
600
Good chemical resistance
Aluminum
600
1100
Reflects heat
NiCr and st. steel sheet
1200
Good temperature & chemical resistance
 

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