Joint Sealant is 2x as strong as former version.
Press Release Summary:
GORE-TEX® creep-resistant, form-in-place gasketing material is made from GORE-TEX® expanded PTFE, which is impervious to most chemicals, suitable for use from -450 to +600°F, and able to withstand pressures to 3,000 psig. Tight-sealing product, suited for most types of sealing applications, is also suited for use in chemical processing plants.
Original Press Release:
New, Enhanced Gore-Tex® Joint Sealant is Stronger than Ever, and Even More Reliable
Elkton, Md., November 7, 2003 - W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. announces the introduction of a new, improved GORE-TEX® joint sealant. The product now is twice as strong as before, making it more creep-resistant than ever ... thereby increasing seal reliability to a level never before achieved in the product. Now, industrial users who have found success with GORE-TEX® joint sealant over the past 30 years can feel more confident than ever.
This new performance enhancement is just the latest in an ongoing series of improvements made to GORE-TEX® joint sealant. The product was pioneered by Gore more than 30 years ago. At that time, GORE-TEX® joint sealant revolutionized the industry with its ability to reliably seal a wide range of equipment flanges. Since then, the product has always distinguished itself as the tightest sealing, among the most commonly used gasketing materials in chemical processing plants.
GORE-TEX® joint sealant, a versatile form-in-place gasketing material, can be used in most types of sealing applications. Made from GORE-TEX® expanded PTFE, the material is impervious to virtually all chemicals, is suitable for use from -450°F to +600°F, and withstands pressures to 3,000 psig.
"Ever since we introduced the joint sealant product, we've looked for ways to 'raise the bar' and enhance its performance characteristics," notes Rob Haywood, product specialist for GORE-TEX® joint sealants. "Increasing the tensile strength of our product improves its creep resistance, which contributes to a more reliable seal. The latest improvement ensures that the seal can be sustained reliably over time, and through dynamic processing conditions."
According to Haywood, new improved GORE-TEX® joint sealant also offers several cost advantages, an attractive benefit in today's economic climate. Customized on site, GORE-TEX® joint sealant allows the user to eliminate costly material scrap, lengthy lead times, and the excessive inventory burdens of stocking large or complex flange gaskets that must be pre-cut.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a creative technology company employing more than 6,000 associates in 48 plants, in 16 countries throughout the world. For over 30 years, Gore's Sealant Technologies Group has developed innovative PTFE gaskets, seals and other fluid-sealing products for both standard and unique sealing and pumping applications. Each product is engineered to be the best-performing and highest-quality product solution in is class.
For more details on GORE-TEX® joint sealant, or for information on the full line of innovative sealing products from Gore's Sealant Technologies Group, call toll-free (800) 654-422', or visit http://www.gore.com/sealants.
