GORE ®
SERIE 800
The GORE Universal Gasket (Style 800) provides reliable sealing for steel, glass-lined steel, and fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) flanges, designed to withstand a wide range of process fluids, including highly corrosive substances such as strong acids, alkalis, and solvents. It is also suitable for demanding thermal cycles and high-temperature applications. This unique gasket helps minimize operational risks and downtime associated with using inadequate sealing materials. Its construction from 100% highly adaptable ePTFE enables effective sealing on irregular surfaces.
What Makes the GORE Universal Gasket Unique?
Exclusive Patented Technology
The GORE Universal Gasket (Model 800) combines two patented design elements, both made from high-quality expanded PTFE (ePTFE):
- An impermeable barrier layer that lines the inner diameter and flange contact surfaces, ensuring a tight seal with low compression loads.
- A resilient, adaptable core that offers exceptional tolerance to relaxation and cold flow.
Durable and Reliable Sealing
Unlike conventional PTFE gaskets (filled or beveled), those made from ePTFE are significantly more adaptable to the typical irregularities of flanges, achieving efficient sealing even under adverse conditions.
Thanks to its outstanding resistance to relaxation and cold flow, this gasket maintains its dimensional integrity during pressure and temperature cycles, ensuring uniform bolt load distribution for a reliable and durable seal.
A Versatile Solution for Multiple Applications
The advanced technology of the GORE Universal Gasket (Model 800) enables effective sealing at low loads, making it ideal for FRP and glass-lined steel piping systems while maintaining the strength needed for high-performance steel systems.
With total chemical resistance (pH 0-14), except against molten alkali metals or elemental fluorine, this inert gasket, made from 100% ePTFE, provides reliable sealing in chemical processes involving aggressive substances such as acids, alkalis, or solvents.
The GORE Universal Gasket (Model 800) is a comprehensive solution for various flange materials, allowing the replacement of multiple gasket types. This simplifies inventory management, standardizes selection and installation procedures, and reduces operational risks and downtime by eliminating the need for application-specific sealing materials.
