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Intense heat.Extreme cold.Aggressive chemicals.

THERMICULITE®

Our extensive and varied productoffering includes spiral wound gaskets,RTJ gaskets, FlexproTM Kammprofiles,sheet materials, dynamic and staticpackings, pipe support and customrubber products. Drawing upon thegroup’s rich history and present dayvalues of leadership, quality, service and technology, we are at the forefrontof developing sealing solutions forindustries around the world.

In addition to a wide range of products,we also deliver world-class technicalsupport and Joint Integrity training.

The Flexitallic Group is the internationalmarket leader in the manufacture and supply of high quality, high valueindustrial static sealing products, deliveringindustrial gaskets on a global scale.

About usAs the developer of the spiral woundgasket in 1912, we have built on thislegacy of innovation with revolutionaryproducts including Thermiculite® andSigma®, The Flange Rescue Gasket winnerof the NACE and Dupont Plunkett Awards,and most recently the ChangeTM Gasket, set to transform the global sealing industry.

We have a global network of AlliedDistributors across 30 countries. Thisensures local demand is met quickly,providing a combination of the highestproduct quality and outstanding customerservice.

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Based on sales and geographic reach, the Flexitallic Grouphas become the global supplier of industrial gaskets.

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Inside IndustryWe pride ourselves on not simply supplyingproducts, but by supporting customers with a detailed knowledge of their industry andapplications, so that products and services are tailored to their specific needs.

This unique approach means that we focus onproviding more than just a product, but also acomplete solution that adds genuine value toour clients.

Global Distribution... Local SupportOur products are distributed through a globalnetwork of Allied Distributors.

These carefully selected distribution partnersare strategically located within their territoryto deliver the best possible service andproducts to our customers. This approachmeans our products and know-how areavailable to the global industries we service.

Innovative Product RangeWe have a rich history of innovation, which has seen us lead the industry with many newproducts.

Over the years, our products have gained areputation for quality, reliability and technologythat is second to none.

Customised Engineering SolutionsOur Application Engineering, ProductionEngineering and R&D teams work closelytogether to design, develop and manufacturebespoke sealing solutions.

We have been responsible for a number of trulyrevolutionary products, including Thermiculite®,Sigma® and the Flange Rescue Gasket, whichensure we are able to continually meet the evermore stringent requirements of our customers.

Flexitallic® SafeThe Flexitallic approach to safety is more than a program it’s a way of doing business thatstarted in 1912. We believe our commitment toinnovate, customize and educate adds anotherlevel of protection to our customers’ operations.

From the first Spiral Wound Gasket in 1912 tothe ever evolving applications for Thermiculite®,our goal is to develop materials that push theparameters of heat, pressure and chemicalresistance.

Our Commitment to QualityWe place great emphasis onmaintaining international qualitystandards, and are approved to ISO9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:2007, API 6A and API 17D, toensure we meet the highest possiblestandards for all our products andservices.

We also invest heavily in test and quality assurance equipment tomaintain our reputation for the highestquality products.

Our materials are subjected to a widerange of tests as specified by statutoryregulations and customer requirements.These approvals enable our customersto make informed choices as to thesuitability of a product for each andevery application.

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Thermiculite® is aninnovative, versatile andcomplete gasket material,making it the industry’sleading sealing solution.

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INNOVATIVE.Cutting-Edge Material TechnologyEver since inventing the spiral woundgasket in 1912, Flexitallic has been at the forefront of fluid sealing innovation.

In 1998, Flexitallic set new standards for sealing technology with theintroduction of Thermiculite® CriticalService Series gasket material availablein Tanged Sheet – and later in SpiralWound Filler and Flexpro™ (kammprofile)Facing styles.

Exclusive to Flexitallic, this revolutionarymaterial, comprised of chemically andthermally exfoliated vermiculite*,simulated structure of exfoliatedgraphite, with one notable exception –it maintains integrity through a widerange of high temperatures.

All Thermiculite® Critical Service Seriesproducts are designed and engineered for high temperature processes inservices up to 1832oF / 1000oC.

*Vermiculite, a naturally occurringmineral with a plate-like structure,demonstrating an exceptional broadrange of chemical and temperatureresistance.

VERSATILE.A New Level of PerformanceThrough our continued dedication toresearch and development, Flexitallic are also able to offer Thermiculite®Performance Service gasket material.

Thermiculite® Performance Series gasketmaterial – developed for use in moremoderate temperature applications –maintains the same broad chemicalresistance and freedom from oxidation that has made Thermiculite® CriticalService Series such a success.

COMPLETE.The Total Static Sealing SolutionThis innovative and versatile material isavailable as a stand alone Coreless sheetmaterial, as a filler for SWG's, as a facingfor Kammprofiles/Flange Rescue Gasket,and also in many of our other product lines.

Since its inception, Thermiculite® gasketmaterial has proven itself as an effectivelong-term sealing solution in thousands ofthe most demanding industrial sealingapplications.

With the combination of Thermiculite®Critical Service (800 Series) andThermiculite Performance (700 Series), a single, proven material can be used forvirtually all of your sealing requirements.

That’s why we call Thermiculite®The Total Static Sealing Solution.

There is no comparison.When it comes toworry-free sealing,choose Thermiculite®.

MAXIMUM SERVICE TEMPERATURE

The Tightness Testing Research Laboratory (TTRL) at Ecole Polytechnic in Montreal on behalf of thePressure Vessel Research Council (PVRC) performed independent testing to show that the maximumservice temperature for graphite in long-term service is much lower than quoted in manufacturers’literature. This table summarises those results.

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Total Freedom From OxidationConventional graphite gaskets aresusceptible to attack by oxidising agents.This occurs from oxygen flowing withinthe media, or simply from oxygen presentin the atmosphere surrounding theflange. The rate at which graphiteoxidises depends on the applicationtemperature and the concentration ofoxygen present. But when it doeshappen – the end result is seal failure.

The unique composition of Thermiculite®gasket material ensures that sealsmaintain their integrity at maximumservice temperatures far exceeding that of graphite.

There really is no comparison. When itcomes to worry-free sealing, chooseThermiculite® Critical Service Series orThermiculite® Performance Series andeliminate the risk of oxidation altogether.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD INTHE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES

• Power Generation

• Fertiliser (Aggro-Chemicals)

• Oil & Gas Exploration

• Industrial Chemicals

• Aerospace

• Oil Refining

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

• Green EnergyRenewable Energy (Solar Thermal, Bioethanol and Energy from Waste EfW)

REQUIREDSERVICE LIFEIN YEARS Graphite

691oF(366oC)

630oF(332oC)

610oF(321oC)

580oF(304oC)

Thermiculite®800Series

1832oF(1000oC)

1832oF(1000oC)

1832oF(1000oC)

1832oF(1000oC)

Thermiculite®700Series

1022oF(550oC)

1022oF(550oC)

1022oF(550oC)

1022oF(550oC)

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THERMICULITE®CRITICAL SERVICESERIES

Effectively manage yourgasket selection process,simplify inventoryrequirements, and receiveproven long-term sealingwith Thermiculite® gasketmaterial – The TotalSealing Solution.

Why Thermiculite® Critical Service Series?

• Total freedom from oxidation• Chemical compatibility exceeds graphite• Can be used in temperatures from cryogenics up to 1832oF / 1000oC• Fire safe• Proven track record• Wide range of metals available

Thermiculite® 815 Tanged SheetHigh temperature sheet reinforced with a 0.004” 316 stainless steel tanged core. Availablein thicknesses of 1/32”, 1/16” and 1/8”, in metre(standard) and 60" x 60" (1.5 m x 1.5m) sheet. Cut gaskets also available in all shapes and sizes.

Thermiculite® 835 Spiral Wound FillerHigh temperature filler material for spiral woundgaskets. Wide range of metals available.

Thermiculite® 845 Flexpro™(kammprofile) FacingHigh temperature Filler and Facing material forkammprofile gaskets. Wide range of metallic corematerials available.

Thermiculite® 855 Change™High temperature Filler and Facing material for use with the Change™ Gasket.

Thermiculite® 894 Packing MaterialCritical service packing made from expandedvermiculite foil and Inconel wire.

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THERMICULITE®PERFORMANCESERIES

Why Thermiculite® Performance Series?

• Total freedom from oxidation

• Broad chemical compatibility range

• Fire safe

• Genuine opportunity for gasket standardisation andinventory consolidation

• Wide service capability

Thermiculite® 715 Coreless SheetHigh performance coreless sheet material.Replacement of compressed fibre sheetline, SF 2401, 2420, 3300, 5000 and tangedgraphite sheet. Available in thicknesses of1/32”, 1/16” and 1/8” in cut gaskets and60" x 60" sheet (1.5m x 1.5m) sheet.

RECOMMENDED SERVICE CONDITIONS FOR THERMICULITE® CRITICAL SERVICE & PERFORMANCE SERIES

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Typical Use

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Tanged Sheet

Cryogenics to1832oF / 1000oC

Class150 to 300

Spiral Wound Filler

Cryogenics to1832oF / 1000oC

Class150 to 2500

Flexpro(kammprofile)

Facing

Cryogenics to1832oF / 1000oC

Class150 to 2500

High temperatures, nominal pipe sizes, non-standard gaskets,problem applications, critical seals.

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Coreless Sheet

Cryogenics to850oF / 454oC

Class150 to 300

Available in cut gasketand 1.5m x 1.5m sheet

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ukAbout The Flexitallic GroupThe Flexitallic Group is a global leader in specialised sealingsolutions and products serving the oil and gas, power generation,chemical and petrochemical industries in emerging and developedmarkets. Focused on the upstream, downstream and powergeneration sectors, it has operations in France, the United States,Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United ArabEmirates, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and China plus a network ofworldwide licensing partners and distributors.www.theflexitallicgroup.com

SAUDI ARABIA Flexitallic Middle East LLCal-aujam industrial City 6790-al Badiaunit no. 132656-2462KinGDoM oF SauDi aRaBiaTel. +966 13 8089635Fax. +966 13 8089634www.flexitallic.sa

CHINAFlexitallic Sealing Technology(Suzhou) Co. LtdBuilding 3, South 688 Pangjin RoadWuJiang Export Processing zone WuJiang CHina 215200Tel. +86 512 6303 2839Fax. +86 512 6303 2879www.china.flexitallic.com

FRANCESiem Supranite a Flexitallic Company250 bis rue du Fg St Honoré75008 ParisFRanCETel. +33 (0)1 48 88 88 88Fax. +33 (0)1 47 66 88 44www.siem.fr

UNITED KINGDOMFlexitallic LtdScandinavia MillHunsworth LaneCleckheatonWest Yorkshire, BD19 4LnuKTel. +44 1274 851273Fax. +44 1274 300303www.flexitallic.eu

UNITED STATESFlexitallic L.P.6915 Highway 225Deer ParkTexas 77536 uSa Tel. +1 281 604 2400Fax. +1 281 604 2415www.flexitallic.com

CANADAFlexitallic Inc4340 - 78 avenueEdmonton alberta, T6B 3J5CanaDaTel. +780 466 5050Fax. +780 465 1177www.flexitallic.ca

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESFlexitallic LLC P.o. Box 6591amenity CentreTower number 210th Floor, office 4al Hamra industrial areaRas al KhaimahuniTED aRaB EMiRaTESTel. +971 (0)7 243 4305Fax. +971 (0)7 243 4306www.flexitallic.ae Branches also in

Aberdeen, Middlesbrough,Ellesmere Port and Cardiff.

UNITED STATESCustom Rubber Products2625 BenningtonHoustonTexas 77093uSaTel. +1 713 691 2211Fax. +1 713 691 3005www.customrubber.com

KAZAKHSTANNovus Sealing Caspian LLPa Flexitallic Joint Venture7v atambayev St.atyrau 060005REPuBLiC oF KazaKHSTanTel: +7 7122 309936Fax: +7 7122 309937www.novussealingcaspian.com

GERMANYFlexitallic GmbH nikolaus-otto-Str.2D-40721 HildenGERManYTel: +49 (0) 2103 33388-0Fax: +49 (0) 2103 33388-29www.flexitallic-gmbh.de

SINGAPOREFlexitallic Ltd Singapore BranchLevel 42 Suntec Tower Three8 Temasek BoulevardSinGaPoRE038988Tel: +65 68663638www.flexitallic.eu

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