GYLON®, a product of Garlock Sealing Technologies, is a reinforced PTFE gasket material that exhibits significantly reduced creep relaxation and outstanding chemical resistance, along with easy identification due to branding and color coding.

GYLON® Style 3500 Benefits

  • Tighter seal – provides exceptional performance in comparison to conventional PTFE; achieves reduced emissions and product loss
  • Chemical resistance – service life is extended due to its ability to withstand a broad range of chemicals
  • Cost savings – lowers operation costs by minimizing energy consumption, fluid loss, inventory and maintenance costs, and waste
  • Large sheet sizes – availability of some of the largest sheet sizes in the industry are offered, as well as waste reduction due to improved material utilization

 

GYLON® Style 3500 Material Properties

Color: Fawn
Composition: PTFE with silica
Fluid Services: Strong acids (except hydrofluoric), steam, solvents, hydrocarbons, chlorine, and cryogenics
Min. Temperature: -450 (°F)
Continuous Max: 500 (°F)
Max. Pressure: 1200 (PSI)
Maximum PxT 1/8: 350,000 (°F x PSIG)
Maximum PxT 1/8: 250,000 (°F x PSIG)
Flammability: Will Not Burn
Bacterial Growth: Will Not Support
Meets Specification: ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and USDA (US Department of Agriculture)