KLINGER^® Graphite Laminate TSM

Fulfils safely the TA-Luft requirements.

An adhesive-free gasket material comprising impregnated graphite and an 0.1 mm tanged stainless steel insert, KLINGER®Graphite Laminate TSM fully retains its physical properties at high temperatures (up to 450 °C). It is fully compliant with the German Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (TA Luft).

Basis composition

Impregnated flexible graphite foil and a tanged stainless steel insert.

Areas of application

KLINGER® Graphite Laminate TSM is especially suitable for the use in the chemical industry, in refineries and power plants and it is fully compliant with the German Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (TA Luft).

Industries

General industry / Chemical / Oil & Gas / Energy / Pulp & Paper / Marine / Automotive

Key features

Mechanically bonded tanged stainless steel insert
Excellent high temperature resistance
Excellent chemical resistance

Benefits

Superior tightness (TA-Luft approval)
Stable physical properties over the whole temperature range

Typical technical data for thicknesses 2.0.

Density of the graphite layer	DIN 28090-2	g/cm³	1.0
Purity of Graphite	DIN 51903	%	>99%
Metallic reinforcement	Tanged Metal Thickness Number of sheets	mm	AISI 316 (L) 0.1 1
Compressibility	ASTM F36 A	%	30 - 45
Recovery	ASTM F36 A	%	15 -25
Compression creep DIN 52913	16 h/ 50 MPa/ 300°C	MPa	≥ 45

Dimensions of the standard sheets

Sizes	1000 x 1000 mm
Thicknesses	1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm
Tolerances	Thickness ±5 % Length ±5 mm, Width ±5 mm

Other thicknesses, sizes and inserts on request.

Function and durability

The performance and service life of KLINGER gaskets depend to a large extent on proper storage and fitting - factors beyond the manufactor’s control. We can, however, vouch for the excellent quality of our products. With this in mind, please also take note of our installation manual.