KLINGER®Flexible Graphite H

The flexible industrial grade graphite standard sheeting with superior chemical resistance.

KLINGER®Flexible Graphite H is the standard industrial grade graphite sheeting with superior chemical resistance. The flexible graphite material is highly compressible & compactable allowing for low gas permeability with low electrical resistance.

Basis composition

Flexible graphite foil.

Areas of application

KLINGER®Flexible Graphite HL is recommended for applications in which graphite is the material of choice and minimal fugitive emissions are required.

Industries

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

Key features

Unique non-metallic reinforcement
Excellent chemical resistance
High temperature resistance

Benefits

Easy to cut
Safe handling
Excellent tightness

Typical technical data for thickness 2 mm

Density of the graphite layer	DIN 28090-2	g/cm³	1.10
Purity of Graphite	DIN 51903	%	> 99.0
Compressibility	ASTM F 36 A	%	40-50
Recovery	ASTM F 36 A	%	8-15
Stress relaxation DIN 52913	16 h/ 50 MPa/ 300°C	MPa	≥ 46
KLINGER cold/hot compression 50 MPa	Thickness decrease at 23°C Thickness decrease at 300 °C	% %	40-50 1-3
Specific leak rate	DIN 28090-2	mg/ s x m°C	< 0.10
Chloride content of graphite layer	DIN 28090-2	ppm	≤ 40

Dimensions of the standard sheets

Sizes	1000 x 1000 mm, 1500 x 1500 mm, 2000 x 1000 mm or as roll per request.
Thicknesses	0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm
Tolerances	Thickness ±5 % Length ±5 mm, Width ±5 mm

Other graphite qualities, thicknesses and sizes 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.