KLINGER® TOP-CHEM 2003

KLINGER® TOP-CHEM 2003

KLINGER® TOP-CHEM 2003 is a high-quality PTFE-based sealing material enhanced with microscopic glass particles. Thanks to its unique structure, it offers exceptional ability to conform to sealing surfaces, ensuring reliable sealing even at low surface pressures. It is a material with a wide range of applications in demanding chemical environments.

Construction

• PTFE-based sealing material enriched with microscopic glass particles
• high chemical resistance
• dimensional stability and resistance to aging

Applications

• excellent resistance to strong acids and bases
• ideal for medium temperatures and loads
• suitable for the chemical, petrochemical industry, and applications requiring high resistance to aggressive media

Key Properties

• high compressibility
• consistent material composition
• cold flow resistance

Benefits

• provides excellent sealing at low surface pressures
• exceptional chemical resistance, including to strong acids and alkalis
• easy adaptation to sealing surfaces
• no aging effect, ensuring long lifespan

Standard Plate Dimensions

• dimensions: 1500 x 1500 mm
• thicknesses: 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm
• tolerances: according to DIN 28091-1
• other dimensions and tolerances available upon request

Certificates & Approvals

• BAM tested
• DIN-DVGW
• DIN-DVGW W 270
• KTW-Guideline
• DNV GL
• TA-Luft (Clean Air)
• FDA compliance declaration (components meet FDA requirements)
• Regulation (EU) No. 1935/2004 compliance declaration (including 10/2011)

KLINGER® TOP-CHEM 2003 is a versatile sealing material that ensures reliability even in extreme chemical conditions. With its flexibility and chemical resistance, it finds wide application in industries, guaranteeing long-term effectiveness and operational safety.

Technical Specification – KLINGER® TOP-CHEM 2003

Typical technical data for a thickness of 2.0 mm

Material

• PTFE-based sealing with microscopic glass particles
• high chemical resistance
• dimensional stability and resistance to aging

Physical Parameters

• density: 1.7 g/cm³
• dielectric strength (Ed): 16.7 kV/mm
• power factor (50 Hz, tan δ): 0.085
• dielectric constant (50 Hz, εr): 2.8
• thermal conductivity (λ): 0.18 W/mK

Mechanical Parameters

• compressibility (ASTM F 36 M): 18%
• recovery (ASTM F 36 M): 35%
• residual stresses (DIN 52913) after 16 h at 150°C: 13 MPa
• strength according to the Klinger method: 25 MPa

Dimensional Stability

• thickness loss at 23°C: 10%
• thickness loss at 260°C: 39%

Sealing and Chemical Resistance

• sealing (DIN 28090-2): 0.01 mg/s x m
• gas permeability (VDI 2440): 3.29E-06 mbar x l/s x m

Chemical Resistance

• thickness change / weight in H₂SO₄ (100%, 18 h / 23°C): 1/1%
• thickness change / weight in HNO₃ (100%, 18 h / 23°C): 0/5%
• thickness change / weight in NaOH (33%, 72 h / 110°C): 1/5%

Electrical Properties

• surface resistance (ρO): 9x10E12 Ω
• volume resistivity (ρD): 2.6x10E12 Ω cm

Design Coefficients as per ASME

• for a 1.0 mm thick gasket

  • leakage class 0.1 mg/s x m
  • y: 8 MPa
  • m: 2.0

• for a 2.0 mm thick gasket

  • leakage class 0.1 mg/s x m
  • y: 8 MPa
  • m: 2.7

• for a 3.0 mm thick gasket

  • leakage class 0.1 mg/s x m
  • y: 10 MPa
  • m: 3.6

KLINGER® TOP-CHEM 2003 is a versatile sealing with exceptional chemical resistance and high compressibility. Its unique structure provides excellent sealing even at low surface pressures, making it an ideal choice for the chemical industry and applications requiring long-term durability and dimensional stability.