AF-CHEMACID® plate

AF-CHEMACID® Plate

Series: GAMBIT AF Special

A gasket plate with enhanced chemical resistance, specially designed for contact with acidic substances. Due to its properties, it is recommended for use in the chemical industry, providing durability and reliability in demanding conditions.

The GAMBIT AF Special series includes high-performance gasket plates designed to work in extreme conditions, such as very high or low pressures and temperatures, as well as in environments containing aggressive media. Each product in this category has been specially tailored for specific applications, such as steam installations, acid contact, or working in high-temperature and pressure conditions, ensuring maximum resistance and reliability.

Technical Specification - GAMBIT AF-CHEMACID Gasket Plate®

Material and Composition

The GAMBIT AF-CHEMACID® gasket plate is made of KEVLAR® aramid fibers, mineral fibers, and fillers, bonded with CSM rubber-based adhesive, providing exceptional chemical resistance.

KEVLAR® is a trademark or registered trademark of E.I. du Pont Nemours and Company or its affiliated companies.

Designation according to DIN 28091-2

FA-AMZ-O

Approvals and Certificates

• UDT

Maximum Operating Conditions

• Momentary Temperature: 200°C
• Continuous Operating Temperature: -20°C to +150°C
• Maximum Pressure: 4 MPa

Dimensions

• Standard Plate Thicknesses:
  0.5 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 mm (thicknesses above 5.0 mm made as laminated)

  • Thickness Tolerance: ± 0.1 mm
  • Width/Length Tolerance: ± 10%

• Standard Sheet Dimensions:
  1500 × 1500 mm (other sizes available on request within 1500 × 3000 mm range)

  • Dimensional Tolerance: ± 10 mm

Physicochemical Properties

• Density: 2.0 g/cm³ (± 5% according to DIN 28090-2)
• Tensile Strength Across Fibers (min.): 9 MPa (according to DIN 52910)
• Compressibility: 7 - 17% (according to ASTM F36)
• Elastic Recovery (min.): 50% (according to ASTM F36)
• Residual Stresses: (according to DIN 52913)
  • 50 MPa / 16h / 175°C (min.): 25 MPa

Chemical Resistance - Thickness Increase (according to ASTM F146)

• 40% HNO₃, 23°C / 18h (max): 8%
• 65% H₂SO₄, 23°C / 48h (max): 10%

Color

Light Beige

Values provided in the specification refer to gasket plates with a thickness of 2.0 mm.