AF-U® plate

AF-U® Plate

Series: GAMBIT AF General

A gasket plate dedicated for use in moderate pressure and temperature conditions, providing reliable sealing. It shows high resistance to water, steam, fuels, and oils, making it a suitable solution for a wide range of industrial applications.

The GAMBIT AF General series includes versatile gasket plates designed to work in moderate pressure and temperature conditions. Thanks to their universal characteristics, they ensure optimal tightness and durability, making them an excellent solution for a wide range of industrial and technical applications.

Technical Specification - GAMBIT AF-U Gasket Plate®

Material and Composition

The GAMBIT AF-U® gasket plate is made of KEVLAR® aramid fibers, mineral fibers, and fillers, all bonded with NBR rubber-based adhesive.

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

Designation according to DIN 28091-2

FA-AM1-O

Approvals and Certificates

• TA Luft (VDI 2440)
• UDT

Maximum Operating Conditions

• Momentary temperature: 350°C
• Continuous operating temperature: -60°C to +220°C
• Continuous operating temperature in steam: 200°C
• Maximum pressure: 10 MPa

Dimensions

• Standard plate thicknesses:
  0.3 / 0.5 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 mm (thicknesses above 5.0 mm made as bonded)

  • Thickness tolerance: ± 0.1 mm
  • Width/length tolerance: ± 10%

• Standard sheet dimensions:
  1500 × 1500 mm (other sizes available on order within 1500 × 3000 mm)

  • Dimensional tolerance: ± 10 mm

Physicochemical Properties

• Density: 2.0 g/cm³ (± 5% according to DIN 28090-2)
• Cross-fiber tensile strength (min.): 8 MPa (according to DIN 52910)
• Compressibility: 5 - 15% (according to ASTM F36)
• Elastic recovery (min.): 50% (according to ASTM F36)
• Residual stresses: (according to DIN 52913)
  • 50 MPa / 16h / 300°C (min.): 22 MPa
  • 50 MPa / 16h / 175°C (min.): 28 MPa

Chemical Resistance - Thickness Increase (according to ASTM F146)

• Oil IRM 903, 150°C / 5h (max): 8%
• Reference fuel B, 20°C / 5h (max): 8%

Color

Light blue

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