Braided from specially formulated expanded graphite

Reinforced with a proprietary Inconel wire matrix and impregnated with a high sealability compound and a passive corrosion inhibitor

Characteristics:

  • Extrusion and blow out stability through ultrafine Inconel metal mesh reinforcement on each braided strand
  • Non-hardening, excellent long-term sealability
  • Minimal volume loss at temperature
  • Coefficient of thermal expansion close to steel
  • Easy to install and easy to remove
  • Average emission of only 5 PPMv methane according to API 622 3rd edition test