Garlock High-Temp 5500

Garlock Style 5500 is an inorganic fibre sheet gasket material bound with NBR nitrile, engineered for superior thermal stability and low creep relaxation.

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AT A GLANCE

Synthetic / Mineral Fibres

Product Family

Compressed fibre

Material Composition

Inorganic fibres, NBR nitrile binder

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Material Specifications

Maximum temperature and pressure limits cannot be applied simultaneously.

TEMPERATURE

Min. -73 °C · Continuous 288 °C · Max. catalogue 427 °C

PRESSURE

83 bar (catalogue maximum, verify according to P/T rating)

THICKNESSES

Thickness specifications not available in source documentation

Applications and Key Features

The manufacturer highlights thermal industrial applications, providing high-performance sheet materials or precision cut gaskets engineered for compatible assemblies.

Published Testing and Approvals

Standards, Testing, and Certification References

ASTM F36, F38, and F104 test standards (Garlock data sheet).

PART NUMBER ANALYSIS

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What Sets This Material Apart

The nitrile binder differentiates the chemical and thermal performance of this sheet from an EPDM-based alternative.

Recommendations for Replacement Analysis

When replacing a high-temperature gasket, determine the service media and continuous operating temperature, followed by the bolt load and duty cycle.

To compare constructions: Garlock High-Temp 5507 and TEADIT NA1122. While they share the same fibre family, the binder systems and reinforcement types dictate media compatibility and mechanical integrity.

What Sets This Material Apart

The nitrile binder differentiates the chemical and thermal performance of this sheet from an EPDM-based alternative.

Recommendations for Replacement Analysis

When replacing a high-temperature gasket, determine the service media and continuous operating temperature, followed by the bolt load and duty cycle.

REPLACEMENT TO BE EVALUATED

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KEY COMPARISON CRITERIA

The 5500 utilizes NBR, while the 5507 uses EPDM. Despite sharing common inorganic fibres, these two grades are not interchangeable.

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Part Number: Garlock High-Temp 5500

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Mineral fiber sheets with an NBR binder engineered for high-temperature service. Always confirm fiber composition and flange loading requirements. Associated reference constructions: Garlock High-Temp 5507 (Inorganic fibers, EPDM binder), TEADIT NA1122 (NBR-bound inorganic fibers), and Flexitallic AF 2100 (Aramid and blended fibers).

REFERENCE SHEET

Flexitallic