KLINGER top-chem 2000 soft is a more compressible variant within the silicon carbide-filled PTFE line, engineered for flange assemblies requiring superior conformability under low surface stress.
Our Quebec facility manufactures custom-cut flat gaskets to your exact specifications. VAMECA can also evaluate the supply of this part number or engineer a suitable replacement.
AT A GLANCE
Microcellular PTFE
Product Family
PTFE
Material Composition
Silicon carbide-filled porous PTFE
Maximum temperature and pressure limits cannot be applied simultaneously.
TEMPERATURE
-200 to +250 °C
PRESSURE
60 bar
THICKNESSES
1.0 / 1.5 / 2.0 / 3.0 mm
Applications and Key Features
The manufacturer engineered it for highly acidic and alkaline environments, delivering dependable performance in high-temperature applications under heavy mechanical loads.
Published Testing and Approvals
Standards, Testing, and Certification References
Standards / Testing: ASTM F36 M, 2 mm, DIN 52913
PART NUMBER ANALYSIS
KEY COMPARISON CRITERIA
Unlike standard top-chem 2000, the soft version delivers enhanced compressibility while maintaining excellent mechanical integrity.
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Part Number: KLINGER top-chem 2000 soft
Please provide the part number, thickness, dimensions, quantity, and process fluid. We will review material availability for the specified grade, custom cutting at our Quebec facility, or an engineered alternative tailored to your assembly.
The manufacturer's latest datasheets, certifications, and P/T curves must be reviewed prior to ordering or substitution.
Compare compressible SiC-filled PTFE with grade 2000, glass microspheres, and microcellular PTFE for low-bolt-load flanges. Associated reference constructions: top-chem 2000 (silicon carbide [SiC]-filled PTFE), top-chem 2003 (hollow glass microsphere-filled PTFE), and GYLON 3545 (microcellular PTFE with a rigid core).
REFERENCE SHEET
KLINGER
Hollow glass microsphere-filled PTFE