Metal Reinforced Gaskets

The metal reinforced gasket sheets a rigid laminated gasket sheet consisting of graphite, mica, or NBR+aramide layers bonded to each face of a solid steel core in the form of tanged metal plate, wire mesh or stainless steel foil.

The metal reinforced gasket sheets provide strength for handling, often bonding high temp materials that would be weak if unsupported, creating a robust material with the metal- reinforcement. Handling in installation is a huge benefit. The tang core of the metal insert gasket sheet provides a physical barrier and containment mechanism to hold the facing in place over the life of the joint.

The tangs create a "load stop" and structure, shouldering the load and preventing the facing from crushing under high load spots.