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For many years, PAR Group has been a 'go-to' supplier for all forms of gaskets and gasket materials. We can offer popular Flexitallic branded materials, including Novus™ 5G compressed fibre, Sigma® PTFE, SF2800 aramid fibre, SF3300 aramid/inorganic fibre range and Flexicarb® graphite laminate.
Our bespoke CNC profile cutting and gasket manufacturing facilities allow us to convert all Flexitallic materials into various forms, including flange table gaskets, picture frame gaskets, custom shapes, washers and seals.
If you are unsure which grade of material is best suited to your application, please contact us with the information below. We aim to provide you with the best advice possible so you can make your decision.
At the bottom of the page, you will also find a comparison table and chemical resistance chart that may help you decide.
A premium grade, carbon reinforced compressed fibre material with a nitrile rubber binder. Commonly used in high temperature, high pressure applications. It displays excellent resistance to steam, oil, fuel, refrigerants and creep. Max. Temp.: +425°C. Max. Pressure: 100 bar.
Manufactured from a blend of aramid and inorganic fibres. Novus™ 30 sheet has a high specification rubber binder and is ideally suited for sealing applications involving hot and cold water, steam, oils, fuels, gases and chemicals. Max. Temp.: +400°C. Max. Pressure: 100 bar.
Combining aramid and inorganic fibres blended with special additives. Novus™ 34 is a high specification sealing material that is used in a wide range of industrial applications. This option is suitable for use with oils, solvents, high pressure steam and gases. Max. Temp.: +450°C. Max. Pressure: 100 bar.
Novus™ 45 is manufactured from a selection of recycled and non-recycled synthetic fibres that are bound together with a high quality nitrile rubber. This material is commonly used in sealing applications involving oils, solvents, gases, water, low pressure steam and mild chemicals. Max. Temp.: +300°C. Max. Pressure: 60 bar.
A high performance material containing a large graphite percentage that is reinforced with aramid fibres and a nitrile rubber binder. Novus™ 49 displays excellent mechanical properties and is commonly used in oil, solvent, gas and high pressure steam applications. Max. Temp.: +420°C. Max. Pressure: 100 bar.
A biaxially orientated PTFE material containing hollow glass fibres. Sigma® 500 is FDA and WRAS approved. It is a popular choice in food, drink, pharmaceutical and chemical applications that have a low bolt load requirement. Max. Temp.: -250°C to +260°C. Max. Pressure: 85 bar.
Sigma® 511 is a biaxially orientated PTFE material with a silica filler. It is WRAS and FDA approved and is used in sealing applications involving harsh acids and chemicals (excluding hydrofluoric acid, alkali metals, fluorine gas or hydrogen fluoride). Max. Temp.: -250°C to +260°C. Max. Pressure: 85 bar.
A PTFE base material with a barium sulphate filler. This high performance material is suitable for sealing applications across the full PH scale, particularly with strong alkalis (excluding molten alkali metals, fluorine gas and anhydrous HF). Max. Temp.: -250°C to +260°C. Max. Pressure: 85 bar.
Manufactured from a blend of aramid fibres and high-quality nitrile rubber. It is a durable, versatile option perfect for gasket conversion and is ideal for use with a wide range of media. BS7531 Grade Y and WRAS approved for potable water. Max. Temp.: -100°C up to +225°C. Max. Pressure: 51 bar.
A high-performance sealing material made from aramid and inorganic fibres blended with nitrile rubber. Ideal for industrial applications that require an asbestos free material. Commonly converted into gaskets. BS7531 grade X and WRAS approved. Max. Temp. -40°C up to +250°C. Max. Pressure: 51 bar.
High-purity graphite laminate with a tanged stainless steel core. Ideal for high sealing stresses and blowout resistance. Commonly used for moderate temperature and pressure applications. Robust and durable. Not for strong oxidizing agents. Max. Temp.: -200°C up to 350°C. Max. Pressure: 51 bar.
A graphite laminate with 98% pure graphite foils and 0.05mm stainless steel reinforcement for enhanced durability in demanding applications. Ideal for gasket conversion and is suitable for flat and raised face flanges. Max. Temp.: 370°C (oxidizing), 700°C (inert/reducing). Pressure: up to PN100.