Tadpole
tapes custom manufactured to a variety of configurations to
meet varied service conditions. Manufactured by taking high temperature
core material and fabricating a high temperature fiberglass cover
over the core material, forming a bulb for sealing and a tail for
fastening or clamping into position. Service rating to 550°C.
Standard
product supplied with fiberglass core material. They are resilient,
non absorbent gasket tapes formed by wrapping heat resistant cores
with specially treated cover materials. Edges are stitched or cemented
together forming the tail structure. Tadpole tapes provide effective
sealing on light metal flanges or where limited bolting force is available.
Because of their softness and conformability they are especially suited
for applications where closures rest on the packing bulb.
Optional Features
Advantages
Wire
mesh core
Resilient under
pressure, springs back upon load release
Silicone
rubber coating
Low coefficient
of friction, Excellent chemical resistance
Graphite
coating
More abrasion resistant
than natural white. Graphite coating is permanent at high temperatures
Applications:
--Boiler Doors, Dust Collectors, Pollution Control Equip