TO ORDER PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING

Gasket Type D, E or F Sleeve Material

Flange Size and Pressure Rating Retainer Material
Single Washer or Double Washer Sets (SW or DW) Sealing Element (Nitrile, Viton or PTFE)

OTHERQUALITY PRODUCTSAVAILABLE FROM ADVANCE PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS, LLC

Flange Band Protectors - Stainless Steel & Kleerband Isojoint - Monolithic Isolating Joints
Radolid Nut & Bolt Protector Caps Foreman Nite Caps
Casing Spacers and End Seals Duocon Centralizers
Specialty Products Manufactured of Phenolic and other materials Safety Spray Shields
Innerlynx - Wall/Pipe Penetration Seals & Wall Sleeves UBolt-Cote

ADVANCE
PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS, LLC
P. O. Box 60399 Lafayette, Louisiana 70596-0399
800-315-6009 337-233-6116 FAX: 337-232-3860
Email: sales@apsonline.com Website: www.apsonline.com

BSI TM

FLANGE ISOLATING
ISO 9001
FM 537405

GASKET KITS
Distributed by:

LLC

I S O - 9 0 0 1 Ce r t i f i e d Co m p a ny - F M 5 3 7 4 0 5
Advance Products & Systems, LLC is not responsible for errors printed in this brochure.

Advance Products & Systems, LLC shall repair or replace (within the limitations of such applicable express written warranty as may be issued by it) any product or portions thereof, which prove to be
defective in workmanship or material for a period of 12 months from shipment date. The foregoing in lieu of all warranties, express or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of APS,
on account of the product which it may sell. In no event shall APS be liable for consequential or special damages: nor except as it may otherwise specifically agree in writing, installation, or other
work which may be done upon or in connection with the product by APS/ the distribution / dealer or others. THE LIMITED WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OBLIGATIONS
AND LIABILITIES OF APS ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY APS AS TO THE PRODUCT. APS MAKES NO EXPRESS OR OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES, BY COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE
OF TRADE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE (WHETHER GENERAL OR SPECIFIC), OR OTHERWISE.

Rev. 072116
 FLANGE ISOLATING GASKET KITS HIGH TEMPERATURE PRODUCTS SPECIAL APPLICATIONS PACKAGING

Introduction
HIGH TEMPERATURE PRODUCTS
With the economic and
environmental climate of today, it is
more important than ever to prevent
Double Isolation
DOUBLE ISOLATION SSet
ET GASKETS: NEMA grades G-3, G-7, G-10, G-11, Durabla and Durlon

leakage in your carrier system. Type E Isolating Gasket SLEEVES: Nomex, NEMA grades G-7 and G-10, Durabla, Durlon
Flanges, the most common trouble
area, need to be sealed properly to WASHERS: NEMA grades G-7 and G-10, Durabla, Durlon
prevent this leakage and must also
Other high temperature materials are available upon request. It is
be cathodically isolated to prevent
recommended that the factory be contacted to discuss technical data
stray currents which cause undo
on the above referenced products.
corrosion and eventual break down
of the metal.

Advance Products & Systems

manufactures and maintains a
supply of quality products and
materials which can help solve most SPECIAL APPLICATION
flange sealing problems from
Advance Products and Systems, LLC is well equipped to make those
eliminating leakage to preventing
Nut Bolt-Stud Steel One-Piece Isolating Steel Nut special isolation pads and gaskets sometimes required for odd shaped
corrosion, and saving the integrity of Washer Sleeve & Washer Washer connections. We can manufacture any configuration or design
the pipeline. needed.

Single Isolation Set

These applications include special closures, vaults, steel boxes, special
SINGLE ISOLATION SET connectors and utility and light poles.

If it needs to be sealed, we can be of service.

Type F Isolating Gasket

PACKAGING
Each Advance flange isolation gasket kit is packaged individually in
durable corrugated boxes. Isolating sleeves and washers are
packaged separately and are cushioned within the box to protect them
from damage during shipment. Each set is clearly tagged with flange
size, pressure rating, type of isolating sleeve and whether it is a single
Nut Bolt - Stud Isolating Isolating Steel Nut washer or double washer set. A recommended bolt tightening
Sleeve Washer Washer sequence is provided with each kit.

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 ISOLATING SLEEVES & WASHERS FLANGE PROTECTORS FLANGE ISOLATING GASKET KITS

Type F
Type F gaskets are made to fit the
raised face portion of the flange
only. As there are no bolt holes in
TYPE F the F gasket, the inside diameter of
the bolt hole circle is slightly smaller
than the outside diameter of the
gasket, assuring an exact, automatic
positioning of the gasket. Type F
gaskets are available in the same
materials as the type E gasket.
Standard thickness of 1/8.

ISOLATING SLEEVES KLEERBAND FLANGE RADOLID Type E

AND WASHERS PROTECTORS PROTECTION Type E is a full-faced gasket with the
Isolating sleeves manufactured in same outside diameter as the flange
An additional high level of corrosion
various materials, as well as sizes, CAPS WITH and precision cut bolt holes. This
protection can be attained with the TYPE E
are available to meet every use of Kleerband flange protectors, VCI* design facilitates proper alignment
customers needs. Also available Radolid protection caps from APS of the gasket during installation and
stainless steel flange protectors and
are one-piece integral sleeves and protect nuts and bolts from destructive prevents foreign material from
Radolid protection caps.
washers which are made of Minlon, corrosion. Caps are easily pressed shorting the flange isolation. Type E
providing superior compression Flange protectors and corrosion onto the bolted joints by hand, gaskets are available in plain-faced
strength. Integral sleeves are inhibitor grease are recommended on snapping into place when in position. or Nitrile faced phenolic, as well as
available in sizes through 1-1/2. A all isolated flanges. By encapsulating We recommend loading caps with a variety of high temperature
variety of high temperature sleeves the flange cavity with the flange APS Kleergel, a high-melt corrosion materials.
are also stock items. protector and injecting our corrosion inhibitor grease, for added protection. Standard thickness of 1/8.
inhibitor grease, you can rely on your
With each isolating washer, an S.A.E. cathodic protection system to provide *Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors
electroplated steel washer is you with years of trouble free service.
provided to protect the isolating Type D
washer from damage by the nut. This system totally eliminates any Type D gaskets are specifically
possibility of foreign material designed to fit into the ring groove
Advance flange isolation sets are TYPE D
available in single or double washer lodging between the faces of your of ring-type-joint flanges. They are
kits. flange or corrosion bridging across manufactured of medium weave,
and creating a short. fabric-reinforced phenolic material
and are sized to ANSI and API
Isolating Material specifications. Type D gaskets are
available in basic oval as well as
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH WATER MAX CONTINUOUS
MATERIAL
VOLTS/MIL ABSORPTION % OPERATING TEMPERATURE octagonal shape. Also available are
Mylar 4,000 .8 300 F 149 C
TYPES OF RETAINERS BX gaskets with pressure ratings to
WATER TENSILE COMPRESSION DIELECTRIC MAX CONTINUOUS FLEXURAL 15,000 PSI.
Minlon 1,200 .22 250 F 121 C RETAINER ABSORPTION STRENGTH STRENGTH VALUES OPERATING TEMPERATURE STRENGTH Made to API specifications.
Nomex 500 - 450 F 232 C CE 2.00 11,000 34,000 550 257 F 125 C 17,500
G-3 2 42,000 76,000 375 347 F 175 C 55,000
G-10 800 .10 285 F 140 C G-7 0.19 25,000 40,000 350 428 F 220 C 18,500 Advance Flange Isolation Gasket Kits are
G-3 375 2 347 F 175 C G-10 0.10 40,000 66,000 800 284 F 140 C 65,000 manufactured according to ANSI B16.5
specifications up to 24. Above 24, please
G-7 350 .19 428 F 220 C G-11 0.20 43,000 63,000 900 356 F 180 C 80,000 provide the specifications of your flange
XPN 1.50 18,000 45,000 600 266 F 130 C 29,000 using our convenient worksheet. Technical
G-11 900 .20 356 F 180 C XP 1.50 18,000 45,000 600 266 F 130 C 29,000 assistance is available upon request.

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 THE TROJAN THE TROJAN II

Electrically The Standard Inside Seals Are The First

Isolated Trojan Sealing Layer Of Protection
Retainer Gasket

Molded Sealing Element Sealing Element

TROJAN
Inclined Plane
TROJAN II
Retainer
Retainer Outside Seals Are The Second
Layer Of Protection

Cross Section Of The

Duplex Seal Trojan Sealing Gasket
Elastomer
Certified to Sealing
NSF/ANSI 61
Element

TROJAN SEALING GASKETS DUPLEX SEAL TROJAN

Four seals on the new Duplex Seal
For near-zero-leakage static sealing, Trojan further ensure the integrity of the
the Trojan gasket is a must. The Trojan: Before Tightening Trojan: After Tightening Trojan II: Before Tightening Trojan II: After Tightening sealing capability of an already proven
elastomer sealing element is All too often, difficult sealing situations arise from mismatched or misaligned reliable gasket. For areas where
encapsulated in the electrically flanges. A quick, cost effective solution is the APS Trojan and Trojan II. Also (A) Before Tightening (B) After Tightening absolute zero leakage is a must, the
isolated retainer. Our most popular used in place of damaged or missing RTJ gaskets, the Trojan series forms a Duplex Seal Trojan works twice as hard.
sealing element materials are Nitrile quick, static seal and is often the reasonable alternative to flange replacement. Elastomer Sealing Elastomer
(-60/240 F min./max. operating Element Sealing Element
After
WHY A DUPLEX SEAL?
temperature), Viton (-75/400 F), (A) Before Tightening (B) After Tightening The use of duplex seals on gaskets is
Electrically Encapsulation
and PTFE (-100/450 F). The Elastomer Sealing primarily for two reasons: one, in the
Isolated
encapsulation of the sealing element Element Electrically case that flange faces are slightly out
Electrically Retainer
Isolated
permits only micro-exposure of the Isolated of tolerance, the secondary seal will
Retainer
seal to hostile environments of fire, Retainer increase the chances of a successful
chemicals and corrosive fluids. seal. Two, the duplex seals can help
Electrically
Isolated Elastomer Sealing in the circumstance of a seal groove
The controlled confinement of the Retainer Element After (present) or a change of ID dimension
elastomer sealing ring within the Encapsulation
of the two elements being connected.
retainer allows the availability of a In the case that one of the sealing
92% to 94% filled volume groove. A elements is not being compressed,
Sealing a misalignment
consistent controlled pressure seal the other one will be sufficient to
is accomplished with the
can always be obtained without APS Trojan II accomplish a complete seal between
Sealing a
tremendous bolt loads. Reduced The APSTrojan flanges (as it did on past applications
misalignment is
loads allow for reduced flange replacing a faulty or where dual seals were not standard
accomplished with
missing RTJ gasket
thickness with smaller circles and the APS Trojan practice).
smaller bolt holes.

The cross section of APS Trojan ADVANTAGES OF THE TROJAN & TROJAN II
Sealing Gasket (A) shows the Can be utilized with mismatched Seal design tested for high Greatly reduces human error during
elastomer sealing element as it flanges pressures. Please consult factory for installation
Available Sealing Element Materials Can be utilized with misaligned specific pressures Large selection of materials
appears before compression
between flanges. This compression SEALING ELEMENTS flanges Competitive price available
causes the seal to effectively fill the SEAL
MATERIALS MIN OPERATING TEMPERATURE MAX OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Can be used in place of RTJ rings Limited area of seal exposed Three to four times the dielectric
void of the groove and encapsulate, F C F C Little initial torque required (long fire life) strength necessary
(B) permitting only micro-exposure NITRILE -60 -51.11 240 115.555 No re-torquing required Compensates for pressure Low installation and maintenance
VITON -75 -59.44 400 204.44
of the actual seal to hostile elements EPDM -40 -40 250 121.11 Sealing ring cannot be left out fluctuations, compression changes, costs
either from within or without. PTFE -100 -73.33 450 232.22 Reusable vibrations, temperature, etc. Gaskets through 144

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 THE TROJAN THE TROJAN II

Electrically The Standard Inside Seals Are The First

Isolated Trojan Sealing Layer Of Protection
Retainer Gasket

Molded Sealing Element Sealing Element

TROJAN
Inclined Plane
TROJAN II
Retainer
Retainer Outside Seals Are The Second
Layer Of Protection

Cross Section Of The

Duplex Seal Trojan Sealing Gasket
Elastomer
Certified to Sealing
NSF/ANSI 61
Element

TROJAN SEALING GASKETS DUPLEX SEAL TROJAN

Four seals on the new Duplex Seal
For near-zero-leakage static sealing, Trojan further ensure the integrity of the
the Trojan gasket is a must. The Trojan: Before Tightening Trojan: After Tightening Trojan II: Before Tightening Trojan II: After Tightening sealing capability of an already proven
elastomer sealing element is All too often, difficult sealing situations arise from mismatched or misaligned reliable gasket. For areas where
encapsulated in the electrically flanges. A quick, cost effective solution is the APS Trojan and Trojan II. Also (A) Before Tightening (B) After Tightening absolute zero leakage is a must, the
isolated retainer. Our most popular used in place of damaged or missing RTJ gaskets, the Trojan series forms a Duplex Seal Trojan works twice as hard.
sealing element materials are Nitrile quick, static seal and is often the reasonable alternative to flange replacement. Elastomer Sealing Elastomer
(-60/240 F min./max. operating Element Sealing Element
After
WHY A DUPLEX SEAL?
temperature), Viton (-75/400 F), (A) Before Tightening (B) After Tightening The use of duplex seals on gaskets is
Electrically Encapsulation
and PTFE (-100/450 F). The Elastomer Sealing primarily for two reasons: one, in the
Isolated
encapsulation of the sealing element Element Electrically case that flange faces are slightly out
Electrically Retainer
Isolated
permits only micro-exposure of the Isolated of tolerance, the secondary seal will
Retainer
seal to hostile environments of fire, Retainer increase the chances of a successful
chemicals and corrosive fluids. seal. Two, the duplex seals can help
Electrically
Isolated Elastomer Sealing in the circumstance of a seal groove
The controlled confinement of the Retainer Element After (present) or a change of ID dimension
elastomer sealing ring within the Encapsulation
of the two elements being connected.
retainer allows the availability of a In the case that one of the sealing
92% to 94% filled volume groove. A elements is not being compressed,
Sealing a misalignment
consistent controlled pressure seal the other one will be sufficient to
is accomplished with the
can always be obtained without APS Trojan II accomplish a complete seal between
Sealing a
tremendous bolt loads. Reduced The APSTrojan flanges (as it did on past applications
misalignment is
loads allow for reduced flange replacing a faulty or where dual seals were not standard
accomplished with
missing RTJ gasket
thickness with smaller circles and the APS Trojan practice).
smaller bolt holes.

The cross section of APS Trojan ADVANTAGES OF THE TROJAN & TROJAN II
Sealing Gasket (A) shows the Can be utilized with mismatched Seal design tested for high Greatly reduces human error during
elastomer sealing element as it flanges pressures. Please consult factory for installation
Available Sealing Element Materials Can be utilized with misaligned specific pressures Large selection of materials
appears before compression
between flanges. This compression SEALING ELEMENTS flanges Competitive price available
causes the seal to effectively fill the SEAL
MATERIALS MIN OPERATING TEMPERATURE MAX OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Can be used in place of RTJ rings Limited area of seal exposed Three to four times the dielectric
void of the groove and encapsulate, F C F C Little initial torque required (long fire life) strength necessary
(B) permitting only micro-exposure NITRILE -60 -51.11 240 115.555 No re-torquing required Compensates for pressure Low installation and maintenance
VITON -75 -59.44 400 204.44
of the actual seal to hostile elements EPDM -40 -40 250 121.11 Sealing ring cannot be left out fluctuations, compression changes, costs
either from within or without. PTFE -100 -73.33 450 232.22 Reusable vibrations, temperature, etc. Gaskets through 144

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 ISOLATING SLEEVES & WASHERS FLANGE PROTECTORS FLANGE ISOLATING GASKET KITS

Type F
Type F gaskets are made to fit the
raised face portion of the flange
only. As there are no bolt holes in
TYPE F the F gasket, the inside diameter of
the bolt hole circle is slightly smaller
than the outside diameter of the
gasket, assuring an exact, automatic
positioning of the gasket. Type F
gaskets are available in the same
materials as the type E gasket.
Standard thickness of 1/8.

ISOLATING SLEEVES KLEERBAND FLANGE RADOLID Type E

AND WASHERS PROTECTORS PROTECTION Type E is a full-faced gasket with the
Isolating sleeves manufactured in same outside diameter as the flange
An additional high level of corrosion
various materials, as well as sizes, CAPS WITH and precision cut bolt holes. This
protection can be attained with the TYPE E
are available to meet every use of Kleerband flange protectors, VCI* design facilitates proper alignment
customers needs. Also available Radolid protection caps from APS of the gasket during installation and
stainless steel flange protectors and
are one-piece integral sleeves and protect nuts and bolts from destructive prevents foreign material from
Radolid protection caps.
washers which are made of Minlon, corrosion. Caps are easily pressed shorting the flange isolation. Type E
providing superior compression Flange protectors and corrosion onto the bolted joints by hand, gaskets are available in plain-faced
strength. Integral sleeves are inhibitor grease are recommended on snapping into place when in position. or Nitrile faced phenolic, as well as
available in sizes through 1-1/2. A all isolated flanges. By encapsulating We recommend loading caps with a variety of high temperature
variety of high temperature sleeves the flange cavity with the flange APS Kleergel, a high-melt corrosion materials.
are also stock items. protector and injecting our corrosion inhibitor grease, for added protection. Standard thickness of 1/8.
inhibitor grease, you can rely on your
With each isolating washer, an S.A.E. cathodic protection system to provide *Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors
electroplated steel washer is you with years of trouble free service.
provided to protect the isolating Type D
washer from damage by the nut. This system totally eliminates any Type D gaskets are specifically
possibility of foreign material designed to fit into the ring groove
Advance flange isolation sets are TYPE D
available in single or double washer lodging between the faces of your of ring-type-joint flanges. They are
kits. flange or corrosion bridging across manufactured of medium weave,
and creating a short. fabric-reinforced phenolic material
and are sized to ANSI and API
Isolating Material specifications. Type D gaskets are
available in basic oval as well as
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH WATER MAX CONTINUOUS
MATERIAL
VOLTS/MIL ABSORPTION % OPERATING TEMPERATURE octagonal shape. Also available are
Mylar 4,000 .8 300 F 149 C
TYPES OF RETAINERS BX gaskets with pressure ratings to
WATER TENSILE COMPRESSION DIELECTRIC MAX CONTINUOUS FLEXURAL 15,000 PSI.
Minlon 1,200 .22 250 F 121 C RETAINER ABSORPTION STRENGTH STRENGTH VALUES OPERATING TEMPERATURE STRENGTH Made to API specifications.
Nomex 500 - 450 F 232 C CE 2.00 11,000 34,000 550 257 F 125 C 17,500
G-3 2 42,000 76,000 375 347 F 175 C 55,000
G-10 800 .10 285 F 140 C G-7 0.19 25,000 40,000 350 428 F 220 C 18,500 Advance Flange Isolation Gasket Kits are
G-3 375 2 347 F 175 C G-10 0.10 40,000 66,000 800 284 F 140 C 65,000 manufactured according to ANSI B16.5
specifications up to 24. Above 24, please
G-7 350 .19 428 F 220 C G-11 0.20 43,000 63,000 900 356 F 180 C 80,000 provide the specifications of your flange
XPN 1.50 18,000 45,000 600 266 F 130 C 29,000 using our convenient worksheet. Technical
G-11 900 .20 356 F 180 C XP 1.50 18,000 45,000 600 266 F 130 C 29,000 assistance is available upon request.

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 FLANGE ISOLATING GASKET KITS HIGH TEMPERATURE PRODUCTS SPECIAL APPLICATIONS PACKAGING

Introduction
HIGH TEMPERATURE PRODUCTS
With the economic and
environmental climate of today, it is
more important than ever to prevent
Double Isolation
DOUBLE ISOLATION SSet
ET GASKETS: NEMA grades G-3, G-7, G-10, G-11, Durabla and Durlon

leakage in your carrier system. Type E Isolating Gasket SLEEVES: Nomex, NEMA grades G-7 and G-10, Durabla, Durlon
Flanges, the most common trouble
area, need to be sealed properly to WASHERS: NEMA grades G-7 and G-10, Durabla, Durlon
prevent this leakage and must also
Other high temperature materials are available upon request. It is
be cathodically isolated to prevent
recommended that the factory be contacted to discuss technical data
stray currents which cause undo
on the above referenced products.
corrosion and eventual break down
of the metal.

Advance Products & Systems

manufactures and maintains a
supply of quality products and
materials which can help solve most SPECIAL APPLICATION
flange sealing problems from
Advance Products and Systems, LLC is well equipped to make those
eliminating leakage to preventing
Nut Bolt-Stud Steel One-Piece Isolating Steel Nut special isolation pads and gaskets sometimes required for odd shaped
corrosion, and saving the integrity of Washer Sleeve & Washer Washer connections. We can manufacture any configuration or design
the pipeline. needed.

Single Isolation Set

These applications include special closures, vaults, steel boxes, special
SINGLE ISOLATION SET connectors and utility and light poles.

If it needs to be sealed, we can be of service.

Type F Isolating Gasket

PACKAGING
Each Advance flange isolation gasket kit is packaged individually in
durable corrugated boxes. Isolating sleeves and washers are
packaged separately and are cushioned within the box to protect them
from damage during shipment. Each set is clearly tagged with flange
size, pressure rating, type of isolating sleeve and whether it is a single
Nut Bolt - Stud Isolating Isolating Steel Nut washer or double washer set. A recommended bolt tightening
Sleeve Washer Washer sequence is provided with each kit.

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TO ORDER PLEASE SPECIFY THE FOLLOWING
Gasket Type D, E or F Sleeve Material
Flange Size and Pressure Rating Retainer Material
Single Washer or Double Washer Sets (SW or DW) Sealing Element (Nitrile, Viton or PTFE)

OTHERQUALITY PRODUCTSAVAILABLE FROM ADVANCE PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS, LLC

Flange Band Protectors - Stainless Steel & Kleerband Isojoint - Monolithic Isolating Joints
Radolid Nut & Bolt Protector Caps Foreman Nite Caps
Casing Spacers and End Seals Duocon Centralizers
Specialty Products Manufactured of Phenolic and other materials Safety Spray Shields
Innerlynx - Wall/Pipe Penetration Seals & Wall Sleeves UBolt-Cote

ADVANCE
PRODUCTS & SYSTEMS, LLC
P. O. Box 60399 Lafayette, Louisiana 70596-0399
800-315-6009 337-233-6116 FAX: 337-232-3860
Email: sales@apsonline.com Website: www.apsonline.com

BSI TM

FLANGE ISOLATING
ISO 9001
FM 537405

GASKET KITS
Distributed by:

LLC

I S O - 9 0 0 1 Ce r t i f i e d Co m p a ny - F M 5 3 7 4 0 5
Advance Products & Systems, LLC is not responsible for errors printed in this brochure.

Advance Products & Systems, LLC shall repair or replace (within the limitations of such applicable express written warranty as may be issued by it) any product or portions thereof, which prove to be
defective in workmanship or material for a period of 12 months from shipment date. The foregoing in lieu of all warranties, express or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of APS,
on account of the product which it may sell. In no event shall APS be liable for consequential or special damages: nor except as it may otherwise specifically agree in writing, installation, or other
work which may be done upon or in connection with the product by APS/ the distribution / dealer or others. THE LIMITED WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND THE OBLIGATIONS
AND LIABILITIES OF APS ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY APS AS TO THE PRODUCT. APS MAKES NO EXPRESS OR OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES, BY COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE
OF TRADE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE (WHETHER GENERAL OR SPECIFIC), OR OTHERWISE.

Rev. 072116