ISOLATION

PRODUCTS
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 INTRODUCING:
ISOFLEX & ISOPRO
Comprehensive product range
that addresses both industry and
customer-specific requirements.
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Addressing age-old methods
that focus on “gasket-to-flange”
contact surfaces and asking,
“Why not in between”?
Professional Grade training, workshops and seminars, which are centered on “Best Practices”
approach to installation / bolt-up procedures. Sessions range from 2 - 6 hours, but are completely
customizable to fit your specific needs.
2.
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From economical options
to best-in-class proprietary
offerings and everything in
between.
Boxed kit availability,
including: gaskets, isolating
sleeves & washers, metal
backup washers.
GOOD, BETTER, BEST-IN-CLASS.
ISOFLEX ™
ISOPRO
• Exceeds the current market • Equals performance of products
sealing performance. that are currently available
• Flexitallic’s proprietary and within the market.
patented designs that incorporate • Meets difficult-to-change
proven technology and proprietary and long-standing written
materials. specifications.
• A product platform consisting • For use in non-critical service
A new isolation gasket of two best-in-class designs and low(er) temperature
that will exceed dielectric and will evolve over time. applications.
& sealing capabilities of
current market products.
ISOPRO - NEO ISOPRO - NFP ISOPRO - IP ISOFLEX - LT ™
ISOFLEX - FS ™
Neoprene Nitrile Faced Inclined Plane Superior Alternative Best of Sealing. Best
Phenolic to Inclined Plane of Isolation. Fire Safe.
World-Class Application
Engineering Support GOOD BETTER BEST-IN-CLASS
Available via: phone,
email & live chat.
COMMON INDUSTRY PITFALLS
• Sole emphasis on the isolating properties • Consequences of metal protrusion on isolating
at the expense of overall sealability. properties, as seen in spring energized seals.
• Emphasis exclusively on dielectric strength • Creep relaxation of soft sealing components
rather than resistance under compression like elastomers and PTFE.
representative of bolted connection.
• Reliance (upon compression) on the non-metallic
• Several high-end designs rely on narrow line GRE for compressive & mechanical strength can lead to
seals which are more vulnerable to surface long term problems & failure.
imperfections.
• Possible drawbacks of glass reinforced epoxy (GRE),
• Positioning of the narrow line seal is towards such as permeation, chemical attack, strength and creep.
the inner diameter (ID) of the flange which is
• Sleeve length not specific to washers, flanges and
not ideal.
gasket thickness combination.
FLEXITALLIC ISOLATION PRODUCTS 3.
 ISOFLEX - FS ™
THE ISOFLEX™- FS DESIGN IS
AIMED AT ELIMINATING THE
ISOFLEX - FS ™

BEST OF SEALING. CONCERNS AND PITFALLS OF

EXISTING MARKET OFFERINGS.
BEST OF ISOLATION. LEAKAGE COMPARISON: ISOFLEX™ - FS & SPRING ENERGIZED SEAL TYPES
EN 13555 Leakage Comparison
ISOFLEX™-FS vs. Spring Energized Seal (SES) Type
ISOFLEX™-FS is a fire safe isolation gasket 1.0E-01

that is ideal for high pressure & critical P = 40 bar (580 psi), T = 77°F (25°C), He

service applications utilizing:

• Dual serrated metallic cores (Flexpro®) halves 1.0E-02

• Faced with Corriculite®, a fire safe non-

conductive sealing material
1.0E-03
• Separated by polyimide isolating film.

Leak rate [mg/m/s]

Dielectric Strength of 3000 V/mil
• Complete with NEMA grade glass 1.0E-04
reinforced epoxy (GRE) inner and outer rings
• ISOFLEX™-FS is API 6FB Fire Safe. One gasket MESC Class B
satisfies both general & fire safe services. 1.0E-05

MESC Class A
1.0E-06

A CLOSER LOOK AT ISOFLEX™ - FS ISOFLEX™-FS

1.0E-07
Seal location is engineered to CORRICULITE® FACINGS 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Gasket Stress [MPa]
100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170

ideally position the sealing area

more closely to the fasteners. [ Prevents the onset of galvanic
corrosion and provides gas tight

INNER RING:
NEMA GRADE GRE
sealing performance with wide
range of fluid compatibility.
• API 6FB Fire Safe.
[ Spring Energized Seal (SES) Type Isolation
Gaskets that are currently in the market from
the competition.
ISOFLEX ™-FS
SPRING ENERGIZED SEAL (SES) TYPE
ISOLATION GASKETS ARE INCONSISTENT
Sealing is exclusively
• Inherently non-conductive. IN SEALING PERFORMANCE.
accomplished by faced serrations
& polyimide isolation barrier. OUTER RING:
GRE components are auxiliary NEMA GRADE GRE
and are not part of primary seal.
GASKET CORE:
Sealing is exclusively POLYIMIDE FILM TYPICAL PROPERTIES
accomplished by faced
DUAL Flexpro® SEAL DESIGN POLYIMIDE ISOLATION BARRIER serrations & polyimide
(304SS KAMMPROFILE). Excellent electrical resistance. Boasts a strong isolation barrier. Properties Test Standard Typical Value Unit
4X Wider Seal with Flexpro® than Spring combination of thermal, chemical GRE components are
Energized Seals. Less susceptible to and mechanical properties. auxiliary and are not
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 3000 V/mil
localized flange damage. Dielectric Strength (ASTM D149): 3000 V/mil. part of primary seal.
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 1.0 x 1015 Ohm cm
Compressive load rests on the Flexpro® Facings & Polyimide Isolating Barrier extend
(Kammprofile) to affect excellent tightness. beyond the metal acting as a protective shield. Tensile Strength ASTM D882 24 ksi

4. FLEXITALLIC ISOLATION PRODUCTS 5.

 CORRICULITE®- FACED ISOFLEX - FS ™

FLEXPRO® OUTPERFORMS BEST OF SEALING.

THE SPRING ENERGIZED SEAL BEST OF ISOLATION.
IN CYCLING APPLICATIONS

LONG TERM CYCLE TEST: ISOFLEX™- FS vs. SPRING ENERGIZED SEAL ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE TESTING – UNDER COMPRESSIVE LOAD

Long Term Cycle Test: ISOFLEX™-FS vs. Spring Energized Seal Testing performed at Increased relative humidity Achieving a high level of
3500 the elevated humidity can lead to more moisture electrical resistance with high
Parameters Spring Energized Seal level of 84%. being present. Moisture humidity is a significant result,
• 2" Class 600 flange assembly reduces electrical resistance even more so while under
3000 • 120 ft-lb torque & isolation properties. increasing compressive load.
• Media: Air
• Temperature: 300°F (150°C)
2500 ISOFLEX™-FS Electrical Resistance Testing - Under Compressive Load
• Pressure: 600 psi (41.4 bar)
Accumulated Leaked Air (cc)

• Cycle: 5 days on, 2 days off (weekends)

ISOFLEX™-FS Gasket Stress (psi)
• Duration: Approx. Four (4) months
2000 0 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000
300
• 1500 V DC
1500 • Samples pre-conditioned at ISOFLEX™-FS
84% humidity for seven (7) days.
250

1000

200
500

Resistance (MΩ)
150
0
6/4/2019 7/4/2019 8/3/2019 9/2/2019 10/2/2019 11/1/2019 12/1/2019
Date Range (30 day intervals)
100
Spring Energized 1

ISOFLEX™ - FS SPRING ENERGIZED 50

Post Test Observations Spring Energized 2

• With the Spring Energized Seal Type - Load rests 0

on GRE surface and is not concentrated on the SES 0 500 1000 1500 2000
Force (kN)
• Both load & heat cause the GRE to creep into
the flange bore
SPRING ENERGIZED 1 SPRING ENERGIZED 2 ISOFLEX™ - FS
• ISOFLEX™-FS has no issues as zero load rests
on GRE
• Also corroborated by EN13555 Pqr testing Diminishing electrical resistance A rapid drop in resistivity is Electrical resistance of
(0.99 @ 150°C). is seen as a result of the spring experienced as a result of the the ISOFLEX™-FS remains
moving closer towards the spring cutting through the PTFE. constant at the extreme
flange under compressive load. gasket stress of 52,620 psi.

6. FLEXITALLIC ISOLATION PRODUCTS 7.

 ISOFLEX - LT ™
ISOFLEX - LT ™

THE ISOFLEX™- LT DESIGN IS LESS ISOFLEX™-LT SEALS BETTER THAN THE

SUSCEPTABLE TO LOCALIZED INCLINED PLANE STYLE GASKETS.
FLANGE DAMAGE.
• Base ring is made with NEMA Grade
glass reinforced epoxy (GRE). PROVEN TECHNOLOGY. RESULTS DRIVEN.
• Seal design based on trusted Flexpro® ISOFLEX™-LT vs. Inclined Plane Leakage Plot
(Kammprofile) style serrations in the 1.00E-04
GRE base ring.
• Faced with Corriculite®, to provide a
reliable seal.
• The combination of the seal design 1.00E-05
IP PTFE
and Corriculite® creates a ring of highly
compressed facing material to aid in
sealing small molecules. IP FKM

Leak Rate (mg/m/s)

1.00E-06

ISOFLEX™-LT

A CLOSER LOOK AT ISOFLEX - LT ™

1.00E-07

®
CORRICULITE FACINGS
Seal location is engineered to Prevents the onset of galvanic
ideally position the sealing area corrosion and provides gas tight
more closely to the fasteners. [ sealing performance with wide
range of fluid compatibility. 1.00E-08
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
The blank space creates a ring Corriculite facing is inert and
®

enherently non-conductive. Stress (MPa)

of highly compressed facing
material to aid sealing small
molecules.
BASE RING: NEMA
ARE YOU FLEXITALLIC SAFE?
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GRADE GRE
(Glass reinforced epoxy).

INCLINED PLANE DESIGN
Seal is made from soft material
like: Nitrile, Viton or PTFE.
Reliance on narrow seal (.1”) is
not ideal.
Susceptable to localized flange
damage.
Interested in having a technical conversation about Flexitallic's ISOFLEX™ or
DUAL FLEXPRO® STYLE SEAL DESIGN ISOPRO Products?
Seal is a combination of Flexpro® Style serrated Our team of World-Class Application Engineers are available to answer any of your
G10 or G11 and faced with Corriculite® material.
technical questions via: phone, email or live chat.
3X wider seal with Flexpro® (.35”) than the
Inclined Plane design. Phone: +1 281.604.2400
Email: dpengineering@flexitallic.com
Live Chat: https://www.flexitallic.com/us/

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 ISOPRO - IP KIT COMPONENTS
ISOPRO-IP IS A FLANGE ISOLATION FULL KIT AVAILABILITY, INCLUDING:
GASKET UTILIZING NEMA GRADE GLASS
REINFORCED EPOXY (GRE) THAT IS • ISOLATING SLEEVES & WASHERS
MACHINE-GROOVED WITH A RECESS
• METALLIC BACK-UP WASHERS
AND INCLINED PLANE IN WHICH
CONTAINS A SOFT SEALING ELEMENT. • NON-CONDUCTIVE ANTI-SEIZE

• A better alternative to neoprene or nitrile faced

phenolic. Available in G10 or G11.
• The engineered groove geometry enables the
internal pressure to energize the sealing element.
• Ideal for low to medium pressure classes and
general service use.
• Choice of sealing elements available: Nitrile, Viton,
or PTFE.

ISOPRO - NFP ISOPRO - NEO ISOLATING SLEEVES AND WASHERS

ISOPRO-NFP IS A FLANGE ISOLATION ISOPRO-NEO IS A NEOPRENE Isolating Sleeves - Typical Temperature Limits
GASKET MADE WITH A PHENOLIC BASED SHEET SEALING
CORE AND NITRILE FACINGS. MATERIAL. Mylar Nylon Phenolic PTFE G10 G11

• A good alternative to neoprene based • An economical gasket option in Max Temp °F (°C) 302 (150) 150 (65) 250 (121) 500 (260) 302 (150) 392 (200)
material, the ISOPRO-NFP isolation gasket applications or services where temperature Min Temp °F (°C) -94 (-70) -20 (-29) -65 (-54) -400 (-240) -200 (-129) -200 (-129)
offers a more broad temperature range. and pressure are non-demanding.
• Available as a cut ring • Available as a cut ring Note: Sleeves are cut to length accounting for double washer (DW) or single washer (SW) use, flange thickness including raised face height, and gasket thickness.
(Style F) or full face (Style F) or full face
(Style E). Style E).
Isolating Washers - Typical Temperature Limits
• Gasket OD is sized • Gasket OD is sized
to the bolt hole’s to the bolt hole’s
Phenolic G10 G11 Mica Faced CS Flexpro® **
edge to allow edge to allow
adequate room adequate room Max Temp °F (°C) 250 (121) 302 (150) 392 (200) 1000 (538)
for the sleeves. for the sleeves. Min Temp °F (°C) -65 (-54) -200 (-129) -200 (-129) -58 (-50)

Note: Standard metallic washer offering is Zinc Plated Carbon Steel. Stainless Steel available upon request. ** Provided when Fire Safety is required.

10. FLEXITALLIC ISOLATION PRODUCTS 11.

 WHAT IS CORRICULITE ? ® A WINNING COMBINATION
OF OPTIMUM SEALING
THE NEW STANDARD FOR SEALING AND ANTI-CORROSION
PROPERTIES.
SOLUTIONS IN CORROSIVE
ENVIRONMENTS
A PROVEN SOLUTION

THE BENEFITS OF CORRICULITE® ARE CLEAR A number of benchmark tests have

been carried out to validate the
performance of Corriculite® as
FIRE SAFE - PASSES PROVIDES GAS WIDE RANGE sealing material in corrosion sensitive
An example of corrosion caused by
API 6FB FIRE TEST TIGHT SEALING OF CHEMICAL use of conventional graphite gaskets.
conditions.
PERFORMANCE COMPATIBILITY
For more information visit:
Corriculite.com

MATERIAL IS INERT PREVENTS THE NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO

AND INHERENTLY ONSET OF GALVANIC COLD FLOW LIKE PTFE
NON CONDUCTIVE CORROSION OR ELASTOMERS

TEMPERATURE RANGE SEALS TIGHTER COST EFFECTIVE, Joints in hydrocarbon and seawater
-49oF (-45oC) THAN GRAPHITE FLANGE CORROSION services are vulnerable to gasket
TO +440oF (225oC) PROTECTION degradation and flange face corrosion,
which results in increased costs,
lost production as well as safety and
environmental concerns, unscheduled
Responding to customer demands for an downtime and reduced asset availablity.
improved material with strong anti-corrosion
characteristics.
Flexitallic created Corriculite® - a filler material
for spiral wounds and facing for Isolation gaskets.
Corriculite® was specifically designed for use
in corrosion-sensitive environments, such as
seawater and hydrocarbon services.
To date, our proprietary material is widely utilized
across a number of industries, including oil and
gas, power and marine.

12. FLEXITALLIC ISOLATION PRODUCTS 13.

 ISOLATION OFFERING
CHART
ISOPRO ISOFLEX ™

ISOPRO -NEO ISOPRO-NFP ISOPRO -IP ISOFLEX™-LT ISOFLEX™-FS

GASKET OVERVIEW Neoprene cut gasket Nitrile faced phenolic cut gasket “Inclined Plane” type - Glass Reinforced Glass Reinforced Epoxy (GRE) with Flexpro® (kammprofile) serrations and Flexpro® (kammprofile) halves with Corriculite® facing separated by polyimide film.
Epoxy (GRE) with machined recess & Corriculite® facing GRE inner and outer rings. Fire Safe design.
soft sealing element.

PRIMARY ISOLATION Neoprene (polychloroprene) Phenolic Core with nitrile facings NEMA Grade GRE (glass-reinforced NEMA Grade GRE (glass-reinforced epoxy) G10 or G11 Polyimide film
material epoxy) G10 or G11
PRIMARY SEALING Nitrile, Viton, PTFE Corriculite® faced serrations precision-machined for concentrated load. (Alternative Two 304SS Flexpro®s with Corriculite® facing.
facing available upon request.) (Alternative materials available upon request.)
FACING MATERIAL(S) N/A Nitrile No additonal facing Corriculite® Corriculite® or Thermiculite® Facing
THICKNESS (in.) 1/8” (.0125”) 1/8” (.0125”) 1/8” (.0125”) 1/8” (.0125”) 1/4” (.25”)

TEMPERATURE RANGE -20°F (-29°C) to 170°F (77°C) -65°F (-54°C) to 250°F (121°C) Refer to datasheet. Refer to datasheet. Refer to datasheet.

PRESSURE CLASS RANGE Class 150 to 300 Class 150 to 300 Class 150 to 900 Class 150 - 900 Class 150 to 2500
COLOR Black Black Green Black & Green Black & Green
CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS Fire Safety API 6FB • Exceeds MESC SPE 85/300-2017 Fugitive Emissions Class A
Requirements
KIT OVERVIEW KIT OVERVIEW
ISOLATION SLEEVE MATERIALS Mylar, Nylon, Phenolic, PTFE, G10 Mylar, Nylon, Phenolic, PTFE, G10 or Mylar, Nylon, Phenolic, PTFE, G10 or Mylar, Nylon, Phenolic, PTFE, G10 or G11 Mylar, Nylon, Phenolic, PTFE, G10 or G11
or G11 G11 G11
ISOLATION WASHER MATERIALS Phenolic, G10 or G11 Phenolic, G10 or G11 Phenolic, G10 or G11 Phenolic, G10 or G11 Fire Safe Applications: Mica faced CS Flexpro®
Non-fire Safe Applications: G10 or G11

METALLIC WASHER MATERIAL Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Zinc Plated Carbon Steel Zinc Plated Carbon Steel

REQUIRED FOR ORDERING REQUIRED FOR ORDERING

STYLE TYPE Style “F” (Ring) or Style “E” (Full Face) Style “F” (Ring) or Style “E” (Full Face)

PIPE SCHEDULE Pipe Schedule (Gasket ID matches bore). Pipe Schedule (Gasket ID matches bore).
When not supplied, standard schedule is assumed. When not supplied, standard schedule is assumed.
WASHER SPECIFICATION Double Washer (DW) or Single Washer (SW). Double Washer (DW) or Single Washer (SW).
Sleeves are sized to extend thru washers to both hex nuts. Sleeves are sized to extend thru washers to both hex nuts.

14. FLEXITALLIC ISOLATION PRODUCTS 15.

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