Fluolion ®

Modified PTFE gasket materials

High Performance Sealing Technology

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® James Walker PTFE gasket products

provide outstanding chemical
resistance for duties where hygiene
and non-contamination are essential.

PTFE materials
Key material properties Popular applications

A complex thermo-mechanical stretching Due to the outstanding dimensional stability

MODIFIED PTFE MATERIALS

process changes the conventional monoaxial under thermal stress the Fluolion ®

structure of expanded PTFE into a highly PTFE range is used in

fibrillated multi-directional fibre structure
which results in; • Petrochemicals
• Food and beverage
• Outstanding chemical resistance
• Acids and alkalines
• Non-corrosive, non-wetting,
non-contaminating and odourless
• Improved performance over
conventional PTFE

This provides better sealing at higher pressure/temperature combinations than is possible

Multi-directional Barium sulphate filled with conventional PTFE gaskets. Both at room temperature and at elevated operating
temperatures, creep is substantially reduced. However, all the positive qualities of
expanded PTFE - like excellent malleability which compensates for damage and
irregularities on the sealing area, as well as the unsurpassed chemical and thermal
resistance of PTFE - remain unchanged.
Fluolion restructured PTFE sheet materials maintain the same high levels of fibrillation to
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overcome the creep relaxation and cold flow problems experienced with standard PTFE
sheet but introduce the added benefits of a range of filler materials.

Our PTFE product range includes;

Fluolion 200 - virgin expanded PTFE

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Fluolion 700 - structured PTFE filled with hollow glass microspheres

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Fluolion 800 - structured PTFE filled with barium sulphate

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Fluolion 900 - structured PTFE sheet filled with silica

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Behind the brand

James Walker prides itself on

delivering a PTFE range that
provides excellent sealing at a wider
range of pressures and temperatures
Silica filled Glass microsphere filled
than that available with conventional
PTFE gaskets.
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Virgin expanded PTFE

Fluolion 200 is 100% pure virgin The conformability of the Fluolion 200 Typical physical properties
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multi-directionally expanded material allows the material to be used on

flanges with small areas of minor damage Property Test method Parameters Typical physical property TEMPERATURE
PTFE sheet material. and/or irregularities. Maximum Temperature:
Colour - - White
Fluolion 200 is inherently clean and non-toxic
+260°C (+500°F)
Application guidelines Compressibility ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa > 45% Minimum Temperature:
and complies with FDA regulations for food
Fluolion 200 is suitable for use on most flange and it is physiologically harmless.
Recovery ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa > 10%
Cryogenic and below
types including all standard flange designs
and covers a wide range of media and For more detailed information regarding Tensile strength ASTM F152 - > 20 MPa (2900 psi)
temperatures. The multidirectional expansion of chemical compatibility, it is recommended
Fluolion 200 produces exceptional mechanical that the James Walker Chemical Compatibility Creep relaxation ASTM F38 100°C (212°F) ≤ 22% PRESSURE
strength allowing operation with minimal creep Guide or our technical team is consulted, Maximum Pressure:
at elevated temperatures. particularly for extremely aggressive media. Residual stress DIN 52913 - > 15 MPa
20 MPa/200 bar (2900 psi)
* 3rd party tested and validated by
James Walker for use in hydrogen service.
Typical performance
220
Leakage rate DIN 3535-6 N2, 40bar < 0.01ml/minute
CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
200
Specific leakage rate VDI 2440 / TA Luft - 8.0 x 10-7mbar.l/(s.m) pH 0-14
180

160
Gasket factors according to DIN28090-2
140

120 Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT 35% - 40%

100 Creep relaxation εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT > 3%

80 Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 Elevated temperature < 15%
Pressure (bar)

60

40 ASME gasket factors

20
3.0 mm thick
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Gasket factor “m” 2
Temperature (°C) Minimum gasket stress “y” 19.3 MPa (2800 psi)

Pressure versus temperature capability graph

Availability
The Pressure x Temperature graph indicates the service limits considering the simultaneous
influence of temperature and pressure. The darker shaded area represents the normal safe Sheet size Thickness
limitation for the combinations of temperature and pressure. It is recommended that, for all
applications falling outside the darker shaded area, you seek guidance from James Walker to 1500 mm x 1500 mm 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, 4.0 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.0 mm
assess the suitability of the material in your specific application. Sealed media may influence the
service limits in a specific application. Please contact James Walker for confirmation of suitability.
Statements of compliance to regulations for food and pharmaceutical use are available on the APPROVALS
James Walker website.
Shell MESC SPE 85/300 - 3.3.2
(EC) Nr. 1935/2004
(EC) No. 2023/2006
(EU) No. 10/2011
U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1550
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Structured PTFE filled

with glass microspheres

Fluolion 700 is a structured Application guidelines Typical physical properties

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virgin PTFE filled with hollow Fluolion 700 is suitable for use in a wide Property Test method Parameters Typical physical property TEMPERATURE
glass microspheres. The variety of aggressive media including acids,
caustics, hydrocarbons, refrigerants, solvents, Maximum Temperature:
sheets are manufactured Colour - - Blue
steam and water. The high compressibility of +260°C (+500°F)
by a unique process which Fluolion 700 makes this material suitable for Compressibility ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa 25% - 40% Minimum Temperature:
overcomes the creep relaxation applications requiring a lower stress gasket
such as plastic, glass and ceramic flanges. Recovery ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa 30% Cryogenic and below
and cold flow problems typically
associated with skived PTFE For more detailed information regarding Tensile strength ASTM F152 - 14 MPa (2030 psi)
sheets and gaskets. chemical compatibility, it is recommended
that the James Walker Chemical Compatibility Creep relaxation ASTM F38 100°C (212°F) 40% PRESSURE
Guide or our technical team is consulted, Maximum Pressure:
especially for extreme aggressive media. Residual stress DIN 52913 - 15 MPa (2175 psi)
5.5 MPa/55 bar (797 psi)
100 Typical performance
80 Leakage rate DIN 3535-6 N2, 40bar < 0.01ml/minute CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
Pressure (bar)

60
Specific leakage rate VDI 2440 / TA Luft - 3.70 x 10 -6mbar.l/(s.m) pH 0-14
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20
Gasket factors according to DIN28090-2
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0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT >10%
Temperature (°C)
Creep relaxation εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT > 4%

Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 Elevated temperature < 40%

Pressure versus temperature capability graph
The Pressure x Temperature graph indicates the service limits considering the simultaneous
influence of temperature and pressure. The darker shaded area represents the normal safe ASME gasket factors
limitation for the combinations of temperature and pressure. It is recommended that, for all
applications falling outside the darker shaded area, you seek guidance from James Walker to 1.5 mm thick 3.0 mm thick
assess the suitability of the material in your specific application. Sealed media may influence the
Gasket factor “m” 2 2
service limits in a specific application. Please contact James Walker for confirmation of suitability.
Minimum gasket stress “y” 10.3 MPa (1500 psi) 10.3 MPa (1500 psi)

Availability

Sheet size Thickness

1200 mm x 1200 mm 1.0 mm

1500 mm x 1500 mm 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, 4.8 mm, 6.4 mm

APPROVALS APPROVALS
Statements of compliance to regulations for food and pharmaceutical use are available on the
James Walker website.
Shell MESC SPE 85/300 - 3.3.2 Shell MESC SPE 85/300 - 3.3.2
(EC) Nr. 1935/2004 (EC) Nr. 1935/2004
(EC) No. 2023/2006 (EC) No. 2023/2006
(EU) No. 10/2011 (EU) No. 10/2011
U.S. FDA 21 CFR 170.39 U.S. FDA 21 CFR 170.39
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Structured PTFE filled with barium sulphate

Fluolion 800 is a structured Application guidelines Typical physical properties

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virgin PTFE filled with barium Fluolion 800 is a universal gasket sheet Property Test method Parameters Typical physical property TEMPERATURE
sulphate. The sheets are material suitable for use in a wide variety
of aggressive media including most acids, Maximum Temperature:
manufactured by a unique Colour - - Off -white (no dye)
caustics, hydrocarbons, refrigerants, solvents, +260°C (+500°F)
process which overcomes steam and water. Fluolion 800 is suitable Compressibility ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa 4% - 10% Minimum Temperature:
the creep relaxation and for applications with the toughest demands
on purity. Recovery ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa 40% Cryogenic and below
cold flow problems typically
associated with skived PTFE Tensile strength ASTM F152 - 14 MPa (2030 psi)
For more detailed information regarding
sheets and gaskets. chemical compatibility, it is recommended Creep relaxation ASTM F38 100°C (212°F) 24% PRESSURE
that the James Walker Chemical Compatibility
Guide or our technical team is consulted, Maximum Pressure:
Residual stress DIN 52913 - 16 MPa (2320 psi)
particularly for extremely aggressive media. 8.3 MPa/83 bar (1203 psi)

100 Typical performance

80 Leakage rate DIN 3535-6 N2, 40bar < 0.01ml/minute CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
Pressure (bar)

60 Specific leakage rate VDI 2440 / TA Luft - 5.90 x 10-7mbar.l/(s.m) pH 0-14

40

20 Gasket factors according to DIN28090-2

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Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT > 1.5%
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Temperature (°C) Creep relaxation εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT > 0.5%

Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 Elevated temperature < 30%

Pressure versus temperature capability graph
The Pressure x Temperature graph indicates the service limits considering the simultaneous
ASME gasket factors
influence of temperature and pressure. The darker shaded area represents the normal safe
limitation for the combinations of temperature and pressure. It is recommended that, for all
1.5 mm thick 3.0 mm thick
applications falling outside the darker shaded area, you seek guidance from James Walker to
assess the suitability of the material in your specific application. Sealed media may influence the Gasket factor “m” 2 2
service limits in a specific application. Please contact James Walker for confirmation of suitability.
Minimum gasket stress “y” 12.4 MPa (1800 psi) 10.3 MPa (1500 psi)

Availability

Sheet size Thickness

1200 mm x 1000 mm 1.0 mm

1500 mm x 1500 mm 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm

APPROVALS
Statements of compliance to regulations for food and pharmaceutical use are available on the
James Walker website.
Shell MESC SPE 85/300 - 3.3.2
(EC) Nr. 1935/2004
(EC) No. 2023/2006
(EU) No. 10/2011
U.S. FDA 21 CFR 170.39
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Structured PTFE filled with silica

Fluolion 900 is a structured Application guidelines Typical physical properties

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virgin PTFE filled with silica. Fluolion 900 is suitable for use in applications Property Test method Parameters Typical physical property TEMPERATURE
The sheets are manufactured found in chemical processing and hydrocarbon
plants. Fluolion 900 is suitable for use in Maximum Temperature:
by a unique process which Colour - - Beige
strong acids (except hydrofluoric), solvents, +260°C (+500°F)
overcomes the creep relaxation hydrocarbons, water, steam and chlorine. Compressibility ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa 5% - 10% Minimum Temperature:
and cold flow problems typically For more detailed information regarding
chemical compatibility, it is recommended Recovery ASTM F36M 34.5 MPa 40% Cryogenic and below
associated with skived PTFE
that the James Walker Chemical Compatibility
sheets and gaskets. Tensile strength ASTM F152 - 14 MPa (2030 psi)
Guide or our technical team is consulted,
particularly for extremely aggressive media. Creep relaxation ASTM F38 100°C (212°F) 18% PRESSURE
* 3rd party tested and validated by Maximum Pressure:
James Walker for use in hydrogen service. Residual stress DIN 52913 - 16 MPa (2320 psi)
8.3 MPa/83 bar (1203 psi)
100
Typical performance
80
Pressure (bar)

Leakage rate DIN 3535-6 N2, 40bar < 0.01ml/minute CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY
60

40
Specific leakage rate VDI 2440 / TA Luft - 1.1 x 10-6mbar.l/(s.m) pH 0-14
20

0
Gasket factors according to DIN28090-2
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280
Temperature (°C)
Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT > 1.5%

Creep relaxation εKSW DIN 28090-2 RT > 0.5%

Pressure versus temperature capability graph Compression εKSW DIN 28090-2 Elevated temperature < 20%
The Pressure x Temperature graph indicates the service limits considering the simultaneous
influence of temperature and pressure. The darker shaded area represents the normal safe
limitation for the combinations of temperature and pressure. It is recommended that, for all ASME gasket factors
applications falling outside the darker shaded area, you seek guidance from James Walker to
assess the suitability of the material in your specific application. Sealed media may influence the 1.5 mm thick 3.0 mm thick
service limits in a specific application. Please contact James Walker for confirmation of suitability.
Gasket factor “m” 4.4 3.5

Minimum gasket stress “y” 15.9 MPa (2300 psi) 17.2 MPa (2500 psi)

Availability

Sheet size Thickness

1200 mm x 1200 mm 1.0 mm

1500 mm x 1500 mm 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm

APPROVALS
Statements of compliance to regulations for food and pharmaceutical use are available on the
James Walker website.
Shell MESC SPE 85/300 - 3.3.2
(EC) Nr. 1935/2004
(EC) No. 2023/2006
(EU) No. 10/2011
U.S. FDA 21 CFR 170.39
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Health warning: If PTFE products are heated to elevated temperatures, fumes will be produced which may give unpleasant effects, if inhaled. Whilst some fumes are emitted
below 300°C (572°F) from PTFE, the effect at these temperatures is negligible. Care should be taken to avoid contaminating tobacco with particles of PTFE or PTFE dispersion,
which may remain on hands or clothing. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available on request.
Information given in this publication is given in good faith and represents the results of specific individual tests carried out by James Walker or third parties in accordance with the
methodologies described in this publication, performed in a laboratory. No representation or warranty is given in relation to such information. Values and/or operating limits given
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or otherwise affects the product, or due to the handling, storage or installation, or due to the effect of housing or other parts. Our personnel will be happy to discuss any historical
examples we have of a product having been previously used in a particular application.
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