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Static Seals

Description
This specialised product has been developed specifically as a lid seal to hold a vacuum within crucibles of molten aluminium. It features a resilient hollow-centred core of ethylene-propylene elastomer, over-braided with a jacket of filament glass yarns. The exterior surface is coated with a layer of red-coloured silicone rubber. 

Prime features

• Developed specifically as a vacuum seal for aluminium crucible lids.
• Readily withstands the temperatures and compressive forces involved.
• Tough silicone rubber coating provides abrasion resistance.
• Withstands repeated opening/closing cycles.

Typical applications
This exceptionally well-proven product is used worldwide as a vacuum lid seal for crucibles containing molten aluminium. It has also proved a great success on new plant using the latest AP35 technology. 

Service capabilities -Static duties with crucible lids
Maximum working temperature:  Suitable for holding a vacuum over molten aluminium in crucibles.
                                                            Please consult James Walker.
Pressure range:  From partial vacuum up to 0.9MPa

How supplied
Manufactured to order, in a wide variety of sections and lengths, to meet customers' specific requirements. Full fitting instructions are included.