What are the properties of graphite composite?

These seals are made of expanded graphite with impregnations and metal reinforcements and offer high resistance to temperatures from -200 °C to 550 °C as well as pressures up to 250 bar. They are particularly resistant to saturated steam, gases, salts, fuels, and numerous chemicals. These properties make them ideal for use under extreme conditions in industrial applications.

Properties of Graphite Composite (e.g. Frenzelit novaphit® MST / XP)


Product Specification Seal material
Material expanded graphite with internal impregnation and smooth sheet and expanded metal inserts
Color grey, silver
Technical Properties
Application Temperature -200 °C to 550 °C / -328 °F to 932 °F (depending on medium and area of application)
Working Pressure up to 250 bar / 3625 psi (higher possible depending on medium and area of application)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Very good aging resistance, very high pressure and temperature resistance
Chemical Very good universal resistance to saturated steam and hot water, gases, salt solutions, fuels, alcohols, organic and inorganic acids, lubricants, coolants, alkalis, fats, etc.
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