Spiral wound gaskets come in many shapes, forms, and material types, making them suitable for a wide variety of applications and industry sectors.
One spiral wound gasket, in particular, is that of the Hypalon gasket.
A rubber gasket synthetic material that offers high quality and can be precision cut in a range of shapes and sizes, all customisable to your set specifications and requirements.
Working with the right gasket manufacturer and supplier, you can produce these types of gaskets quickly and accurately, and you can have confidence in the knowledge that they are perfectly formed.
In this post, we look at a Hypalon rubber gasket in more detail and discuss some of the advantages of opting for this type of gasket material.
What is a Hypalon gasket?
Intricately cut a Hypalon gasket sits between two surfaces to create a low-pressure seal.
Spiral wound gaskets are the perfect sealing solution to prevent gas and liquids from escaping applications and to prevent dust and debris from getting in.
The Hypalon gasket is most often used to fill the gaps between uneven surfaces due to its ability to absorb vibrations and ability to reduce friction between the parts.
The makeup of the Hypalon rubber gasket
Hypalon is part of the trademarked brand Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSPE), initially developed by DuPont.
Suitable for various industrial applications, the Hypalon gasket:
- Has a shore hardness of 65 degrees
- Is suitable for temperature ranges between -30 degrees Celsius and +140 degrees Celsius
- Has a high tensile strength – with its minimum tensile strength sitting at 40 kg/cm2
- Has a tear resistance of 180 kg/cm
- Has a smooth plate finish as standard on both sides
- Manufacturers are able to cut precise tolerances to suit a customer’s specific application requirements
- Typically manufactured in continuous rolls, which are then cut and converted into bespoke rubber gaskets and specific shape, ensuring precision at all times.
Hypalon gaskets are most often found in:
- Automotive hoses
- Seals
- Hydraulic sealing
- Cable construction
- Roofing systems
- And more.
Making it suitable for:
- Oil and gas industry
- Chemical processing sector
- Construction
- Automotive
- Aerospace.
Advantages of Hypalon gaskets
Some of the most notable benefits of Hypalon gaskets include:
- Resistant to ultraviolet light
- Abrasion resistant
- It has high thermal stability, which means the gasket is less likely to degrade.
- Weather resistant – in fact, the Hypalon gasket is one of the most weather-resistant elastomers you will find on the market.
- It still performs to a high level in extreme temperatures
- Resistant to chemicals and suitable to various chemical environments
- Resistant to oils and solvents
- Has good electrical insulation properties
- It offers good dielectric strength
- It has low moisture absorption
- Resistant to ageing, making it suitable for exterior sealing applications
- Has low flammability
- Hypalon gaskets can maintain their properties and performance even in the harshest of environments.
It’s important to note some of the challenges with Hypalon gaskets, as well as the benefits.
The main challenge and downside of this type of gasket is that they are not suitable for use with aromatic hydrocarbons or ketones.
Which type of gasket is right for you?
There is a wide range of gasket types available, and we mean a significant choice and selection.
With gaskets manufactured from a range of various materials such as rubber, Viton, NBR, and more, each gasket is manufactured to meet specific requirements as each material offers varying properties and benefits.
It’s important to understand and know about the benefits and properties of each to ensure the suitability of the gasket you choose and if it will work and perform to a high standard within your application.
The team at SSP is always on hand to answer your questions and offer the most appropriate gasket for your application. You can contact us to find out more by emailing us at sales@specialistsealingproducts.co.uk.
Spiral wound gasket manufacturing process
Every gasket is fabricated and manufactured according to design type and specification.
The good news?
At Specialist Sealing Products, we provide a variety of gasket types and seals to suit almost all applications across all industries, including that of the Hypalon gasket.
Providing you with durability and excellent flexibility, the Hypalon gasket is renowned for maintaining its sealing performance in various operating conditions.
This type of gasket won’t lose its sealing integrity, making it a popular choice when you need a high-performing sealing solution.
To find out more contact us on 01535 274 776.
