Durlon 8400® (gold) is our outstanding next generation material that provides the widest range of chemical resistance of any compressed non-asbestos material available today. It’s designed for high pH applications in the demanding services found in the pulp & paper, chemical processing and power generation industries where traditional compressed gasket materials have fallen short.
Typical Physical Properties
| Color | Gold |
| Fibre | Phenolic |
| Binder | NBR |
| Fluid Services | Steam, oils, fuels, solvents, caustics, refrigerants, dilute acids & alkalis |
| Density | 1.7 g/cc (106 lbs/cu. ft) |
| Tensile Strength, ASTM F152 | 1,800psi (12.4 MPa) |
| Compressibility, ASTM F36 | 8 to 16% |
| Recovery, ASTM F36 | 50% |
| Temperature Range Continuous, max |
-100 to 800°F 554°F |
| Pressure, max | 1,500 psig |
| Leakage, DIN 3535 | 0.03 cc/min |
| Creep Relaxation, ASTM F38 | 25% |
| Flexibility, ASTM F147 | 8x |