COMPOSITION

• Plasticised gelatine impregnated material, cellulose based

CHARACTERISTICS

• Very economical. Price factor important when dealing with
  original equipment and replacement markets
• Excellent oil and fuel resistance
• Seals better at lower cost
• Available in roll or sheet form over a wide range of
  thicknesses

LIMITATIONS

• Stored gaskets must be protected from wide changes of
  humidity and temperature to prevent dimensional change
• Not suitable for alkalis, acids and steam
• Maximum recommended service temperature: 120°C

GEARBOX

Input Shaft; Exit Housing; Top Cover; Gearbox to Clutch.

USERS

• Prime market: automotive
• Limited uses in industrial markets because of relatively low heat and chemical resistance compared with non-asbestos materials.
• Because of its ability to seal against petrol, oil and water at low cost, Flexoid is used extensively by leading British, European and US automotive manufacturers
• Flexoid has a major market share in the big four of the European Economic Community, i.e. U.K., Germany, France and Italy

BASIC ENGINE

Carburettor; Fuel Pump; Front Plate; Oil Pump; Oil Filter; Side Cover; Timing Cover; Thermostat; Water Pump

REAR AXLE

Axle Cover; Axle Shaft.