Flex-Tex Expanded PTFE Joint Sealant

High Performance Flange Joint Sealant

Flex-Tex expanded PTFE Joint Sealant is an expanded virgin PTFE, manufactured in generally rectangular cross sections of widths from 1/8″ – 1″. The Joint Sealant has an adhesive backing and conforms to FDA requirements. Made of 100% PTFE, it is resistant to most common chemicals, and is rated for temperatures from -400°F to +550°F.

Flex-Tex can be used in just about any accessible bolted joint that features a flat or serrated sealing surface. It is easy to install and remove, making it a highly versatile and cost-effective solution for many demanding sealing applications.

Features:

• Form-In-Place | conforms to any surface, including rough, pitted, scratched and damaged surfaces.
• Flexible | can be installed on round, oval, rectangular and complex surfaces.
• Chemically Resistant | made without fillers or binders, our 100% PTFE Joint Sealant exhibits the same chemical inertness of pure virgin PTFE.
• Adhesive-Backed | convenient adhesive strip and peel-off backing allows for easy installation on both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
• Unlimited Shelf Life | shows no age deterioration, and resists creep & cold flow.

Flex-Tex is the “Go to Sealant” for emergency situations and unexpected shut downs, often replacing standard ring gaskets. It should be part of every Maintenance Technicians tool box.

General

Flex-Tex expanded PTFE Joint Sealant is an expanded virgin PTFE, manufactured in generally rectangular cross sections of widths from 1/8″ to 1″. The Joint Sealant has an adhesive backing and conforms to FDA requirements.

Appearance

White, compressible, generally rectangular tape with smooth surface texture

Technical Specifications

Inspections

In-process inspections: Width, Thickness, and Density Inspections

Installation

To install Flex-Tex Joint Sealant, follow these easy installation instructions. Proper assembly will result in a form-in-place, high-density gasket that conforms to the sealing surfaces and fills in surface voids and irregularities.

1. 1. Select a Joint Sealant width that is 1/3-1/2 of the flange sealing surface width. A guideline for round, 150# & 300# ANSI flanges is as follows:

Clean seal surface of dirt, grease and all other forms of debris

1. Measure and cut off a length of Joint Sealant that is several inches longer than the mean length of the seal surface. Joint ends must overlap.
2. Remove the peel-off backing.
3. As diagrammed below, beginning to the left of a bolt hole, apply Flex-Tex clock-wise to the flange surface inside the bolt hole circle, overlapping the ends in an “X” fashion.

5.Bolt up mating surfaces. Torque in a “star-type” pattern, and in steps, preferably 60%, 90%, and finally 100%. It may be necessary to make a repeat pass at 100% in the event some relaxation occurs.

General

MPRC PTFE Thread Sealant Pipe Tape is the ideal solution for sealing threaded pipe connections up to 2″ diameter. Our thread sealant tape provides a tight seal while providing natural lubrication to prevent damage of the threads. Made of 100% PTFE, it is resistant to most common chemicals, and is rated for temperatures from -450°F to +550°F. Available in four different widths and three densities, our tapes can be used in general purpose applications such as water and air, or difficult applications such as acids and even pure oxygen.

Composition   100% PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)
Color   White
Widths   1/4″, 1/2″, 3/4″, 1″
Maximum Pipe Size   2″

Flex-Tex PTFE Thread Sealant Tape is Non-Toxic, Non-Absorbent, Non-Flammable, Self-Lubricating, has an Unlimited Shelf Life, and exibits no Age Deterioration. Flex-Tex PTFE Thread Sealant Tape is made in the USA.

General

Flex-Tex PTFE Stem Packing (100% virgin PTFE), is a form-in-place extruded packing that will conform to stuffing box surface irregularities when compressed. It is capable of withstanding a wide range of pressure, temperature and chemical environments. Proudly made in the United States.

Technical Specifications

Flex-Tex PTFE Stem Packing is manufactured from pure PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) resin and has no other ingredients, fillers or additives.
Pressure Range Full Vacuum to 500 psi
Temperature Range -450°F to 500°F continuous
Maximum P x T (psi x deg F) 75,000
pH Range 0-14 (Resistant to all common chemicals, except molten alkali metals and elemental fluorine)
FDA Compliant with FDA 21 CFR 177.1550 which covers PTFE resins for contact with food.
Stability No Age Deterioration, Unlimited Shelf Life

Installation Instructions

To install Flex-Tex Valve Stem Packing, follow these easy instructions. Proper assembly will result in a form-in-place, high-density packing that conforms to stuffing box surface voids and irregularities.

1. Isolate the valve pressure.
2. Remove existing valve stem packing from the stuffing box.
3. Clean the stuffing box and stem of any dirt or debris.
4. Select the largest cross-section of Flex-Tex Valve Stem Packing that will fit into the stuffing box.
5. Wind the packing around the stem with one, continuous piece, and cut when complete.
6. Compress the Flex-Tex Valve Stem Packing by tightening the gland nut.

Standard Sizes

Flex-Tex Data Sheet