AFM 32/2 is an asbestos-free gasket material. It is composed of aramide fibres and other asbestos substitutes which are resistant to high temperatures. These substitutes are processed with high-grade elastomers under elevated pressure and temperature.
AFM 32/2 exhibits high mechanical and thermal stability as well as high tensile strength. It is also conformable and is particularly suitable for sealing off oils and other fluid substances.
The standard version of AFM 32/2 has a non-stick top and bottom layer with a high coefficient of friction. This facilitates dismantling. Additional surface treatment is unnecessary in most cases.
Technical Data |
Density |
g/cm³ |
1.6 - 1.8 |
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Ignition loss acc. to DIN 52 911 |
% |
< 40 |
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Tensile strength |
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acc. to ASTM F 152 |
across grain |
N/mm² |
> 15 |
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acc. to DIN 52 910 |
across grain |
N/mm² |
> 12 |
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Residual stress acc. to DIN 52 913 |
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16 h, 300 °C |
N/mm² |
25 |
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16 h, 175 °C |
N/mm² |
36 |
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Compressibility and recovery |
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compressibility |
% |
7 - 12 |
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recovery |
% |
> 50 |
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Sealability against nitrogen |
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acc. to DIN 3535, part 6 FA |
mg/(s*m) |
< 0.1 |
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Swelling acc. to ASTM F 146 |
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in IRM 903 Oil (replaces ASTM Oil No. 3) |
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increase in thickness |
% |
< 8 |
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increase in weight |
% |
< 12 |
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in ASTM Fuel B |
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increase in thickness |
% |
< 7 |
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increase in weight |
% |
< 10 |
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in water / antifreeze (50:50) |
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increase in thickness |
% |
< 5 |
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increase in weight |
% |
< 15 |
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Short-term peak temperature |
°C |
400 |
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Maximum continuous temperature |
°C |
250 |
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Maximum operating pressure |
bar |
150 |