INERTEX® UHF Joint Sealant and Gasket Tape
Expanded PTFE Sealing Products
Custom Gaskets Ltd is proud to be an authorized distributor of Inertech Inc., the largest supplier of expanded PTFE gasket materials and specialty gaskets under the brand name INERTEX®. As an authorized distributor, we have access to their full range of products including the popular INERTEX® UHF Joint Sealant and INERTEX® UHF Gasket Tape.
INERTEX® UHF Joint Sealant
Ideal for sealing large and irregularly shaped surfaces
INERTEX® ePTFE Technical Information:
- TEMPERATURE RANGE: -450°F (-268°C) to +600°F (+315°C)
- PRESSURE RANGE: Full Vacuum to 3000 psi (20.7MPa/207 Bar)
- CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY: 100% expanded virgin PTFE
- pH Range: 0 – 14 pH
- FDA COMPLIANT: Meets FDA 21CFR177.1550
- LOW CREEP AND COLD FLOW
- NON-TOXIC, SILICONE-FREE
- NON-CONTAMINATING
- NON-PARTICULATING
- NON-AGING IN SERVICE
INERTEX® UHF (Uniformly and Highly Fibrillated) Joint Sealant is a perfect option to seal large, irregularly shaped surfaces and structures such as manways, hand-hole gaskets, tank covers, access doors, pump housings, high-temperature air and exhaust ducting, compressors, and heat exchangers. It is designed to function as a ring gasket that can be conveniently rolled out for use.
Product Features:
- Wide pressure and temperature range capability
- Unmatched chemical compatibility for optimal protection
- Exceptional creep and cold flow resistance to ensure long-lasting performance
- Age-proof design that prevents hardening or deterioration
- Low coefficient of friction that simplifies removal
- Enhanced flexibility that allows it to conform to damaged or pitted flanges
- Low compressive load requirement for a perfect seal
- Wide adhesive strip that facilitates easy installation for all shapes, whether it be vertical or horizontal
Joint Sealant Sizes
| STANDARD WIDTHS | SPOOL LENGTHS (FT/SPOOL) |
|---|---|
| 1 MM | 100, 1000 |
| 1/8″ | 100, 1000 |
| 3/16″ | 75, 750 |
| 1/4″ | 50, 100, 500 |
| 3/8″ | 25, 50, 250 |
| 1/2″ | 15, 30, 150 |
| 5/8″ | 15, 30, 150 |
| 3/4″ | 15, 30, 50, 100 |
| 1″ | 15, 30, 75 |
| 2″ | 39 |
Joint Sealant Sizes Selection Reference
| 150-300 LB. ANSI FLANGES | RECOMMENDED SIZE | SEALING CONTACT AREA WIDTH | RECOMMENDED SIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2″ – 3/4″ | 1/8″ | 1/8″ – 1/4″ | 1/8″ |
| 1" – 1.5″ | 3/16″ | 5/16″ – 3/8″ | 3/16″ |
| 2″ – 3.5″ | 1/4″ | 7/16″ – 5/8″ | 1/4″ |
| 4″ – 6″ | 3/8″ | 3/4″ – 1″ | 3/8″ |
| 8″ – 16″ | 1/2″ | 1.125″ – 1.5″ | 1/2″ |
| 18″ – 20″ | 5/8″ | 1.625″ – 2″ | 5/8″ |
| 24″ – 36″ | 3/4″ | 2″ – 2.5″ | 3/4″ |
| 35″ – 60″ | 1″ | 2.5″ – 3″ | 1″ |
| 60″+ | 2″ | 3″+ | 2″ |
| RULE OF THUMB: 1/2 to 1/3 the width of gasket contact area from bolt hole to flange ID | |||
INERTEX® UHF Gasket Tape
Form-in-place "full face gasket on a roll"
INERTEX® UHF (Uniformly and Highly Fibrillated) Gasket Tape offers exceptional performance that shares the same advantage characteristics of reduced creep relaxation and cold flow with UHF Joint Sealant. The tape is soft and adaptable to any flange surface, ensuring a tight fit. It can be easily pierced to accommodate bolts for full face gasket applications. Moreover, it can be configured as both inboard and outboard strips around the bolt circle, reducing the overall gasket area. The tape features a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side, enabling effortless installation on flanges and sealing faces, regardless of the application’s orientation.
Product Features:
- Wide pressure and temperature range
- Unsurpassed chemical compatibility
- Excellent creep and cold flow resistance
- Will not harden or deteriorate with age
- Low coefficient of friction allows easy removal
- Easily conforms to damaged or pitted flanges
- Low compressive load to seal
- Wide adhesive strip for easy installation for all shapes, vertical or horizontal
- “Full Face Gasket on a Roll”
INERTEX® UHF (Uniformly and Highly Fibrillated) Gasket Tape is a versatile product widely used for sealing tank and vessel lids, manways, and irregular-shaped openings. It provides leak-tight sealing in ducting systems, and paint spray booths, and serves as insulation tape. It can also repair worn spiral wounds or grooved metal gaskets. Its adaptability makes it a convenient “full face gasket on a roll” solution.
INERTEX® ePTFE Technical Information:
- TEMPERATURE RANGE: -450°F (-268°C) to +600°F (+315°C)
- PRESSURE RANGE: Full Vacuum to 3000 psi (20.7MPa/207 Bar)
- CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY: 100% expanded virgin PTFE
- pH Range: 0 – 14 pH
- FDA COMPLIANT: Meets FDA 21CFR177.1550
- LOW CREEP AND COLD FLOW
- NON-TOXIC, SILICONE-FREE
- NON-CONTAMINATING
- NON-PARTICULATING
- NON-AGING IN SERVICE
UHF Gasket Tape Sizes
THICKNESS 1/2″, 3/4″ 1″, 1-1/2″, 2″ 3″, 4″, 6″ 8″
0.010″ X X
0.015″ X X
0.020″ X X
0.031″ X X
0.040″ X X X
0.065″ X X X X
0.125″ X X X X
LENGTHS ARE AVAILABLE IN 50 or 100 FEET
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 8″ WIDE (5 or 25 FEET) AND 0.015″, 0.031″ AND 0.125″ THICKNESS (50 FEET ONLY)
INERTEX® SQ-S
Isotropic Gasket Tape
INERTEX® SQ-S Isotropic Gasket Tape is an economical substitute for traditional cut or segmented gaskets. This durable tape ensures a leak-tight seal and accommodates deflection when installed using their recommended “seamless overlap process.” Its form-in-place capability makes it an excellent choice for emergency on-site repairs, providing a reliable solution for equipment where other gasket materials may fail.
Product Features:
- Wide pressure and temperature range
- Unsurpassed chemical compatibility
- Excellent creep and cold flow resistance
- Will not harden or deteriorate with age
- Low coefficient of friction allows easy removal
- Easily conforms to damaged or pitted flanges
- Low compressive load to seal
- Wide adhesive strip for easy installation
- “Sheet Gasket on a Roll”
- Same characteristics as Inertex SQ-S Isotropic Gasket Sheet
- More robust than Inertex UHF Gasket Tape or UHF Joint Sealant
- Professional engineering support
INERTEX® SQ-S Isotropic Gasket Tape significantly outperforms dovetail type gaskets in reducing leakage and enables re-gasketing of connections without complete disassembly. This minimizes maintenance labor and enhances site uptime. Typical applications include glass-lined steel reactors, large diameter equipment, mating flanges with tongue-and-groove sealing areas, and surfaces prone to significant deflection.
INERTEX® ePTFE Technical Information:
- TEMPERATURE RANGE: -450°F (-268°C) to +600°F (+315°C)
- PRESSURE RANGE: Full Vacuum to 3000 psi (20.7MPa/207 Bar)
- CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY: 100% expanded virgin PTFE
- pH Range: 0 – 14 pH
- FDA COMPLIANT: Meets FDA 21CFR177.1550
- LOW CREEP AND COLD FLOW
- NON-TOXIC, SILICONE-FREE
- NON-CONTAMINATING
- NON-PARTICULATING
- NON-AGING IN SERVICE
SQ-S Isotropic Gasket Tape
THICKNESS 3/8″, 1/2″, 3/4″ 1″ 1-1/4″ 1-1/2″, 2″ 2-1/2″
0.125″ X X X
0.250″ X X X X
0.375″ X X X X
LENGTHS ARE AVAILABLE IN 15, 30 or 50 FEET WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 0.375″ THICKNESS (15 or 30 FEET)
