Bonded Seals were originally designed to replace copper-type washers that are used in high-pressure systems. They comprise of a metal washer and an elastomeric ring which is bonded inside the diameter. The metal washer prevents over-compression and limits deformation of the elastomeric ring.
The most common washer types are Mild Steel or Stainless steel. Other more unusual metals can be supplied. Different combinations of metal washer and rubber sealing elements can be produced.
Available in a choice of materials including:
Metal Washer material: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass, Aluminium etc
Elastomeric Ring material: Nitrile, FKM, EPDM, Silicone etc
Advantages:
*Ideal Pressure Gasket.
*Reliable sealing at high & low pressure.
*High & low temperature capability.
*Reduced bolt torque with no loss of tightening loads.
*Metal ring prevents rubber compression.