Typical 316SS Spiral Wound Gaskets do not Provide Sufficient Resiliency for Specific Situations

Problem

Typical 316 Spiral Wound Gaskets do not provide adequate recovery for specific situations.

Solution

Improved sealing due to increased gasket recovery can be obtained by upgrading to a Heat Treated Inconel X-750 winding material in lieu of the more standard 316SS. Precipitation hardening of Inconel X-750 winding material significantly increases the yield strength resulting in increased springback before leakage.