Metal-elastomer Gaskets
Top performance. Safe and reliable.
The sealing system consists of a metal carrier with vulcanised elastomer profiles - to provide outstanding sealing action for highly stressed components and a long service life. It is particularly suitable for use in power-transmitting connections. Thanks to the use of modern die casting technology it is also possible to connect different materials to the carrier (metal/plastic). The optimum sealing material can thus be employed for every medium concerned.
For example:
- Oil pump gasket
- Heat exchanger gasket
- Timing case gasket
- Thermostat gasket
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Elastomer sealing lips
These are responsible for providing a coolant and oil seal. The material and geometry are adapted to each particular engine.
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Carrier layer
Together with the combustion chamber bead, this determines the installation thickness and the gas seal. Use is made of corrosion-proof steels, micro-alloyed steels, stainless steel or spring steel depending on engine requirements.
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Combustion chamber base layer
The combustion chamber base layer is a design element which serves to increase the sealing pressure at the combustion chamber. The bolt force is thus transferred to the combustion chamber in a controlled manner.
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Full Bead
This creates homogeneous sealing pressure along the edge of the combustion chamber.
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Diaphragm
The flow cross-sections can be regulated by way of vulcanised diaphragms to control the coolant flow.