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The Beacon Blog includes regular content on industry-specific topics, new equipment and part advances, examination of trends, recent projects, Beacon updates, and more. Read our latest articles here to get current information on the world of engineered gaskets and seals, hydraulic and pneumatic packings, expansion joints, and more, plus how Beacon continues to strive in our service offerings and customer satisfaction.

GORE® Joint Sealant

GORE® Joint Sealant

Overview GORE® Joint Sealant, the first form-in-place gasket, was invented by Gore more than 40 years ago. It is a time-tested sealing solution for steel flanges with large diameters, rectangular or irregular shapes, and rough or pitted surfaces. When compressed,...
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GYLON® Style 3510

GYLON® Style 3510

The GYLON® Style 3510 is a high performance, barium sulfate filled PTFE gasketing material. GYLON® 3510 PTFE gasket is designed for use in strong caustics and toxic chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, and phosgene, where initiating and maintaining an extremely...
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MULTI-SWELL™ Style 3760

MULTI-SWELL™ Style 3760

MULTI-SWELL™ Style 3760 Gaskets react with water or oil to create its own load. Problems with low load appli- cations and leakage are a thing of the past. Value & Benefits: ■ Creates compressive load in light weight flanges in...
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GORE® GR Sheet

GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing

Overview GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing is designed to outperform both conventional (filled and skived) PTFE and other ePTFE gasketing in steel piping and equipment. GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing has the chemical resistance of conventional PTFE sheet gasketing without the creep...
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Garlock IFG® 5500

Garlock IFG® 5500

Garlock IFG® 5500 Inorganic Fiber Gasketing offers excellent thermal stability with minimal weight loss, reduced creep relaxation and improved torque retention. The inorganic fibers have excellent thermal and oxidation resistance, withstanding a continuous operating temperature of up to 550° F (290°...
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THICKNESS! Do you have a problem?

  Do you have a thickness problem? Too thick, or not thick enough? Have you thought about your gasket thickness?   What is it supposed to be? Could thickness be the cause of many of your problems?     Have you…

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