DESCRIPTION: Frame mounted gaskets incorporate a length of MESH STRIP monel or Ferrex gasketing (with or without elastomer core), securely crimped into the edge of extruded aluminum
mounting frames. Allowing simple mechanical mounting, the aluminum frame also provides a positive compression stop to prevent over-compression of the gasket.
The aluminum frame attaches easily to a flange surface with spot welds, rivets,bolts or sheet metal screws. The frame can serve as a load-bearing element, able to meet most shock and vibration requirements.
Frames can be supplied unfinished, chromate finished to MIL-C-5541, Class 3, or painted. Double-gasket versions feature a MESH STRIP gasket on both edges, or one MESH STRIP gasket and one environmental sealing gasket.
Note: These gaskets should generally not be used in salt spray or shipboard environments. Both monel and Ferex mesh will cause galvanic corrosion of aluminum flanges. Silver-plated-aluminum filled elastomer gaskets are recommended on aluminum flanges in salt spray environments.
