New Victaulic Gasket for Maritime
Nitrile Grade T “Type A” gasket a single solution for multiple applications
Victaulic developed a new nitrile gasket for the maritime industry.
The Grade T “Type A” gasket, designed for use with specific Victaulic couplings and flange adapters, simplifies gasket specification and offers superior fire-resistant performance. The nitrile Grade T Type A gasket can be specified for a wide range of services, eliminating the need to use multiple types of gaskets for different applications and simplifying gasket selection. The gaskets may be used in Class I, II and III piping systems outside boiler rooms in accordance with Table 7 IACS UR P2. Applications include open-ended piping containing flammable liquids heated above flash point, open-ended liquefied gas, flammable liquids below flash point, sea water, fresh water, sanitary/drains/scuppers, sounding/vent, air and other systems.
The gasket is DNV GL Type Approved as fire-resistant type when used with Style 07 ZeroFlex rigid couplings, Styles 75 and 77 flexible couplings and Style 741 VicFlange adapters. Grade T Type A gaskets in these couplings have passed fire testing in accordance with ISO 19921.
The Grade T Type A gasket can be used in oil-related services, including air with oil vapor, for temperatures up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit (82 degrees Celsius), water-related services up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit (66 degrees Celsius), and oil-free dry air services up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius).