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Oldude57
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High temp silicone gasket sheet
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April 03, 2025, 08:38:48 am »
Has anyone tried high temp silicone gasket sheeting for making boiler gaskets for various fitingd
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Raphael
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April 03, 2025, 10:27:28 am »
Bonjour,
Personally, I use a 0.5 mm thick nitrile sheet for everything related to gas (e.g. regulator membrane) and a 1.0 mm thick kitchen silicone sheet resistant to 250°C for everything related to steam (e.g. cap seals) :
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Though my experience is limited, I've had good results with the silicone gasket sheets. With a set of round die punches I can make any size gaskets I might need.
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