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TOPOG-E Boiler Door Joints
TOPOG-E are a superior boiler door joint, established for over 50 years
The steam boiler market makes extreme demands on gaskets; Topog-EĀ® Heritage Series rubber gaskets are specifically formulated to meet and exceed these demands and deliver industry standard performance.
Topog-EĀ® Heritage Series gaskets have been refined through a series of over 600 research formulation tests to ensure that they are able to meet the exacting performance standards of the steam boiler industry and Heritage markets.
SPECIFICALLY THEY:
- Conform to the topography of the mating surfaces
- Withstand a boilerās full, continuous and cycling operating pressures
- Withstand continuous exposure to water treatment chemicals
- Withstand continuous exposure to ion and oxygen attack in hot air
- Prevent all leakage
- Replace easily, without chiselling or buffing
TOPOG-EĀ® BOILER DOOR JOINTS EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE IN STEAM BOILER APPLICATION
When used on steam pressure vessels, Topog-EĀ®Ā gaskets are suitable for operating pressures of up to 250 PSI (17 bar) and 208ā°C (406Ā°F) in accordance with the Service Summary table.Ā These levels represent the highest and continuous pressure level at which one can expect to obtain over the approximate service life in months from properly installed Topog-EĀ® gaskets.
Topog-EĀ® gaskets have been used successfully around the world for over fifty years. In general, any type of industrial pressure vessel or tank that has inspection openings is a potential application where Topog-EĀ® gaskets can be used as a cost effective sealing device. In addition to using them in steam pressure vessels, customers also use Topog-EĀ® moulded gaskets and sheet material with great success in many other applications.
SIZES
Topog-EĀ® gaskets are available in 350 stock sizes and shapes including the many sizes required by Heritage Steam Locomotives and Traction Engines in preservation.
Custom shapes, sizes and sheet material available on request.
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT & SUITABILITY
Topog-EĀ®Ā Heritage SeriesĀ gaskets are specifically formulated to have excellent resistance to steam and hot and cold water.
They also have good resistance to water treatment chemicals, when used in accordance with supplierās guidelines, should not have a significant effect on the service life of properly installed Topog-EĀ® gaskets.
An extensive data sheet covering all Industrial applications for steam, hot and cold water can be found on our website or available on request.
SERVICE SUMMARY
| Continuous Operating Steam Pressure PSI (bar) | Approximate Maximum Service Life in Months(1) |
|---|---|
| Below 25 (2) | 18ā24 |
| 25-100 (2-7) | 12ā18 |
| 100-180 (7-12) | 12ā15 |
| 180-200 (12-14) | 10ā12 |
| 200-225 (14-16) | 8ā10 |
| 225-250 (16-17) | 6ā8 |
| (1) These figures are based on general customer experience, and do not represent any guarantee of service life for Topog-EĀ® gaskets. Acutal service life obtained may vary. | |
The Topog-E Gasket Company invests heavily in research and development efforts to insure that Topog-EĀ® gaskets live up to their worldwide reputation for quality, durability, and ease of use. Topog-EĀ® gaskets are tested in-house at steam pressures and temperatures far exceeding the 180 PSI (12 bar) and 193Ā°C (380Ā°F) levels at which most Topog-EĀ® gaskets are used in steam applications. Carefully installed and monitored Topog-EĀ® gaskets are routinely subjected for extended periods of time to steam pressures and temperatures of up to 360 PSI (25 bar) and 226Ā°C (438Ā°F).
DISCLAIMER
All information on this page is based on data belived to be reliable, however we make no guarantee or warranty of performance of Topog-EĀ® gaskets. Because there are many application-specific factors that can affect service life it is always advisable to first test Topog-EĀ® gaskets in a particular application to determine their ultimate suitability.
