Evolution Isolation Gaskets

Evolution is the next generation of isolation gaskets, Evolution Isolation Gaskets feature easier installation, tight sealing, high-temperature operation, no permeation, hydrotesting isolation, fire-safety and chemical-resistance in one solution.

Evolution is a patent pending product and the first of its kind to be a fully encapsulated isolating gasket. The total encapsulation allows the gasket to be hydro-tested and kept in the pipeline with virtually no loss in isolation properties.

The thinner, 1/8” (3.2mm) design minimises the difficulties often encountered while attempting to install thicker isolating gaskets.

This innovative gasket is coated using a GPT Industries proprietary material designed specifically for the oil and gas industry that is extremely abrasion and impact resistant. The coating is also chemically resistant to attack from H₂S, steam, CO, CO₂, and other chemicals.

Evolution Isolation Gaskets
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Evolution has passed API 6FB fire testing in multiple sizes and pressure classes and has a considerable increase in operating temperature over GRE products. Furthermore, Evolution® does not have the permeation issues or chemical attack that plagues GRE gaskets.

Under harsh conditions, gaskets made from GRE may be vulnerable to chemical attack, blowout, thermal attack, hydrolysis, and emissions — all of which can have serious consequences. Evolution® is different. Its revolutionary materials and design provide industry-leading resistance to leakage and flange corrosion, as well as unprecedented levels of fire safety.

Unlike GRE gaskets, which are prone to delamination, Evolution® has no laminations and as a result can better withstand high-pressure environments.

Rated to 500°F (260°C)*, Evolution® can also operate under high temperatures. Tested comprehensively for safety, the product has API 6FB, 3rd Edition Fire Test recognition.

* When used with Mica sleeves and washers

Evolution Isolation Gaskets

Evolution Isolation Gaskets have the following applications:

  • Fire-safe flange insulation in conjunction with cathodic protection
  • Insulation between dissimilar metals to prevent galvanic corrosion
  • Wellhead isolation from inter-connected flow lines
  • Valve connections
  • Christmas Tree connections
  • Pump and Compressor connections
  • Mating mismatched ring-joint to raised-face flanges (Evolution® will seal in ring-joint, raised-face and flat face/slip-on flanges)
  • Eliminate fluid trap corrosion between ring-joint (RTJ) flanges where high concentrations of CO2, H2S and other aggressive hydrocarbon media are present
  • Eliminate turbulence and flow-induced erosion between ring-joint (RTJ) flanges.
  • Full Face (Type E) Available
  • To seal between flanges subjected to vibration/cavitation (i.e., compressor stations).
  • For slip-on flanges and coated flanges, please contact GPT engineering
  • Some smaller diameter sizes, Evolution® may be supplied with C-ring only.

Evolution Isolation Gaskets have the following Features and Benefits:

316L Stainless Steel Core

  • Only three millimetres (1/8 inch) thick
  • Thinner profile helps make installation easier and more accurate

Proprietary Coating

  • High dielectric strength
  • Eliminates expensive exotic cores due to the fully encapsulated coating
  • Rated to 500°F (260°C)

*For higher temperature applications, please order MICA sleeves and MICA washers.

Inconel 718 C-Ring

  • Fire safe – provides the added security of knowing that the gasket has passed the API 6FB, 3rd Edition Fire Test in multiple sizes/classes
  • High pressure – extremely high-pressure capability

PTFE ID Seal

  • Resistant to typical oil and gas chemicals, in particular H₂S, CO, & CO₂
  • Impermeable seal and encapsulated carrier eliminates the need to replace gaskets following hydrotesting
  • Larger than the pipe bore so that under compression it matches the pipe bore

Specifications:

Carrier: 316L stainless steel core

Color: Dark Tan

Fluid Services: Oil and Gas

Maximum Operating Temperature: (°F/°C): 500°F/260°C**

Minimum Operating Temperature: (minus): -300°F/-184°C

Maximum Pressure Class: ASME 2,500#/API 5,000

“All component materials are rated for -300F/-184°C or lower”

*Inert media exposure testing down to -277F/-171°C

*Assembly functional testing down to -50°C

Thermal Properties*

Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (thickness tested .125”) X-axis / Y-axis: 10.0 / 13.0 (IPC-TM 650-2.4.24)

  • Flammability Rating: Fire retardant
  • Fire Testing: Passed per API 6FB

Contact us about the use of Evolution Isolation Gaskets in your application.

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