novatec® SPECIAL - Engineered graphite with Kevlar® Material data General Data novatec® SPECIAL combines the positive gasketing properties The material owes its excellent reliability even at extremely high temperatures to a very low percentage of binders used. The extraordinary safety in operation of novatec® SPECIAL reduces the costs for maintenance and changing the gaskets to a minimum; this investment is surely worthwhile in order to increase the safety in operation. Very high adaptability Due to its material structure novatec® SPECIAL distinguishes itself by its excellent adaptability to flange irregularities. This flexibility allows novatec® SPECIAL to also be used in old flanges-which is surely a contribution to reducing costs. Very high stress relaxation novatec® SPECIAL offers constant security during maintenance intervals due to its excellent long-term stability. The high stress relaxation as well as the longer life of novatec® SPECIAL increase the intervals between maintenance - a further contribution to cost reduction. Safe handling due to high flexibility The patented combination of graphite and Kevlar® makes novatec® SPECIAL extremely flexible and resistant to fracture. Installation problems are a matter of the past. Dimensions in big sizes for gaskets from one piece The available dimensions make superfluous complicated processing steps with special dimensions. "Tool-protecting effect" in cutting novatec® SPECIAL is perfectly suitable for cutting even with simple tools due to the "lubricating effect" of the graphite and the missing metal inserts. Kevlar® is a DuPont registered trademark. Typical applications • The steam gasket used in power plants • Application in the general and chemical industry for oils, water, steam, weak acids and alkalis Supply data • Further dimensions and thicknesses are available on Quality Management Environmental Management