Gaskets and Seals

Gaskets and Seals

Gaskets and Seals

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Metex has been a leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered components using knitted wire mesh for over forty years. This material is known for its resilience, memory, and strength, making it ideal for demanding industrial applications where performance and cost are critical.
Specifications and Features
Knitted wire mesh gaskets and seals are designed for superior performance in harsh environments. They offer flexibility, strength, and high-temperature resistance. The seamless structure of knitted mesh provides uniform strength and flexibility, even under heavy compression and extreme temperatures.
Applications
Metex products are used in a variety of applications, including seals, noise attenuators, filters, and heat shields. Specific applications include high-temperature door seals, foundry mold gasketing, and cryogenic system seals. These products are designed to withstand extreme conditions, such as high temperatures and cryogenic environments, without losing integrity.
Product Benefits
Knitted wire mesh products are heat resistant, durable, and resistant to corrosion and deterioration. They can be compressed, layered, and wound to create effective seals and gaskets for a wide range of applications.
Materials and Customization
Knitted wire can be fabricated from various materials, including stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and synthetic fibers. This allows for customization to meet specific application needs, providing flexibility in design and performance.
Conclusion
Metex continues to innovate in the field of knitted wire mesh technology, offering solutions that integrate the right designs, materials, and manufacturing methods to meet customer needs for optimal performance at the lowest possible cost.
Introduction
Metex specializes in producing gaskets and seals designed for critical applications in harsh environments. Their products utilize knitted wire mesh technology combined with materials like graphite and ceramics to create resilient and durable seals.
Specifications and Materials
Metex seals are die-formed to fit specific applications and are made from composite materials such as graphite and ceramics. These materials provide excellent sealability, resiliency, and resistance to temperature and corrosion, making them suitable for industries like petroleum and petrochemicals.
Applications
Metex products are used in various applications, including process valve shaft and stem seals, exhaust system gasket seals for engines, furnace, oven, and boiler joints, and cryogenic mesh and grafoil for extreme temperatures. These applications benefit from the unique properties of knitted wire mesh, such as flexibility, resilience, and strength.
Technical Advantages
Knitted wire mesh gaskets and seals offer superior performance in hostile environments due to their seamless construction, which provides uniform strength and flexibility. The mesh's interlocking loops allow for two-dimensional movement, enhancing flexibility and resilience under heavy compression and extreme temperatures.
Design and Performance Flexibility
Knitted wire mesh can be combined with other materials to create flexible and resilient gasketing or seal configurations. This adaptability allows for use in both static and dynamic applications, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing downtime.
Product Range
Metex's knitted wire mesh products include seals, heat wicks, air gap rings, noise attenuators, filters and coalescers, mufflers and shock absorbers, protective coverings and heat shields, electronic shielding, and exhaust seals. These products are designed to meet customer needs for optimal performance at the lowest possible cost.
Contact Information
Metex Corporation is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, with additional locations in Europe and Mexico. They offer complete in-house design, R&D, and test facilities, along with flexible manufacturing for just-in-time requirements.
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