Intense heat.Extreme cold.Aggressive chemicals.

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Our extensive and varied productoffering includes spiral wound gaskets,RTJ gaskets, FlexproTM Kammprofiles,sheet materials, dynamic and staticpackings, pipe support and customrubber products. Drawing upon thegroup’s rich history and present dayvalues of leadership, quality, service and technology, we are at the forefrontof developing sealing solutions forindustries around the world.

In addition to a wide range of products,we also deliver world-class technicalsupport and Joint Integrity training.

The Flexitallic Group is the internationalmarket leader in the manufacture and supply of high quality, high valueindustrial static sealing products, deliveringindustrial gaskets on a global scale.

About usAs the developer of the spiral woundgasket in 1912, we have built on thislegacy of innovation with revolutionaryproducts including Thermiculite® andSigma®, The Flange Rescue Gasket winnerof the NACE and Dupont Plunkett Awards,and most recently the ChangeTM Gasket, set to transform the global sealing industry.

We have a global network of AlliedDistributors across 30 countries. Thisensures local demand is met quickly,providing a combination of the highestproduct quality and outstanding customerservice.

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Based on sales and geographic reach, the Flexitallic Grouphas become the global supplier of industrial gaskets.

Inside IndustryWe pride ourselves on not simply supplyingproducts, but by supporting customers witha detailed knowledge of their industry andapplications, so that products and services are tailored to their specific needs.

This unique approach means that we focuson providing more than just a product, butalso a complete solution that adds genuinevalue to our clients.

Global Distribution... Local SupportOur products are distributed through a global network of Allied Distributors.

These carefully selected distribution partnersare strategically located within their territoryto deliver the best possible service andproducts to our customers. This approachmeans our products and know-how areavailable to the global industries we service.

Innovative Product RangeWe have a rich history of innovation,which has seen us lead the industry with many new products.

Over the years, our products have gaineda reputation for quality, reliability andtechnology that is second to none.

Customised Engineering SolutionsOur Application Engineering, ProductionEngineering and R&D teams work closely together to design, develop andmanufacture bespoke sealing solutions.

We have been responsible for a numberof truly revolutionary products, includingThermiculite®, Sigma® and the FlangeRescue Gasket, which ensure we areable to continually meet the ever morestringent requirements of our customers.

Flexitallic® SafeOver the last century, our aggressiveR&D efforts have helped customersbecome Flexitallic® Safe. From the firstSpiral Wound Gasket in 1912 to the everevolving applications for Thermiculite®,our goal is to develop materials thatpush the parameters of heat, pressureand chemical resistance.

Our Commitment to QualityWe place great emphasis on maintaininginternational quality standards,and are approved to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007,API 6A and API 17D, to ensure we meetthe highest possible standards for all our products and services.

We also invest heavily in test and quality assurance equipment to maintainour reputation for the highest qualityproducts.

Our materials are subjected to a widerange of tests as specified by statutoryregulations and customer requirements.These approvals enable our customers to make informed choices as to thesuitability of a product for each andevery application.

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Thermiculite® is aninnovative, versatile andcomplete gasket material,making it the industry’sleading sealing solution.

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INNOVATIVE.Cutting-Edge Material TechnologyEver since inventing the spiral woundgasket in 1912, Flexitallic has been at the forefront of fluid sealing innovation.

In 1998, Flexitallic set new standards for sealing technology with theintroduction of Thermiculite® CriticalService Series gasket material availablein Tanged Sheet – and later in SpiralWound Filler and Flexpro™ (kammprofile)Facing styles.

Exclusive to Flexitallic, this revolutionarymaterial, comprised of chemically andthermally exfoliated vermiculite*,simulated structure of exfoliatedgraphite, with one notable exception – it maintains integrity through a widerange of high temperatures.

All Thermiculite® Critical Service Seriesproducts are designed and engineered for high temperature processes inservices up to 1000oC (1832oF).

*Vermiculite, a naturally occurringmineral with a plate-like structure,demonstrating an exceptional broadrange of chemical and temperatureresistance.

VERSATILE.A New Level of PerformanceThrough our continued dedication toresearch and development, Flexitallic are also able to offer Thermiculite®Performance Service gasket material.

Thermiculite® Performance Series gasketmaterial – developed for use in moremoderate temperature applications –maintains the same broad chemicalresistance and freedom from oxidation that has made Thermiculite® CriticalService Series such a success.

COMPLETE.The Total Static Sealing SolutionThis innovative and versatile material isavailable as a stand alone Coreless sheetmaterial, as a filler for SWG's, as a facingfor Kammprofiles/Flange Rescue Gasket,and also in many of our other product lines.

Since its inception, Thermiculite® gasketmaterial has proven itself as an effectivelong-term sealing solution in thousands of the most demanding industrial sealingapplications.

With the combination of Thermiculite®Critical Service (800 Series) andThermiculite Performance (700 Series), a single, proven material can be used forvirtually all of your sealing requirements.

That’s why we call Thermiculite®The Total Static Sealing Solution.

There is no comparison.When it comes toworry-free sealing,choose Thermiculite®.

MAXIMUM SERVICE TEMPERATURE

The Tightness Testing Research Laboratory (TTRL) at Ecole Polytechnic in Montreal on behalf of thePressure Vessel Research Council (PVRC) performed independent testing to show that the maximumservice temperature for graphite in long-term service is much lower than quoted in manufacturers’literature. This table summarises those results.

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Total Freedom From OxidationConventional graphite gaskets aresusceptible to attack by oxidising agents.This occurs from oxygen flowing withinthe media, or simply from oxygen presentin the atmosphere surrounding theflange. The rate at which graphiteoxidises depends on the applicationtemperature and the concentration of oxygen present. But when it doeshappen – the end result is seal failure.

The unique composition of Thermiculite®gasket material ensures that sealsmaintain their integrity at maximumservice temperatures far exceeding that of graphite.

There really is no comparison. When itcomes to worry-free sealing, chooseThermiculite® Critical Service Series orThermiculite® Performance Series andeliminate the risk of oxidation altogether.

PROVEN TRACK RECORD INTHE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES

• Power Generation

• Fertiliser (Aggro-Chemicals)

• Oil & Gas Exploration

• Industrial Chemicals

• Aerospace

• Oil Refining

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

• Green EnergyRenewable Energy (Solar Thermal, Bioethanol and Energy from Waste EfW)

REQUIREDSERVICE LIFEIN YEARS Graphite

366oC(691oF)

332oC(630oF)

321oC(610oF)

304oC(580oF)

Thermiculite®800Series

1000oC(1832oF)

1000oC(1832oF)

1000oC(1832oF)

1000oC(1832oF)

Thermiculite®700Series

550oC(1022oF)

550oC(1022oF)

550oC(1022oF)

550oC(1022oF)

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THERMICULITE®CRITICAL SERVICESERIES

Effectively manage yourgasket selection process,simplify inventoryrequirements, and receiveproven long-term sealingwith Thermiculite® gasketmaterial – The TotalSealing Solution.

Why Thermiculite® Critical Service Series?

• Total freedom from oxidation• Chemical compatibility exceeds graphite• Can be used in temperatures up to 1000oC (1832oF)• Fire safe• Proven track record• Wide range of metals available

Thermiculite® 815 Tanged SheetHigh temperature sheet reinforced with a 0.1mm (0.004”) 316 stainless steel tanged core.Available in thicknesses of 0.8mm (1/32”), 1.5mm(1/16”) 2.0mm (5/64”)and 3.0mm (1/8”), in metre(standard) and 1.5m x 1.5m (60” x 60”) sheet.Cut gaskets also available in all shapes and sizes.

Thermiculite® 835 Spiral Wound FillerHigh temperature filler material for spiral woundgaskets. Wide range of metals available.

Thermiculite® 845 Flexpro™(kammprofile) FacingHigh temperature Filler and Facing material forkammprofile gaskets. Wide range of metalliccore materials available.

Thermiculite® 855 Change™High temperature Filler and Facing material for use with the Change™ Gasket.

Thermiculite® 894 Packing MaterialCritical service packing made from expandedvermiculite foil and Inconel wire.

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Choose Thermiculite®– contact your localAllied Distributor today.

THERMICULITE®PERFORMANCESERIES

Why Thermiculite® Performance Series?

• Total freedom from oxidation

• Broad chemical compatibility range

• Fire safe

• Genuine opportunity for gasket standardisation and inventory consolidation

• Wide service capability

Thermiculite® 715 Coreless SheetHigh performance coreless sheet material.Replacement of compressed fibre sheet line,SF2401, SF2420, SF3300, SF5000 and tangedgraphite sheet. Available in thicknesses of0.8mm (1/32”), 1.5mm (1/16”) and 3.0mm (1/8”)in cut gaskets and 1.5m x 1.5m (60" x 60") sheet.

RECOMMENDED SERVICE CONDITIONS FOR THERMICULITE® CRITICAL SERVICE & PERFORMANCE SERIES

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Tanged Sheet

Up to1000oC (1832oF)

Class150 to 300

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Up to1000oC (1832oF)

Class150 to 2500

Flexpro(kammprofile)

Facing

Up to1000oC (1832oF)

Class150 to 2500

High temperatures, nominal pipe sizes, non-standard gaskets,problem applications, critical seals.

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Coreless Sheet

Up to454oC (850oF)

Class150 to 300

Available in cut gasketand 1.5m x 1.5m sheet

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About The Flexitallic GroupThe Flexitallic Group is a global leader in specialised sealing solutions and products serving the oil and gas, powergeneration, chemical and petrochemical industries in emergingand developed markets. Focused on the upstream, downstreamand power generation sectors, it has operations in France, theUnited States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany,Belgium, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan and China plus a network of worldwide licensing partners and distributors.www.theflexitallicgroup.com

KAZAKHSTANNovus Sealing Caspian LLPa Flexitallic Joint Venture7v Atambayev St.Atyrau 060005REPUBLIC oF KAZAKHSTANTel: +7 7122 309936Fax: +7 7122 309937www.novussealingcaspian.com

FRANCESiem Supranite a Flexitallic Company31-33 Rue de Mogador75009 ParisFRANCETel. +33 (0)1 48 88 88 88Fax. +33 (0)1 47 66 88 44www.siem.fr

UNITED KINGDOMFlexitallic UK Ltd

Scandinavia MillHunsworth LaneCleckheatonWest Yorkshire, BD19 4LNUKTel. +44 1274 851273Fax. +44 1274 300303www.flexitallic.eu

Branches also in Aberdeen,Middlesbrough, EllesmerePort and Cardiff.

CANADAFlexitallic Canada Ltd

4340 - 78 AvenueEdmonton Alberta, T6B 3J5CANADATel. +780 466 5050Fax. +780 465 1177www.flexitallic.ca

SINGAPOREFlexitallic Ltd Singapore BranchLevel 42 Suntec Tower Three8 Temasek BoulevardSINGAPoRE038988Tel: +65 68663638www.flexitallic.eu

BELGIUMFlexitallic Belgium bvba

De Wolkammerij,Adolf Greinerstraat 122660 AntwerpBELGIUMT: 32 (0) 3 740 50 45www.flexitallic.be

UNITED STATESFlexitallic US LLC

6915 Highway 225Deer ParkTexas 77536 USA Tel. +1 281 604 2400Fax. +1 281 604 2415www.flexitallic.com

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESFlexitallic LLC Plot 108, Road EAl Hamra Industrial AreaRas Al KhaimahUNITED ARAB EMIRATESTel. +971 (0)7 243 4305Fax. +971 (0)7 243 4306www.flexitallic.ae

GERMANYFlexitallic GmbH

Halskestr. 4a47877 WillichGERMANYTel: +49 (0) 2154 95363-0Fax: +49 (0) 2154 95363-29www.flexitallic-gmbh.de

CHINAFlexitallic Gasket Technology(Suzhou) Co., Ltd

Building A, 1868 Guangming RdTechnological Development ZoneWuJiang Economic 215200CHINA Tel. +86 512 6303 2839Fax. +86 512 6303 2879www.china.flexitallic.com

UNITED STATESCustom Rubber Products

2625 BenningtonHoustonTexas 77093USATel. +1 713 691 2211Fax. +1 713 691 3005www.customrubber.com