REINZOLOID FS 53

Technical Data Sheet 453 (previously TDS 631)
Edition: 10/2024, supersedes all prior editions.
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Material

REINZOLOID FS 53 is a gasket material based on glue-bonded, impregnated cellulose fibers.

Properties

REINZOLOID FS 53 is an economical gasket material with good resistance to oils and fuels. In addition, the material is compressible and conformable.

Application

in transmissions, carburettors, fuel and oil pumps, axles
for sealing fuels, oils, water, mixtures of water & antifreeze and corrosion inhibitors

The use of this material for steam and dry heat service is not recommended.

Technical Data

Density	g/cm³	0.7 - 0.9

Tensile strength (thickness 0.8 mm)
acc. to ASTM F 152	N/mm²	> 13

Compressibility and recovery acc. to ASTM F 36, procedure G
compressibility	%	20 - 40
recovery	%	> 35

Swelling acc. to ASTM F 146:

in IRM 903 Oil (replaces ASTM Oil No. 3) 22 h, room temp.
increase in thickness	%	< 5
increase in weight	%	< 20

in ASTM Fuel B 22 h, room temp.
increase in thickness	%	< 5
increase in weight	%	< 15

in water / antifreeze (50:50) 22 h, room temp.
increase in thickness	%	< 30
increase in weight	%	< 95

Maximum operating temperature	°C	120

Maximum operating pressure	bar	10

Max. continuous temperature and max. pressure must not occur simultaneously.

The data quoted above are valid for the material "as delivered" without any additional treatment. In view of the countless possible installation and operating conditions, definitive conclusions cannot be drawn for all applications regarding the behaviour in a sealed joint. Therefore, we do not give any warranty for technical data, as they do not represent assured characteristics. If you have any doubt, please contact us and specify the exact operating conditions.

Form of delivery

Gaskets

according to a drawing, dimensions supplied, or other arrangement.

Rolls

1000 mm wide

Nominal thickness

Tolerance (mm)

Roll length (m)

0.25	±0.05	200
0.50	±0.05	150
0.80	±0.07	100
1.00	±0.10	50
1.60	±0.10	50