PTFE gaskets

PTFE gaskets

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26 March 2010 at 16:28 #50181
Brian Keen
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I was interested in the article in the latest Model Engineer mag about the use of PTFE gaskets on a model steam engine. I have bought some material to have a go.

I notice that one side is a mat finish and the other is glossy. Does it matter which way round the gaskets are used?

Thank you

Brian
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26 March 2010 at 16:28 #5018
Brian Keen
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27 March 2010 at 08:02 #50187
David Clark 13
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Hi There

Can’t see that it matters in the slightest.

What thickness did you get and where from?

regards David
27 March 2010 at 10:48 #50193
KWIL
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David, http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk have all the types of plastic you could wish including PTFE and PEEK

Edited By KWIL on 27/03/2010 10:49:03

Edited By KWIL on 27/03/2010 10:49:29
27 March 2010 at 10:49 #50194
John Stevenson 1
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David,

These are good people to deal with.

http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/PTFESheet/

John S.
27 March 2010 at 16:00 #50200
Brian Keen
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I got my PTFE from Ebay from davis plastics. Excellent service. I bought .25mm and .5mm as in ME. Mag.

If it does not matter which way round why make it with one shiny side and one mat?

Brian
27 March 2010 at 18:18 #50204
Circlip
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Matt side inside, polished side outside. Easier to keep clean.

Regards Ian.
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