C-4509 High-Pressure Carbon-Fibre Gasket Sheet
C-4509 is a premium high-pressure compressed-fibre gasket material based on carbon fibres and high-temperature additives with an NBR binder and expanded-metal reinforcement — designed for demanding steam, alkaline and high-load applications.
Description
C-4509 is a special high-pressure gasket sheet developed for the most severe thermal and mechanical conditions. The core composition (carbon fibres + high temperature resistant additives, bonded with NBR) is reinforced with an expanded metal insert to deliver very high compressive strength and excellent resistance to blow-outs under heavy bolt loads. It is particularly effective in alkaline process media and steam service where stability at elevated temperatures and fluctuating loads is required.
Key benefits
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Expanded-metal reinforcement — significantly increased compressive strength and improved blow-out resistance for high bolt loads.
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High thermal & mechanical capability — formulated to withstand elevated temperatures and severe load cycles.
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Carbon-fibre + NBR matrix — combines mechanical strength with broad chemical resistance (notably alkaline media and many process fluids).
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Improved stress relaxation behaviour — more reliable sealing under pressure/temperature fluctuations.
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Suitable for critical, high-duty joints — reduces risk of gasket failure in demanding plant environments.
Applications & industries
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High-pressure flange gaskets in chemical plants (alkaline process lines).
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Steam lines, superheated steam and equipment subject to thermal cycling.
- Pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, valves and manways where high bolt loads and blow-out resistance are required.
Why choose C-4509?
Choose C-4509 when your application demands a gasket that will hold up under very high bolt loads, temperature swings and aggressive alkali/steam conditions. The expanded-metal reinforcement plus carbon-fibre/NBR construction gives superior mechanical integrity and blow-out safety compared with plain compressed fibre sheets — an excellent option for plants seeking longer service life and greater operational safety in critical joints.
Typical technical specifications
| Basis composition | carbon fibres + heat-resistant additives, NBR binder. | Sheet size | 1000 x 1500 mm, 2000 x 1500 mm | |||
| Color | dark / black. | Thickness | 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm | |||
| Industry | ||||||
| General industry/Chemical/Oil&Gas/Energy/Infrastructure/Pulp&Paper/ Marine/Automotive/Food&Beverage/Pharma |
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| TECHNICAL DATA-Typical values for a thickness of 2.0 mm | ||||||
| Compressibility | ASTM F36J | % | 10 |
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| Recovery | ASTM F36J | % | 62 |
| Stress relaxation BS 7531 | 40 MPa, 16 h / 300 °C | MPa | 41 |
| KLINGER cold/hot compression | thickness decrease at 23℃ | % | 8 |
| KLINGER cold/hot compression | thickness decrease at 300℃ | % | 6 |
| Thickness increased after liquid addition Immersion in ASTM F 146 |
Oil IRM 903: 5 h / 150 °C Fuel B: 5 h / 23 °C | % | 3-5 |
| Density | g/cm³ | 2.0 |





