HEXHAM SEALANTS & COATINGS

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Hexaflex 305 Fuel Resistant Sheet

DESCRIPTION AND USES

Hexaflex 305 Sheet is a tough, flexible compound made from Thiokol Polysulphide Rubber which is used to make gaskets for fuel and oil tank access plates and connectors. It has excellent resistance to aviation fuel, petrol, diesel and most oils & solvents. Approved by leading aircraft manufacturers.

INDUSTRY USES INCLUDE:

  • AEROSPACE
  • OIL EXPLORATION
  • MARINE
  • DEFENCE
  • FUEL STORAGE
  • AUTOMOTIVE
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    TECHNICAL DATA

    CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

    Colour

    Hardness

    Specific gravity

    Tensile strength

    Elongation at break

    Compression set

    Change in hardness after fuel immersion

    Change in volume after fuel immersion

    Service temperature

    Low temperature bend test

    Black

    60º IRHD +/- 5

    1.38

    1.2 Mpa

    > 130%

    < 25%

    - 4 IRHD (ASTM Fuel C fuel @ 40ºC)

     

    -6.99% (aviation fuel @ 40ºC)

    - 55ºC to plus 135ºC

     

    OK at - 60ºC

    Water

    Oils

    Petrol

    Diesel Oil

    Acetone

    Carbon Tetrachloride

    Methyl Ethyl Ketone

    Aviation fuel

    Skydrol

    Hydrochloric Acid

    Phosphoric Acid

    Sodium Hydroxide

    Sulphuric Acid

    Nitric Acid

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    +

    0

    + = Resistant 0 = Not resistant. All chemical resistance measured at 25°C

    SUPPLY DATA

    Standard roll size: 3.1 m x 0.6 m
    Standard thicknesses 0.5 mm and 0.8 mm, (tolerance -10% to +20%).

    Other lengths 0.6 m wide are available upon request.

    This data is provided in good faith for guidance purposes only, however due to variance in equipment and local conditions, users should carry out their own tests to ensure that satisfactory results can be obtained.

    Hexham Sealants & Coatings, Station Yard, Station Road, Corbridge NE45 5AZ Tel; 01434 230110 E-Mail: sales@hexhamsealants.co.uk