W. L. Gore &
Associates, Inc. has expanded its family of GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace
Materials to include preformed gaskets for multi-face aircraft applications
such as hole liners, flange joints, fastener seals, and galley or restroom
hard-mounts. These lightweight, non-hazardous gaskets provide continuous
protection between flat interfaces, around chamfers, and inside a component’s
mounting hole. By isolating dissimilar materials, these new gaskets reduce the
likelihood of galvanic corrosion.
Unlike other aircraft sealants, GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace
Materials do not require any curing time, which reduces downtime and
facilitates replacement during component maintenance. These gaskets are available
in dia. from 3 to 150 mm.
The properties of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene
(ePTFE)—the key component in the gasket’s construction—enable them to last
longer without hardening or becoming brittle. As a chemically inert, thermally
stable material, ePTFE withstands the harsh conditions encountered in the aerospace
environment. And like GORE SKYFLE Aerospace Materials, these new gaskets
provide protection against corrosion, water, and other environmental
contaminants, including fuels and oils.
W. L. Gore &
Associates, Inc., www.gore.com
