Garlock BLUE-GARD Style 3400 Gaskets

Garlock BLUE-GARD Style 3400 gasketing material is a compressed, non-asbestos gasket made from aramid fibers with an SBR binder. With an excellent sealability, it can drastically lower emissions levels and reduce waste in water, saturated steam, and inert gas applications.

The BLUE-GARD Style 3400 gasketing material has an excellent sealability with an improved torque retention. It drastically lowers emissions levels while simultaneously cutting operational costs through reduced waste, maintenance, stocked inventory, fluid loss and energy consumption. The BLUE-GARD Style 3400 is most commonly used in water, saturated steam and inert gas applications.

While not a preferred choice for steam service, BLUE-GARD 3400 is successful when it is adequately compressed. The minimum recommended assembly stress is 4,800 psi and preferred assembly stress is between 6,000-10,000 psi. Using a gasket thickness of 1/16″ strongly preferred. During installation, ensure that you retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the assembly. For saturated steam above 150 psig or superheated steam, consult the experts at Gasket Supply for more information.

Features and Benefits

The BLUE-GARD Style 3400 has an excellent sealability with improved torque retention, drastically lowered emissions levels. Additionally the BLUE-GARD Style 3400 cuts operational costs through reduced waste, maintenance, stocked inventory, fluid loss and energy consumption.

Specifications

• Aramid fibers, fillers, and an SBR rubber binder
• Grey-black color
• Min. Temperature: -100°F -73°C
• Max. Temperature: 700°F 370°C
• Continuous Max: 400°F 205°C
• Max Pressure: 1200 PSI 83 bar
• Maximum PxT 1/16: 350,000 (°F x PSIG) 12,000 bar x °C
• Maximum PxT 1/8: 250,000 (°F x PSIG) 8,600 bar x °C

Industrial Applications

• Water
• Saturated steam*
• Inert gases

*This style is not the preferred choice for steam service, but is successful when adequately compressed. Minimum recommended assembly stress = 4,800 psi. Preferred assembly stress = 6,000-10,000 psi. Gasket thickness of 1/16‚" strongly preferred. Retorque the bolts/studs prior to pressurizing the assembly. For saturated steam above 150 psig or superheated steam, consult the Gasket Supply sales team.

Gasket sizes are based on ASME/ANSI Class 150lb dimensions. For Class 300lb gaskets, custom cut gaskets, or any sizing questions, please feel free to reach out to a specialist for assistance >>

Technical Specs for Garlock BLUE-GARD Style 3400