PTFE gaskets

[Brian KeenParticipant @briankeen75884]

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

[Brian KeenParticipant @briankeen75884]

[David Clark 13Participant @davidclark13]

Hi There

Can’t see that it matters in the slightest.

What thickness did you get and where from?

regards David

 

[KWILParticipant @kwil]

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

[John Stevenson 1Participant @johnstevenson1]

David,

These are good people to deal with.

 

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

John S.

[Brian KeenParticipant @briankeen75884]

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

[CirclipParticipant @circlip]

Matt side inside, polished side outside. Easier to keep clean.

 

  Regards  Ian.

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