Seeking help: What material should be used for the gaskets used to seal storage tanks?
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What material should be used for the gasket used to seal storage tanks? Now, in accordance with the unified requirements set by Sinopec, asbestos sheets can no longer be used as gaskets for sealing storage tanks. I would like to ask everyone: should metal wound gaskets or PTFE gaskets be used as gaskets for sealing storage tanks? Is there any oil-resistant version of asbestos sheet?
The choice of gasket depends on the properties of your material, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution
It depends on what’s stored in your tank; different materials require different gaskets
There is a great deal of standard information available on gaskets; simply choose one based on the properties of the medium.
Check whether the materials are corroded; temperature, pressure, and other factors also need to be taken into account