Stainless Steel Insulation Gasket Kits play a vital role in preventing galvanic corrosion, controlling stray electrical currents, and ensuring the safe operation of piping systems across multiple industries. These kits are designed to create a positive seal between flanges while providing electrical insulation. They are widely used in oil and gas pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants, water treatment facilities, marine systems, and power generation units where electrical isolation is crucial for safety and operational reliability.
Insulation gasket kits are engineered to offer excellent sealing performance, superior electrical isolation, and reliable protection against corrosion. They are commonly installed between flanges of dissimilar metals to prevent electrolytic corrosion. Additionally, they are designed to handle high pressure, wide temperature ranges, and aggressive chemical environments, making them indispensable for critical applications in corrosive atmospheres.
The use of stainless steel (SS) in insulation gasket kits enhances durability, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength. Stainless steel provides the structural backbone for metallic gaskets, ensuring consistent performance under high-pressure and high-temperature operations. Stainless steel gaskets are often combined with insulating sleeves, washers, and high-dielectric-strength sealing materials like PTFE, phenolic, epoxy glass (G10, G11), and mica to create an effective barrier against electrical conductivity.
A typical stainless steel insulation gasket kit consists of:
Each component plays a critical role in maintaining flange integrity, electrical isolation, and long-term performance.
Type E Insulation Gasket Kits (Full Face)
Cover the entire flange face and are suitable for flat face and raised face flanges.
Provide complete protection against electrical leakage and corrosion.
Type F Insulation Gasket Kits (Ring Type)
Fit within the bolt circle, making installation easy.
Ideal for raised face flanges in oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
Type D Insulation Gasket Kits (RTJ)
Designed for Ring Type Joint flanges.
Provide high-pressure sealing performance and electrical insulation.
High-Temperature Insulation Gasket Kits
Designed with SS316, mica, and high-strength insulating materials.
Suitable for extreme temperature applications in refineries and chemical plants.