🔷 Compressed Asbestos-Free (CAF) Gasket

High-Performance CAF Gasket Manufacturer – VikTech Fittings

🔹 Product Overview

VikTech Fittings is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of premium quality Compressed Asbestos-Free (CAF) Gaskets, engineered to provide leak-proof sealing in industrial piping, flanges, valves, and equipment without the use of asbestos.

Our CAF gaskets are manufactured in accordance with international standards including ASME B16.20 and ASTM specifications. They are ideal for high-pressure and moderate to high-temperature applications, offering safety, durability, and chemical resistance.

Available Pressure Classes:
✔ Class 150
✔ Class 300
✔ Class 600

Size Range: ½” to 60” (Custom sizes available)

🔷 What is a CAF Gasket?

A CAF (Compressed Asbestos-Free) Gasket is a non-asbestos compressed fiber gasket made from synthetic fibers, fillers, and rubber binders.

CAF gaskets are widely used to:

✔ Seal flange joints under pressure
✔ Provide chemical and thermal resistance
✔ Replace asbestos gaskets with a safer alternative
✔ Offer long-lasting performance in industrial piping systems

They are a safe, durable, and environmentally-friendly option for various industries.

🔷 Types of CAF Gaskets

1️⃣ Full-Face CAF Gasket

• Covers the entire flange face

• Ensures uniform compression

• Suitable for standard raised face flanges

2️⃣ Ring Type CAF Gasket

• Fits inside the flange bore

• Reduces material usage

• Ideal for high-purity or chemical process applications

3️⃣ Sheet/Custom Cut CAF Gasket

• Standard sheet form

• Can be cut into custom sizes and shapes

• Flexible for irregular flange faces

🔷 Technical Specifications

• Standard: ASME B16.20, ASTM F104 / F312

• Pressure Rating: Class 150 – 600

• Temperature Range: -40°C to +400°C (Depending on material grade)

• Size Range: ½” to 60”

• Face Type: Raised Face, Flat Face, RTJ Compatible

• Material: Non-Asbestos Fiber with NBR / EPDM / Viton binder

🔷 Materials Available

• Nitrile Rubber (NBR) – Oil and fuel resistant

• EPDM – Water, steam, and chemical resistant

• Viton – High chemical and temperature resistance

• Specialty Synthetic Fibers – High performance industrial applications

Custom material grades available on request.

🔷 Advantages of CAF Gaskets

✔ Environmentally safe and asbestos-free
✔ Excellent chemical and temperature resistance
✔ Flexible and compressible
✔ Leak-proof sealing
✔ Easy installation and removal
✔ Long service life
✔ Cost-effective solution

🔷 Applications & Industries

CAF gaskets are widely used in:

• Oil & Gas Pipelines

• Petrochemical Plants

• Refineries

• Chemical Processing Units

• Water Treatment Plants

• Valves, Pumps, and Equipment Connections

• HVAC Systems

They are ideal for moderate pressure and temperature systems requiring safe, reliable sealing.

🔷 Quality Control & Testing

All CAF gaskets undergo:

✔ Dimensional Inspection
✔ Material Verification
✔ Thickness & Density Testing
✔ Compression & Recovery Testing
✔ Third Party Inspection (if required)

Mill Test Certificates supplied as per EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2.

🔷 Why Choose VikTech Fittings?

✔ ISO Certified Manufacturer
✔ High-Quality Asbestos-Free Products
✔ Custom Sizes & Material Options
✔ Bulk Stock Availability
✔ Competitive Pricing
✔ Fast Worldwide Delivery