Water Industry Gaskets & Products

Phoenix is a leading supplier of gaskets to the water industry. Our range of WRAS approved seals are available from stock and are fully supported by our knowledgeable and friendly team who are always on hand to offer application advice.

There are three major products in our range:

EPDM

A high quality elastomer with good physical properties that meets the requirements of BS 6920-1:2000 and BS EN 681-1 (cold potable water supply 23°C). The materials possess excellent ageing and ozone resistance and is the material of choice for the UK potable water industry.

EPDM (WRAS) is suitable as a gasket for both metallic and non-metallic flanges to a working pressure rating of 16 bar. Maximum operating temperature is typically 100°C.

PG-X

A WRAS approved, premium grade of compressed fibre sheet material based on aramid and inorganic fibres with a high quality nitrile binding system. The material meets the requirements of BS 7531 Grade X and has outstanding mechanical properties and excellent temperature resistance. As well as potable water, it is suitable for many fluids including hydrocarbons, steam, gases, dilute acids and alkalis.

PG-X is suitable for metallic flanges to a working pressure of over 60 Bar and a maximum operating temperature in excess of 200°C (operating temperatures and pressures are dependent on application).

PG-X Technical Datasheet

PG-E

An economic, general purpose gasket material, approved by WRAS for use with drinking water. Suitable for a wide range of fluids including oils, water, solvents, gas, low pressure steam and many chemicals in applications of moderate temperatures and pressures.

PG-E is suitable for metallic flanges to a working pressure of 40 Bar and a maximum operating temperature 150 °C (operating temperatures and pressures are dependent on application).

For further information on our WRAS range of materials or for any assistance on selection or assembly, please contact Phoenix Technical.

PG-E Technical Datasheet