What are Klinger, Klingerit, Tesnit, Garlock, Belpa joints?
All these names are trademarks of the same product: the boards currently manufactured in compressed cardboard free of asbestos.
In the past, asbestos was used to manufacture gaskets, but its use was prohibited on June 15, 2002, and it was now manufactured in this type of asbestos-free cardboard. That is why they continue to be identified with the acronym CAFG (Compressed Asbestos Fiber Gasket) although they are really now CSFG (Compressed Synthetic Fiber Gasket).
Similarly, Klinger® gaskets (the original ones made with asbestos) were also manufactured without it, but their trade name is still a reference in the market, hence they are a reference search.
Where to find Klinger-type Gaskets in Asturias
JIN · Industrial and Naval Joints is the leading manufacturer of Klinger-type joints in Gijón, Asturias; also covering the National and International market.
We have a large stock of Klinger-type joints for DIN2690 and DIN2576 standards, being able to manufacture the necessary series with total precision, either according to international standards or outside standards (according to the measures required by the client).
Do not hesitate to consult your needs at no charge.
Characteristics of Klinger joints
Joints type Klinger manufactured by Juntas Industriales y Navales are marketed under the name of Belpa.
There are different references depending on the qualities and the use for which they are intended. We include a summary table for easy reference.
To see our catalog of compressed cardboard, press here.
| Commercial Name | BelpaMoid | Belpa CSA28 | Belpa CSA50 | Belpa CSA90 | Belpa CSC120 |
| Color | Brown | Green | Green | Pink | Anthracite |
| Maximum temperature (ºC) | 120 | 160 | 230 | 250 | 250 |
| Density (g/cm3) | 0.8 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Max pressure (bar) | 10 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 60 |
| Compressibility ASTM F36% | 25-40 | 15-20 | 7-15 | 7-15 | 7-15 |
| Recovery elastic ASTM F36% | >40 | >35 | >50 | >50 | >50 |
| Thicknesses (mm) | 0.25, 0.4, 0.8, 1, 1.2, 1.6, 2, 2.4, 3.2 | 0.5, 0.8, 1, 1.5, 2, 3 | |||
| Plate format (mm) (*)
| Roll width 1000 | 3000 x 1500 | 1500 x 1500 | ||
(*) Other sheet formats and thicknesses are possible, do not hesitate to Consult
There are two versions for all the Klinger-type asbestos-free compressed cardboard sheets that we supply under the Belpa brand:
- The “M” versions: with internal metal mesh. They have more resistance to compression, but also a lower sealability.
- The “G” versions: graphitized surface. They prevent the joint from adhering to the installation, facilitating frequent replacement.
Uses of Klinger Type Joints
The joints made of Klinger-type compressed cardboard have fibers impregnated in rubber to perform the structural function, since they have been manufactured from the vulcanization under pressure of elastomers with synthetic fibers.
These Klinger-type gaskets are cheap in relation to the task they perform, which is why they are the most used materials in the manufacture of industrial gaskets.
For this reason, their use is very wide and diverse, being used in most industrial applications, as long as the margins of use of their chemical characteristics are respected.
