Origin™ Gasket RC-510 (Rail Car)
Description and Application
Teadit® Origin™ RC 510 is designed specifically for Rail Car Manway Dome Lid applications. It is a restructured hollow glass micro spheres filled PTFE gasket, manufactured utilizing Teadit’s unique Origin™ process technology. This provides excellent torque retention, high sealability and extended gasket life over multiple cycles. It is user friendly, and overcomes the problems of installation and removal associated with gaskets that are molded or produced from sheet materials.
The Origin™ RC510 is most robust, allowing for long-life in service. Rigorous evaluations have yielded results that show performance at a multitude of levels that are better than any rail car gasket in the market. There is nothing else like it.
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U.S. Patented
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Excellent Sealability
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Elevated Torque Retention
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Easy to Install and Uninstall
Physical Properties and Performance Results
Color: Light Blue
pH Range: 0-14
Industry Standard Bubble Test: 35psi, Pressurized - No Leakage
Initial Bolt Load Retention Test: Tested up to 40 cycles
Leakage test
Objective
To quantify Teadit Origin™ RC510 leakage rate when subjected to 35 psi of pressure and 250ft-lbs of torque, in comparison to other designs used in the industry.
Test Parameters
Pressurize the rig at 35 psi, and at room temperature.
Leak measurements performed after a cycle is completed.
One cycle: 24 hour test, open/close lid each hour for eight hours, close lid and pressurize for next 16 hours.
Conclusion
Teadit Origin™ RC510 presents the best results in leakage rate, averaging 0.003mg/s/m. It outperformed all competitors in tests performed in Teadit’s facility, in Texas/USA, as shown in the adjacent graphs.
