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FLEXITALLICThe Flexitallic Group is the internationalmarket leader in the manufactureand supply of high quality, high valueindustrial static sealing products.About us Our extensive and varied product offering includes spiral wound gaskets,As the developer of the spiral wound RTJ gaskets, FlexproTM Kammprofiles,gasket in 1912, we have built on this sheet materials, dynamic and staticlegacy of innovation with revolutionary packings, pipe support and customproducts including Thermiculite® and rubber products. Drawing upon theSigma®, The Flange Rescue Gasket, and group’s rich history and present daymost recently the ChangeTM Gasket, set values of leadership, quality, serviceto transform the global sealing industry. and technology, we are at the forefront of developing sealing solutions forWe have a global network of Allied industries around the world.Distributors across 30 countries. Thisensures local demand is met quickly, In addition to a wide range of products,providing a combination of the highest we also deliver world-class technicalproduct quality and outstanding support and Joint Integrity training.customer service.FLEXITALLIC SAFE

innovate/customize /educateAllied distributorsBased on sales and geographic reach, the Flexitallic Grouphas become the global supplier of industrial gaskets.Innovative Product Range Our Commitment to Quality Inside IndustryWe have a rich history of innovation, We pride ourselves on not simply supplyingwhich has seen us lead the industry We place great emphasis on maintaining products, but by supporting customers withwith many new products. international quality standards, and a detailed knowledge of their industry and are approved to ISO 9001:2008, applications, so that products and servicesOver the years, our products have gained ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007, are tailored to their specific needs.a reputation for quality, reliability and API 6A and API 17D, to ensure we meettechnology that is second to none. the highest possible standards for all This unique approach means that we focus our products and services. on providing more than just a product, butCustomised Engineering Solutions also a complete solution that adds genuineOur Application Engineering, Production We also invest heavily in test and value to our clients.Engineering and R&D teams work quality assurance equipment to maintainclosely together to design, develop and our reputation for the highest quality Global Distribution... Local Supportmanufacture bespoke sealing solutions. products. Our products are distributed through a global network of Allied Distributors.We have been responsible for a number Our materials are subjected to a wideof truly revolutionary products, including range of tests as specified by statutory These carefully selected distribution partnersThermiculite®, Sigma® and the Flange regulations and customer requirements. are strategically located within their territoryRescue Gasket, which ensure we are These approvals enable our customers to deliver the best possible service andable to continually meet the ever more to make informed choices as to the products to our customers. This approachstringent requirements of our customers. suitability of a product for each and means our products and know-how are every application. available to the global industries we service.Flexitallic® SafeOver the last century, our aggressiveR&D efforts have helped customersbecome Flexitallic® Safe. From the firstSpiral Wound Gasket in 1912 to the everevolving applications for Thermiculite®,our goal is to develop materials thatpush the parameters of heat, pressureand chemical resistance. 1.

CHANGE When we invented the spiral wound Benefits GASKET gasket in 1912 there was nothing like it. • Excellent compression 100 years of innovation later, weEngineered like introduce the Change™ gasket. and recoverynothing else. Again, there’s nothing like it. • High performance in thermalTo perform likenothing else. Incredibly robust and resilient, the metal- cycle applicationsWhat a Change. wound Change™ heat exchanger gasket is designed to deliver the most dynamic • Robust and versatile designchang seal ever. • Fire-safe (API 6FB)2. www.flexitallic.eu The Change gasket is manufactured with proprietary equipment, using a 5-times thicker metal spiral and a unique laser welding process that penetrates completely through the winding, so it requires no inner or outer ring and is easy to handle and install as a double-jacketed gasket. Best of all, it’s proven to perform without fail at least 60% longer than any other heat exchanger gasket – spiral wound, double jacketed, corrugated or kammprofile. THE CHANGE GASKET. UNIQUELY MANUFACTURED. Shape • Unique wire profile • 304, 316L & other materials • Develops a uniquely solid gasket Laser welded • Higher unit adhesion • Pin point accuracy • Solid construction

innovate/customize /educateTHERMICULITE®Another first for Flexitallic. Thermiculite® is specified by name where ProductsThermiculite® - the critical sealing matters. Applications include • 700-800 Series - sheet gradecomplete sealing solution. Petro chemicals, Fertilisers, OEM and Oil & • 866 - specialist grade (SOFC) Gas applications, where process conditions • 896 - aerospace are extreme. • Kammprofiles • SWG Our experienced engineers use the • Static and Dynamic Packings versatility of Thermiculite® to create • I-Flex Isolation Kits bespoke sealing configurations in • FRG equipment and piping systems to increase operational up-time for our customers. Benefits This truly remarkable product has proven • Engineered and Manufactured in the UK itself as an effective long-term sealing • Fire-safe (API 6FB) solution in over 600 of the most demanding • Wide temperature range industrial sealing applications. – cryogenic to 1000 oC Thermiculite® is a patented product • TA Luft approved with amazing versatility. Not only can • Wide availability of styles of gaskets it withstand high temperatures and • Free from oxidation corrosive environments, due to our • Excellent chemical compatibility unique formulation, we are able to offer • Electrical and thermal insulation Thermiculite® as a stand alone sheet • Universal material, as a filler for SWG's, as a facing • Replaces graphite, PTFE, non-asbestos for Kammprofiles and also in many of our other product lines. materials We have also developed a range of valve stem packings, using Thermiculite® technology, for use in the most arduous service. PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN THE FOLLOWING INDUSTRIES • Power Generation • Automotive • Fertiliser • Aerospace • Oil Refining (Agro-Chemicals) • Emerging Technologies • Oil Exploration • Industrial Chemicals (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) 3.

SPIRAL WOUNDGASKETSDriven by the industry’s Not satisfied with inventing the iconic Product Rangeneed for safe, effective spiral wound gasket, we have continued • Standard Gaskets – Available to a range ofsealing solutions for to innovate by developing world leadingincreasingly demanding materials. international standards including ASME / ENapplications, Flexitallicinvented the spiral wound Thermiculite® is often used as a filler • Low stress sealing elementgasket in 1912. material to provide resistance to temperature, chemical attack and • Heat exchangers corrosion. • Carrier rings Through precision engineering, the spiral wound gasket, available in unlimited • OEM configurations of high quality metals and materials, is individually tailored to meet • Application specific designs the demands of each application. Benefits Globally acknowledged to provide a • Engineered and Manufactured in the UK superior seal in the most exacting of conditions, its flexibility and recovery • 24/7 manufacturing capability for gives it a unique ability to cope with specialist requirements the effects of high pressure, wide temperature fluctuations and bolt • Significant stock holding of standard relaxation. gaskets Spiral wound gaskets are found in a host • Flexibility to manufacture and supply of applications across the world, from gaskets with a combination of inner small diameter turbine gaskets, to HP and / or outer guide rings heat exchangers. • Wide range of machinery that enables us to manufacture any size gasket • UK centre of excellence supported by global distribution manufacturing • Custom designs available • World-class testing and development centre • Support from our team of Application Engineers LEAK-FREE START UP “By using custom designed heat exchanger spiral wound gaskets, we achieved a leak free start up – a first in 15 years.” Chief Engineer Leading UK Refinery4. www.flexitallic.eu

innovate/customize /educateFLEXPRO™KAMMPROFILESFlexpro™ - The versatile The FLEXPRO™ Kammprofile gasket has three Product Rangegasket with three key key features: the compressibility of a sheetfeatures: compressibility, gasket; the sealability of a spiral wound gasket STYLE PN – serratedlow stress, convenience. and the ease of handling a solid metal gasket. profile used in confined locations eg heat exchanges FLEXPRO™ Kammprofile gaskets are the ideal product choice for standard pipeline and heat STYLE ZA – serrated profile exchanger applications. They provide a high level with loose outer ring of sealing integrity but with the ability to seal at seating stresses normally associated with sheet STYLE ZG – serrated profile materials. Kammprofiles are able to cope with with integral outer ring high temperatures and pressures making them suitable for heat exchanger service. The product CUSTOM SHAPES – can also be used time and again when correctly We have developed specialist refurbished. manufacturing techniques, enabling us to produce Benefits FLEXPRO™ Kammprofile • Engineered and Manufactured in the UK gaskets in a wide range of non-circular shapes and sizes. • Wide stock of raw materials These are particularly useful for applications that need the narrow sealing element and low • Adherence to the tightest global specifications stress seating of a kammprofile, but traditionally have had to use lower grade • Inspection equipment allowing exact products such as jacketed or metal reinforced measurement of machined profiles gaskets. Applications include oval, obround and square manway and boiler door joints and • TADU machine for very large diameter gaskets large rectangle gaskets for fin-fan header boxes. • Thermiculite® technology for high Contact our Application Engineering temperature applications Team to discuss specific requirements. • Custom shapes • Wide range of machinery • World class testing and development centre • Support from our team of Application EngineersCASE STUDY: WEDGE KAMMPROFILE We were contacted late one Friday with the problem, “This novel solution by Sunday the product had arrived on site in Nigeria. certainly solved a problem that looked like it might The issue was the misalignment of the mating prevent the successful start component which meant a standard gasket could not up after shutdown.” be used, a bespoke Kammprofile was the perfect fit. Site Shutdown This highlights our capability to turn a customer Co-ordination Engineer problem into a innovative solution. 5.

RING TYPE Every RTJ that leaves our manufacturing BenefitsJOINTS facility is identified with key product • Engineered and Manufactured in the UK information to give you the confidenceThe metallic Ring Type that our products meet stringent • API 6A and 17D approvalsJoint is used in the application requirements.petroleum industry, where • Specialist coatings available includinghigh pressure applications In addition, every material that enters xylan, silver and zincnecessitate the need for our factory is checked using the latesta high integrity seal. Positive Material Identification (PMI) • Wide stock of raw materials technology, which combined with our material database, ensures we have • Wide range of CNC machines full product traceability. • The latest inspection technology RTJ’s were initially developed for use – CNC/CMM in the upstream petroleum industry and are also commonly used on valves • Custom designs available and pipework assemblies, and high integrity pressure vessels. • World-class testing and development centre Product Range • Style R – oval/octagonal to API/ASME • Support from our team of Application Engineers • Style RX • Style BX • Subsea We are able to supply subsea variants in accordance with API 17D • OEM design PRODUCT FOCUS: RTJ-KAMM The RTJ-Kamm gasket combines the high pressure seal of an RTJ with the low stress sealing of a Kamm. The sealing faces are serrated and faced which means this style is ideal for use with damaged flange grooves or in low load applications.6. www.flexitallic.eu

innovate/customize /educateCORROSION ISOLATION MANAGEMENT GASKETS KITS Flexitallic isolation I-FLEX Benefits system, an insulation • Engineered in the UK and manufactured gasket to provide We provide a complete product range to limit electrical and thermal corrosion in pipeline systems, using modified in all Flexitallic facilities insulation using Sigma® PTFE material Sigma® and our unique high and Thermiculite® temperature material Thermiculite® - both • Available as individual gaskets technology. giving unrivalled performance. and full isolation set The insulating sets are designed to electrically • Widest possible temperature range isolate flanges and bolts in cathodically -200oC to 1000oC protected piping systems or whatever dissimilar metals are present. • Service pressure range from vacuum, to class 2500 The specially engineered materials used in the I-Flex isolation system are also able to extend • Fire-safe traditional operating temperature pressures and chemical compatibility, seen with current • Can be used on all types of flanges insulation technology. • Used for both cathodic and galvanic We can also offer Novus HDS1 insulation kits. corrosion For more information please speak to Applications Engineering. HOSES HOSES We offer a wide range of Industrial hose and A comprehensive range of end fitting are bellows for chemical, steam, utility and FDA also available which can be supplied loose transfer duties, in a number of styles including: or fitted to most host styles. • Convoluted stainless steel To assist with your insurance, legal and • Convoluted PTFE health and safety compliance obligations • Hygienic rubber and PTFE we can offer a pressure hose management • Polypropylene and PTFE lined composite and testing service. • Rubber lined • PVC and plastics Should you need assistance with product • Bellows application identification or additional • Flexible Connectors technical support, please speak to Applications Engineering. 7.

SIGMA®For applications where Utilising a unique manufacturing process Productschemical resistance is exclusive to Flexitallic, SIGMA® 500 511 533 588 600paramount, SIGMA® represents the latest generation ofis the only option. biaxially orientated PTFE materials. Benefits • Engineered and Manufactured in the UK All components in the SIGMA® range • Cryogenic to 260oC are FDA compliant. The material's clean • Outstanding chemical resistance across pH range nature makes it ideal for use where • Suitable for low bolt load applications product contamination is of concern, such • Materials available in a range of different as food, pharmaceuticals and electronics. sheet sizes and thicknesses The chemical resistance and dimensional • FDA compliant stability of the material ensures total • Available for oxygen service sealing reliability and minimises fugitive • Easy to handle and cut emissions.CORROSION FLANGE RESCUE MANAGEMENT GASKETS GASKETS Winner of the 2013 The FRG range of high performance The FRG can be used to seal on damaged NACE Corrosion sealing solutions is the latest innovation flange faces where previously only very Innovation of the for challenging, corrosive environments. costly or time consuming options existed. Year Award. Developed in direct response to the oil and gas industry's requirement for By using the FRG range it helps you to fight WINNER effective closure on damaged flange the corrosion battle head on. faces, with additional corrosion inhibiting8. www.flexitallic.eu properties, it is now helping to mitigate Benefits corrosion problems throughout industry. • Engineered and Manufactured in the UK • Significant cost savings The fight against corrosion is a constant • Speeds up maintenance downtime battle. Internal corrosion and damaged • Fire-safe to API 6FB flange faces are responsible for a • Topside/subsea variants significant proportion of hydrocarbon • Bespoke designs available releases and can have a major impact on operating costs, particularly on ageing assets.

innovate/customize /educateSHEETJOINTINGThe Flexitallic range of A comprehensive range of grades are ProductsCompressed Fibre Jointing available covering a wide spectrum Novus 10is designed for a wide range of applications. Novus 30of industrial and original Novus 34equipment applications, In addition, the materials can be Novus 45where sealing performance supplied in private brand and colour Novus 49 (Graftec)and specification is formats to ensure your company oressential. customer is accorded recognition. Novus 26, 28, 29, 40, 48 (Acid), HDS1 The jointing can be supplied as sheet Flexitallic SF1630, SF24/2800, SF3300, or as cut gaskets, either to standard SF5001, AF2100 or non-standard dimensions. Benefits • Engineered and Manufactured in the UK • Wide range of service applications • Easy to handle and cut • Good bolt torque retention • Reliable for general service chemicals GRAPHITE Products RGS1 RGS3 RGS4 Exfoliated graphite products are designed for demanding, general industry Benefits applications typical of the petrochemical • Wide chemical resistance and refining industries. • Good compressibility • Resistent to thermal shock Manufactured from high purity exfoliated • Excellent stress retention graphite, our products are available with a variety of metallic inserts and combinations of thickness. Ultra high purity graphite is available for the nuclear industry, and high pressure grades are also available. 9.

TECHNICAL Custom Design Research and DevelopmentSERVICES We have a world-class capability We continue to make significant to supply bespoke solutions for all investments in technology, in order to“Flexitallic engineers applications.Our Application Engineers support future development of materialsprovide value for money, have a wide range of experience in and to set new industry benchmarks forengineered solutions to different industries and applications to the evaluation of existing products.customers on a global enable us to provide a comprehensivebasis, giving advice on design service. Our World Class testing centre, based ingasket selection, gasket West Yorkshire, UK ensures we remain atusage and trouble In many instances, special and bespoke the forefront of innovation in the supplyshooting on those difficult designs are required, and because we of sealing solutions for industries aroundapplications. have a dedicated Application Engineering the world. Team, R&D, and comprehensiveWith over 7000 manufacturing facility, we are able to We utilise state-of-the-art rigs, includingdocumented solutions manufacture various sizes and styles of the AMTEC and a 3MN gasket test rig.accessible on our Global gaskets in a variety of materials.Engineering database the Our test capabilities include:list of satisfied customers We have a proven track record for • Gas Leakagecontinues to grow.” designing and manufacturing custom • Liquid Leakage solutions from 'cradle to grave'. • Tensile StrengthDene Halkyard • Creep RelaxationApplications Engineering Manager For more details please contact • Stress Retention our Application Engineering Team. • Compression and Recovery • Flexibility Chat with us LIVE • Immersion Tests • Shell Thermal Cycle Test Live Support • EN1591 • EN13555 ONLINE Do you need help with an application? Our Application Engineering team have many years of experience and are on hand via our live chat link to answer any questions you have relating to troublesome applications, training our shutdown support.10. www.flexitallic.eu

innovate/customize /educateSHUTDOWN Shutdown Support These services include:SUPPORT • Gasket specification review Major maintenance events requireDuring shutdown periods, not just the supply of good quality • Pre-service assessmenttime is the most valuable products, but also practical supportcommodity, making good before, during, and after the shutdown. • Dedicated team of Field Engineersplanning a must. To this able to visit site and offer designend Flexitallic offer a We have developed a range of services, recommendations and solutionscomplete shutdown designed to support major refinery andsupport service. process customers during shutdown • Access to web-based Turnaround periods. Manager™, resulting in quicker“Our core philosophy is to not turnarounds and cost savingsonly supply the product, but alsoa complete solution, from design • Rapid response mobile service unitthrough to manufacture, supply,installation and on-site support.” • 24/7 manufacturing capability to produce an extensive rangeMark Horton of gasket typesManaging Director • Experienced Field Engineers available 24 hours • Training available via The Academy of Joint Integrity to ensure correct gasket installation For further information please contact [email protected] STUDY: ROMANIA OMV Petrom Romania site required our assistance to install a critical gasket during a major shutdown. Our engineer supervised the entire installation of a specially designed Thermiculite® Kammprofile on the main reactor flange, resulting in a leak free start up on a critical vessel during a major shutdown, which enabled the site to meet industry best practice according to ASME PCC-1-2013. 11.

PROJECTSTEAMOperating on a global basis Our specialist team offers a Our global experience includes workand combining the resources comprehensive service from initial on the following projects:of the Flexitallic Group, tendering through to final product Suncor Energy – Firebag Project (Canada)Flexitallic Projects offers delivery. Drawing on the vast Shell Scotford Upgrade 1 (Canada)a dedicated service to the manufacturing capabilities within the Conoco Philips Surmont 2 (Canada)worldwide engineering Flexitallic Group, we are able to offer Imperial Oil Kearl Lake (Canada)& construction industry. a wide range of high quality sealing Point Thomson Project (Alaska) products as well as first class technical Ichthys LNG Plant (Australia) support & advice. Shah Deniz (Azerbaijan) Jamnagar Refinery & Petrochemical Either working directly with EPC Complex (India) contractors or via our Allied Distributors, Tengiz SGP/FGP (Kazakhstan) we are involved in a wide range of Escravos GTL (Nigeria) Projects across the world, including LNG Sohar Refinery Project (Oman) and Gas Reception Plants, Petrochemical PNG LNG Project (Papua New Guinea) Refineries, Power Stations, Renewable Ras Laffan Gas Compression Plant Upgrade Energy, GTL Plants, FPSO’s and Chemicals (Qatar) Plants amongst many others. With our Sadara Project (Saudi Arabia) unrivalled global reach we are also able Shaybah NGL Plant (Saudi Arabia) to offer local manufacturing and after Rabigh Integrated Refinery & sales support for further requirements Petrochemical Complex (Saudi Arabia) once projects are operational. Yanbu Export Refinery (Saudi Arabia) Flexitallic Projects can be contacted on: [email protected] or Tel: +44 (0) 1274 300 22112. www.flexitallic.eu

innovate/customize /educateTHE ACADEMY OFJOINT INTEGRITYFlexitallic can offer Training Courses Coursesspeciality training The Academy of Joint Integrity offers Training can be delivered in a varietyand consultancy via Accredited and Awareness Training of ways:The Academy of Joint Courses to all personnel who are involved • At the Academy, utilising our purposeIntegrity. in the assembly and tightening of flanged bolted connections. Mentoring and built training centres“Fundamental to successful assessment programmes also complementjoint integrity is the training the training provision. All our training • At the clients premises, utilising mobileof the personnel involved in courses are given by industry training rigs and equipmentthe process of inspection, professionals who themselves haveassembly and tightening of current and relevant industry-based • Via 'Blended Training' using a webbolted connections. experience. based learning portal with a uniqueThe Academy provides a E-Learning programme.range of cost effective The Academy is a member of the Energytailored training courses to Institute and has contributed to the latest Benefitssuit the needs of the client UK Oil and Gas best practice guidelines, • Legislation complianceor contractor.” specific to Joint Integrity Management. The Academy is also an active member • Motivated workforce withGary Milne of an ASME sub-committee, developing best practice skillsTechnical Training Manager new initiatives for Pressure Boundary Bolted Flange Joint Assembly. • Reduced costs with increased asset integrity Academy training courses incorporate ECITB Mechanical Joint Integrity MJI10, • Access to the latest technical standards MJI18, MJI19, Energy Institute, European and procedures (EN1591 part 4) and ASME PCC-1-2013 methods and procedures. • Sealing and integrity modules providing greater knowledge Location The Academy has dedicated facilities • Alliance and structured support from a in Aberdeen, Teesside, Humberside world class technical / training team and West Yorkshire. For further information on the Training is also offered within our range of courses available visit overseas operations. www.academyofjointintegrity.com or call +44 (0)1274 860795

innovate/customize /educate UNITED KINGDOM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SAUDI ARABIA Flexitallic Ltd Flexitallic LLC Flexitallic Middle East LLC Scandinavia Mill P.O. Box 6591 Al-Aujam Industrial City Hunsworth Lane Amenity Centre 6790-Al Badia Cleckheaton Tower Number 2 Unit No. 1 West Yorkshire, BD19 4LN 10th Floor, Office 4 32656-2462 UK Al Hamra Industrial Area KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Tel. +44 1274 851273 Ras Al Khaimah Tel. +966 13 8089635 Fax. +44 1274 300303 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Fax. +966 13 8089634 www.flexitallic.eu Tel. +971 (0)7 243 4305 www.flexitallic.sa Fax. +971 (0)7 243 4306 Branches also in www.flexitallic.ae Aberdeen, Middlesbrough, Ellesmere Port and Cardiff. FRANCE GERMANY KAZAKHSTAN Siem Supranite Flexitallic GmbH Novus Sealing Caspian LLP a Flexitallic Company a Flexitallic Joint Venture Nikolaus-Otto-Str.2 250 bis rue du Fg St Honoré D-40721 Hilden 7v Atambayev St. 75008 Paris GERMANY Atyrau 060005 FRANCE Tel: +49 (0) 2103 33388-0 REPUBLIC OF KAzAKHSTAN Tel. +33 (0)1 48 88 88 88 Fax: +49 (0) 2103 33388-29 Tel: +7 7122 309936 Fax. +33 (0)1 47 66 88 44 www.flexitallic-gmbh.de Fax: +7 7122 309937 www.siem.fr www.novussealingcaspian.com UNITED STATES UNITED STATES CANADA Flexitallic L.P. Custom Rubber Products Flexitallic Inc 6915 Highway 225 2625 Bennington 4340 - 78 Avenue Deer Park Houston Edmonton Texas 77536 Texas 77093 Alberta, T6B 3J5 USA USA CANADA Tel. +1 281 604 2400 Tel. +1 713 691 2211 Tel. +780 466 5050 Fax. +1 281 604 2415 Fax. +1 713 691 3005 Fax. +780 465 1177 www.flexitallic.com www.customrubber.com www.flexitallic.ca CHINA SINGAPORE Flexitallic Sealing Technology Flexitallic Ltd (Suzhou) Co. Ltd Singapore Branch Building 3, South 688 Pangjin Road Level 42 Suntec Tower Three WuJiang Export Processing zone 8 Temasek Boulevard WuJiang SINGAPORE CHINA 215200 038988 Tel. +86 512 6303 2839 Tel: +65 68663638 Fax. +86 512 6303 2879 www.flexitallic.eu www.china.flexitallic.com About The Flexitallic Group Designed by Clear Design (North). E. [email protected] The Flexitallic Group is a global leader in specialised sealing solutions and products serving the oil and gas, power generation, chemical and petrochemical industries in emerging and developed markets. Focused on the upstream, downstream and power generation sectors, it has operations in France, the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan and China plus a network of worldwide licensing partners and distributors. www.theflexitallicgroup.comwww.flexitallic.eu FLEX003–DEC 2015–REV4