Champion Style 54 Super is a premium-grade compressed fibre jointing sheet designed for demanding high-temperature and high-pressure sealing applications. It is especially used for superheated steam and is also suitable for several compatible industrial fluids. It is available in non-metallic and steel-wire-reinforced metallic versions. Construction Premium-grade fibre with heat-resistant fillers and binders Non-metallic version: Yellow Metallic version: Steel-wire gauze reinforced, minimum 18 mesh × 30 gauge Metallic version supplied with a smooth anti-stick graphite finish Metallic identity colour: Graphited black Temperature & Pressure Rating Type Maximum Continuous Temperature Maximum Pressure Style 54 Super Non-Metallic 550°C 15 MPa / 150 bar Style 54 Super Metallic 600°C 16 MPa / 160 bar Actual operating limits should always be selected according to the pressure-temperature combination and service conditions. Typical Physical Properties Density: 2.0–2.2 g/cm³ Tensile Strength: ≥28 MPa Compressibility: 7–11% Recovery: ≥50% Gas Permeability: <0.5 cc/min Ignition Loss: ≤25% Available Thickness 0.5 mm 0.75 mm 1.0 mm 1.5 mm 2.0 mm 3.0 mm 4.0 mm 5.0 mm Applications Superheated steam lines Boilers Steam systems Air separation units Petroleum distillate services Oil refineries Diesel generators Marine engines Hydrocarbon, gas, solvent and alcohol services, subject to compatibility Features & Advantages Excellent resistance to high temperature and pressure Good sealing and recovery properties Suitable for demanding steam applications Metallic version provides additional strength under severe conditions Performs well where pressure fluctuates and vibration is present Available as sheets and pre-cut gaskets in custom shapes and sizes