Champion Style 51 is a high-pressure compressed fibre gasket sheet manufactured from premium-grade fibre with specialized elastomers, fillers and binders. It is designed for demanding high-pressure gas and steam applications and other industrial services involving elevated temperature and pressure. Construction Compressed fibre jointing material Specialized elastomeric binder system Available in non-metallic and metallic versions Metallic version incorporates steel-wire gauze reinforcement Graphited anti-stick finish is available on the metallic version. Temperature & Pressure Rating Type Maximum Continuous Temperature Maximum Pressure Non-Metallic 440°C 8 MPa / 80 bar Metallic 480°C 10 MPa / 100 bar Actual suitability depends on the combined pressure-temperature conditions and chemical compatibility. Typical Physical Properties Density: 1.9–2.2 g/cm³ Tensile Strength: ≥15 MPa Compressibility: 7–12% Stress Relaxation: ≥23 MPa Gas Permeability: <0.5 cc/min Recovery: ≥45% Ignition Loss: ≤22% Available Thicknesses 0.5 mm 0.75 mm 1.0 mm 1.5 mm 2.0 mm 3.0 mm 4.0 mm* 5.0 mm* *Certain thicker sizes have limited sheet-size availability. Applications High-pressure steam lines Petrochemical plants Refineries Process industries Petroleum distillate services Neutral non-flammable gases Oils and fats Alcohols and motor fuels Alkali and dye applications, subject to compatibility. Features & Advantages Suitable for demanding temperature and pressure conditions Good compressibility and recovery Low gas permeability Reliable sealing performance Metallic version provides additional mechanical strength Available as full sheets or pre-cut gaskets Complies with IS 2712:1998 Grade W/2 and other listed specifications.