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Gaynor Industries Introduces New Barclad Viton Sealing Washer

Viton® sealant expands the industrial use capabilites of the BarClad Low-Torque Sealing Washer product line.

Wilmington, MA – Gaynor Industries, a specialty fastener manufacturer, announced the immediate availability of a new BarClad 300 Series Stainless Steel Sealing Washer featuring Viton® sealant. The addition of the Viton® sealant option expands an already vast range of applications for BarClad sealing washers. 

“We are pleased to introduce the BarClad sealing washer with such a high-performance, well regarded sealant as Viton®,” said Marc Spada, Director of Sales & Marketing for Gaynor Industries. “The addition of Viton® allows the BarClad line of sealing washers to target a wider range of applications where performance must be able to withstand higher temperatures, more aggressive fuels and solvents, and increased exposure to environmental elements.” 

The BarClad Viton® Low-Torque Sealing Washer is designed to withstand up to 6,000psi of hydrostatic pressure while sealing in/out moisture, vapors, liquids, chemicals, and pressurized air. The washer is resistant to a wide range of liquids including aggressive fuels, oils, chemicals, most mineral acids, and many aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon fluids. It also provides exceptional resistance to atmospheric oxidation, UV light, mold, fungus, and weathering. Designed for use in a variety of applications where space can be limited.

Gaynor Industries was founded in 1954 to provide specialized sealing washers, nuts and screws to a diverse range of manufacturers across a variety of industries. Manufactured in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the BarTite, BarClad, and BarPad series of sealing fasteners offer superior performance and advanced designs to deliver sealing solutions that will stand the test of time.

*Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers.

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