LineBacker® 61™

NSF Certified Sealing and Isolation Systems

LineBacker® sealing gaskets utilize a rectangular sealing element, referred to as a “quad” ring, in combination with a unique
groove design to effectively seal and isolate flanges for all types of applications. Used and proven for over 40 years in the
water and energy industries - LineBacker® gaskets have been effectively sealing flanges within piping systems carrying
potable water and other materials in high/low temperature extremes even at high pressure ratings.
Of particular importance with respect to NSF/ANSI Standard 61, is the micro-exposure of the sealing element (EPDM)
within the G-10 Epoxy Glass retainer material. In addition to providing positive sealing characteristics relative to the fluid
flowing within the pipe, the seal element is also protected from deterioration by atmospheric conditions which dramatically
lengthens the service life of the gasket.
NSF/ANSI Standard 61 establishes minimum health effect requirements for the chemical contaminants and impurities
that may be indirectly imparted to drinking water.
The LineBacker® 61™ Sealing/Isolating kit meets all criteria associated with NSF health effects testing, certification and
production facility inspections. GPT confirms that NSF has assessed and certified the LineBacker® 61™ as conforming
with the relevant NSF standards. For more information regarding NSF, visit www.nsf.org.

BEFORE TIGHTENING AFTER TIGHTENING

The sealing elements extend slightly The flange faces have come into
above the surface of the retainer. As firm contact with the retainer, thus
the flange is tightened the sealing encapsulating the sealing elements
elements are compressed and move within grooves. At the same time, the
sideways into the inclined portion of the groove, developing unique LineBacker seal configuration provides elastic
a high unit pressure against the flange faces. memory for elastomers not normally associated with
this characteristic - resulting in a simple flat gasket with
extremely high loading and self energizing characteristics
without adverse cold flow problems.

INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION

COMMON LINEBACKER® 61™ PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - RETAINER
ASTM Test Method G-10 Epoxy Glass ASTM Test Method G-10 Epoxy Glass
D149 Dielectric Strength 800 D256 IZOD Impact Strength 26.0
Volts/Mil (Short Time) (Ft-Lbs/Inch)
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 65,000 D638 Tensile Strength (psi) 51,000
D229 Water Absorbtion (%) 0.04 D732 Shear Strength (psi) 21,000
D257 Insulation Resistance Temperature Range Cryogenic to +302°F
300,000
Meg Ohms Cryogenic to +150°C
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 65,000 Seal Element Temperature Range EPDM
Temperature Range (F) -65 to +300°F
D785 Hardness Rockwell “M” 115
Temperature Range (C) -54 to +149°C

DIAMOND-HYDE™ COATED HCS WASHERS

NSF 61 FLANGE ISOLATION KIT SPECIFICATION
Unlike Xylan® coated isolation washers, the new Diamond-
Materials for flange isolation kits on pipes containing
Hyde™ coated HCS Washers are much more abrasion
drinking/potable water (up to 302ºF, 150ºC) shall consist
resistant and stronger dielectrically than the older
of the following components:
generation isolation washers. Diamond-Hyde™ coated HCS
Washers provide both with the addition of a very chemically ISOLATING AND SEALING GASKET
resistant barrier. The isolating washer can be the weakest
The full faced, NSF 61 certified, isolating and sealing
link in a flange isolating kit. By using Diamond-Hyde™ coated
gasket shall be LineBacker® 61™ Sealing Gasket (LB61) -
HCS Washers, the washer is virtually impervious to cracking,
Type “E”, 1/8” thick, G-10 retainer. The retainer contains a
chipping or scratching. The Diamond-Hyde™ coated HCS
precision tapered groove to accommodate the controlled
Washer has passed API 6FB fire testing.
compression of a EPDM quad-ring sealing element.
G-10 1 PC SLEEVE AND WASHER SETS Sealing element placement shall accommodate either
flat, raised face or RTJ flanges. Quad-ring seal shall
One-piece sleeve and washer sets include the following
be pressure energized. G-10 retainer shall have a 800
items for each bolt:
volts/mil dielectric strength and a minimum 65,000 psi
One - 1/8” thick steel washer compressive strength. Full faced flange isolating gasket
One - 1/8” thick G-10 Washer (weld-neck) shall be equal to or slightly smaller than the
One - G-10 Isolating Sleeve bore of the flange; (slip-on) shall be equal to or smaller than
the I.D. of mating pipe.
APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS
Completely assembled, easier to install, 1 PC sleeves also FULL LENGTH BOLT ISOLATING SLEEVES
allow the inspector a visual indication of sleeve usage. One full length G-10 sleeve (extending half way into
both steel washers) for each flange bolt. The G-10 shall
1/8” WASHER AND SLEEVE MATERIAL
be a 1/32 inch thick tube with a 800 volts/mil dielectric
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
strength and water absorption of 0.04% or less.
ASTM Test Method G-10 Epoxy Glass
WASHERS
D149 Dielectric Strength 800
Volts/Mil (Short Time) Two, 1/8 inch thick, G-10 isolating washers for each bolt.
D695 Compressive Strength (psi) 65,000 Their compressive strength shall be 65,000 psi, dielectric
strength 800 volts/mil and water absorption 0.04% or less.
D229 Water Absorbtion (%) 0.04
Two, 1/8 inch thick zinc plated, hot rolled steel washers for
D790 Flexural Strength (psi) 65,000
each bolt. The I.D. of all washers shall fit over the isolating
Cut Through Resistance (ft-lbs) 16,000 sleeve and both the steel and isolating washers shall have
Operating Temp. (°F) Cryogenic to +302 a same I.D. and O.D.
Operating Temp. (°C) Cryogenic to +150
AVAILABILTIY
QUALITY (MADE IN THE U.S.A. - A.R.R.A COMPLIANT) Kits shall be manufactured by GPT, Wheat Ridge, CO, U.S.A
Flange isolating kits shall be manufactured at a facility
that has a registered ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management
System. Submittals shall include copy of valid ISO
registration and NSF 61 certification.
GPT 1:14_10.2016

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