At Kriloha Ltd., we recognize that standard stainless steel has its limits. In the world’s most aggressive industrial environments—where acids eat through metal and extreme heat turns standard alloys to ash—only the highest grade of metallurgy will suffice. The Kriloha Special Materials Spiral Wound Gasket is our premier solution for these “nightmare” applications. As a globally recognized supplier of advanced sealing technology, we maintain one of the industry’s most diverse inventories of exotic alloy strips and wires.
The engineering of a Special Material SWG begins with the selection of the alloy. For example, in hydrofluoric acid service, we utilize Monel 400 windings, which offer a unique resistance to fluoride-induced stress corrosion. In ultra-high temperature furnace applications, we shift to Inconel 625 or X-750, which retain their mechanical “spring-rate” even when glowing red. Unlike generic suppliers who might only offer exotic windings with carbon steel rings, Kriloha insists on Full-Alloy Integrity. We match the inner and outer rings to the winding material to ensure the entire gasket assembly reacts uniformly to thermal changes and chemical exposure.
Manufacturing with special materials requires a specialized touch. High-nickel alloys like Hastelloy C276 are significantly harder and more difficult to form than standard 304 stainless steel. Kriloha utilizes Heavy-Duty CNC Winding Stations specifically calibrated for these tougher metals. This ensures the V-shape of the metallic strip is perfectly formed, providing the necessary resilience to maintain a gas-tight seal even if the flange moves.
When paired with our high-purity flexible graphite or specialized mineral fillers like vermiculite, the Kriloha Special Materials SWG becomes a virtually indestructible sealing barrier. We understand that in an acid plant or on an offshore rig, a gasket failure is more than just a leak—it is a safety and environmental crisis. By providing documented, traceable, and expertly engineered exotic alloy gaskets, Kriloha Ltd. gives engineers the confidence to push their processes to the limit. When standard materials fail, Kriloha Special Materials are the definitive answer for long-term reliability.
