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Contents 

3 Sealing Products – VICTOR REINZ 

4 Systematic quality 

5 Development services 

10 Sealing system trends 

11 Other things you should know 

12 Survey of materials and concepts 

16 Beaded metal gaskets with 

elastomer coating 

24 Beaded metal gaskets with 

fiber-reinforced elastomer coating 

26 Beaded metal gaskets 

30 Metal/rubber gaskets 

36 High-temperature gaskets 

38 Fiber composite gaskets 

46 Molded rubber gaskets 

48 Special solutions 

52 Future concepts 

54 Product range 

55 The DANA network 

Treat it rough, make it tough: 

While your customer enjoys a fast drive, our 

gaskets endure a grueling test. It’s good to know 

they’re made by VICTOR REINZ.

Better ideas. Manufactured by VICTOR REINZ. 

ALWAYS A STEP AHEAD 

For more than 50 years, VICTOR REINZ 

has been an established name among 

the world’s top automobile manufacturers. 

Reliable, top-quality products 

and on-time delivery are as much a 

part of VICTOR REINZ as our innovative 

design and systems competence. 

At VICTOR REINZ, good ideas continue 

to evolve and our gaskets continue to 

improve. This spirit of innovation enables 

us to consistently find new ways 

to upgrade the performance of our 

gaskets – and, in turn, your engine. 

We will continue to meet the demands 

of engine builders now and in the future. 

Beyond our competitors 

In order to meet the sealing demands 

placed by modern engines, you need to 

be an expert in your trade. By continually 

improving our products, we frequently 

discover solutions that determine 

future market developments and 

provide a perfect balance between performance 

and economy. We call this 

“Advanced Sealing Technology”. 

However, we don’t stop there. We utilize 

the most advanced equipment, the 

most rigorous testing standards, finite 

element analysis, simulations, and extensive 

expertise to provide products 

that truly stand out in the marketplace. 

Equally important, every employee at 

VICTOR REINZ is truly committed to 

serving our customers. 

When you choose VICTOR REINZ, you 

decide for intelligent sealing concepts – 

plus the highest level of consulting, development, 

production, logistics, and 

service competence. 

Sealing Products – VICTOR REINZ: 

A global presence 

In 2003, Dana Corporation consolidated 

and reorganized its five gasket, shielding 

system, and cylinder head cover module 

facilities into a central, clearly defined 

group: Sealing Products – VICTOR REINZ. 

As a world leader in gasket production, 

Dana now provides worldwide service 

and support from 19 locations in Europe, 

North America, South America, and Japan 

through subsidiaries and affiliates. You’ll 

find us in every important automotive 

manufacturing hub providing the most 

innovative system solutions in the world. 

Performance defined: 

VICTOR REINZ 

¬ Recognized for providing the world’s 

most innovative gasket solutions 

¬ Top-quality products and high 

process reliability 

¬ Total systems competence 

¬ Worldwide access to consulting, development, 

production, logistics, and 

servicing at the highest level through 

the DANA Sealing Products network 

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Always faster, always better – 

from initial concept to series production 

STREAMLINED PRODUCTION CYCLES 

Every business strives to perform faster 

and better, but this is especially critical 

in the rapidly changing automotive world. 

Smart response 

If required, we can deliver installationready 

gaskets directly to your assembly 

line – based solely on the engine's 

design data. Our design system is compatible 

with your in-house CAD system, 

whether it’s CATIA, ProEngineer, IDEAS, 

or Unigraphics. 

Time and again, our customers are 

surprised by the short lead times at 

VICTOR REINZ. We do this by employing 

all necessary experts in-house, 

from development to series production. 

As a result, handling times are greatly 

reduced. In addition, we can perform 

all the important validation tests on-site 

with our own equipment. 

Smart combinations 

Ingenious matching of conventional development 

tools to each other can result 

in significant time savings. 

One example: At VICTOR REINZ we not 

only test and simulate entire sealing 

systems with computers – we also use 

modern prototyping procedures to build 

functional models at a very early stage. 

When testing the specific sealing functions, 

these prototypes supply extremely 

valuable data. This enables us to 

determine in advance whether a gasket’s 

performance is maximized, so that 

individual functions don’t require optimization 

later. 

Nonetheless: Even something good 

can be improved 

Since approximately 70 percent of an 

automobile’s components come from 

external suppliers, the quality of a vehicle 

depends greatly on the quality of 

the supplied products. Because quality 

cannot be improved later, we understand 

that intelligent product design, exact 

planning, and compatible engineering 

from the start will ensure quality assurance 

in product development and 

manufacturing. 

Partners with the best 

VICTOR REINZ’s expertise has been 

valued by the European automotive 

industry for decades. From the MCC 

Smart to the Maybach V12 engine and 

the high-tech gaskets for Formula One 

racing, VICTOR REINZ supplies complete 

gasket systems that are unmatched 

for quality and performance. 

Our aim: To be partners with the best. 

Which is why our reference list reads 

like a »Who’s who« of European auto 

makers. For details, see our reference 

list at www.reinz.com. 

ISO/TS 16949: Our quality standards include DIN EN ISO 9001, 

VDA 6.1 and EAQF 94 as well as specific customer requirements 

from GM, DaimlerChrysler, and all German auto makers. 

DIN EN ISO 

14001 

Steinbeis-Initiative 

«Customers 

evaluate 

suppliers» 

DANA Leadership 

Award 

Nissan: NX 96, 

Next 21 Recognition 

Award 

Volvo Cars Award 

of Excellence 

Spirit of 

Innovation 

Systematic quality: The high standard of our quality management system is reflected by the many honors bestowed upon us by our customers. The environment also benefits from our work, 

as evidenced by a growing number of environmental compatibility certificates. 

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»Design that's right the first time« 

STEPS TO OPTIMUM PRODUCT DESIGN 

Transforming vision into reality 

Our project teams consist of application 

engineers who work with developers, 

designers, manufacturing and quality 

experts, logistics specialists, and buyers 

to find the best solution. 

In this way, the expertise of each participant 

is taken into account from the 

beginning. This close collaboration exemplifies 

the value we place on our relationship 

with our customers. 

Logistics 

Assessment of 

requirements 

Design & construction 

Manufacturing 

»Built-in« 

understanding 

Series production 

release 

Calculation 

Flexible and fast – the optimized development process at 

VICTOR REINZ. This enables us to avoid errors during every 

phase of product development. The viability of our processes 

is borne out when the first prototype goes into series 

production practically unchanged. At VICTOR REINZ, repeat 

trial-and-error prototyping is a thing of the past. Today, 

clear and direct communication with the customer along 

with computer-aided analysis reduces testing time and ensures 

that our designs are correct from the start. 

Testing 

Prototyping 

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Responsibility from beginning to end 

PROACTIVE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP YOU CAN TRUST 

We look forward to being your partner throughout the design 

and production process, and welcome open dialogue at any 

time – whether it’s contract development or purposeful, objective 

product consultation. The scope of VICTOR REINZ expertise 

covers all aspects from development to logistics. 

Here are a few examples: 

Assessment of 

requirements 

Assessment of 

requirements: 

The earlier the better 

Every gasket involves many specific 

functions, so it pays to consult with us 

early. Frequently, the object is not only 

to provide sealing from different media, 

but also to minimize component deformation. 

If all functional requirements 

are considered from the beginning, complications 

and loss of time are greatly 

reduced during subsequent project 

stages. 

This attention to detail begins right 

away, during your first consultation 

with our application and development 

engineers. Design procedures are 

straightforward. We require just a few 

parameters: Operating temperature, 

internal pressure, dynamic behavior, 

number of fixing screws, plus a few 

details on the materials used for the 

surrounding components, their surface 

finish, and their geometry. 

That's it – our engineers determine 

the rest. 

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Design & construction 

Design & construction: 

Built to fit 

Calculation 

Finite Elements Analysis 

(FEA): Working smarter 

from the start 

Prototyping 

Prototyping: Equal to 

the final product 

While vehicles are not built around the 

gaskets, they are still critical components. 

Attention to product design combined 

with high-quality materials is the 

best foundation for functional, reliable, 

high-quality gaskets. 

Thinking ahead is part of going the extra 

mile for customer at VICTOR REINZ. 

During the gasket’s design phase, we 

simulate the automated assembly sequence 

in the production line or during 

servicing, and also consider the packaging 

aspects. Even recycling issues 

and clean separation of the materials 

used is factored in. 

»Built-in« 

understanding 

Interfaces: 

“Built-in” understanding 

Sealing systems from VICTOR REINZ 

not only fit the vehicles for which they 

are designed; they also fit the 3D computer-design 

worlds of our customers. 

We speak the same language as your 

designers and supply geometrical data 

of the required cylinder head cover in 

the specified data format, using the 

fastest available online data transmission 

methods. 

Ever more often, increasingly complex 

designs are required for metal gaskets. 

Whether in the exhaust train, in turbochargers, 

or special gaskets for highpressure 

diesel fuel pumps – suitable 

sealing is ensured by half beads, full 

beads, and the patented Wave-Stopper ® . 

Not an easy task. If requested by the 

customer, we conduct FEA calculations 

of the entire sealing system, i.e. the 

gasket and the components to be sealed. 

The advantage: During FEA calculations 

early in the design phase, all relevant 

functional parts and critical areas 

of the entire sealing system are examined 

in detail to ensure optimum gasket 

development in the shortest time. 

Moreover, FEA calculations supply valuable 

details on component stiffness, 

distortion, and pressure distribution. 

VICTOR REINZ development engineers 

think and work in conjunction with our 

customers' development departments. 

This leads to the high efficiency that 

gives our customers a leading edge, 

and permits our products to be adapted 

quickly to changing conditions. 

Take metal gaskets, for example: We 

use close-to-production tooling from the 

start. After the sheets have been coated 

on series production plant, and the gasket 

contour has been cut with lasers, 

even the most complex beads can be 

stamped with our embossing tools. Of 

course, all these tools are produced on 

our premises quickly and cost-effectively. 

Your advantage: Prototypes are of the 

same quality as the later series gaskets 

– with few deviations. Modern CNC-controlled 

measurement equipment ensures 

optimum quality monitoring. 

Subsequently, all relevant data are recorded 

in a technical document. 

Testing 

Tougher than 

practical use 

Along with the latest engine testing 

methods, we conduct extensive testing 

in our chemical and physical laboratories 

whenever necessary. As a customer, 

you have the choice of numerous 

testing and simulation possibilities, 

allowing you to determine the testing 

scope and budget. This ensures that you 

receive optimum value during the testing 

phase. 

Scientific methods instead of chance: The application of FEA 

makes many empirical approaches superfluous during the 

design of a sealing system. 

An entirely new level of quality for prototypes – made 

possible by VICTOR REINZ with close-to-production 

tooling. 

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In addition, through Dana Sealing Products 

and its four development centers 

in Neu-Ulm, North America, Japan, and 

Brazil, we have worldwide access to 27 

engine test stands and associated laboratories 

for analysis and static/dynamic 

pre-testing. 

All activities are coordinated by the 

Competence Center R & D in Neu-Ulm, 

to ensure your testing benefits from the 

most advanced technology »Made in 

Europe«. 

Laboratory tests (excerpt) 

¬ RPM 1) 510-3D: The setting behaviour 

(creep resistance) of a gasket is 

determined as a function of surface 

pressure and temperature. The resulting 

(derivable) loss of bolt load is 

decisive for the sealing behaviour. 

¬ RPM 1) 511-S: The distribution of 

surface pressure on the surrounding 

components is determined by means 

of a computer-controlled hydraulic 

test stand. With metal gaskets, for 

example, a test program with repeated 

loading/unloading cycles is used 

to determine the bead characteristics, 

which are then compared with 

the calculated FEA values from the 

simulation. 

¬ RPM 1) 528: By means of resonance 

pulsers and simulators, various operating 

conditions (temperature, pressure, 

dynamics) are simulated, and 

conclusions are drawn about the gasket's 

durability. 

¬ RPM 1) 535: Determines a gasket's 

sealing potential, depending on the 

component's surface roughness, its 

flatness, and the bolt force. Seal 

tightness is tested with nitrogen or 

with liquid media such as engine oil 

or antifreeze. 

¬ RPM 1) 550: By means of a pressuresensitive 

film (Fuji film), the distribution 

of surface pressure over the 

gasket is determined, scanned, and 

evaluated electronically. 

Of course, we conduct any additional 

laboratory tests requested by the customer. 

These range from investigating 

the media resistance of the material 

used, through porosity, roughness, and 

evenness tests of the sealed components, 

up to special examinations of 

residual particles, e.g. if gaskets for 

dust-sensitive components such as 

high-pressure injection pumps are to 

be packaged under cleanroom conditions. 

Documentation 

For detailed communication: All test 

results are summarized and explained 

in a comprehensive test report. This 

simplifies and speeds up subsequent 

fine-tuning with your engine designers 

and builders. 

Test set-up to determine 

the sealing potential 

according to RPM 1) 535. 

From icy cold to burning 

hot – thermal shock test 

causes engine and gaskets 

to age several years 

within hours. 

RPM 1) = REINZ-Prüf-Methode (REINZ Test Method): Numerous laboratory test procedures are described in corresponding RPMs, 

and represent testing methods that are widely accepted in the industry. 

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Hot creep [%] 

10 

5 

Fiber composite gasket 

Beaded metal gasket with 


Test temperature [°C] 

300 

250 

200 

150 

100 

50 

0 10 

30 

50 

75 

Surface pressure [N/mm 2 ] 

Material 1 

Material 2 

Determination of surface pressure distribution with RPM 1) 550. 

Hot-creep behaviour of different elastomer-coated gaskets according to RPM 1) 510-3D. 

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Series production 

release 

Quality assurance: 

Beyond the standards 

Intelligent quality management for rational 

zero-error production ensures 

manufacturing reliability and efficiency 

– we call it Systematic Quality. During 

the testing phase, we simulate the manufacturing 

process by using close-toseries 

tooling. This enables us to test 

gaskets close to their final state without 

delay, complete with a detailed test 

report and quality certificates for all 

the materials used, as required for sample 

approval. 

Subsequently, we can immediately begin 

pre-series and series production. 

VICTOR REINZ has already been certified 

in accordance with the latest (2002) 

issue of ISO/TS 16949, which is accepted 

by all automobile manufacturers – 

worldwide. Moreover, our Environmental 

Management System complies with 

DIN EN ISO 14001 for the use of environmentally 

compatible technologies. 

Obviously, these standards and official 

certificates have high practical significance, 

but equally important is our 

internal approach to ensuring product 

quality and environmental awareness. 

Rest assured that our employees are 

truly committed to maintaining the 

strong relationships and high level of 

confidence we’ve developed over the 

years with our customers – it’s something 

that can’t be measured, but which 

we continually provide. 

Manufacturing 

Manufacturing: Efficient 

and cost-effective 

Flexible, fast, and cost-effective manufacturing 

is made possible at VICTOR 

REINZ by utilizing the most modern 

manufacturing technologies in our production 

lines and cells. The gasket's 

final properties are influenced decisively 

and specifically by the individual 

processing stages and their sequence. 

In this way, our head gaskets provide 

optimum customer value: Excellent manufacturing 

that leads to top quality and 

maximum functionality and durability. 

Logistics 

Logistics and packaging: 

Custom-designed for 

your line 

VICTOR REINZ delivers your gaskets 

packed and ready for installation directly 

to your assembly line, thus simplifying 

your logistics. We also design packaging 

to maximize economic, ecological, 

and logistic aspects. To ensure that 

»just-in-sequence« really means quality 

up to the assembly line, we employ 

logistic tracking systems such as DLL, 

CMMS3, and eCAP. 

All of our technical efforts and the best 

product quality would be in vain, if the 

last link in the chain is not just as perfect 

as all the preceding ones. That’s 

why every day at VICTOR REINZ, we 

strive to turn satisfied customers into 

delighted customers. 

Welcome to VICTOR REINZ. 

Put us to the test! 

¬ Responsibility from beginning to 

end from a single source 

¬ State-of-the-art development and 

prototyping tools 

¬ Worldwide access to services 

¬ Coordination through the Competence 

Center R & D in Neu-Ulm 

¬ Systematic quality assurance – 

from production at VICTOR REINZ 

up the customer's assembly line 

Concentrated performance – our entire development 

knowledge is focused on high-end products. 

Highly automated production lines minimize time and cost. 

Worldwide product availability: Wherever your facility 

is located, you'll find us close by. 

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Sealing systems for the entire power train – 

everything else is secondary 

ABOUT TRENDS 

Trends apply for almost everything. 

For automobiles just as for the components 

used to build them – and for 

gaskets, of course. Hereby, the trend 

is clearly toward pure metal and coated 

metal gaskets. Apart from the functionality, 

durability, and maintenance 

freedom of these gaskets, another major 

reason for this trend is the suitability 

for automated assembly, i.e. simple 

handling with robots and automatic 

manipulators. Naturally, this doesn't 

mean that VICTOR REINZ does not offer 

fiber composite as an alternative. 

Because they remain to be essential 

for many applications. 

Make sure its VICTOR REINZ 

VICTOR REINZ recognizes these demands 

at an early stage, and responds 

to trends with new products. Regardless 

of the equipment that needs a 

gasket – we always have more than 

one good solution in stock. 

Why you should play it safe 

A growing number of automotive manufacturers 

are placing their trust in 

VICTOR REINZ sealing systems. In 

addition to meeting all of the above 

demands, our gasket materials and 

sealing concepts are so reliable that 

they perform their tasks throughout 

the vehicle’s lifespan. We help you 

build better automobiles. 

Essential features of 

sealing systems 

¬ Advanced sealing technology with 

special core, coating, and design 

elements 

¬ Handling high temperatures, 

aggressive media, and high component 

dynamics 

¬ Sealing concepts for modern 

engines, e.g. new materials such 

as magnesium alloys, or compact 

construction with extremely narrow 

sealing contours 

¬ Coverage of widely different application 

areas in the entire power 

train – from engine and transmission 

to the final drive train up to 

the complete exhaust gas system 

¬ Demand-oriented and cost-optimized 

technologies 

More engine output, higher packing densities, tougher environmental legislation. Sealing systems from VICTOR REINZ 

ensure better performance. Regardless of the working conditions. 

Survey of materials and concepts 

PLEASE TURN THE PAGE 

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Other things you should know 

DEMANDS PLACED ON SEALING SYSTEMS 

Correct material selection and optimum Ensuring a high surface texture quality 

design are decisive criteria for the is an important basic requirement for a 

functionality and durability of gaskets functioning sealing system. 

and seals. 

Depending on application area and ambient 

conditions, different requirements recommend a leakage test using volume 

With critical surface texture qualities, we 

are placed on the selected material and flow measuring equipment. 

the design. 

Gasket selection 

¬ Temperature resistance 

With VICTOR REINZ, selection of a suitable 

sealing concept is really simple. 

¬ Media resistance 

¬ Corrosion resistance 

We require just a few parameters: 

¬ Recovery behavior 

¬ Setting behavior 

¬ Easy installation 

¬ Recyclability 

Surface texture of the 

surrounding components 

One important basic requirement for 

Primary profile P t 

optimum sealing is the surface texture 

of the components to be sealed. Surface 

texture is determined according to DIN 

EN ISO 4287 and DIN EN ISO 4288 using 

the profile method to generate an envelope 

profile from which the following 

values are defined: 

Max. roughness R max 

¬ Primary profile P t 

Exemplary envelope 

¬ Waviness profile W t 

profile to describe the 

Roughness R 

¬ Roughness R z 

Z 

surface texture of a 

¬ Maximum roughness R max flange. 

¬ Application area 

¬ Ambient conditions 

¬ Temperature range (peak temperature, 

continuous temperature) 

¬ Conformability 

¬ Internal pressure stress 

¬ Dynamics 

The following pages show all the 

relevant information. 

Waviness profile W t 

Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 

R Z = (Z1 + Z2 + Z3 + Z4 + Z5) / 5 section roughness R z 

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Innovation included: Survey of materials and concepts 

THREE STEPS TO FIND THE OPTIMUM SEALING SYSTEM 

Find your optimum sealing system in three steps. Start by getting an overall impression 

of our comprehensive sealing product range. All the relevant information on application 

areas and ambient conditions are given on this page. 

Step 1 

Select your application area 

Select your specific application area: From A for airbag housing 

to W for water pump. The range of VICTOR REINZ gasket 

materials and sealing concepts is equally diversified as the 

application possibilities in modern engines. The ideal solution 

for every application. Typical for VICTOR REINZ. 

Quick survey: Selection 

of the ideal material and 

the best sealing concept 

is dictated by the specific 

application area. 

Step 2 

Check the ambient conditions 

Select the operating temperature range (accordingly shorter 

peak temperature and lower continuous temperature), conformability 

(depending on component distortion and roughness), 

and the permissible internal pressure – just a few 

marginal conditions are enough to limit the possible choices. 

Fine tuning: The ambient 

conditions are decisive 

for optimum performance 

of the correct 

gasket material and 

sealing concept. 

1 

Step 3 

Check the details 

Detailed information on material construction, specific properties, 

general application areas, as well as typical application 

examples and present trends are given on the following pages. 

The reference table is helpful. 

Detailed information on 

material construction, 

specific properties, general 

application areas, as 

well as typical application 

examples and present 

trends are given on the 

following pages. The reference 

table is helpful. 

Our application experts look forward to your phone call. 

Any more questions? 

Our application experts will help you quickly, efficiently, and 

competently. We will be pleased to discuss your special application. 

Simply give us a call. 

+49 (0) 731-70 46-0 

1) 

Normally, gaskets are designed with beads (half of full beads) 

2) 

based on stainless steel or galvanized carbon steel 

3) 

based on fiber composite gaskets 

4) 

based on RETALL ® FPM plus, RETALL ® F51 with non-stick coating 

5) 

based on metal gaskets with elastomer coating with fiber-reinforced 


6) 

based on RETALL ® HRS, RETALL ® HTS 

7) 

based on metal gaskets with elastomer coating, with fiber-reinforced 

elastomer coating or plain metal gaskets 

8) 

based on carbon steel or aluminium 

2 

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Beaded metal gaskets with elastomer coating 1) 

Beaded metal gasket with fiber-reinforced 

elastomer coating 1) 

Application area (excerpt) 

PROGRESSION ® CS 


plus 

PROGRESSION ® CA 

RETALL ® FPM plus RETALL ® F51 RETALL ® F52 

MatriCS ® 

MatriCS ® plus 

Airbag housing 

Automatic manual transmission (AMT) 

Automatic transmission 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

X 8) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Camshaft adjuster 

Catalytic converter 

Charge air damper 

Compressor 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Door lock 

EGR mixing chamber 

EGR valves 

Electronic connector 

Exhaust manifold 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Exhaust pipe 

Fuel pump 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Gearbox cover 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

High-pressure diesel pump cover 

High-pressure diesel pump flange 

Hydraulic pump 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.2 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.23 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Intake duct 

Intake manifold (4-duct) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Oil cooler 

Oil filter bracket 

Oil pan 

Oil pump 

Oval flange 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Retarder 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Soot filter 

Steering servo pump 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Throttle flap 

Timing cover 

Turbocharger 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

X 8) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Universal drive shaft 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Vacuum pump 

Valve cover 

Water pump 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.38 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.35 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.5 mm) 

Beaded metal gaskets with elastomer coating 1) 

Beaded metal gasket with fiber-reinforced 

elastomer coating 1) 

Ambient conditions 



plus 


RETALL ® FPM plus 

RETALL ® F51 

RETALL ® F52 MatriCS ® MatriCS ® plus 

Temperature range 

Peak temperature (short-term) [°C] 

Continuous temperature [°C] 

Conformability (depending on 

roughness and distortion) 

Permissible internal pressure 

Dynamics 

240 

- 40 up to + 200 

++ 

+ 

0 

240 

- 40 up to + 200 

++ 

++ 

++ 

130 

- 40 up to + 120 

++ 

0 

- 

300 

- 40 up to + 280 

++ 

++ 

++ 

280 

- 30 up to + 240 

++ 

++ 

++ 

280 

- 30 up to + 240 

++ 

++ 

++ 

300 

- 40 up to + 220 

+ 

+ 

+ 

300 

- 40 up to + 220 

++ 

++ 

++ 

Details on page 

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Beaded metal gaskets 1) Metal/rubber gaskets 2) High-temperature 

gaskets 

Fiber compo 

RETALL ® HRS RETALL ® HTS thermo-glide ® FPM 70 ACM 50 und ACM 60 HTV 50 

Xtreme ® plus AFM ® 30 AFM ® 31 AFM ® 32/2 

1.0 mm 

1.5 mm 

X 

X 

X 

X 

0.3 mm 

0.5 mm 

0.5 mm 

1.0 mm 

DLS (2 x 0.25 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.3 mm) 

with inner bead 

0.75 mm 

0.3 mm 

0.5 mm 

SLS (1 x 0.2 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.2 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.25 mm) 

MLS (3 x 0.2 mm) 

MLS (4 x 0.2 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.25 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.25 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.25 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.3 mm) 

MLS (3 x 0.25 mm) 

MLS (3 x 0.3 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.3 mm) 

Substrate Retall ® HRS 

or 1.4828 

DLS (2 x 0.2 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.25 mm) 

MLS (3 x 0.2 mm) 

MLS (4 x 0.2 mm) 

Substrate Retall ® HRS 

oder 1.4828 

DLS (2 x 0.2 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.25 mm) 

X 



X 

0.5 mm 

1.5 mm 

0.5 mm 

1.5 mm 

SLS (1 x 0.2 mm) 

0.5 mm 

X 

X 

X 

1.0 mm 

X 

X 

1.5 mm 

1.5 mm 

1.0 mm 

1.0 mm 

1.5 mm 

SLS (1 x 0.2 mm) 

MLS (3 x 0,2 mm) 

SLS (1 x 0.3 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.3 mm) 

MLS (3 x 0.25 mm) 

Substrate Retall ® 1.4828 

SLS (1 x 0.3 mm) 

DLS (2 x 0.3 mm) 

X 

X 

X 

X 


1.5 mm 

1.5 mm 

X 

X 

1.0 mm 

Beaded metal gaskets 1) Metal/rubber gaskets 2) High-temperature 

gaskets 

Fiber compo 

RETALL ® HRS RETALL ® HTS thermo-glide ® FPM 70 ACM 50 und ACM 60 HTV 50 

Xtreme ® plus AFM ® 30 AFM ® 31 AFM ® 32/2 

700 

650 

- 

950 

950 

0 

1000 

+ 

250 

- 25 up to + 230 

++ 

160 

- 40 up to + 150 

++ 

250 

- 40 up to + 200 

++ 

950 

950 

+ 

400 

250 

+ 

300 

250 

++ 

300 

250 

++ 

+ 

++ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

++ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

0 

++ 

++ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

+ 

26 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42

site gaskets 

Molded rubber 

gaskets 

Special solutions 

Screen printed SH 3) Screen printed QE 3) Screen printed SF 3) ACM 50 and ACM 60 Firmly bonded sealing 

compounds DX 4) 

X 

Firmly bonded sealing 

compounds F52 5) Wave-Stopper ® 6) Fixing/ 

clamping claw 7) 

Application area (excerpt) 

Airbag housing 

X 

X 

Automatic manual transmission (AMT) 

Automatic transmission 

X 

X 

X 

Camshaft adjuster 

Catalytic converter 

Charge air damper 

Compressor 

X 

Door lock 

EGR mixing chamber 

X 

X 

EGR valves 

Electronic connector 

Exhaust manifold 

X 

X 

Exhaust pipe 

X 

Fuel pump 

Gearbox cover 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

High-pressure diesel pump cover 

High-pressure diesel pump flange 

Hydraulic pump 

Intake duct 

X 

Intake manifold (4-duct) 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

Oil cooler 

Oil filter bracket 

Oil pan 

Oil pump 

Oval flange 

X 

Retarder 

Soot filter 

Steering servo pump 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

Throttle flap 

Timing cover 

Turbocharger 

Universal drive shaft 

X 

X 

X 

Vacuum pump 

Valve cover 

Water pump 

site gaskets 

Molded rubber 

gaskets 


Screen printed SH 3) Screen printed QE 3) Screen printed SF 3) ACM 50 and ACM 60 Firmly bonded sealing 

compounds DX 4) 

Firmly bonded sealing 

compounds F52 5) Wave-Stopper ® 6) Fixing/ 

clamping claw 7) 

Ambient conditions 

Temperature range 

150 

- 30 up to + 90 

++ 

++ 

++ 

220 

- 50 up to + 180 

++ 

+ 

0 

150 

- 10 up to + 130 

++ 

++ 

++ 

160 

- 40 up to + 150 

++ 

0 

+ 

120 

110 

++ 

- 

- 

250 

- 24 up to + 230 

++ 

- 

0 

Peak temperature (short-term) [°C] 

Continuous temperature [°C] 

Conformability (depending on 

roughness and distortion) 

Permissible internal pressure 

Dynamics 

44 44 44 46 48 48 50 51 

Details on page

Beaded metal gaskets with elastomer coating 

PROGRESSION ® CS AND PROGRESSION ® CS PLUS – STANDARD SOLUTION FOR AN ATTRACTIVE PRICE 

Material 

PROGRESSION ® CS and PROGRESSION ® 

CS plus are metal gaskets with an elastomer 

coating on both sides. Moreover, 

both sides of the gasket material have 

a non-stick surface. 

PROGRESSION ® CS has a core of 0.25 mm 

thick steel sheet, coated on both sides 

with a 65 µm layer of nitrile rubber 

(NBR). PROGRESSION ® CS plus differs 

in that its core is of 0.2 mm thick stainless 

spring steel (material 1.4310) with 

a 75 µm layer of NBR on both sides. 


CS plus gaskets are always beaded. 

Properties 

Apart from excellent conformability to 

uneven sealing surfaces, PROGRESSION ® 

CS and PROGRESSION ® CS plus ensure 

outstanding sealing against liquids and 

gases. Both gasket materials are resistant 

against oils, fuels, antifreeze, refrigerants, 

and biologically degradable 

lubricants. 

PROGRESSION ® CS plus exhibits much 

higher elasticity and recovery than 

PROGRESSION ® CS, and even better 

mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. 

Application areas 

PROGRESSION ® CS is the standard solution 

for static applications with medium 

bead loads, whilst PROGRESSION ® 

CS plus is intended for highly dynamic 

applications with high bead loads. Both 

materials are suitable for working temperatures 

up to 200 °C. 

Therefore, these gasket materials provide 

perfect solutions e.g. for intake 

manifolds and areas subjected to high 

mechanical and/or thermal loads, as 

well as particularly narrow sealing faces 

with low surface pressures. Other typical 

applications are oil pans, transmission 

flanges, housings, and pumps. 

Application example 

For stable systems with low bolt forces 

and low thermal expansion, PROGRES- 

SION ® CS offers an attractive price/performance 

ratio, e.g. as a flange gasket 

on the engine intake side. 

PROGRESSION ® CS plus is intended 

primarily for systems with high dynamic 

loading and high alternating pressures 

up to 120 bar, e.g. in the power steering 

pump. 

Trend 


CS plus are the answer to increasing 

pressures and dynamics in modern, 

high-performance engines. Both gasket 

materials offer numerous possibilities 

for integration, and have sufficient reserves 

for future sealing concepts. 

Non-stick coating 

Full-surface NBR coating 

Bonding agent 

Core material carbon steel or 

stainless spring steel 

(type 1.4310) 

Half bead 

Full bead 

Constructional layers of PROGRESSION ® CS and PROGRESSION ® CS plus. 

Design versions with half and full beads. 

¬16


PROGRESSION ® CS plus 

Technical data 1) 

Construction 

Core 

Core thickness 

Thickness of NBR coating (each side) 

Weight per unit of surface area 

Creep resistance to DIN 52913 

16 h, 300 °C 

Swelling 

to ASTM F146 

- in oil IRM 903; 5 h, 150 °C 

Thickness increase 

in ASTM Fuel B; 5 h, RT 


- in water / antifreeze (50:50); 5 h, 100 °C 


Peak temperature (short-term) 

Continuous temperature 

Surface pressure (max. at 200 °C) 

PROGRESSION ® CS PROGRESSION ® CS plus 

Carbon steel 


1.4310 

0.25 mm 

0.2 mm 

65 µm 

75 µm 

~ 2.15 kg/m 2 

~ 2.15 kg/m 2 

> 45 N/mm 2 

> 45 N/mm 2 

< 7 % 

< 7 % 

< 10 % 

< 10 % 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

240 °C 

240 °C 

-40 up to +200 °C -40 up to +200 °C 

75 N/mm 2 75 N/mm 2 

Dimensions and forms of delivery 

Gaskets according to drawing, dimensions provided, or other agreements 

Nominal thickness 

Tolerances 


Max. width 500 mm 

0.38 mm 

±0.04 mm 

PROGRESSION ® CS plus 


0.38 mm 

±0.04 mm 

1) 

The above technical data are valid for the material "as delivered", 

without any additional treatment. 

Integral clips ensure simple (overhead) installation. 

High quality thanks to clean-cut edges. 

Beads (half beads) provide higher line pressures. 

¬17

PROGRESSION ® CA – LIGHTWEIGHT WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE 

Material 

PROGRESSION ® CA is a metal (aluminium) 

gasket material, with an elastomer 

coating on both sides. Moreover, both 

sides of the material have a non-stick 

surface. PROGRESSION ® CA has a core 

of 0.20 mm thick aluminium sheet 

(Al/Mg alloy), coated on both sides with 

a 75 µm layer of nitrile rubber (NBR). 

Normally, PROGRESSION ® CA is beaded. 

Properties 

PROGRESSION ® CA has outstanding specific 

properties: Low weight, high thermal 

conductivity, excellent corrosion resistance. 

Particularly when used to seal 

aluminium components, the identical 

thermal expansion coefficient is of decisive 

importance. 

Due to its unique combination of aluminium, 

elastomer, and beads, PRO- 

GRESSION ® CA offers all the features 

required for good conformability to 

uneven surfaces, high sealing integrity 

with liquids and gases, high elasticity of 

the installed gasket (recovery), plus 

good media resistance. 


PROGRESSION ® CA is the preferred gasket 

material for all lightweight components, 

and temperatures up to 120 ºC. 

Its special advantages become apparent 

when used with Al and Mg flanges, as 

there is no corrosion. 


The high performance potential of PRO- 

GRESSION ® CA is not only due to the 

materials used. Especially because of 

low surface pressures and occasional 

high values of surface roughness, this 

gasket material is used e.g. in charge 

air dampers and other mechanical compressors. 

Trend 

The trend toward lightweight construction 

will increase. Engines and individual components 

of aluminium or magnesium are 

determining factors in automotive engineering. 

PROGRESSION ® CA effectively 

supports this development. Also in future. 


Full-surface NBR coating 

Bonding agent 

Al/Mg alloy core 

without bead 

Half bead 

Fullbead 

Guaredisch Constructional ndeunfeg layers of sit PROGRESSION dolor sit ament. 

® CA. 

Guaredisch Design versions ndeunfeg without sit bead, dolor sit and ament. with half or full bead. 

¬18




Construction 

Core 





16 h, 300 °C 

Swelling 

to ASTM F146 

- in oil IRM 903; 5 h, 150 °C 


- in ASTM Fuel B; 5 h, RT 


- in water/antifreeze (50:50); 5 h, 100 °C 





Al/Mg alloy 

0.20 mm 

75 µm 

~ 0.70 kg/m 2 

> 47 N/mm 2 

< 5 % 

< 10 % 

< 5 % 

130 °C 

-40 up to +120 °C 

75 N/mm 2 





Tolerances 

max. Max. width Breite 500 mm 

0,35 0.35 mm 

±0,04 ±0.04 mm 

1) 



Guaredisch High sealing ndeunfeg potential sit with dolor lightweight sit ament. construction. 

Guaredisch ndeunfeg sit dolor sit ament. Guaredisch ndeunfeg sit dolor sit ament. 

¬19

RETALL ® FPM PLUS – TEMPERATURE & MEDIA UNDER CONTROL 


RETALL ® FPM plus is used for sealed 

joints that place high demands on mechanical 

and thermal loading. These 

include EGR, intake manifold, engine 

ancillaries, and valves. 

Material 

RETALL ® FPM plus consists of a sheet 

steel core that is coated on both sides 

with a high-quality elastomer. Moreover, 

both sides of the gasket material 

have a non-stick surface. RETALL ® FPM 

plus has a core of stainless spring steel 

(type 1.4310), and a thin elastomer 

coating of fluorine rubber (FPM). The 

gaskets are always beaded. 

Properties 

The special coating of RETALL ® FPM plus 

is a guaranteed combination of high 

temperature resistance up to 280 °C, 

and excellent media resistance. Other 

features are outstanding conformability 

to uneven surfaces, very high sealing 

integrity with liquids and gases, high 

elasticity of the installed gasket (recovery), 

plus mechanical strength. All of 

these sealing properties are due to the 

combination of an elastomer-coated 

metal core and beads. 


Thanks to its high temperature resistance, 

RETALL ® FPM plus is the preferred 

material for valve gaskets in exhaust 

gas recirculation (EGR) systems. The 

gaskets are fitted with clamping claws, 

e.g. for clipping them to oval flanges. 

Screw retainers greatly simplify overhead 

installation. 

Trend 

The demand for environmentally compatible 

engines with optimized emission 

values leads to increasingly high 

operating temperatures for EGR systems. 

RETALL ® FPM plus is a gasket 

material that has been designed specifically 

for the demands placed by 

EGR systems. 


Full-surface FPM coating 

Bonding agent 

Core of stainless spring steel 

(type 1.43010) 

Half bead 

Full bead 

Constructional layers of RETALL ® FPM plus. 

Design versions with half and full beads. 

¬20



Construction 

Core 





16 h, 300 °C 

Swelling 

to ASTM F146 

- in oil IRM 903; 5 h, 150 °C 











1.4310 

0.20 mm 

25 µm 

~ 1.65 kg/m 2 

> 45 N/mm 2 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

300 °C 

-40 up to +280 °C 

100 N/mm 2 




Tolerances 



0.25 mm 

±0.02 mm 

1) 



Fixing clip for easier installation. 

Quality pays off – temperature and media-resistant coatings. 

¬21

RETALL ® F51 AND RETALL ® F52 – OPTIMUM SEALING WITH PARTIAL COATING 

used e.g. in high-pressure fuel pumps, 

where peak pressures in excess of 

2400 bar are possible, whilst RETALL ® 

F52 is used e.g. in the control modules 

for automatic transmissions. 

Material 

RETALL ® F51 and RETALL ® F52 are metal 

gasket materials, which have been 

partially coated with fluorine rubber 

(FPM) using the screen-printing process. 

RETALL ® F51 has a core of corrosionproof 

stainless steel (type 1.4310), whilst 

with RETALL ® F52 it is made of carbon 

steel or aluminium. 

RETALL ® F51 gaskets are always beaded. 

Properties 

The partial coating of RETALL ® F51 guarantees 

extremely low setting behaviour, 

e.g. in the vicinity of the head bolts, and 

reliable clamping conditions. RETALL ® 

F51 has good conformability, high elasticity, 

very good sealing integrity with 

liquids and gases, plus outstanding 

thermal resistance up to 240 °C continuous 

temperature. 

RETALL ® F52 also has good conformability, 

excellent creep resistance, is resistant 

to automatic transmission fluids 

(ATF), and temperature resistant up to 

240 °C. 

Thanks to possible coating thicknesses 

up to 500 µm, component distortions 

can be optimally compensated. 


RETALL ® F51 and RETALL ® F52 offer 

all the features required for demanding 

special solutions. In combination with 

special bead designs, RETALL ® F51 is 


The combination of pulsating internal 

pressures, low bolt clamping forces, 

and wide bolt spacing is a challenge 

for every gasket. Thanks to the pronounced 

plastic-elastic behavior of the 

partial coating, RETALL ® F52 is the ideal 

sealing concept for automatic transmission 

control modules, as it provides 

optimum compensation of component 

distortions. 

Trend 

When it comes to contamination from 

particles or dust, high demands are 

placed on precision components such 

as high-pressure fuel pumps. VICTOR 

REINZ was the first gasket manufacturer 

to introduce automatic cleaning & 

packaging processes for gaskets, thus 

meeting customer demands in terms 

of cleanliness. 


Partial FPM coating 

Bonding agent 

Core of stainless spring steel 

(type 1.43010), of carbon 

steel, or aluminium 

Half bead 

Full bead 

Constructional layers of RETALL ® F51 and RETALL ® F52. 

Design versions of RETALL ® F51 with half and full beads. 

¬22


RETALL ® F51 

RETALL ® F52 

Construction 

Core 


Carbon steel 

RETALL ® F51 

RETALL ® F52 

1.4310 

Aluminium 


0.20 mm 

0.80 up to 1.8 mm 


5 up to 40 µm 

60 up to 500 µm 

Density of FPM coating 

~ 1.90 g/cm 3 

~ 1.90 g/cm 3 

Hardness to DIN 53505 

70 Shore A 

70 Shore A 


~ 1.55 kg/m 2 

~ 1.55 kg/m 2 

Swelling 

to ASTM F146 

- in oil ATF 

resistant 

resistant 

- in oil IRM 903; (replaces oil No. 3) 5 h, 150 °C 

resistant 

resistant 


resistant 

- 


280 ˚C 

280 ˚C 


-30 up to +240 ˚C 

-30 up to +240 ˚C 


RETALL ® F51 

RETALL ® F52 



Tolerances 

0.20 mm 

acc. to EN 10258-10259 

0.80 up to 1.8 mm 

acc. to EN 10258-10259 

1) 



Increased safety through highly precise positioning of the coatings (RETALL ® F51). 

With RETALL ® F52, high coating thicknesses provide optimal compensation of 

component distortions. 

¬23

Beaded metal gaskets with fiber-reinforced elastomer coating 

MATRICS ® AND MATRICS ® PLUS – PERFECT CONFORMABILITY 

Material 

Matrix Coated Steel – MatriCS ® for short 

– is the unique combination of a sheet 

steel core and a fiber-reinforced elastomer 

coating. MatriCS ® has a carbon 

steel core, whilst MatriCS ® plus uses 

stainless steel. A coating of fiber-reinforced, 

temperature-resistant elastomer 

is rolled onto both sides of the sheet 

core. Hereby, a primer layer ensures a 

perfect and durable rubber-metal bond, 

and a non-stick gasket surface guarantees 

optimum disassembly properties. 

MatriCS ® consists of a 0.25 mm thick 

steel sheet, coated on both sides with 

a 0.125 mm layer of high-quality, fiberreinforced 

nitrile rubber (NBR). 

MatriCS ® plus differs from MatriCS ® in 

that the core material is 0.2 mm stainless 

spring steel (type 1.4310) with a 

slightly thicker elastomer coating of 

0.15 mm. 

Properties 

MatriCS ® and MatriCS ® plus combine 

mechanical strength and outstanding 

creep resistance with high compressibility 

and excellent recovery. MatriCS ® 

and MatriCS ® plus stand for high temperature 

and media resistance, in 

particular with regard to mineral and 

synthetic oils, fuels, antifreeze, and refrigerants. 

With its stainless steel core, MatriCS ® 

plus offers additional advantages. The 

gasket is corrosion-proof, has an even 

longer service life, and due to its even 

better recoverability, it features optimized 

dynamic behavior. 


MatriCS ® and MatriCS ® plus are designed 

to withstand high mechanical 

and thermal loads. Therefore, these 

gasket materials provide universal 

sealing solutions for engines, engine 

ancillaries, and for drivetrains. 

MatriCS ® is the standard answer for 

rough sealing surfaces, whilst MatriCS ® 

plus sets new standards in the damping 

of component dynamics. Typical 

applications for MatriCS ® are intake 

manifolds, oil pans, EGR systems, and 

gearbox covers; for MatriCS ® plus they 

include timing chain covers, oil pans, 

and water pumps. 


The strengths of MatriCS ® and MatriCS ® 

plus come to bear especially with flexurally 

weak components that exhibit 

low sealing pressures and poor pressure 

distribution. With gearbox covers, for 

example, beaded gaskets provide highly 

reliable and durable sealing even 

with low bolt forces and rough sealing 

faces. 

Trend 

Lightweight construction and downsizing 

concepts require increasingly wide 

bolt spacing and higher temperatures. 

MatriCS ® and MatriCS ® plus boost the 

performance potential of elastomercoated 

metal gaskets by means of 

significantly improved conformability, 

and low setting at high temperatures. 


Full-surface reinforced NBR coating 

Bonding agent 

Core material 

carbon steel or 


Without bead 

Half bead 

Full bead 

Constructional layers of MatriCS ® and MatriCS ® plus. 

Design versions without bead, and with half or full bead. 

¬24


Construction 

Core 





16 h, 300 °C 

Zusammenpressung und Rückfederung 

to ASTM F36J 

Zusammenpressung 

Rückfederung 

Swelling 

to ASTM F146 

- in oil IRM 903; 5 h, 150 °C 









MatriCS ® 


Carbon steel 


1.4310 

0.25 mm 

0.20 mm 

125 µm 

150 µm 

~ 2.20 kg/m 2 

~ 1.80 kg/m 2 

> 45 N/mm 2 

> 45 N/mm 2 

4 up to 10 % 

4 up to 10 % 

< 40 % 

< 40 % 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

< 5 % 

300 °C 

300 °C 

-40 up to +220 °C -40 up to +220 °C 

100 N/mm 2 100 N/mm 2 

MatriCS ® 





Tolerances 

MatriCS ® 


0.5 mm 

±0.05 mm 



0.5 mm 

±0.05 mm 

1) 



Reliable joint between core and coating thanks to bonding agent. 

Beads (full beads) provide higher line pressures. 


¬25

Beaded metal gaskets – now up to 1100 °C 

RETALL ® HRS AND RETALL ® HTS – LESS CAN BE MORE 

Material 

RETALL ® HRS and RETALL ® HTS are 

purely metal gasket materials with one 

or more layers, made of stainless spring 

steel or stainless high-temperature 

steel. With multilayer versions, the individual 

layers are spot-welded and, 

depending on the application, they are 

beaded. 

Properties 

RETALL ® HRS and RETALL ® HTS exhibit 

high temperature resistance and high 

durability. With RETALL ® HRS, the best 

results are obtained at working temperatures 

up to 650 ºC, and up to 950 ºC 

with RETALL ® HTS. 


The application areas of RETALL ® HRS 

and RETALL ® HTS depend on the specific 

requirements. RETALL ® HRS is the 

best choice for working temperatures 

up to 650 ºC and high demands on 

elasticity, whilst RETALL ® HTS is ideal 

for working temperatures up to 950 ºC 

but with lower demands on recovery. 

Both material types are used mainly 

for exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, 

EGR flanges, diesel particle filters, and 

catalytic converters. 

Especially for series production, RETALL ® 

HRS and RETALL ® HTS are the standard 

solution for exhaust system applications. 


RETALL ® HRS is preferably used for 

two-layer exhaust manifold gaskets. 

Special designs with beads and stoppers 

ensure good recovery, as required 

by high component dynamics as well 

as occasional extreme thermal expansion. 

Stoppers relieve the beads so that 

they are not fully compressed, and the 

defined working range is maintained. 

The stopper serves as a pre-sealing 

element and reduces the dynamics at 

the component surfaces. 

For applications on and around the turbocharger, 

the strengths of RETALL ® 

HTS play a decisive role. The material's 

high temperature resistance sets new 

standards in this area. 

Trend 

High dynamics and temperature stresses 

with increasing exhaust gas back 

pressures – these requirement specifications 

for modern turbocharged engines 

are met by gaskets made with 

RETALL ® HRS and RETALL ® HTS. 

Tip! 

For applications with extreme operating 

conditions, the new RETALL ® 

HRTS with a high-temperature steel 

core can be used. This gasket material 

withstands temperatures up to 

1100 °C, whilst exhibiting good recovery 

behaviour. 

Sheet steel type 1.4310 or 1.4828 

Constructional layers of RETALL ® HRS and RETALL ® 1.4828. 

Single-layer (SLS), two-layer (DLS), and multi-layer (MLS) design versions. 

¬26


RETALL ® HRS 

RETALL ® HTS 

Material no. 

1.4310 acc. to EN 10088-2 

1.4828 acc. to EN 10059 


RETALL ® HRS 

RETALL ® HTS 



0.2 mm, 0.25 mm, 0.3 mm 

0.2 mm up to 0.6 mm 

RETALL ® HRS 

RETALL ® HTS 

Tolerances 

other thicknesses on request 

acc. to EN 10258/10259 

other thicknesses on request 

acc. to EN 10258/10259 

1) 



Beads (full beads) provide higher line pressures. 

Integral screw retainer. 

¬27

THERMO-GLIDE ® – PERFECTLY TIGHT IN SPITE OF HIGH DYNAMICS AND TEMPERATURES 


thermo-glide ® is particularly suitable 

for sealed joints that must provide good 

micro-sealing under high dynamic and 

thermal loading. Main application areas 

are for components subjected to different 

thermal expansion rates: e.g. exhaust 

manifold gaskets, turbocharger 

gaskets, highly stressed gaskets for 

EGR systems, and other gaskets in the 

exhaust train. 

Material 

thermo-glide ® is a powder-coated layer 

of lubricating lacquer for metal gaskets. 

The combination of high-temperature-resistant 

resins and special organic 

lubricant materials is used to 

increase the potential of RETALL ® HRS 

and RETALL ® HTS. 

Normally, thermo-glide ® is applied to 

the gasket surface that is exposed to 

the hotter and/or rougher side of the 

sealed joint. 

Properties 

The high-temperature-resistant thermoglide 

® coating reduces friction and 

improves the gasket's conformability 

to micro-roughnesses. This ensures 

considerably better sealing integrity. 

thermo-glide ® resists temperatures up 

to 1000 °C. 

Thanks to the simultaneous use of several 

wear and friction-reducing lubricants, 

thermo-glide ® exhibits optimal 

slip characteristics in a wide temperature 

range. It provides lasting protection 

from surface damage due to cold welding, 

as the frictional wear of the gasket 

and component surfaces under thermal 

and dynamic loading is significantly 

reduced. 


Modern exhaust manifold gaskets between 

cylinder head and manifold must 

provide perfect sealing in spite of high 

temperature variations and frictional 

movement. Even during cold tests, 

thermo-glide ® has very low leakage 

values, and in its role as a problemsolving 

layer, it prevents damage to the 

beads caused by frictional movement. 

Trend 

Increasingly tough emission regulations 

place new demands on the sealing integrity 

of the entire exhaust train. Already 

today, special bead technology in 

combination with thermo-glide ® ensures 

the compliance with future emission 

legislation involving reduced leakage 

rates for lower exhaust gas emissions. 

Optional cover layer 

Full-surface, high-temperatureresistant 

slip coating 

Blank stainless steel core 

Constructional layers of thermo-glide ® . 


¬28


thermo-glide ® 

Construction 

Base material: plain gaskets with stainless steel core 

Thickness of thermo-glide ® coating (each side) 

Component roughness R z 

Max. operating temperature 

30 µm 

< 20 µm 

1000 ºC 






Tolerances 

0.20 mm up to 3.00 mm 

acc. to DIN 28091-1 

1) 



Multi-layer design for high component dynamics. 

Maximum sealing with minimum friction. 

¬29

Metal/rubber gaskets 

FPM 70 – INCLUDING FLEXIBLE MEDIA AND TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE 

Material 

FPM 70 consists of a metal core with 

molded-on FPM elastomer profiles. The 

core is made of stainless steel (e.g. 

type 1.4303) or galvanized carbon steel. 

Media-resistant fluorine rubber with a 

hardness of 70 Shore A is used as 

elastomer. 

Hereby, the fluorine rubber can be surface 

molded, edge molded, or backbone 

molded. The elastomer elements are 

always used with controlled compression, 

whereby travel limiting is ensured 

e.g. by means of a groove in the component. 

Properties 

Regarding media resistance, FPM 70 is 

an outstanding combination providing 

resistance to fuels, water/antifreeze, 

and lubricating oil. The gasket material 

is designed for a wide temperature 

range from -24 °C up to +230 °C. 

Other positive features are low setting 

and bolt load loss (also in case of wide 

bolt spacing), low clamping force requirements 

for high sealing potential, 

plus high elasticity and durability. 


FPM 70 is particularly suitable for simultaneous 

sealing of different media 

from each other, e.g. in oil filter cooling 

modules. Other application areas 

are sealed joints in the intake duct, 

the throttle flap, or in transmissions. 


The edge-molded version of FPM 70 

permits the oil and water channels in 

oil filter cooling modules to be sealed 

in a simple manner. For applications 

previously requiring the use of different 

elastomer materials, FPM 70 is 

today's answer. Hereby, the fluorine 

rubber molded onto the metal core 

adapts to component distortions without 

overpressing. 

Trend 

Gaskets with a large surface also need 

to be manufactured cost-effectively in 

small quantities. Alternatives to onepiece 

gaskets are inserts of FPM 70 

around coolant or oil channels, which 

are laser-welded onto the gasket. 

Stainless steel or 

galvanized carbon steel 

Edge-molded FPM 

Surface Molded 

Edge Molded 

Backbone Molded 

Constructional layers of FPM 70. 

Surface molded, edge molded, and backbone molded elastomer profiles. 

¬30


FPM 70 

Construction 

Core of stainless steel or galvanized carbon steel 

Surface-molded elastomer 

Edge-molded elastomer 

Backbone-molded elastomer 


Compression set to DIN 53517 

16 h, 150 °C 

Low-temperature value to DIN 53545 



Media resistance 

Oil 

Fuels 

Water/antifreeze agent (50:50) 

X 

X 

X 

X 

70 Shore A 

< 40 % 

up to < -24 ºC 

250 ºC 

230 ºC 

+ 

+ 

+ 


FPM 70 


Molded-on metal/rubber gaskets according to drawing, 

dimensions provided, or other agreements 

FPM 70 

max. size 

800 mm x 500 mm 

1) 



Utmost functionality thanks to high processing quality. 

¬31

ACM 50 AND ACM 60 – THE COST-EFFECTIVE STANDARD SOLUTION 

Material 

ACM 50 and ACM 60 consist of a metal 

core with molded-on ACM elastomer 

profiles. The core is made of stainless 

steel (e.g. type 1.4303) or galvanized 

carbon steel. Acrylic rubbers with a 

hardness of 50 Shore A or 60 Shore A 

are used as elastomer. 

Hereby, the acrylic rubber can be surface 

molded, edge molded, or backbone 

molded. The elastomer elements are 

always used as force shunts, whereby 

travel limiting is ensured e.g. by means 

of a groove in the component. 

Properties 

ACM 50 and ACM 60 are characterized 

by very good resistance against oil in a 

wide temperature range between -30 °C 

and +150 °C. Other positive features 

are low setting and bolt load loss (also 

in case of wide bolt spacing), low clamping 

force requirements for high sealing 

potential, plus high elasticity and durability. 


ACM 50 and ACM 60 provide a high 

sealing potential at low clamping forces. 

Similarly, setting tendency and bolt 

load loss are low, even with wide bolt 

spacing. As a result, this gasket material 

is preferred for flexurally weak components 

with low surface pressures, 

e.g. for oil pans and valve cover modules. 


The metal/rubber material ACM 50 is 

used for backbone-molded gaskets on 

valve covers. Ensuring top quality: To 

position the core sheet precisely during 

the production process, it is held by 

means of special locating pins. Apart 

from perfect sealing, the subject of NVH 

(noise, vibration, harshness) also plays 

a decisive role. 

ACM 50 – a solution that's not only tight, 

but also quiet. 

Trend 

ACM 50 and ACM 60 provide cost-effective 

standard solutions not only for 

all classical applications, but also customized 

solutions for modern engine 

design. In short – an excellent tip. 

Moreover, ACM 50 and ACM 60 are 

finding increasing use in applications 

with very high demands on durability, 

and for components with distortion problems. 

Stainless steel or 

galvanized carbon steel 

Edge-molded ACM 

Surface Molded 

Edge Molded 

Backbone Molded 

Constructional layers of ACM 50 and ACM 60. 

Surface molded, edge molded, and backbone molded elastomer 

profiles. 

¬32


ACM 50/60 

Construction 







16 h, 150 °C 





Oil 

Fuels 


X 

X 

X 

X 

50/60 Shore A 

< 20 % 

< -30 ºC 

160 ºC 

150 ºC 

+ 

0 

- 


ACM 50 and ACM 60 




ACM 50/60 

max. size 

800 mm x 500 mm 

1) 



Integral screw retainer. 


¬33

HTV 50 – THE SIMPLE SOLUTION FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 

Material 

HTV 50 consists of a metal core with 

molded-on silicone elastomer profiles. 

The core is made of stainless steel 

(e.g. type 1.4303) or galvanized carbon 

steel. Silicone rubber with a hardness 

of 50 Shore A is used as elastomer. 

HTV stands for High Temperature Vulcanization. 

The silicone rubber is edge-molded to 

the metal core. Hereby, the moldings 

are always used as force shunts, whereby 

travel limiting is ensured e.g. by 

means of a groove in the component. 

Properties 

Due to its outstanding flow properties, 

HTV 50 is very simple to apply and 

process, so that retro-vulcanization is 

not necessary. Its temperature resistance 

lies in the range between -40 °C 

and +200 °C. Other positive features 

are low setting and bolt load loss (also 

in case of wide bolt spacing), low clamping 

force requirements for high sealing 

potential, plus high elasticity and durability. 

The material is conditionally oilresistant. 


HTV 50 is the ideal solution for all standard 

applications. In particular for sealing 

tasks involving covers and electrical 

connectors. 


With engines designed using magnesium, 

corrosive electrochemical potentials 

arise along the bare punched edges 

at the outer contours of the gasket's 

individual metal layers. 

In combination with a special insulating 

coating, a circumferential sealing lip of 

HTV 50 is molded along the outer punched 

edges to provide effective corrosion 

protection. 

Trend 

Simple processing without retro-vulcanization 

is a cost-effective sealing solution 

for special cases. HTV 50 is the 

individual gasket material for special 

requirements. 

Stainless steel 

or galvanized carbon steel 

Edge-molded silicone 

Construction of edge-molded HTV 50. 

¬34


HTV 50 

Construction 







16 h, 150 °C 





Oil 

Fuels 


X 

X 

50 Shore A 

< 30 % 

< -40 ºC 

220 ºC 

200 ºC 

0 

- 

- 




HTV 50 

max. size 

800 mm x 500 mm 


HTV 50 

1) 




¬35

High-temperature gaskets 

XTREME ® PLUS – WHEN EXTREME TEMPERATURES REPRESENT AN ABSOLUTE CHALLENGE 

Material 

Xtreme ® plus consists of a tanged steel 

core, onto which a fiber-reinforced mica 

layer is rolled from both sides. The core 

material is a 0.20 mm thick stainless 

steel (type 1.4828) sheet that has been 

tanged. Apart from expanded mica, 

the coating material contains temperature 

resistant fibers as well as a small 

amount of high-grade elastomers as 

binder. Due to the special properties of 

the mica material, which prevents the 

gasket from burning-in or baking to 

the sealing surface, a non-stick coating 

is not necessary. 

The material is available in overall thicknesses 

of 1.2 mm and 1.6 mm. 

Properties 

Xtreme ® plus withstands high temperatures 

up to 950 °C, and provides a 

high sealing potential over the entire 

temperature range. Due to its high compressibility 

and elasticity, this gasket 

material is extremely conformable, 

compensates component deformations 

in an optimal manner, and exhibits constant 

material properties also under 

changing operating conditions. 

Further advantages are high creep resistance, 

i.e. a low setting tendency, 

good media resistance, high gas tightness, 

and good thermal insulation with 

a low coefficient of thermal conductance. 

Under extreme mechanical loads, the 

optional internal bead permits higher 

internal pressures and provides better 

cross-sectional sealing. 

Wider beads reduce the gasket's setting 

behaviour. If required, a one-sided bead 

up to the gasket's outer contour increases 

mechanical strength and improves 

the gliding properties through 

special measures. 


Xtreme ® plus was developed especially 

for high-temperature applications, and 

therefore provides optimum solutions 

for all tasks in the exhaust area. It is 

particularly suitable for turbocharger 

gaskets, but also for installation between 

cylinder head and exhaust manifold, in 

the downstream flanges of exhaust 

trains, and for components in EGR systems. 


The preferred use of Xtreme ® plus is 

for turbocharger gaskets. Here, Xtreme ® 

plus compensates component movements 

caused by large temperature 

variations very well. For special solutions, 

the gaskets usually have metal 

beaded edges. 

Trend 

Tighter emission regulations have a 

decisive influence of engine development, 

whilst engines are becoming 

more compact and have higher outputs. 

This leads to higher exhaust gas temperatures 

and simultaneously higher 

combustion pressures. In summary, 

the engine has fewer opportunities for 

cooling down. The high-temperature 

gasket material Xtreme ® plus is ideally 

suited to meet these demands. 

High-temperature coating 

Expanded mica 

Tanged metal core 

Stainless steel type 1.4828 

without beaded edge 

with simple edge beading 

with extended edge beading 

Constructional layers of Xtreme ® plus. 

Design versions without bead, with simple and with extended edge beading. 

¬36

Technical data 

1) 2) 

Xtreme ® plus 

Construction 

Core 


Creep resistance; 16 h, 300 °C to DIN 52913 

Nominal thickness 1.2 mm 

Nominal thickness 1.6 mm 

Compressibility and recovery 

to ASTM F36 J 

Compressibility 

Recovery 

Swelling 

to ASTM F146 

- in oil IRM 903; 5 h, 150 °C 


Weight increase 









Stainless steel 1.4828 

0.20 mm and 0.30 mm 

~ 42 N/mm 2 

~ 38 N/mm 2 

5 % up to 15 % 

> 40 % 

< 5 % 

< 15 % 

< 5 % 

< 10 % 

< 10 % 

< 18 % 

950 °C 

75 N/mm 2 




Tolerances 


1.2 mm and 1.6 mm 

±0.01 mm 


1) 



2) 

For critical applications, an inner bead is advantageous. 

Optional inner bead permits higher internal pressures and provides better cross-sectional sealing. 

¬37

Fiber composite gaskets 

AFM ® 30 – MEDIUM-HARD STANDARD SOLUTION FOR DEMANDING OPERATING CONDITIONS 

thermal resistance. AFM ® 30 is suitable 

for short-term peak temperatures up to 

400 ºC, and continuous temperatures 

up to 250 ºC. 

Material 

AFM ® 30 is a composite gasket material 

based on synthetic fibers. This asbestos-free 

gasket material contains aramid 

fibers and other temperature-resistant 

asbestos substitutes that have been processed 

together with high-grade elastomers 

under increased pressure and 

elevated temperature. 

Both sides of AFM ® 30 are coated with 

a high-friction layer as standard, which 

facilitates dismantling and makes additional 

surface treatment unnecessary 

in most cases. 

Properties 

AFM ® 30 is a standard quality that meets 

high operational demands. This composite 

gasket material provides reliable 

sealing against gases, oils, fuels, and 

antifreeze agents; moreover, it exhibits 

good conformability, high tensile and 

shear strength, as well as mechanical/ 


AFM ® 30 is used primarily for sealing 

transmission, hydraulic, refrigerant, and 

engine oils, as well as fuels. Other uses 

for AFM ® 30 are found in oil pans, oil 

filter housings, water pumps, and air 

compressors. 


The good conformability and low setting 

tendency of AFM ® 30 is particularly useful 

when sealing automatic transmissions. 

Moreover, the material exhibits a 

high coefficient of friction for torque 

transfer. 

High-friction layer 

on both sides 

Synthetic fibers, 

elastomers, filling media. 

Constructional layers of AFM ® 30. 

¬38


1) 2) 

Tensile strength (cross grain) to ASTM F 152 


16 h, 300 °C 


to ASTM F 36 J 


Recovery 

Gas permeability with nitrogen 

to DIN 3535, Part 6 FA 

Swelling 

to ASTM F146 











Max. operating pressure 

AFM ® 30 

> 12 N/mm 2 

~ 36 N/mm 2 

7 % up to 15 % 

> 50 % 

~ 0.5 cm 3 /min 

< 10 % 

< 10 % 

< 10 % 

< 10 % 

< 5 % 

< 10 % 

250 ˚C 

100 bar 


AFM ® 30 



Tolerances 

0.30 mm up to 5.00 mm 


AFM ® 30 

1) 



2) 

Max. operating temperature and max. pressure may not occur 

simultaneously. 

Screen-printing for improved sealing effect and higher internal pressure loads. 

¬39

AFM ® 31 – STANDARD COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS WITH HIGH SEALING POTENTIAL 

Properties 

Furthermore, AFM ® 31 is a very conformable 

gasket material that is highly 

compressible and flexible. Worth noting 

is the very good sealing effect against 

gases and liquids, such as oils, fuels, 

and antifreeze agents – also with low 

bolt clamping forces. AFM ® 31 is suitable 

for short-term peak temperatures 

up to 300 ºC, and continuous temperatures 

up to 250 ºC. 

Material 

AFM ® 31 is a composite gasket material 

based on synthetic fibers. This asbestos-free 

gasket material contains aramid 

fibers and other temperature-resistant 

asbestos substitutes. AFM ® 31 is manufactured 

together with high-grade elastomers 

under increased pressure and 

elevated temperature. 

Both sides of AFM ® 31 are coated with 






AFM ® 31 is used mainly for sealing joints 

between components that are easily 

deformed, and have relatively low clamping 

pressures, such as oval flanges, oil 

pans, and gearbox covers. 


Frequently, the sealing surfaces of oil 

pans are flexurally weak, so that high 

clamping pressures are not possible. The 

composite material AFM ® 31 achieves 

optimum sealing results with wider bolt 

spacings combined with low clamping 

pressure. 


on both sides 


elastomers, 

and filling media 

Constructional layers of AFM ® 31. 

¬40


1) 2) 



16 h, 175 °C 




Recovery 



Swelling 

to ASTM F146 












AFM ® 31 

> 8 N/mm 2 

~ 24 N/mm 2 

14 % up to 23 % 

> 50 % 

~ 0.1 cm 3 /min 

< 10 % 

< 20 % 

< 15 % 

< 20 % 

< 5 % 

< 15 % 

250 ˚C 

80 bar 


AFM ® 31 



Tolerances 

0.30 mm up to 2.00 mm 


1) 



2) 


AFM ® 31 


High quality thanks to clean-cut edges. 

¬41

AFM ® 32/2 – STANDARD SOLUTION FOR APPLICATIONS WITH HIGH MECHANICAL LOADS 

Material 

AFM ® 32/2 is a composite gasket material 

based on synthetic fibers. This 

asbestos-free gasket material contains 

aramid fibers and other temperatureresistant 

asbestos substitutes that have 

been processed together with high-grade 

elastomers under increased pressure 

and elevated temperature. 

Both sides of AFM ® 32/2 are coated with 





Properties 

AFM ® 32/2 has very high mechanicalthermal 

stability and tensile strength. 

The material is highly conformable, and 

is especially suitable for sealing oils 

and other liquid media. AFM ® 32/2 is 

suitable for short-term peak temperatures 

up to 400 ºC, and continuous 

temperatures up to 250 ºC. 


AFM ® 32/2 is frequently used to seal 

joints subjected to high mechanical 

loads. Typical application areas are 

intake manifolds, compressor flanges, 

and components that must withstand 

severe vibration, such as the chassis. 


As an optimum solution for applications 

involving high mechanical loads, AFM ® 

32/2 is also the classical material used 

for door lock pads. Hereby, the material 

is used as an underlay (sometimes 

with an adhesive layer) to provide scratch 

protection. In these applications, the 

high-strength material also absorbs 

vibrations and provides corrosion protection. 


on both sides 


elastomers, 

and filling media 

Constructional layers of AFM ® 32/2. 

¬42


1) 2) 



16 h, 175 °C 




Recovery 



Swelling 

to ASTM F146 












AFM ® 32/2 

> 15 N/mm 2 

~ 36 N/mm 2 

7 % up to 12 % 

> 50 % 

~ 1.0 cm 3 /min 

< 8 % 

< 12 % 

< 7 % 

< 10 % 

< 5 % 

< 15 % 

250 ˚C 

150 bar 




Tolerances 

AFM ® 32/2 

0.30 mm up to 3.00 mm 


1) 



2) 



AFM ® 32/2 

Adhesive layer on one side serves as an assembly aid. 

¬43

SCREEN-PRINTED GASKETS SH, QE, AND SF – INDIVIDUAL TUNING FOR FLAT GASKETS 

Material 

Screen-printed gaskets are manufactured 

by applying polymer compound 

beads onto a substrate material, and 

subsequent vulcanization of the compact 

or foamed elastic sealing beads. 

Depending on the application and the 

substrate material, special bonding 

lacquers are used, which also act as 

corrosion inhibitors with carbon steel 

substrates. 

The substrate material can be metal or 

composite, i.e. carbon steel, stainless 

steel, or aluminium, as well as AFM ® – 

our asbestos-free composite material 

based on synthetic fibers. 

Also depending on the application, the 

beads have different specifications. 

Properties 

Screen-printed gaskets achieve significantly 

better micro and macro-adaptation, 

and therefore improve the sealing 

effect and internal pressure resistance 

of flat gaskets. The printed beads can 

be applied on one or both sides of the 

gasket. 

SH-type material exhibits good resistance 

to mineral oils and greases, has 

high mechanical strength, and therefore 

permits high line pressures. 

QE is resistant to a wide range of media, 

is temperature resistant and non-aging. 

Moreover, the sealing bead is highly conformable 

and only requires low clamping 

pressure to obtain good sealing 

results. 

Due to the foaming process, SF-type 

material is extremely conformable, and 

has a medium temperature resistance. 


Screen-printed gaskets are always used 

when conventional gaskets are unable 

to provide adequate sealing results. 

Even the standard design with constant 

sealing/supporting bead heights and 

widths ensures good sealing integrity, 

especially with flexurally weak components 

and/or low clamping pressures. 

By varying the bead geometry, it is possible 

to control the surface pressure 

precisely, e.g. for joints between different 

pressures or media. 

For timing covers, oil pans, or hydraulic 

pumps, screen-printed gaskets enable 

practically every bead shape to be implemented 

without complex tooling. 


Due to uneven pressure distribution as 

well as the partially low clamping pressure, 

flexurally weak components place 

high demands on flat gaskets. Elastic 

polymer sealing beads can solve these 

tasks optimally, for example on timing 

covers. 

Trend 

Innovative engine concepts depend on 

gaskets that are matched to the specific 

application. Screen-printed gaskets 

permit special solutions to be realized 

quickly and unconventionally. Due to 

the line pressure effect, high-integrity 

surface and cross-sectional sealing is 

achieved. Consequently, the component 

stiffness or clamping pressure required 

for a good seal can be lower than with 

simple flat gaskets. 

SH screen-printing 

QE screen-printing 

SF screen-printing 

Constructional layers of SH, QE, and SF screen-printed gaskets. 

¬44





Construction 

Metal substrate 

Carbon steel 

Carbon steel 

Stainless steel, 

Stainless steel, 

aluminium 

aluminium 

Composite substrate 

AFM ® 30 

AFM ® 30 

AFM ® 30 

AFM ® 31 

AFM ® 31 

AFM ® 31 

AFM ® 32/2 

AFM ® 32/2 

AFM ® 32/2 

Bead height 

0.05 mm up to 0.25 mm 

0.05 mm up to 0.25 mm 

0.1 mm up to 0.8 mm 

Polymer type 

Polyurethane 

Silicone 

Epoxy 

(slightly foamed) 

Color 

blue 

gray 

red-brown 

Temperature resistance 

-30 up to +90 ºC 

-50 up to +180 ºC 

-10 up to +130 ºC 





Gaskets 

with sealing bead according to a drawing 

1) 






Screen-printing for improved sealing effect and higher internal pressure loads. 

Highly precise positioning thanks to perfected manufacturing 

processes. 

¬45

Molded rubber gaskets 

ACM 50 AND ACM 60 – MAXIMUM SEALING POTENTIAL WITH MINIMUM CLAMPING FORCE 

Material 

ACM 50 and ACM 60 are molded rubber 

gaskets using acrylic rubber. The elastomer 

elements are always used as force 

shunts, whereby travel limiting is ensured 

e.g. by means of a groove in the 

component or with threaded buffers. 

Profile geometries matched precisely 

to the application are the guarantee for 

optimum functionality. ACM 50 and 

ACM 60 have different hardness grades. 

The hardness of ACM 50 is 50 Shore A, 

whilst that of ACM 60 is 60 Shore A. 

Properties 

ACM 50 and ACM 60 provide a high 

sealing potential at low clamping forces. 

Similarly, setting tendency and bolt load 

loss are low, even with wide bolt spacing. 

The cost-effective standard solution 

is suitable for a wide temperature range 

between -30 °C and +150 °C, and has 

very good resistance against oil. 

Equally convincing are the elasticity and 

durability of ACM 50 and ACM 60. 


The properties of ACM 50 and ACM 60 

are perfect for reliable sealing of flexurally 

weak components, as these 

cases only permit limited clamping 

forces. 

ACM 50 and ACM 60 are used mainly 

for valve cover gaskets, but also for oil 

pans and timing covers. 


Especially with valve cover gaskets, reliable 

sealing must be ensured in spite 

of wide bolt spacing or unfavorable 

creep behavior in the case of plastic 

valve covers. In combination with the 

special 'H' profile, ACM 50 and ACM 60 

achieve an optimum overall performance. 

Due to its high recovery rate, 

a wide working range, and a defined 

buckling characteristic, the profile is 

pushed up automatically to ensure a 

tight seal. 

Trend 

Also in future, flexurally weak plastic 

components will play an important role 

in modern lightweight engines. ACM 

50 and ACM 60 provide good standard 

solutions that can also be used for plastic 

components with a tendency to 

creep. Similarly, this gasket material is 

finding increasing use for housing covers 

made of aluminium or magnesium. 

H 100 profile 

B profile 

Double B profile 

Design versions with B, Double B, and H 100 profiles. 

¬46




16 h, 150 °C 





Oil 

Fuels 


ACM 50/60 

50/60 Shore A 

< 20 % 

< -30 ºC 

160 ºC 

150 ºC 

+ 

0 

- 


ACM 50/60 

Gaskets 

according to drawing 

1) 



Molded rubber gaskets 

ACM 50 and ACM 60 

Complex designs thanks to perfected manufacturing technology. 

¬47


FIRMLY BONDED SEALING COMPOUNDS DX AND F52 – RELIABLE SEALING IN CRITICAL SITUATIONS 


When applied in the form of a bead, DX 

is used to seal highly uneven and rough 

surfaces. F52 is used in situations involving 

high component dynamics and/or 

elevated temperatures, and requiring 

chemical resistance. 

Material 

Critical sealing conditions arise in cases 

of component deformation, high surface 

roughness, and in separation areas. 

These difficulties can be solved by applying 

highly plastic sealing compounds 

to the gaskets. During installation, the 

compound is compressed, thus ensuring 

a reliable seal also in critical situations. 

For this purpose, either the firmly bonded 

and cured DX compound based on 

polyurethane (PU) or the foamed fluorine 

rubber (FPM) F52 compound are used. 

Properties 

The sealing compounds DX and F52 

are temperature resistant up to 120 °C 

and 240 °C respectively, and resistant 

to various media such as engine oil 

and coolants. Both compounds have 

good bonding properties. 

Due to their outstanding flow characteristics, 

the compounds extrude into 

the smallest cavities, surface roughnesses, 

and gaps without causing a 

partial reduction of the gasket's 

mounting surface pressure. 


The firmly bonded sealing compound DX 

is used typically for the joints of vacuum 

pumps, whilst F52 is used e.g. in 

critical sealing conditions with oil pans. 

Trend 

Complex engine designs increasingly 

require gaskets with additional seals. 

The aim is to eliminate the need to 

apply the additional seal during installation, 

and to deliver the gasket complete 

with compound as a »modular 

solution« instead. 

DX 

F52 

Design versions of firmly bonded sealing compounds DX and F52. 

¬48


DX 

F52 

Construction 

Metal substrate 

PROGRESSION ® -Series, 

MatriCS ® (plus) 

PROGRESSION ® -Series, 

RETALL ® -Series 

MatriCS ® (plus) 

Composite substrate 

AFM ® 30 

AFM ® 31 

AFM ® 32/2 

Bead height 

Polymer type 

Color 

Temperature resistance 

1.1 mm 

Oligomers 

Polyurethane compound 

transparent 

up to 120 ºC 

up to 0.6 mm (foamed) 

FPM 

blue 

-30 up to +240 ºC 


DX 

F52 

Gaskets 

with sealing bead according to a drawing 

1) 



Firmly bonded 

sealing compounds 

DX/ F52 

Highly precise positioning thanks to perfected manufacturing processes. 

¬49

WAVE-STOPPER ® – PUTTING PRESSURE ON THE LINE 

Material 

Normally, the Waver-Stopper ® consists 

of several concentric individual waves. 

The wave characteristics are influenced 

by various design criteria, and the core 

sheet thickness. By means of partially 

terminated waves, the gasket can be 

individually adapted to the component 

stiffness and contour. 

Properties 

The Wave-Stopper ® exhibits pronounced 

plastic/elastic behavior, which can be 

matched precisely to the gasket's working 

environment. Moreover, the wave 

height profiles can be varied, thus permitting 

a topographic adaptation. 

Consequently, the available bolt clamping 

forces are utilized to better effect, 

and component distortions are reduced. 


The Wave-Stopper ® is used primarily 

in combination with gaskets that must 

achieve high line pressures due to yielding 

components or because of high temperature 

stresses. Thanks to the individual 

adaptability, a highly uniform 

pressure image can be created in the 

critical areas. Due to the great degree 

of design freedom, the Wave-Stopper ® 

is able to adapt perfectly to changing 

component stiffness. This permits pressure 

peaks to be equalized, and the 

pressures on adjacent components are 

distributed evenly. Typical application 

areas are exhaust manifold, exhaust 

pipe, and turbocharger. 


Wave-Stopper ® achieves excellent results 

in turbochargers with thermal distortion 

of the sealed joints. Together 

with additional beads, the plastic/elastic 

behaviour ensures adequate sealing 

pressure levels under all operating conditions, 

and thus provides optimum 

sealing. 

Trend 

Not only the design of MLS cylinder head 

gaskets has been affected decisively 

by the Wave-Stopper ® . The Wave-Stopper 

® is a cost-effective alternative for 

complex and critical applications in the 

exhaust train. 

Design versions. Topographic adaptation using the plastic/elastic characteristics of 

the Wave-Stopper ® . 


¬50

CLIPS, CLAWS, AND FASTENERS – FAST, SIMPLE, AND SECURE 

Material 

Various types are available, such as the 

REINZ fixing claw, the REINZ dome, or 

other special versions of clips and fasteners. 

Basically, all the different types and versions 

can be used with all beaded metal 

gaskets – with and without elastomer 

coating. 

Properties 

Clips and fasteners serve to hold flat 

gaskets securely in place. This is always 

necessary if the gasket is preassembled 

by a systems supplier, or if it must be 

prevented from falling during installation 

on the assembly line. 


Clips, claws, and fasteners are used in 

countless applications – from A for airbag 

housing to W for water pump. In 

short: Whenever the loss of gaskets from 

preassembled engine components must 

be prevented, or their installation on the 

assembly line is to be simplified. 


Positioning and securing. Occasionally, 

combinations of different types of clips, 

claws, and fasteners are used, for example 

in complex oil filter cooler modules. 

During installation, the gasket must 

be positioned precisely (dome), before 

it can be secured overhead (clip or claw) 

to prevent it falling. 

Trend 

Faster, simpler, and safer are today's 

key words. Detailed solutions using innovative 

fasteners are extremely useful 

during efforts to simplify installation or 

assembly, thereby reducing overall costs. 

Clip 

Dome 

Design versions using a clip or dome. 


Wave-Stopper ® 

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Fixing/ 

clamping claw

A vision for the future 

HELPING CREATE FUTURE 

ENGINE CONCEPTS 

By constantly evaluating market and 

technology trends, VICTOR REINZ is 

helping make visions become reality. 

In fact, many of today’s engine standards 

are based on innovative solutions 

from VICTOR REINZ. So it's no 

wonder that VICTOR REINZ has developed 

a strong reputation for ongoing, 

outstanding product innovations in the 

automotive industry. 

With VICTOR REINZ, automotive visions come true. 

TWO EXAMPLES OF THE 

AUTOMOTIVE FUTURE 

The amount of vehicle electronics continues 

to increase. Measurement and 

control will play an essential role in 

modern engines. For example, integrated 

sensors enable fuel consumption 

and emissions to be reduced significantly. 

However, this also involves new demands 

on sealing technology for modern 

engine designs. In future, sensors in 

the head gasket will measure temperature 

and pressure directly in the combustion 

chamber, to supply data about 

the combustion process to the engine 

management system. Electronic components 

inside the engine control fuel 

injection, the ignition, and/or the valves, 

which means that the electric signals 

must be fed to the outside via the gasket. 

Solutions for the automotive future come 

from VICTOR REINZ. The active cylinder 

head gasket SensoriCS ® for pressure 

and temperature measurement, and the 

Window Gasket for the feedthrough of 

electronic signals are just two outstanding 

examples of VICTOR REINZ innovation. 

SENSORICS ® 

In the future, a cylinder head gasket 

will no longer be simply a sealing element 

– it will be an intelligent component 

in the overall engine system. In 

fact, at VICTOR REINZ the future is 

now: SensoriCS ® – the intelligent MLS 

head gasket with integrated pressure 

and temperature sensors – helps provide 

an intelligent engine management 

and cooling system. 

Pressure measurement Δp 

To further reduce emissions and improve 

fuel consumption in future IC engines, 

measuring the combustion pressures is 

a must. This measurement will permit 

the engine management system to influence 

the combustion process far more 

precisely. Through active control factors 

including injection time and quantity, as 

well as EGR ratio, the engine operates 

only in the optimum map area, so that 

emissions and fuel consumption are reduced. 

What's more, this system enables 

the engine's combustion parameters to 

be adapted effectively and flexibly to 

different fuel qualities. 

Temperature measurement ΔT 

Also here, temperature sensors supply 

data to the engine management system, 

directly from inside the engine – permit- 

Temperature [°C] [°C] 

160 

140 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

Component temperature 

Normal coolant flow 

Component temperature with 

SensoriCS ® (reduced coolant flow) 

0 

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

Time Zeit [min] 

Engine output [kW] 

140 

Component temperature close 180 

to cylinders with SensoriCS ® 

120 

Coolant temperature at 160 

conventional location 140 

100 

Engine output 

120 

80 

100 

60 

80 

60 

40 

40 

20 

20 

0 

0 

144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 

Time [min] 

Temperature [°C] 

High temperature gradient for fast attainment of the ideal operating temperatures of engine 

and catalytic converter. 

Stays tight. And in touch with the future: SensoriCS ® . Fast temperature signals to the engine 

management system. 

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ting the coolant flow to be controlled 

for optimum exploitation of the generated 

heat. Exact, requirement-dependent 

heat management of the coolant circuit 

enable the engine and catalytic converter 

to reach their ideal operating temperatures 

much faster. Similar application 

possibilities are also possible in the 

areas of optimized combustion and onboard 

diagnostics. These technological 

advances will provide higher engine 

efficiency while simultaneously reducing 

harmful emissions, lowering fuel consumption, 

and lengthening the service 

life of critical components. 

WINDOW GASKET 

The VICTOR REINZ Window Gasket allows 

the simple feedthrough of electronic 

signals without additional holes, e.g. 

in the engine block, and the risk of leakage 

channels. This unique concept 

permits the installation of one or more 

cable harnesses as well as the use of 

variable plug-in connections, such as 

power leads for solenoids, switches, 

fuel injection, or sensors. Moreover, 

through the use of thermoplastics for 

the substrate in combination with hightemperature 

resistant elastomers for 

the sealing elements, the design exhibits 

excellent performance. Typical 

application areas for this new technology 

are valve cover seals, oil pan gaskets, 

gearbox gaskets, and similar sealing 

functions. The Window Gasket avoids 

potential leakage paths due to conventional 

installation methods, reduces 

component complexity, is easy to install, 

and ensures simple disassembly and 

reassembly, for example during repair 

operations. 

WHAT WILL THE 

FUTURE BE LIKE? 

Naturally, we cannot predict the future 

of the automobile. But we do have clear 

conceptions about the future of gaskets 

and sealing technology. Because the 

future already exists in our development 

departments. You can learn more about 

these exciting developments by requesting 

more information; simply give us a 

call and we will send an information 

package to you. 

„Facts made by VICTOR REINZ.“ 

Our contributions 

toward the future of the 

automotive industry: 

¬ Systematic evaluation of market 

and technology trends 

¬ Continuous adaptation of current 

technologies to changing conditions 

in order to meet the developmental 

trends of modern combustion 

engines 

¬ Development of intelligent product 

innovations (active SensoriCS ® head 

gasket for measuring pressure and 

temperature differences, Window 

Gasket for feedthrough of electronic 

signals) 

¬ Contribution toward weight reduction 

in engine designs through new 

materials 

¬ Contribution toward emission reduction 

through distortion-optimized 

solutions 

Publication: Cylinder Head Gaskets for the New AI/Mg 

Composite Construction, MTZ Issue 12/2004 

Publication: Enhanced Functionality for Cylinder Head 

Gaskets. Advanced Development of the Wave-Stopper ® , 

MTZ Issue 10/2003 

Publication: Cylinder Head Gasket with Integrated Temperature 

Sensors. Detecting Component Temperatures in 

the Heart of the Engine, MTZ Issue 12/2002 

Publication: New Technology for Multi-Layer Steel 

Cylinder Head Gasket, MTZ Issue 10/2001 

SensoriCS ® – reduced harmful emissions, lower fuel consumption, and longer service 

life of critical engine components. 

Window Gasket – the future for gaskets with electronic 

signal feedthrough. 

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The VICTOR REINZ product range 

EXCELLENT IN ALL AREAS 

When it comes to the powertrain, we 

feel completely at home. So it's no wonder 

that our specialties are not limited 

to sealing technology for modern engines. 

The name VICTOR REINZ stands 

for innovative sealing systems – from 

engine and transmission to the entire 

drive train and the exhaust gas system 

– including high-tech shielding and valve 

cover systems. 

Innovative technologies for the powertrain come from VICTOR REINZ. 

The entire world 

of gasket technology 

»Thanks to VICTOR REINZ, we are using innovations that are just being invented elsewhere.« 

¬ Multi-layer steel (MLS) cylinder 

head gaskets 

¬ Metal gaskets 

¬ Coated metal gaskets 

¬ High-temperature gaskets 

(Xtreme ® , thermo-glide ® ) 

¬ Metal/elastomer gaskets 

¬ Composite gaskets (AFM ® ) 

¬ Screen-printed gaskets 

¬ Molded rubber gaskets 

¬ Sensor gaskets for temperature 

and pressure measurement 

(SensoriCS ® ) 

¬ Gaskets with signal feedthrough 

(Window Gasket) 

¬ Shielding systems for thermal 

and acoustic insulation 

¬ Multi-functional valve cover 

systems with efficient removal 

of oil mist 

¬ Customized solutions for 

commercial vehicle applications 

¬ Special solutions 

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VICTOR REINZ in the Dana network 

SYNERGY AND TECHNOLOGY 

TRANSFER BENEFITS OUR 

CUSTOMERS 

As part of the Dana Corporation, VICTOR 

REINZ has the resources to provide the 

best solutions worldwide – including 

ideas, service, and products in automotive 

manufacturing hubs located in 

points around the globe. 

All our facilities are networked in order 

to maximize our knowledge and efficiencies 

to serve you better. 

AUTOMOTIVE ORIENTATION IN 

THE XXL FORMAT 

As one of the largest independent automotive 

suppliers, the Dana Corporation 

is represented on every continent. Alone 

3,900 specialists within Dana Sealing 

Products, who are part of the 45,000 

Dana employees worldwide, develop and 

manufacture innovative sealing systems 

for the international automotive industry 

on four continents. We also serve 

emerging markets providing worldwide 

access to Dana’s expertise. 

Our experts in every division of the Dana 

Corporation, together with our customers, 

develop the most advanced innovations 

based on true company synergy. This 

multi-discipline approach allows us to 

see the big picture, supplying state-ofthe-art 

components, modules, systems, 

and complete assemblies matched to 

the needs of the global automotive 

market. 

As a result of this company synergy, we 

at VICTOR REINZ have become even 

faster, more innovative, and more competitive 

than ever before. Our purchasing, 

development, and sales advantages 

are passed on directly to our customers. 

And that's not all. 

TRENDSETTING CELLS – 

TECHNOLOGICAL MILESTONE 

The Dana Corporation is committed to 

promoting mobility, today and into the 

future. At our facility in Neu-Ulm, VICTOR 

REINZ is already engaged in the production 

of series-ready components for fuel 

cells. We are on the threshold of a technology 

that will no longer be hampered 

by emissions challenges in regard to today’s 

combustion engines. Companies 

who play a leading role in these technologies 

have a bright future. 

For these developments and anything 

else the future holds in store, you can 

be confident that with VICTOR REINZ, 

you’ll always benefit from the most advanced 

developments inspired by the 

close cooperation of our experts worldwide. 

Today. Tomorrow. And as long as there 

are automobiles. 

Solution for the future: Series-ready bluepack ® fuel cell 

stack »Made in Neu-Ulm«. 

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Germany 

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