Tadpole Gasket
Product Overview & Design
- Description: High temperature thermal seals featuring a unique “Tadpole” attachment design.
- Core Material: Constructed with Type E fiberglass.
- Flexibility: The bulb and bead can be filled with various materials or left hollow to achieve proper design compression.
- Customization: Textile engineering, heat treating, and coating expertise allow for a wide variety of constructions to meet unique environmental and design constraints.
Performance & Applications
Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature: 1000 degree F / 540 degree C.
Primary Use: Provides a high temperature thermal seal in:
Industrial Ovens and Dryers
Laboratory Ovens and Dryers
Commercial and Residential Ovens and Dryers
Gasket Design Details & Options
Core Diameter (Typical): 1/4 inch – 3/4 inch.
Core and Bead Fill Options (Can be filled or left hollow):
Type 304 Stainless Steel knitted wire hollow bulb
Type 304 Stainless Steel Solid mesh
Knitted type E fiberglass rope
Optional Outer Treatments/Coatings:
Stainless Steel knitted jacket
Coating of either PTFE or Silicone rubber
Bead Option: The bead (Dimension B) of the tadpole can be eliminated.


