Our Classic/Joseal Seal Strips have been the industry standard for over 30 years and have successfully run on more suction rolls than any other product on the market. Their features and benefits include:
- Homogeneous, will not delaminate
- One piece to any length or segmented strips
- Moisture and chemical resistant
- Self-lubricating
- Seats quickly to rough shells
- Available in complete kits including seal strips, silencers, deckles, load tubes and holders
- Available as a replacement part for the latest designs from both major OEMs of low water and low energy seal assemblies
Product Comparison
Only Coldwater Classic/Joseal Rubber Graphite Seals offer the security and piece of mind of thousands of successful operations over 30 years. The article Compare to Competitive Products provides the tests and data showing the many important differences between Coldwater Classic/Joseal Rubber Graphite and other first generation “rubber-graphite” materials.
Physical Properties
| Property | ASTM Method | Value or Rating |
| Density | DIN 53479 | 1.6 kg/dm |
| Water Absorption | DIN 53472 | 0,18% (volume) 0,25% (mass) |
| Coefficient of Expansion | DIN 52328 | 1×10-5.K-1 (6×10-6 in/in/ °F) |
| Coefficient of Friction | 0,12 dynamic (dry, against stainless steel) | |
| Hardness | 78 Shore D | |
| Max Operation Temperature | 120°C (250°F) |