These Viton screen gaskets are a practical purchase for anyone doing closedloop BHO extractions as these gaskets are food grade and recognized as safeand sanitary. Viton is capable of withstanding high temperatures while retaining its goodmechanical properties, and is better at it than most other elastomers. The oiland chemical resistance are virtually unaffected by elevated temperatures, andthe compounds remain relatively elastic up to temperatures of 400F (204C) anddown -40F (-40C). The mesh screen is made from 316 stainless steel. The stainless steel meshscreen supports a temperature up to 400F. The screen is woven, it can berolled, bent and put back in place with your bare hands. Screen gaskets aregreat for using with an oil extractor, as it keeps the plant matter fromentering your final product. Remember, when sizing the mesh screen for your filtration that the higher thenumber mesh the more strands per inch, i.e. 150=150 strands across 1 inch.
