1. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureThe best decision!BIRKOSIT Dichtungskittis the world marketleader.

2. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureIn 2008 the affiliation between sole manufacturer A.I.of importance to innovation and quality control in a bid toSchulze Chemotechnische Fabrik e.K. and the sales and offer its customers top standards of performance, reliabilitylogistics agency D. Bartkowiak Vertriebs- und Logistikzen-and efficiency. The high level of flexibility in our distributiontrum was reformed into a new centre of operations.structure also generates customer satisfaction, as verifiedby its proven record of success, and is an attribute veryThis merger allowed the group of companies to secure amuch appreciated by our established customer base alllarge share of the global market and, with General Agen-over the world.cies for over 35 countries, it is one of the market leaderstoday in professional sealing technology. We aim to develop existing technologies and introducenew ones and, in so doing, to gain a competitive edge andThe group of companies supplies operators and manu- also to make a proactive contribution to the protection offacturers of steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors, the environment. We are also keen to set standards in thispumps, housings and flanged joints, for example, with its area by transferring expertise within our group of compa-special product,nies.BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt , which is a single-componentsealing compound and is suitable for applications in in-A.I. Schulze Chemotechnische Fabrik e.K. sees itself asdustry where high temperatures combine with pressure on a modern enterprise committed to meeting modern-daysmooth sealing faces (parting lines) to exert supreme de- requirements and capable of rising to future global chal-mands on the quality of sealants. lenges.Our network of affiliated companies attaches a great dealCompany profileAbout us 3. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureSales structureAbout us 4. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressure Azerbaijan IranMalaysiaSlovakia Yemen BahrainIraqthe Netheralnds South Africa Benelux CountriesIsraelOmanSouth Korea Canada Italy PakistanSpain ChinaJordan Philippines Syria the Czech Republic Kaliningrad PolandSwitzerland EgyptKuwaitQatarThailand GermanyLaosRomania Turkey Greece Latavia RussiaUnited Arab Emirates IndiaLebanon Saudie Arabia USA IndonesiaLithuania SingapurVietnamLocal AgenciesAbout us 5. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureHeavy-duty compound for extreme demands!The adhesion on sealing surfaces and butt joints is so high Withstands hot steam and air, hot and cold water, lightthat a one hundred percent seal is guaranteed even forfuel oils and lubricants, as well as crude oil and naturalpressures up to 250 bar.gas at temperatures of up to 900 C.The pressure resistance for flanges without sealing ringsis guaranteed up to 450 bar, and even up to 550 bar forscrew joints.Product Information - Product data sheetBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 6. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureApplication - BIRKOSITBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 7. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureIn addition to the product information in our product docu- BIRKOSIT Service lifements, the 2012 product specification sheet and the safetydata sheet as per 91/155/EEC, we confirm the followingWhen used in accordance with instructions and withadditions for our customers:regular servicing as required for steam and gas tur-bines, we guarantee a service life of 10 years for useQuality managementon machined sealing surfaces (butt joints) with afinishing accuracy of Ra = 0.8 m to 1.2 m as wellTo ensure the high quality of our products and services as incidences of shallow, trough-like corrosion or erosi-and to continually improve our organisation, we regularly on defects at these sealing surfaces of 0.2 mm. Forperform in-house audits to make sure that our company high-pressure turbines (H), medium-pressure turbinesmeets the requirements of the DIN EN(M) and low-pressure turbines (L) we guarantee that theISO 9001 quality standard to which our company is certi-product will withstand hot steam and hot air, hot andfied. cold water, light fuel oils and lubricants as well as crudeoil and natural gas up to 900 C and withstand pressu-re up to 250 bar.Product Information - Strage life certificateBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 8. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureMachining guidelines for sealing turbines and turbosets ofType Medium-Pressure Turbine (MPT), Low-Pres-our customers using the BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt productsure Turbine (LPT)On the following turbine types- The butt joints in medium-pressure turbines (MPT)- Steam turbinesand low-pressure turbines (LPT) comprise one con- Gas turbinestinuous sealing surface with centered cylindrical holesand- Turbosets - The inner sealing area of the butt joints is load-bearingas standard up to the commencement of the cylinderboresType High-Pressure Turbine (HPT)If the requirements of points 1 to 4 in the general ma-- The butt joints in high-pressure turbines comprise twochining guidelines are satisfied we will guaranteesealing strips with a continuous sealing surface- 100% sealing of the turbine surfaces (butt joints) with- There is one inner and one outer sealing stripthe temperature and pressure data according to ourproduct literature on- Only the inner sealing strip is load-bearing (Internal strip)- Steam turbines- Gas turbines- TurbosetsProduct Information - MACHINING GUIDELINESBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 9. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureApplication area, metal-to-metal jointsBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt has been used for 50 yearson Siemens turbines (product development 1952 with Sie-mens). Without the additional sealing of individual pressu-re areas using BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt the productionimprecisions or the distortion under loads are no longerevened out, which means that the turbine areas in the indi-vidual pressure areas become permeable under pressure.This means the turbine loses power, and can even lead tounplanned reconditioning.BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt is formulated to be practicallyinert in its standard applications in steam and gas turbines.It is, therefore, resistant to exposure to hot air, steam, wa-ter, light fuel oils and lubricants. By implication, it should beresistant to crude oil and natural gas.ApplicationBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 10. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureApplication - Siemens AGBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 11. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureUse of the product in the application area,metal-to-metal joints (compressors)Single Shaft CompressorsNumerous applications, e. g. methanol production, Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) and Coal-to-liquids (CTL), steel plants orIntegrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC), requirelarge amounts of air or oxygen. Having built the worldslargest air compressor so far in operation, Siemens hasoutstanding expertise in compressors with large volumeflows.HighlightsThe perfect match for air flows up to 1,300,000 m/h Axial-radial design allowing for intercooling and higher pressureratios Excellent efficiencyFields of ApplicationAir separationApplication - CompressorsBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 12. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureTurbocompressorFields of Application - Air separation - Ammonia - Carbon Capture and Storage - Flare mitigation - Fuel gas - Hydrocarbons - Metallurgy - Direct reduction - Direct smelting - Petrochemicals - Phenol - Refineries - Synthetic fibersApplication - CompressorsBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 13. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureUse of the product in the application area, metal-to-metal joints(flanges and housings)Flanges and RingsFields of Application - flanges for apparatus and pressure vessel construction - bolt flanges - bearing races - bering rings - loose flanges - supporting rings - sealing washer - manhole flanges - chamber flanges - smooth flanges - loose flanges - welding neck flanges - welding necksApplication - Flanges and RingsBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 14. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureTo ensure the high quality of our products and services and to continually improve our organisation, we regularly perform in-house audits tomake sure that our company meets the requirements of the DIN EN ISO 9001 quality standard to which our company is certified.The product is guaranteedfor the endcustomer for se-veral years in due satisfac-tion of the statutory warrantyand performance guaranteerequirements. This is indica-tive of the products durabili- 10-yearty, quality and efficiency. manufacturer warranty!CertificateBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 15. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureCERTIFICATE OF ANALYSISTest description Test methodSpecification rangeTest resultDIN EN ISO Temperature resistance:Temperature resistance:9001 : 2000 BIRKO-Test-110 up to 900 970 C up to 970 CDIN EN ISO 14001Pressure resistance: Pressure resistance:QUALITY SYSTEMup to 550 570 barup to 570 barBIRKOSITUnopened tinsIf stored correctly, we guarantee a service life of the product in the tin of 5 years.BIRKOSITOpened tinsIf the tins are resealed correctly after partial use, we guarantee a service life or the product of 3 years.We confirm that BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt contains no hazardous substances, toxic chemicals or ingredients that need to be handled with care.BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt is completely non-toxic and non-hazardous. Please refer to the Materials Safety Data Sheet for more information. Thiscertificate shall not be reproduced in full or in part without the written approval of the A.I. Schulze ChemotechnischeFabrik e.K. General Manager,Dieter BartkowiakCertificate - Certificate of analysisBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 16. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureCertificate verifying absence of chemical substances Information for A.I. Schulze only (taken from safety data sheet)We, A.I. Schulze Chemotechnische Fabrik e.K., hereby Grlitz, 01.01.2012confirm, in addition to the details in our documentation(updated Product Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet in ac-A.I. Schulzecordance with 91/155/EEC of amended 93/112/EC), to our Chemotechnische Fabrik e.K.customers the following additional information:Development Department General ManagerThe product BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt does not contain the chemicals listed below- fluoride- chloride- sulphur- leadBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt is not a silicon-based product[poly(organo)siloxane]. It contains no silicon compo-nents.The product is not classified as a hazardous substance.Water hazard class: WHC 1 = Low hazard to watersCertificate - Certificate confirming the absence of chemicalsBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 17. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureConfirmation of suitability for use in Siemens AG steam turbines Confirmation of suitability for use in Siemens AG gas turbinesCertificate - Confirmation of suitability for use in Siemens AGBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 18. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureQUALITY MANAGEMENTCertification of industrial productsAwareness of quality has always been an essential partWe confirm that BIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt does not con-of our company culture. A.I. Schulze has set up a quality tain harmful substances, toxic chemicals or ingredientsmanagement system based on the DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 which must be handled with care. BIRKOSIT Dichtungs-standard. This is a firm framework which includes the re- kitt is non-toxic and safe. Please refer to the safety datagular monitoring and continuous improvement of our pro- sheet and our certificate for further information. This cer-ducts and services. tificate may not be duplicated in full or in part without thewritten permission of Dieter Bartkowiak, Manager of A.I.Quality management is a matter of accountability at all le- Schulze Chemotechnische Fabrik e.K.vels at A.I. Schulze. It implicates every employee in his orChemotechnische Fabrik e.K. including its Marketing andher job in the company with a view to practising the princip- Sales, Industrial Products, Technical Application Support,le of error prevention rather than error correction.Quality Management, Sales Coordination and Schedulingbusiness units is certified as conforming to the DIN ENISO 9001 : 2000, DIN EN ISO 14001 quality system.Quality managementBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt 19. BIRKOSIT DichtungskittResistant to heat and high pressureAre you a business customer? Do you have questions, re-quests or suggestions about our products or are you loo-king for solutions? Please get in contact with us directly.We will be pleased to help you!GermanyCompany headquartersA.I. Schulze Chemotechnische Fabrik e.K.Tel. +49 (0)3581 75005-0Fax +49 (0)3581 75005-20Postal addressA.I. Schulze Chemotechnische Fabrik e.K.Johannes-Robert-Becher-Strae 3902827 GRLITZGERMANYGeneral Manager:Dieter BartkowiakContactBIRKOSIT Dichtungskitt