Oberdorfer 2271 Gasket – PTFE Replacement Part
This is the genuine Oberdorfer 2271 gasket, made in PTFE. Gaskets are consumables in the strictest sense: they are crushed to seal, and once crushed they cannot be relied on a second time.
Heat, pressure cycling and chemical attack all age a gasket in place. On a pump in seasonal service, the lay-up is often harder on the gasket than the running hours are.
Clean both faces completely, fit dry unless the manual says otherwise, and tighten the fasteners evenly in a cross pattern to the specified torque.
Key Features
- Genuine Oberdorfer 2271 gasket
- Manufactured in PTFE
- Die cut to the original joint profile and thickness
- Maintains the running clearance the joint was designed around
- Inexpensive consumable renewed at every strip down
Applications
- Pump cover, volute and end plate joints
- Marine raw water and circulation pump rebuilds
- Bilge, washdown and transfer pump service
- Industrial coolant and process circulation
- Routine overhaul of Oberdorfer pump assemblies
Specifications
- Brand: Oberdorfer
- Manufacturer: Ingersoll Rand
- Manufacturer Part Number: 2271
- Part Type: Gasket
- Material: PTFE
- Condition: New
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I cut my own from sheet material?
You can, but matching the thickness and the material grade matters more than matching the outline, and on joints that set a clearance it is not worth the risk.
Q: Does it need sealant as well?
Normally no. A clean face and even torque is what makes the joint, and sealant mostly makes the next disassembly harder.
Q: Why does the joint weep after retorquing?
Once a gasket has taken its set, retorquing rarely recovers it. The fix is a new gasket on clean faces.
Q: How should spares be stored?
Flat, dry and away from heat. A gasket that has creased or curled in storage will not seat evenly.
Not sure this is the right part? Send us a Picture of the pump plate on your pump and the CLR Marine team will confirm the correct gasket before you order.
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