What Are CNAF Gaskets? What Are They Used For?
CNAF stands for Compressed Non-Asbestos Fiber. CNAF gaskets are made of compressed non-asbestos fiber to seal flanges and joints in a wide range of industries in Dubai, UAE. Initially, asbestos gaskets were used in most industries, including ships, boilers, refineries, and engines. However, asbestos is linked with many health concerns such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, larynx cancer, ovary cancer, and asbestosis i.e. lung fibrosis. Hence, the use of asbestos got banned in the UAE in 2006. The use of asbestos was banned in various other countries as well. As a result, gasket manufacturers had to find new alternatives to asbestos for gasket manufacturing. The latest solution and alternative to asbestos gaskets that has become extremely popular in Dubai is a compressed non-asbestos fiber (CNAF) gasket. What Is Compressed Non-Asbestos Fiber (CNAF)? Compressed non-asbestos fiber is a high-quality material made for sealing and jointing purposes. This material comes in the form of