Woven asbestos seals in fuse switch boxes

Description

Flexible woven (rope) asbestos seal fitted to interior of box housing or into flange inside door edging.  

Woven seal may vary in colour from white to grey to brown depending on age and environmental exposure.

Brands/products
  • Wilco
  • Ottomill
  • Federal
  • Kelvin
Years of production/use

Prior to 1990

Residential uses

N/A

Industrial uses

Industrial structures, electrical substations and installations, railway signal boxes

Be aware

Woven seal may become hard and brittle with age. Abrasion with other surfaces in contact may result in ACM debris in box.

Email: enquiries@asbestossafety.gov.au

Phone: 1300 326 148

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