Silicone Gaskets 101
Leave a CommentWhat Is a Silicone Gasket? Gaskets are mechanical seals that fill in the gap between two mating surfaces. These components prevent process fluids from escaping a system and contaminants from entering a system, which ensures it does not lose expensive materials and prevents it from experiencing contamination-related damage. They can be made from many different […]
Selection Guide to Rubber Gasket Materials
Leave a CommentGaskets are mechanical seals that are designed to fill the gap between two mating surfaces. In fluid processing and handling equipment, they prevent process fluids from escaping the system and contaminants from entering the system. This ensures the system does not waste valuable materials or experience damage from the unwanted materials. Given the critical function […]
EPDM Gasket Material – All You Need to Know
Leave a CommentWhen choosing a material to use for gaskets, many people opt for standard materials such as neoprene or silicone since they are readily available. While these materials may perform as desired for some applications, EPDM offers many favorable features and advantages when compared to other materials, making it an ideal gasket material. EPDM Gasket 101 […]
EPDM vs. Silicone Rubber | Gasket Material Comparison
Leave a CommentIndustrial gaskets perform simple, but critical functions in many industries. Though most gaskets are relatively low cost, they are not necessarily interchangeable between applications. Choosing the right material can impact the gasket’s performance and longevity, ultimately reducing maintenance, replacement, and downtime costs. Silicone is a common high-performance material used for various applications, but an ethylene […]
All About Neoprene Gasket Material
Leave a CommentGaskets are mechanical seals that fill the space between the mated surfaces of two or more joined components to prevent fluid from escaping or entering the assembly. They are available in numerous materials, each of which offers unique characteristics that make it suitable for different sealing applications. One of the most common materials used for […]
A Complete Guide on Custom Gaskets
Leave a CommentGaskets are simple yet essential elements of industrial systems, providing a seal between components of pipes and mechanical assemblies. As important as it is to tightly link surfaces like pipe faces, it’s impossible to manufacture perfectly smooth junctions and corrosion can introduce new aberrations over time. Gaskets help to maintain a seal between components, ensuring […]