Gaskets come in many shapes and sizes for standard and custom applications. Gasket manufacturers also work with you to design particular types of gaskets for commercial or industrial markets. These markets include automobile, aerospace, electronics, military, appliances, turbines, medical equipment, machines and a host of others.
Gaskets typically use compression to prevent particular substances -- such as fluids, gases or liquids -- from leaking. Many also use sealants to protect against leakage. Gasket construction material varies; felt, coke, rubber, plastic and metal are among the most common materials. Determining the right choice of gasket for your application depends on many factors, including pressure, operating temperature, type of contacting fluid, pressure and stress load. Common designs include composite, sheet, solid material, spiral wound, flange and double-jacketed gaskets. Each gasket manufacturer or gasket company gives technical assistance and quotes for small or large orders. When selecting gaskets consider the following:
1. Get particular specifications for any industrial gasket using bolts and high PSI.
2. Obtain the correct size and shape to fit between two objects.
3. Type of gasket material needed for specific applications.
4. Know the temperature parameters that the gasket will endure.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Locate gasket suppliers that provide a wide range of choices
Choose standard sizes and custom designs from a broad range of gasket material.
I recommend: Select the type of gasket you need from the product list at
Akron Gasket and Packing Enterprises that includes spiral wound, high temperature and compressed choices among others. Go to
Newman Sanitary Gasket then click a product from the large selection that includes dairy farmer, industrial and commercial gaskets. View the gasket materials available then contact
Quality Industrial Products for further information about their selection of gaskets.
Find gasket manufacturers for custom orders
Most gasket companies will design to your specifications. Compare several price quotes for your custom commercial or industrial gaskets before buying.
I recommend: For custom fabricated gaskets using water jet-cut, die- or lathe-cut processes request a quote at
ACE Seal. See the list of specialty and custom designed gaskets from thin to heavy gauge rubber at
Interstate Specialty Products. Choose compressed, shield, connector or others from
Custom Shielding. For custom die-cut gaskets of sheet materials such as non-asbestos foams, plastics and vegetable fibers used in sealing and packing get a quote or contact
Atlantic Rubber Company.
Locate specialized gasket companies
Obtain information and products for specific environmental demands. These companies make gaskets designed for temperature extremes, chemical resistance or high PSI environments.
I recommend: Select R, RX, BX or Subsea ring joint gaskets for the pressure rating you need at
Wolar Industries. For environmental extremes of high or low temperatures and chemical resistant applications, request a quote from
Seal Science. If you need die-cut rubber gaskets made from elastomeric compounds get a quote from
Kelcut Gasket & Rubber. Click the type of gasket required from the list that includes metal, non-metallic, jacketed, spiral gaskets among others at
Mercer Gasket & Shim, a specialist for industrial gaskets.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Ask the gasket supplier you're getting quotes from for their delivery turn-around time, especially for custom-made gaskets. Some manufacturers fill most orders within several days, sooner for standard sizes.
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