Manufacturing of High-Quality Gaskets

Many engineering and machinery applications need to use gaskets, which are a type of mechanical seal that’s used when gaps between surfaces are joined together. It’s a process that’s used to stop leaks from occurring and can help to withstand the compression when working. Depending on how the gasket and seals are used in a…

Installing o rings correctly and safely

Installing o rings correctly is vital for any application.   Why?  Because even the slightest mistake or error during the installation process can cause untold damage and problems, such as uncontrolled leaks.  The good news is, there are some best practice procedures that you can turn to during the installation of o rings helping you to…

Why you need a high-quality gasket

Today you will find various types of gaskets used across a range of engineering and machinery applications.  Sealing the gap between two or more surfaces, gaskets ultimately help to prevent leaks and support applications by withstanding varying compression levels when the application is in use.  Therefore, seals and gaskets must be manufactured using various materials,…

Materials used in the manufacture of top-performing gaskets

Various industry sectors use gaskets for a variety of purposes, processes, products, and procedures.  When joining two surfaces together, gaskets provide a strong seal between the gaps, preventing leaks from occurring. And due to the nature of their usage, they must also be able to withstand fluctuating levels of compression.  Manufactured from different materials, gaskets…

Think you know your Spiral Wound Gasket?

There is no one size fits all with spiral wound gaskets. For all the winding of the strips of metal are designed in the same way, the metal and the filler itself can, and does vary, depending on compatibility and chemical characteristics.  This post looks at the different and most common types of spiral wound…