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, making them suitable for a wide range of applications – there is no one gasket material fits all approach.
However, what is most required is a high-quality seal, and to achieve this, the process must start with the manufacturer.
Using the best constituents, the latest technology, and designing and manufacturing these to the highest specifications will all ensure that the end result is a high-quality gasket.
The purpose of a gasket
Gaskets almost act as a buffer between two surfaces. Helping to seal the gap but also preventing the two surfaces from grinding or eroding against each other.
Used to mask any surface irregularities, the gasket’s primary purpose is to ensure no fluid or gas leaks from the application, especially when placed under high compression.
Gasket materials
The good news is gaskets can be manufactured from any sheet materials.
Sheet materials such as rubber, paper, metal, silicone, cork, PTFE, Neoprene, fibreglass, plastic, and in some instances, asbestos.
As technology in the sector continues at pace, new and innovative ways to manufacture the perfect gasket are being devised. In addition, we continually see innovative new materials coming to market, tested for their strength, durability, and perfect sealing performance.
Of course, we must not forget that choosing the right size gasket is equally as important as choosing the right material; however, it is always worth considering that for use in your application, gaskets must fit AND be robust yet flexible to allow for extreme variations in compression.
A trusted and professional gasket manufacturer will only use the highest quality materials that are suitable for your specific application.
They will also take into account the overall gasket manufacturing process, opting for either a punching process or the more precision engineering cutting process (where lasers will be used or high-pressure water jets), again depending on your requirements.
There is also the option of precision hand cutting if a more bespoke service is required and provided upon request.
The gasket market is huge. With many suppliers providing gaskets and seals, it’s important to work with suppliers you trust, who have a proven reputation for supplying high-quality products, and who can meet your specifications and requirements.
A supplier like Specialist Sealing Products.
We stock gaskets and seals manufactured in high volumes, which allows us to supply gaskets in a variety of materials, sizes, and types, ensuring that we have something to suit a diverse range of applications and industry sectors.
We work with specialist manufacturers that we have vetted for quality levels and service, all while keeping prices incredibly competitive.
To find out more and see how we can help you today, call a member of our team on 01535 274 776 or email us at sales@specialistsealingproducts.co.uk; we’d be happy to help.
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