Industrial 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… Continue reading EPDM vs. Silicone Rubber | Gasket Material Comparison
Gaskets 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… Continue reading A Complete Guide on Custom Gaskets
When 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 EPDM,… Continue reading EPDM Gasket Material – All You Need to Know
Gaskets 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… Continue reading Selection Guide to Rubber Gasket Materials
What 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… Continue reading Silicone Gaskets
Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) — also known as red rubber — is a synthetic copolymer of styrene and butadiene with characteristics that are very similar to those of natural rubber. It makes an excellent gasket material due to its good physical properties, such as tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and low-temperature flexibility. This article will discuss… Continue reading SBR (Red Rubber) Gasket Material Properties, Benefits, and Applications
Seals are essential components in various industrial applications to prevent fluid or gas leakage and protect against environmental elements. Due to their advantageous properties, Viton and Buna are two of the most commonly used elastomers for sealing. They offer excellent resistance to compression sets and are compatible with most oils and lubricants, particularly petroleum-based substances.… Continue reading Viton vs. Buna Seals
Everytime our customer is designing a new product,sometimes they have to think about rubber gasket requirement. Rubber gaskets are essential in many industries, playing a crucial role in sealing various applications from moisture, dust, and other contaminants. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) gaskets have become increasingly popular among the different rubber gaskets available. This is… Continue reading Key Considerations in EPDM Rubber Gaskets