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Common Gasket Installation Mistakes (and How to Prevent Them) According to the Fluid Sealing Association (FSA), 85% of gasket failures Read more
Spliced / vulcanized joint O-rings are often used in static seal applications, most commonly as face seals. Spliced / vulcanized Read more
Microcellular Polyurethane foam is an excellent gasket material for low squeeze applications where conformability is necessary. A typical application is Read more
When choosing the gasket thickness for compressed materials, remember that thinner is better. Most compressed sheet gasketing sealing values are Read more
Many rubber materials claim to be Viton®, but are generic fluoroelastomers, or blends of other compounds with some Viton®. Blends Read more
Durlon 9000 will seal better than Virgin Teflon® (PTFE) in typical flange gasket service. This is due to its construction, Read more
Spiral wound metallic gaskets used on standard ANSI pipe flanges are color coded on the OD edge to identify their Read more
Rubber hardness is expressed on the Shore A scale, and is measured with a durometer. The number may be specified Read more
FDA rubber gaskets are fabricated from rubber sheet that is made from FDA approved ingredients in compliance with Title 21CFR177.2600. Read more
Handhole and Manhole gaskets for boilers are typically found in two shapes. Elliptical gaskets are an oval shape with a Read more
Expert Gasket & Seal provides rubber gaskets for many types of service and applications. Here is a brief explanation of Read more
The most common sponge gasket is a closed-cell rubber blend material. This material is reasonably resilient, has moderately good recovery, Read more
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For food manufacturers, FDA-compliant sealing plays a vital role in protecting product integrity, ensuring food safety and complying with industry Read more
For manufacturers, industrial equipment leaks can have serious consequences, including safety risks, environmental hazards and costly downtime. As a leading Read more
In the fast-paced world of industrial and chemical manufacturing, time is money, and even short disruptions or inefficiencies in a Read more
Understanding the proper gasket materials that should be used in coordination with specific chemicals is crucial for manufacturers. The presence Read more
Certain industries, such as industrial, manufacturing, automotive and chemical processing require demanding applications — and gasket failure is not an Read more
Overview For chemical manufacturers, pump failure leads to costly production downtime, as pumps are critical for moving chemicals through the Read more
FDA-approved gaskets are important in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Why? Because any product or material that may Read more
Overview Experiencing downtime at a manufacturing facility is not only frustrating, but an easy way to quickly lose thousands of Read more
As a leading distributor of custom and standard gaskets, we know that gaskets play a crucial role in sealing joints Read more
When leaks occur in a chemical plant, it presents a very serious safety hazard for plant personnel, and also nearby Read more
Gaskets and rubber seals are critical components of industrial manufacturing, as they are necessary for operating the machinery and production Read more
Manufacturers and Industrial companies alike frequently rely on proprietary machines to achieve their business goals. These machines are often custom Read more