Compressed Fiber Sheet Gaskets

Compressed Fiber Sheet Gaskets

Transition from Asbestos to Safer Materials Asbestos, once widely used in gaskets, was phased out due to recognized health hazards, leading to a need for safer alternatives. Companies like Garlock, Klinger, and Armstrong responded by developing asbestos-free materials...
O-Ring Considerations

O-Ring Considerations

O-rings are circular sealing devices with a round cross-sectional profile, usually made from rubber compounds (or elastomers). They are simple, easily replaceable, and can be highly economical, which has helped them remain in use for hundreds of years and spread to...
Industrial Sealing Solutions

Industrial Sealing Solutions

Chemical processing, petroleum refinement, nuclear power generation, and other heavy industrial processes present unique challenges to ensure safety and efficiency. Aggressive chemical media, high running temperatures and pressures, environmental standards, hefty...
MIL-DTL-38999 Flange EMI Gaskets

MIL-DTL-38999 Flange EMI Gaskets

In applications that require EMI or RFI shielding, every gap must be considered in order to have the greatest chance of passing an FCC or other radiated emissions test. These gaps can include spaces between: covers, screens / windows, fasteners, sheet metal bend...