properties of a good gasket
By Ventsislav Tsenov Flange Gaskets • Rubber Sheets and Rolls • Water Meter Gaskets • • • • • 0 Comments

What Properties Must Have a Good Gasket?

Frequently questions arise regarding the proper selection, use, storage and handling of gaskets. Unfortunately these questions usually emerge after a gasket has failed in service. It must be remembered that a seal is much more than a spacer which can take all types of abuse and still function as intended. Generally, a gasket is placed between two surfaces in order to prevent leakage. Even though that is a static piece of material and is generally not subjected to constant mechanical action or chemical exposure, it must, nonetheless, meet several criteria to be able to perform its function.

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the best way to store gaskets
By Ventsislav Tsenov Flange Gaskets • Rubber Sheets and Rolls • Water Meter Gaskets • • • • • 0 Comments

What is the Best Way to Store Gaskets?

Most gasket storage practices are rarely optimal or even satisfactory. What is the best way to store gaskets and how can we improve the way we currently store them?

Although many gaskets or gasket materials from which they are cut can be used safely after storage for many years, ageing will have a distinct effect on the performance of certain types of gaskets or those materials. Primarily, this is a concern with materials which are bonded with elastomers. They in general should not be used after about 5 years from the date of manufacture. If required, they shall be used only after careful inspection. Gaskets or materials with elastomeric binders will inevitably deteriorate over time, and even more quickly at higher ambient temperatures. Degradation is also catalysed by intense sunlight.

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advantages reinforced rubber sheets
By Ventsislav Tsenov Flange Gaskets • Rubber Sheets and Rolls • Water Meter Gaskets • • • • • 0 Comments

The Main Advantages of Reinforced Rubber Sheets

Rubber sheets are rubber molded into flat sheets with an even thickness. They are often sold on a roll of a specific length for easy handling. Common thicknesses of rubber sheets vary from very thin to very thick. The thickness of the sheets combined with the type of rubber used in the sheets determine their use. One of the many uses of rubber sheets (as well as reinforced rubber sheets) is for gaskets cut in different shapes. The gaskets cut from rubber sheets keep fluids and gases from penetrating substances or keep them contained within vessels or high/low-temperature mechanical systems.

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