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Gasket vs Seal: What Is the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Let us start by saying:  All gaskets are seals, but not all seals are gaskets.  And yes, we know that they are very often grouped together and do indeed have similar functions; however, they are different, both in their characteristics and use.  With...

Ring Type Joint vs Raised Face Flange: Key Differences and How to Choose

Within piping systems, valves, and vessels, it is critical that you choose the most appropriate flange, as these components affect safety, efficiency, and cost.  Two of the most common flange face types include raised face and ring type joint flanges. These two...

Blind Flange vs Blank Flange: Key Differences and When to Use Each

Distinguishing between blind and blank flanges is a critical requirement for operational safety and efficiency within industrial applications such as pipe systems and networks.  These two terms, blank and blind, are often used interchangeably; however, it is...

How Thick Should Gasket Paper Be?

Typical gasket paper thickness ranges from 0.15mm to 3.00mm, with many manufacturers following the principle that thickness follows flange condition and pressure.  Choosing the correct gasket sheet thickness should be decided...

O Ring Colour Identification

Ensuring that tight seals are provided so no leaks occur and no contamination enters the application, correct o ring colour identification is essential.  These essential components are primarily used within water and gas distribution, the food...

Choosing the right O-ring material for Hydraulic fluid applications

Choosing the appropriate O-ring material for hydraulic fluid is vital to prevent seal failure in applications and systems where leak prevention and contamination control are essential.  Each material type has its own set of unique properties and will...

What you need to know about O Ring Lubricants

Choosing a compatible lubricant for a known O-ring material is essential to ensure the integrity and safety of the overall application/system. Enhancing an O-ring's performance, and as part of maintenance plans, lubricating is an essential element; however, with...

Flange corrosion protection: How to identify, inspect, and prevent flange damage

It’s essential in any application that uses gaskets and seals that the right materials are chosen. Ensuring compatibility not only provides peace of mind that leaks are prevented, but by ensuring the correct material, you can also help to prevent excessive corrosion....

Gaskets and sealing solutions for the brewing industry

Gaskets, a vital component in most industries when you’re looking to prevent leaks, seal in liquids, and avoid contamination, and the brewing industry is no exception. The brewing process involves a lot of chemicals and requires regular robust cleaning and...

Gaskets vs Packing: When to use each

It’s essential when working with specific applications and systems that you use the correct gaskets and seals in order to prevent leaks and contamination - and there are numerous types, sizes, and designs to choose from. Two such types of seals come in the form of...

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Cork Gaskets and Sheeting Materials

We have a range of cork sheeting products available which offer a good choice for the manufacture of gaskets for low bolt pressure applications. The general temperature range is -20⁰C to +120⁰C offering good flexibility and material resilience. The two main products, made with rubber granules ensuring improved characteristics over un-bonded alternatives, are listed below

Neoprene Bonded Cork – Has good oil resistance, is relatively cheap and seals well at low pressures. Used in electrical, oil and general engineering applications.

Nitrile Bonded Cork – A firm rubber bonded cork material and generally gives good oil and fuel resistance offering good flexibility and resilience

Felt Gaskets and Sheeting Materials

We offer a range of Pressed Wool and Engineering Felts covering a range of density’s and thicknesses capable of withstanding a temperature range of -80⁰C to + 200⁰C

Paper Gaskets and Sheeting Materials

Flexoid paper is supplied in rolls or as cut gaskets to any shape or size and in a range of thicknesses. It is suitable for mineral oils, hydrocarbons and cold water but it is not suitable for acids and steam. With a temperature range y=up to 120⁰C it is available in 1 metre wide rolls and thicknesses of 0.25, 0.5, 0.8 and 1.0mm 

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