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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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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SOFT CUT GASKET AND SHEETING MATERIALS

Soft Cut Gaskets are cut from raw sheet material, generally up to 1.5 metre square, and are available in a huge variety of different grades and compounds that between them are suitable to cover all applications and service conditions where performance and specification are essential. 

Whether you require standard size table gaskets to B16.21 / DIN / JIS to suit RF and Flat Face Flanges or you need bespoke sizing for the most complex of shapes, all can be produced and delivered in a comprehensive range of specified materials ensuring sealing performance over a huge spectrum of applications and service conditions 

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Material Option Categories are;  

  • Compressed Non-Asbestos Fibre (CNAF) to Grade X and Grade Y specifications 
  • Graphite Sheeting – can include tanged or reinforced steel to increase rigidity  
  • PTFE Sheeting 
  • High Temperature (Mica) Sheeting  
  • Rubber 
  • Cork 
  • Felt 

All the above materials are available from stock in cut form for gaskets or washers or sheet form, generally 1.5 metre square sheets and thicknesses ranging from 0.25 mm  to 3.0 mm.  

Other sheet sizes and thicknesses are available to order 

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