SHEET RUBBER GASKETS
Among the most common kinds of fluid sealing solutions, sheet rubber gaskets can be found in everything from refrigerator doors to ammunition, which they keep free of moisture. Highly adaptable, sheet rubber gaskets can fit almost any application.
VERSATILE RUBBER GASKET
MATERIAL FOR FLUID SEALING
A sheet rubber gasket is a mechanical seal that is used to prevent leaks of gas or liquid, but can also be used as a barrier between two objects, such as metals or chemicals. They can even protect delicate mechanisms from environmental contamination, such as in a camera lens.
Gaskets are made to the shape and size of the application. The choice of rubber gasket material depends on the different physical properties that each rubber compound has, like durometer and tensile strength. Durometer refers to the hardness of a material or resistance to permanent indentation. The lower the durometer, the more supple and flexible the material, and conversely the higher the durometer the more rigid and denser the rubber gasket material.
This is why it is important to select the right kind of rubber gasket material for your application. Choosing a sheet rubber gasket without the right properties could cause the gasket to fail during use. Common materials include neoprene, EPDM, nitrile, silicone, and Santoprene.
BENEFITS OF SHEET
RUBBER GASKETS
Sheet rubber gaskets excel at being versatile and adaptable. They offer a variety of benefits.
- They are easily customized in order to fit the needs of your application
- A variety of materials that can fit your application based on the requirements for tensile strength and durability
- Capable of withstanding a range of temperatures and pressures, depending on the material used.
- Easily maintained and installed
INDUSTRIAL USES FOR
SHEET RUBBER GASKETS
Because of their supreme adaptability and ease of use, sheet rubber gaskets can be found in almost every industry. Here are just a few that take advantage of the various rubber gasket materials:
- Piping and plumbing
- Chemical processing
- Oil and gas
- Water and wastewater management
- Refrigeration
- Automotive
- Marine
- Energy
NW INDUSTRIAL SALES, LLC SHEET RUBBER
GASKET FLUID SEALING SOLUTIONS
NW Industrial Sales, LLC is a leading distributor of fluid sealing products. We have a combined 75 years of experience working across industries, including in pulp and paper, grain, and marine.
We provide rubber gasket sheets and fluid sealing solutions for a variety of industries and applications. With our extensive inventory of parts, we are sure to find the right rubber seal material for your application.
You also have access to our partnership with Rexnord for parts and their nationwide network of maintenance. We are here 24/7 to help you find the right solution. Contact us today.