Customer Overview

World leader and independent biomedical research organization that strives to uncover cures and genetic solutions for diseases

Customer Problem

Excessive costs and extended lead times for critical OEM sterilizer gaskets hampered research efforts

Reverse Engineering of Gasket Materials

Customer wanted to identify raw material and sterilizer gasket specifications for a direct replacement for 8 different gasket styles

Gallagher’s Solution

After identifying the silicone material specifications, Gallagher Fluid Seals located an approved supplier of a functionally equivalent part. Through GFS and the new supplier, the customer’s critical silicone parts were delivered on time and at a fraction of the OEM cost