Gaskets are often an afterthought when it comes to the well-being of a plant or process, as their cost is often negligible in the grand scheme of things.
Gallagher Fluid Seals stocks soft gasketing material from various manufacturers in many different thicknesses. Read on to better understand how to choose the correct gasketing material for your specific application.
To discuss soft gasketing, we must also understand the forces at work within a bolted joint flange assembly, also known as a BJFA. This understanding is important as these forces affect how a soft gasket performs and how long it lasts.