soft gaskets
- September 02, 2021
Compressed non-asbestos gasket materials are subject to a natural aging process, like all elastomer-containing materials. This process depends on the kind of elastomer, its vulcanization system, and the storage conditions. Unfavorable storage conditions such as extreme temperatures, exposure to sunlight, low humidity, etc. can lead to a premature reduction of the material’s quality.
This blog will outline the conditions for proper storage of compressed non-asbestos gasket materials. These should be followed in order to achieve an optimum shelf life of 5 years...
- December 13, 2016
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.
