It happens to the best of us. Just when you think everything is running smoothly, the proverbial wrench gets thrown into the works and you now have an emergency on your hands. And for some reason, it always seems like emergencies happen at exactly the wrong time. Why can’t the emergencies happen to the morning …
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Did you ever master that TikTok dance everybody’s doing? Me neither. I tried really hard but decided that ship has sailed, and it’s better for me to focus on making gaskets. But I haven’t given up on social media. And neither should you. Where else would we go for up-to-the-minute vacation photos from friends and …
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Let’s do news a little differently today, shall we? Instead of listening to the talking heads, just put your feet up and peruse these 7 stories about the unsung heroes of the oil, gas, and pharma industries. I’m talking about gaskets. Rarely applauded, never in the headlines, working hard even while we sleep… isn’t it …
So many gaskets. So many questions. As a top-tier gasket supplier, we get to talk to a lot of people and answer a lot of questions. We get phone calls and emails from people asking the basic “do you have it in stock…” kinds of questions to the obvious questions like “do you guys make …
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You might remember the old FedEx tagline; “When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.” It’s dripping with 80s nostalgia, but it tells us something. Urgency matters. And if urgency matters, emergencies really matter. Whether your emergency is deadline driven, safety related, or it’s tied to your ability to generate revenue, you need someone …
Look, I know. They’re gaskets… but they’re really cool when you get past that rigid (or sometimes flexible) exterior. In this super-brief yet informative retrospective, you’ll learn more about how gaskets got their start, why they’re important, and more. And like any good origin story, this is a tale of intrigue, stolen passports, weaponized industrial …
I’ll be honest with you…gaskets are not a sexy business. We’re not advertising during the Oscars. No first round draft pick wants a custom gasket manufacturer to sponsor them. But they’re pretty damn important. And if you’ve ever blown a head gasket in your car, or had a bad seal shut down production at your …
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Viton® is a form of synthetic rubber, fluoroelastomer, and is a DuPont trade name for one of the more exotic gasket materials. In ASTM D1418, the material is known as FKM. Whether you asked for Viton® or FKM, professional gasket manufacturing companies understand what you need. Gaskets made from Viton® and FKM offer an impressive …
Gasket seals play an essential role in protecting mechanical systems from damage by environmental conditions like rain, dust, or other debris. There’s a wide variety of gasket materials, and their selection depends mainly on the nature of sealing needs. Other than durability, other critical factors influencing the choice of gasket material are performance expectations and …
Neoprene is a material generally designed for sealing applications, making them resilient, durable, flexible, and resistant to compression. This synthetic rubber material is made for chemical oil resistance. Gaskets help different kinds of machines to operate effectively and safely. The pressure inside the cabin is held safe for the passengers by the gaskets and maintains …
