Thin rubber gasket
Thin rubber gasket is no less durable or useful due to its thickness, on the contrary, it plays a very important role like all other types of rubber gaskets. If you take a quick look at a few rubber gaskets you may think they are all the same, generic, but in fact it is very rare to find two identical ones. No matter how large the offer is, people always have special requirements and that is why rubber gaskets are constantly produced in custom sizes. That is why they all differ from each other, not only in size but also in thickness. Thick and thin rubber gaskets are used in completely different machines, appliances and other places.
Thin rubber gasket serves as well as a mechanical seal that prevents various gases and liquids from leaking out. The shape itself differs between the models, so most industries would not be able to function without different types of rubber gaskets, including thin rubber gasket. Before ordering, you should consider exactly what the thin rubber gasket will be exposed to. Will gasket be exposed to high temperatures, UV rays, rain, snow, chemicals or something else? There is a suitable type of rubber for every purpose, so all you need to do is find the right one. High temperatures are best tolerated by silicone and Viton, while vinyl is in contact with oxidizing agents for example.
Over 10 different rubber materials are used so you will surely find the right one and when you choose the ideal size, you will get the perfect rubber gasket for your needs. Likewise, if you fail to choose the right material and size, then it is likely that the thin rubber gasket will not be able to perform its primary functions, which is a big problem. Because any leakage of gas or liquid or inability to separate the two chemicals can cause a big problem. Don’t let that happen when you have so much choice with us.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Elastomer gasket between mating sealing faces
- Material options discussed
- Silicone and FKM. Choose one formulation for the actual contact and loading conditions.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Sealing outline, thickness, openings and fixing-hole positions.
- Thin-section handling
- Define sheet thickness tolerance and sealing-surface flatness; check installation without folding or tearing the section.
- Contact conditions
- Other gases: define concentration, temperature and contact time, then check compatibility with the chosen compound.
- Exposure to evaluate
- Sunlight or UV. Validate the selected material under the combined conditions.
- Joint assembly
- Specify the flange or groove geometry, bolt arrangement and assembled compression.
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