How to Make a Gasket: A Brief Discussion

The Process of Creating Custom Gaskets

If you are designing a product with multiple parts, it is important to use custom gaskets as a barrier between any hard surfaces or metallic parts to protect them from rubbing against each other. Without which the environment would create high friction, causing damage to the parts coming together. A flat gasket made out of rubber, will be act as a protective barrier to the flexible and forgiving nature of rubber. With moving parts especially, it is necessary that the reciprocating action of the parts does not layer damage upon damage until the product is rendered ineffective.

When wondering how to make a gasket, it is important to take note of which materials best suit your particular product. Different rubbers have varying levels of resistance to extreme temperatures and heavy stress, as well as chemical or weathering resistance abilities. Using an elastomer gasket will allow your product to remain flexible so that any moving parts will undergo less wear and tear while the rubber retains its durability. Deciding upon the correct materials requires the acknowledgement of the product’s uses and restraints. The rubber used must be of the right thickness so that it is not cumbersome if too thick, or ineffective if too thin. Also the unique features of the rubber must fit the demands of the product. For example, a product designed to be outside with custom gaskets would want to use EPDM rubber because it offers superior protection against UV rays. It is also important to take into account if there are any special certifications like military specs for a certain type of rubber. Mil Specs arte not a limited list, and you can be sure that certifications of conformance are required when such products are on order.