Founded in 1994, Precision Cutting Service is one of the nation’s most trusted industrial gasket manufacturers. The people there, better than most, know what materials best perform in virtually every industrial application that requires a seal. They are also the leading experts at efficiently and effectively producing gaskets to help industrial firms operate at optimum levels.

This discussion is a brief overview of the different types of industrial gasket materials and the various business sectors that use them.

Graphite Gaskets
Graphic gaskets provide excellent thermal conductivity, chemical resistance and low creep relaxation (elasticity loss). They are also particularly good for high temperature, high-pressure applications, such as those found in refineries, petrochemical plants and power generation stations.

PTFE Gaskets
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), also known as Teflon®, is an effective gasket material for industries that deal with corrosive chemicals and/or extreme temperature fluctuations. They are commonly used in chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and food manufacturing.

Non-Asbestos Gaskets
Non-asbestos gaskets, as one might surmise, eliminate the health risks associated with traditional asbestos gaskets. They are made from synthetic fibers, such as rubber, graphite, or PTFE.

Rubber Gaskets
Rubber gasket material comes in various elastomers, like Nitrile, EPDM, Silicone, and Neoprene. Each offers their own unique benefits.

Nitrile is resistant to oil. EPDM is ideal for O-ring and water gaskets. Silicone is good for high temperatures and Neoprene provides excellent resistance to oil, ozone, and oxidation and is prevalent in petrochemical operations.

Metal Gaskets
Metal gaskets are usually made from copper, brass, aluminum, and stainless steel. Copper gaskets, for example, are used in vacuum systems. Brass gaskets are often found in pipe fitting and seal applications. Aluminum gaskets are perfect for the automotive industry, among others, where intricate shapes are required that won’t break or weaken, and stainless steel is a reliable gasket material for corrosive environments and where the gaskets must absorb a tremendous amount stress and vibration.

To learn more about industrial gasket manufacturing and how Precision Cutting Service can help your business, contact our knowledgeable and friendly customer service staff today!

Feel free to call us at 912-233-9550 or email sales@precisioncuttingservice.com. You can also send us a quote request using the online form found on the home page of our website or use our Contact Us page to get in touch with one of our team leaders directly. Either way, you’ll receive a prompt, courteous and informed response that will help you find the solution you deserve.

Waterjet Cutting for Gasket Manufacturing
Our waterjet cutting systems enable us to cut gaskets from any material, from simple to complex designs, and in sizes as small or smaller than a dime or as large as a full-size SUV. Whether you need gaskets made from rubber, cork, silicone, foam, urethane, polymers, metal or other material, we will deliver the best ones that fit your requirements.

If you are unsure about the best material to use for your specific application, ask our experienced customer service representative for their input. Together, we have more than 100 years of gasket experience and no doubt have engineered the correct solution for your application, or one similar to it, many times before. In addition, our extensive inventory probably includes the material you need, and, if not, we can source it for you quickly and economically from one of our many proven suppliers. In short, our years of gasket experience, precise and capable water jet cutting equipment, and our access to the material you need enables us to deliver premium quality gaskets quickly with highly cost-effective pricing.

Our advanced waterjet cutting machines can efficiently and precisely produce custom gaskets up to 6.0” thick with tolerances of ±0.003.” You will receive perfectly smooth edges from us because waterjet cutting, with its high-pressure stream of cold water, does not leave burrs or distortions like die-cutters and lasers sometimes do. Moreover, because our cutting nozzles are computer driven, they can be programmed to tightly nest your gaskets to yield maximum material utilization, which in turn, saves you time and money.

Material Selection
The right material selection is driven by a series of factors, beginning with an assessment of the operating environment in which the gasket will be exposed, such as temperature, pressure, chemicals, acids, etc. We’re also asked for recommendations to replace asbestos, and we have effective solutions for that, too. At Precision Cutting Service, we build solutions that are tailored to your specific application and budget. Our custom gaskets can, for example, withstand high compressive loads, provide EMI/RFI shielding, and endure abrasion, caustic chemical exposure, and high temperatures.

Our collaborative approach with you enables us to produce gaskets that will consistently meet the performance requirements of your application. Sound too good to be true? Check out our customers’ testimonials. They share their positive experiences of working with our team.

For more than 25 years, we’ve helped hundreds of customers with their unique gasket requirements. You too will be well-served by working with us. Whether you need petrochemical gaskets, rubber gaskets, mining gaskets or more, share your requirements with us today via our online contact form, request a quote form or by giving us a phone call (912-233-9550).