Silicone Gaskets (OEM) | Industrial machinery, automotive, high-temperature equipment | Temperature Range: -40°C to 230°C▲ Chemical Resistance: ASTM D543 (50+ exposures)▲ Customizable Dimensions (ISO 10303)▲ Translucent for Inspection | ▲ Customizable for precise fits ▲ Wider temp/chemical tolerance than industry standards Visual inspection ease | Higher cost than standard gaskets Requires precise installation▲1 |
Rubber Seals (EPDM) | Plumbing, HVAC systems, moderate-temperature machinery | Temperature Range: -30°C to 120°C Oil Resistance: ASTM D390 Grade 1 UV Stable (ASTM G154) | Cost-effective Good for oils and moderate temps | Limited chemical resistance vs silicone▲ Less customizable▲2 |
Plastic Gaskets (PTFE) | Electronics, food processing, low-friction applications | Chemical Inertness: ASTM D543 (resists 80+ chemicals) Lightweight: 1.8 g/cm³▲ Non-Conductive | Inexpensive Non-reactive with chemicals Electrically insulating | Brittle below -20°C▲ Lower temp tolerance (-20°C to 200°C)▲3 |
Metal Seals | High-pressure valves, boilers, steam systems | Pressure Resistance: 10,000 PSI▲ Temperature: Up to 500°C▲ Rigid Construction▲ Corrosion-Resistant Coatings (ASTM A927) | ▲ Handles extreme pressure/temps Durable in harsh environments | Heavy weight▲ Corrosion risk without coating▲4 |
Composite Gaskets | Petrochemical plants, aerospace, cryogenic systems | Combined Properties: Graphite+Rubber for Temp/Chem Resistance▲ Thickness Tolerance: ±0.05mm (ISO 3288)▲ Compression Set: <5% (ASTM D395)▲ | ▲ Versatile for extreme conditions Precision tolerance▲5 | Complex manufacturing▲ Higher cost▲6 |
Custom Molded Seals | Aerospace, medical equipment, precision engineering | Custom Shapes: Per Client Drawings (ISO 10303) Material Flexibility: Silicone/Rubber Blend▲ Compression Set: <3% (ASTM D395)▲▲ | ▲ Tailored to exact needs Optimized for specific stresses▲7 | Longer lead times▲ Higher initial investment▲8 |