Gasket FAQ
Based on actual customer questions from the factory floor, answers to these most frequently-asked gaskets questions provide a valuable primer for maintenance and operations teams in processing facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Temperature tolerances for our stock gaskets range from -250°C (-418°F) to 260°C (500°F) dependant on compound used.

Obviously much will depend on your specific process, but PEEK and PTFE are materials that perform extremely well across the widest range of applications.

All of our gaskets are approved for use by the FDA at absolute minimum. Most of our gaskets also conform to USP Class VI and 3A standards.

Elastomer gaskets (EPDM, Silicone & Viton®): 75/85 IRHD.

PTFE Solid & PTFE Envelope (Teflon®) gaskets: 60/65 shore D.

Most are manufactured without the use of animal products. Please contact us if you would like to ensure gaskets and other products you wish to order are 100% free of animal products in either the finished product or the manufacturing process.

In many cases yes, but always inspect the gasket for signs of wear and tear, stiffening, and to ensure it is not leaving residue on the clamp. If in doubt, replace! The cost of a new gasket is trivial compared to that of a process shutdown.