Types of gaskets by material

　　The gaskets will inherit the characteristics of the material from which they are made. Gasket materials are used because of their resistance to certain chemicals (such as acids) or their ability to withstand extreme temperatures or pressures.

　　Common types of gaskets include:

　　Rubber Gaskets

　　Rubber is a soft gasket material. A variety of elastomers can be used, such as neoprene, nitrile rubber, EPDM, and natural rubber. Rubber Gaskets have a wide range of applications, such as pipe gaskets, heat exchangers, and manholes.

　　Non-Asbestos Gaskets

　　Non-Asbestos Gaskets are made of compressed fibers, combined with elastomers; and used in many applications, such as acid, steam, oil, and water.

　　Cork Washer

　　The combination of natural cork and elastomer provides high flexibility and compressibility. These gaskets are widely used in applications involving oils, fuels, and solvents.

　　Gasket use

　　Food industry gasket

　　Washers can also be divided into different types according to their functions or uses.