Gaskets

Gaskets are an essential component of many objects and devices. They create a strong barrier and seal between two conjoining surfaces to prevent leaks under compression. Gaskets can be used for a wide variety of applications, such as piping, vehicles,…

One of the most common (and simplest) types of seal is an O-Ring. Used for numerous applications, the O-Ring is a critical part of many machines as it seals two or more parts together. They have a simplistic donut-shaped ring…

Whenever pumps and valves are mentioned, gaskets must also come into the picture. They are a crucial sealing component of fluid conveyance systems for preventing leakage. Gaskets come in various types including flange and ring gasket, manway & boiler gaskets,…

Various tools can cut through materials; however, the use of WaterJet cutting has many advantages over other methods such as laser or plasma cutting that will help save time and money for years to come. One of the top benefits…

At Automated Gasket Corporation, we are St Louis’ leading gasket manufacturer, and not too long ago, 11 of our employees completed a 40 hour introduction to Lean Principles. Lean certifications have helped our business, and it can help yours! Lean certification has been around for…

A rubber gasket is a cut-out or shaped piece of rubber used to fill any gaps between two matched or mating objects. For instance, a machine that uses a chamber through which gasses or liquids pass and that can be opened…

Whether your business relies on small machinery or automobiles, the strain you put on your devices eventually will result in the need for new gaskets. Gaskets are extremely delicate components of your devices, and they need to be perfectly fitted…

A gasket is something that we hear about often, but many of us don’t have a clear idea of what it does and what function it serves. However, the odds are high that you’ve come into contact with a gasket…

Business owners are constantly looking for ways to save both time and money. When time and money are reduced, profits increase. A great way for those in the small engine, industrial, automotive, agricultural, medical, and military industries to save time…

When you think about all of the applications of the various types of gaskets, it seems like there’s a gasket for any type of machine or pipe. And in most cases, there is. With so many gaskets available in a…