Gasket Material
We offer most major brands and some you have not heard of. All of our selected lines are top shelf quality, nothing gets through our door without a quality check.
Our slogan is that there is nothing more expensive than a cheap seal, and it truly applies to gasket material. Too often the gasket material that was chosen based on price is the one that’s leaking on your floor. Our roots are in sheet gasket materials. Our founder comes from a background with Durlon and Garlock, and has toured most gasket manufacturing operations in the United States and a few in Europe. This guide is based on the best sealing practices seen and developed over the last 40 years in the industry.
FAQ
How do I select a Gasket Material?
What gasket material brands are best?
No Branded brands are always superior. There are plenty of bargain unbranded gasket materials out there. It never makes sense to skimp on the most vulnerable part of your equipment.
We can tell you which gasket material is the best selection for your application. Each product segment has its industry leader, usually the first brand to make that particular type, but also the most expensive. It pays to be open to quality alternatives. We can provide you with gasket material options.
What is the easiest way to know which gasket material is best?
The first thing to consider is, does the manufacturer brand their product? In today’s market, there is a lot of foreign-made inferior sheets that are usually unbranded. Most unbranded sheets were sold to the gasket cutter based on price. There are exceptions and some OEM’s do prefer an unbranded or privately branded gasket material.
What information do I need to select the right material?
We usually start with the temperature. There 5 classes of material: cryogenic, 32-225 F, 226 – 500 F, 501F to 850 F and above 850F (high-temperature gaskets). Material temperature ranges can be narrowed to these 5. By narrowing the materials it helps us to hone into the ideal solution.
We consider Pressure, Application, the Media being sealed, Size, and (if a dynamic application) speed.
Is there a universal gasket material ?
The closest thing to a universal material would be Flexible Graphite, or Expanded PTFE simply because they both have a 0-14ph range. So they are both compatible with most materials. Sulfuric and Nucleic acids are a problem for graphite. In PTFE or Teflon, Fluorine based chemicals can be the problem. So, approx 95% of the applications below 850 F can be handled with PTFE or Flexible Graphite.
What Gasket brands do you carry or cut?
We can cut Durlon, Garlock, Teadit, Thermoseal, Klinger, Frenzlit, Viton, Aflas, Grafoil, Sepco, Utex, Leader, JM Clipper, and many more.
What materials do you carry or cut?
We cut most rubbers, silicones, PTFE, non-asbestos, mica, FKM, NBR, SBR, EPDM, and Cork.
What equipment do you cut gaskets with?
The method of cutting depends on the quantity being cut and the tolerances required. Old fashion clicker presses are still the most efficient way to cut high volumes. A knife edge CNC allows us to cut without requiring the cost and delay of having a die made. We also cut with a laser for ideal materials like PTFE.
Non-Asbestos Gasket Material is another specialty for AS&P. We supply our own AS&P brand as well as other popular brands including; Durlon, Thermoseal, Garlock, Sepco, Utex, FMI and Teadit.
Spiral Wound Gaskets is another specialty for AS&P. High-pressure applications require high-pressure gaskets. We distribute Durlon, Leader, AS&P, and FMI brand spiral wound gaskets.
Gasket Material Types
Gasket specialistsAS&P cuts gaskets, and sells full sheets of gasket material. We are a stocking distributor for: AS&P, Durlon, Lamons, Thermoseal, Grafoil, FMI, Jm Clipper, Leader, Utex and Sepco.
The type of materials include; Non-Asbestos, Viton, Aflas, EPDM, Neoprene, Buna-N, Nitrile, Silicone, Silicone Sponge, FKM, Cork, Vegetable Fiber, PTFE, Expanded PTFE and others.
Durlon 7950 / 8700 Blue Non-Asbestos Gaskets
Durlon Blue non-asbestos grades are excellent general service gasket materials. Available with NBR and Neoprene binders
Durlon 8300 / 8900 Carbon NBR Gaskets
For high Temperature applications a carbon based non-asbestos holds up to 925 F
Durlon 8400 Phenolic / NBR Gaskets
This unique non-asbestos gasket material holds up well in pulp and paper and chemical applications
Durlon 8600 Expanded PTFE Gaskets
Durlon 8300 Sheet Packing
- Compatible Industries
Power Generation
Petrochemical
Hydrocarbon
Steam, Oils, Gas, Water - NBR /Carbon Fibers
- Seals Difficult Applications
- Flexible
- Cuts Easily
- P x T (1/16″ 350,000)
- Temp Range 650 F (Continuous)
- In Stock!
$337.90 (1/16″)
Durlon 7950
- Compatible with oils, gas, water
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- Aramid Fibers
- Equal to Garlock 3000
- Flexible, NBR binder
- Blue – Cuts Easily
- P x T (1/16″ 350,000)
- Temp Range 500 F (Continuous)
- In Stock!
$136.57 (1/16″)
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Durlon 5000
- Compatible with oils, gas, water
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- Aramid Fibers
- Equal to Themoseal 4401
- Flexible, NBR binder
- Green – Cuts Easily
- P x T (1/16″ 300,000)
- Temp Range 450 F (Continuous)
- In Stock!
$92.61 (1/16″)
We are proud to be a distributor for Durlon / Gasket Resources. North American Made Gasket Materials with a reputation for being among the best in the world. Durlon offers a solution for a wide range of difficult industrial applications.
Other Brands we offer:
AS&P, Durlon / Gasket Resources, Thermoseal / Klinger, FMI, Sepco, JM Clipper / Leader Gasket, Utex Industries, Armstrong, Grafoil, Garlock, Teadit
GSB 880 Sheet Packing
- General Service Blue (GSB) Non-asbestos
- Compatible with oils, gas, water
- NBR / Aramid Fibers
- Industrial Grade
Non-Asbestos - Flexible
- Cuts Easily
- P x T (1/16″ 350,000)
- Temp Range 700 F (Max)
- 400 F Continuous
- In Stock!
$103.98 (1/16″)
For Chemical, Clean or FDA applications PTFE , Expanded PTFE and Filled PTFE are commonly used gasket materials. PTFE is a hard plastic and requires enough load to maintain a seal. Expanded PTFE seals quickly with little load, which is why it is used on glass lined pipe. Filled PTFE (HS10 or Skived) materials have far superior cold flow characteristics.
Expanded PTFE Sheet
- Soft / Conformable
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- 100% EPTFE
- FDA Approved
- Flexible, Easy to cut
- Good for temps to 650 F (Peak)
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications
- Temp Range 600 F (Continuous)
- Durlon Style 9600
- 0-14 pH
$968 (1/16″)
PTFE Sheet (hard)
- Compatible with most media
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- 100% PTFE
- FDA Approved
- 0-14 PH
- Good for temps to 500 F (Peak)
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications
- If Dupont Resin referred to as Teflon
$356.40 (1/16″)
Durlon 9000N Filled
PTFE Sheet
- Compatible with most media
- Resistant to COLD FLOW
- PTFE with glass
- FDA Approved
- 0-14 PH
- Good for temps to 500 F (Continuous)
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications
-450 F - PXT (1/16″) 350,000
$1,132 (1/16″) 60x 60″
Durlon 9000 Filled
PTFE Sheet
- Compatible with most media
- Resistant to COLD FLOW
- PTFE with glass
- FDA Approved
- 0-14 PH
- Good for temps to 500 F (Continuous)
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications
-450 F - PXT (1/16″) 350,000
$1,132 (1/16″) 60x 60″
Glass microspheres with
PTFE Sheet Gasketing
- 800 PSI
- Chemical Compatibility
- PTFE with glass microspheres
- FDA Approved
- 0-14 PH
- Good for temps to 500 F (Peak)
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications
- to -450 F
- PXT 350,000
$912.87 (1/16″) 59″ x 59″
Barium Sulfate filled
PTFE Sheet 9510 / FMI S33
- Most Chemically Compatible
- 1,200 PSI
- PTFE with Barium Sulfate
- FDA Approved
- 0-14 PH
- Good for temps to 500 F (Peak)
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications
to -450 F - PXT 350,000
$1,004.56 (1/16″) 59″ x 59″
The most common high-temperature gasket solution is Flexible Graphite Material. We offer the 3 most common variations, Homogeneous, Foil and Tang inserts. Each with their own purpose. Flexible graphite seals better than any other material, but it does have its limits. Two limiting factors that must be considered are; does the application require a “clean” material and is there oxygen present? If there is oxygen present and the temperature is over 950 F, see the micatherm material below. Flexible graphite can handle up to 5,400 F if there is no oxygen present, making it one of the safest and most reliable high-temperature gasket materials on the market.
Flexible Graphite
- Compatible with most media
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- Exceptional Sealing
- High-Temperature Sheet
- Easy to cut
- Good for temps to 850 F (Continuous) 1200 F in Steam
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications to -450 F
- With NO oxygen present 5,000 F
- Durlon Style FGS95
$139.00 /sheet (1/16″) 39.4 x 39.4″
Flexible Graphite with foil
- Compatible with most media
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- Exceptional Sealing
- High-Temperature Sheet
- Superior Handling with .002″ 316SS Foil
- Good for temps to 850 F (Continuous) 1200 F in Steam
- With no Oxygen Present 5,000 F
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications to -450 F
- Durlon Style FGT316
$252.99 Sheet (1/16″) 39.4″ x 39.4″
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Inhibited Flexible Graphite with Multiple .004″ Tang layers
- Compatible with most media
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- Exceptional Sealing
- High-Temperature Sheet
- Exceptional Compatability
- Superior Handling with .002″ 316SS Foil
- Temp Range 1022 F (Continuous)
- Steam 1200 F
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications to -450 F
- Conductive
- Durlon Style FGM316
$1,300.80 Sheet (1/16″) 59″ x 59″
Flexible Graphite with
316 Tang
- Compatible with most media
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- Exceptional Sealing
- .004″ 316 SS Tang
- Superior Handling
- Excellent in Cryogenic applications to -450 F
- Minimizes Gassing Off
- Temp Range 850 F (Continuous)
- Steam 1200 F
- Durlon Style FGT316
$294.40 Per Sheet (1/16″) 39.4″ x 39.4″
1650 F Mica Gasket material with 316 Tang insert
- For High Temp Oxidizing Applications
- Industrial / OEM Grade
- Insulating
- .004″ 316 SS Tang
- Superior Handling
- Rated to 870 PSI
- Minimizes Gassing Off
- Temp Range 1650 F (Continuous)
- Common in Exhaust applications
- Durlon Style HT1000-T316 or FMI S15
$675.50 (1/16″)
Of course not all gasket applications are difficult. Some just need an elastomer that is compatible with the liquid or gas being sealed. Elastomeric gasket materials have the advantage of having 100% recovery after compression. In thermodynamic, or just dynamic applications recovery is the difference between maintaining a seal, and suffering a leak. To find the right material for your application, start with the temperature rating, and then check the chemical compatibility. If the application is outdoors (or sees ozone) consider ozone resistant materials like EPDM and silicone.
Aflas Gasket Material
- Color: Black
- Temperature Max: 550 F
- Brittle point -40 F
- Finish – Smooth
- Excellent Oil Resistance
- Steam Compatible
- Chemical Service
- High Electrical Resistivity
- Good Wear Resistance
$610.00 (1/16″) 36″ x 36″
Viton/FKM Gasket Material
- Made with Genuine Chemours Viton
- Color: Black or Brown
- Temperature Max: 400 F
- Brittle point -20 F
- Finish – Smooth
- Excellent Oil Resistance
- Chemical Service
$499 (1/16″) 36″ x 36″
FKM Gasket Material
- Generic FKM
- Color: Black or Brown
- Temperature Max: 400 F
- Brittle point -20 F
- Finish – Smooth
- Excellent Oil Resistance
- Chemical Service
- Excellent value
$398 per sheet (1/16″) 36″ x 36″
Silicone Gasket Material
- Color: Red
- Temperature Max: 450F
- Brittle point -80 F
- Ozone Resistant
- Fire Resistant
- Seals at low bolt loads
- Compression Set Resistant
- 50 Durometer
$73.34 (1/16″) 36″ x 36″
EPDM Gasket Material
- Color: Black
- Max Temp 220 F
- Brittle point -20 F
- Finish – Smooth
- Ozone Resistant
- Chemical Resistance
$91.97 (1/16″) 36″ x 36″
Buna-N Gasket Material
- Color Black
- Max Temp 170 F
- Brittle point -20 F
- Finish Smooth
- Excellent Oil Resistance
- Available in Multiple Durometers
- Limited Chemical Resistance
$90.00 (1/16″) 36″ x 36″
Neoprene Gasket Material
- Color: Black
- Max Constant Temp 170 F
- Moderate resistance to oil
- Moderate resistance to Ozone
- Brittle Point -65 F
- Also called Chloroprene
- Available in Sponge
$32.37 (1/16″) 36″ x 36″
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Vegetable Fiber
Gasket Material
- Premium Grade
- 250 F Rated Temperature
- Excellent Sealing
- 300 PSI
- Glu-Glycerine impregnated
- Automotive grade
- Mil-G-12803C
Mil Spec Available
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