Gaskets. They’re smooth, reliable and their name is pretty satisfying to pronounce (gasss-k’t) if you’ve never thought about that before.

But aside from having a cool name, they also play an essential part in preventing leaks and contamination in your machinery. From car engines to petrochemical processing, gaskets perform this role in countless applications, in countless industries.

Let’s discuss this further thanks to the team at Steamline Engineering – Australia’s specialist team in high-quality gasket supplies.

Gaskets act as a seal

One of the primary functions of a gasket is to seal any irregularities between two mating surfaces of a component. By successfully sealing these two surfaces, the gasket creates a nice, tight fit, where fluid or gas is unable to escape.

Gaskets act as a seal in various applications – from automotive engines to industrial machinery and underwater gas pipelines. This prevents the two surfaces from becoming damages and leaking, keeping your equipment in tip-top condition and preventing any safety hazards from arising.

Managing the pressure

As you can imagine, gaskets don’t exactly have an easy life… in fact, their life is anything but. Sandwiched between two surfaces of high-powered equipment, the gasket’s job comes with a lot of pressure – literally! Gaskets need to be able to maintain structural integrity despite being physically and chemically tested, day in and day out.

Without a high-quality, correct-fitting gasket, your machinery would easily crack under the pressure, resulting in leaks and possible contamination. Always ensure you’re choosing the right gasket material for the job – Steamline supplies several different high-quality gaskets in various materials.

Preventing external contaminants

Sure, if your machinery leaks all over the place due to an ill-fitting or low quality gasket (a problem you’ll never have when you choose Steamline’s gaskets), you’re going to be dealing with contamination. But just as serious is the idea of your equipment being affected by external contaminants. Sensitive and critical components are at risk of being damaged by external contaminants, such as dirt, other fluids and debris. Valve gaskets, for example, are protected by these elements thanks to their gaskets.

Corrosion resistance

Your gasket also helps protect your machinery from corrosion. High-quality, non-corrosive gaskets such as graphite, silicone and PTFE, are all excellent choices for applications in which corrosion (by chemicals, for examples) may otherwise affect your equipment.

Gaskets are often the true heroes of your equipment, and don’t get the credit they deserve. Choose Steamline Engineering for your next gasket order. No matter which type of gasket you’re after, Steamline Engineering has got you covered. We stock loads of gaskets from excellent manufacturers like Carrara and Firefly, providing metallic, rubber, PTFE, graphite gaskets and more. Supplying various gaskets from various materials, Steamline are also Australia’s leading team for other industrial equipment like thermal tapes and seals, welding blankets and valve packing materials.

Your machinery relies on a range of parts in order to function at its best. But one of the most important parts? Its gasket.

Smooth, seamless operation depends greatly on your gasket quality, so there’s no question about how crucial it is to pick a quality gasket supplier when it’s time to replace or upgrade.

But how do we do this? Gasket selection isn’t something we have to do all the time, so it can be tricky to know where to start.

Well, in this post, the specialists at Steamline Engineering outline a guide on sourcing gaskets and knowing the key factors to consider when choosing a supplier:

Range of materials

Firstly, we should be look for a supplier who has the correct material of gasket for the application we need. The main materials used for gaskets include metallic, PTFE, graphite, millboard and more. Choosing the wrong gasket material is a grave mistake to make, leading to potential damage to your machinery or, worse, potential threats to staff safety.

Steamline is a team that specialises in a huge range of gasket materials. We supply all common gasket material types, and we know what makes a great gasket, opting for only the best quality gear on the market.

Quality brands

But even if two gaskets are the same material, it doesn’t mean they’re of the same quality. Always look for a gasket supplier who chooses top-rated, premium brands of gasket which are known for quality and strength.

Steamline supplies Carrara metallic gaskets, which are known for their strength, corrosion-resistance and durability. With more than 50 years in the industry, they have been proven to have one of the strongest and most hard-wearing metallic gaskets available.

Value for money

While we’d never suggest trying to cut costs on gasket quality, we’re big advocates of shopping around for the best deal. Your gasket supplier should be driven to deliver great gaskets at competitive rates. Steamline not only have a commitment to bringing you quality products, but we’re also focussed on keeping prices affordable. This has helped hundreds of businesses across Australia to keep their machinery running on a budget.

Reputation for service

None of these qualities are any good if your gasket supplier has absolutely zero idea about customer service. When you have a problem, your gasket supplier should be readily available to help you solve it.

Steamline is a team that’s driven by customer service. We want all customers to become long-term ones, and we keep them coming back with our great prices and helpful customer service.

Choose Steamline Engineering for your next gasket order. No matter which type of gasket you’re after, Steamline Engineering can help you out. We stock loads of gaskets from excellent manufacturers like Carrara and Firefly, providing metallic, rubber, PTFE, graphite gaskets and more. Supplying various gaskets from various materials, Steamline are also Australia’s leading team for other industrial equipment like thermal tapes and seals, welding blankets and valve packing materials.