Gasket

Gasket containing asbestos, being replaced. In some countries Asbestos may not be used for certain things.

Different kinds of gaskets

Flanges on a gas pipeline, bolted together.

A gasket is a mechanical seal. Gaskets stop leaks between two things.^[1] Generally, gaskets are used in structures that are under pressure. The aim of the gasket is to prevent leakage.

Gasket Media

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) gasket
compressed fiber jointing
Copper flange gaskets used for ultra-high vacuum systems

References

↑ A beginner’s guide to gaskets (in en) (24 January 2017)MARTIN’S RUBBER COMPANY. Retrieved 28 August 2026.

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[1] A beginner’s guide to gaskets (in en) (24 January 2017)MARTIN’S RUBBER COMPANY. Retrieved 28 August 2026.

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