A gasket often seems like a simple part: a flat shape with a few holes. Yet the most important choice is not in the drawing, but in the material. A rubber that works well as a soft intermediate layer may be unsuitable for oil, heat or long-term outdoor use.
First tell us what the gasket should do
Should the gasket keep moisture out, dampen vibrations or just prevent two hard parts from touching each other? And does the material come into contact with oil, cleaning agent or heat? With that information you can make a much more targeted choice from our products rubber materials for laser cutting.
The product information from the material supplier remains leading. “Rubber” or “neoprene” alone is too generic for a critical application. We can accurately cut out the flat part for you, but we cannot determine whether a complete machine, pipe or housing is certified tight.
A good drawing prevents surprises
Use the actual dimensions of the part on which the gasket will be placed. Pay particular attention to narrow edges around bolt holes and thin strips between openings. In practice, this is where the weak spots arise. Also keep in mind that sheet material always has a small thickness tolerance.
If you only have a photo or a rough sketch, we cannot yet calculate a reliable price. Our portal calculates the actual shape, cutting length, the chosen material and the quantity. A production-ready vector file not only provides a better part, but also an immediately usable price.
Test one real copy
For a new application, a trial portion is almost always wise. Install it as it will be used later and don't just check whether the holes are in the right place. Also check whether the material deforms sufficiently, is not pressed anywhere and remains good after use.
For other flat machine or enclosure parts, see custom technical parts. For the drawing itself, read about designing rubber gaskets. Discuss unusual dimensional requirements or your own material before production.