Resources

Will that elastomer survive your process fluid? Check resistance ratings for over 200 media types against common gasket materials: elastomers, plastics, and metals.

Not sure where to start? This guide walks through service conditions, joint design, and material limits step by step, so you end up with the right seal, not a callback.

The ASME PCC-1 bolt-up sequence, step by step. Covers cross-pattern tightening, torque values, lubricant K-factors, and why the re-torque pass matters more than most people think.

Insulating one flange from the next stops the stray currents that undermine cathodic protection and the galvanic corrosion at dissimilar-metal joints. This guide covers how isolation kits break the electrical path, how to assemble a joint, and how to test that the isolation actually worked.

Gasket came out looking wrong? This visual diagnostic covers blowout, thermal degradation, extrusion, and chemical attack, with photos showing what each failure mode actually looks like and what to fix.

EPDM, Nitrile, Neoprene, Silicone: each has trade-offs. This side-by-side comparison helps you pick the right elastomer for your service conditions without over-specifying (or under-specifying).

Use our interactive tolerance checker for DIN 7715-5, ISO 3302-1, and ISO 2768-1. Compare precision classes and access practical guidance to establish realistic manufacturing expectations for die-cut components.

Imperial-to-metric conversion tables for pressure, temperature, torque, length, and force. Printable format, handy for the workshop wall.

Flange dimensions for AS 2129, ASME B16.21, and EN 1514, all in one place. Look up bolt holes, PCD, and gasket OD/ID without flipping between standards documents.

How much pressure can your flange handle at temperature? Our ASME B16.5 reference tables and interactive derating diagrams show exactly where the limits fall, because a Class 300 flange at 400 °C isn't Class 300 any more.

Shore A hardness, compression set, elongation, and why they matter for bolt load retention. If you've ever wondered whether a Shore A 60 or Shore A 80 gasket is right for your flange, start here.

Getting ID, OD, and PCD right the first time saves everyone a headache. This guide covers how to measure, what to record, and how to write a spec that gets you a correct gasket on the first cut.

What level of inspection does your application actually need? We break down standard dimensional checks, formal material certification, and 100% inspection protocols, including when EN 10204 3.2 certification or third-party witness inspection is worth the added cost.

What do the colour rings on a Spiral Wound Gasket mean? This guide covers ASME B16.20 colour-coding for winding and filler materials, plus when you actually need inner and outer rings.

How long does a custom gasket take, and what if you need it sooner? Our standard, priority, urgent and emergency turnaround options, the timing for each, and how priority fees work.