Gaskets and seals distributors provide gaskets and seals for various industries such as medical, refrigeration, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, electronics, automotive, aerospace, power generation and construction. Gaskets and seals play an important role in avoiding contamination and leakage of fluids in any process and equipment.

There are different type of seals such as piston seals, oil seals, metal seals and cylinder seals that a distributor for seals offers. Similarly, various types of gaskets that are available in the market include aluminum gaskets, foam gaskets and double-jacketed gaskets.

Some important parameters you must consider before purchasing gasket and seals from a supplier for gaskets and seals are

1. Type of fluid passing through the system
2. Operating pressure and temperature ranges
   
3. Required dimensions of gaskets and seals
4. Additional features offered by gaskets and seals such as corrosion resistance and high operating temperature
5. Price of seals and gaskets and discounts offered by the gaskets and seals distributors

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy seals from a reputable seal distributor

You can compare seals based on features and prices at distributors and retailers' websites.

I recommend: Zatkoff Seals & Packings is a reputable distributor of variety of seals such as resilient metal seals, bonded seals, fastener seals and oils seals. Dichtomatik Americas is another reputable supplier of hydraulics seals and shaft seals. All World Machinery Supply is a leading seal distributor for Sakagami, a global seal manufacturer.

Buy gaskets from a reputable distributor gasket

You can compare gaskets based on features and prices at distributors and retailers' websites. Ask for a discount if you are buying in bulk.

I recommend: XTO is a gasket distributor for various leading brands such as General Electric, Loctite, 3M and Parker-Chomerics. All-Products Gasket offers gaskets made of non-metallic materials such as rubber, silicon and cork. Gardico, another gasket supplier, offers standard gaskets according to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and Navy Standards. Sealing Specialties also provides die cut, extruded or molded gaskets.

Buy specialty or customized metal seals and gaskets from custom gasket and seal supplier

If standard seals and gaskets are not suitable for your application, opt for customized seals and gaskets.

I recommend: Seals Unlimited is a reputable distributor of gaskets and seals that offers custom-made rubber seals. Precision Rings is another supplier for seals that provides custom-made seal rings. Industrial Rubber & Plastics is leading gaskets distributors offering custom gaskets of various non-metallic materials such as rubber, nylon, teflon, cork and silicone.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  For extreme operating conditions such as high temperatures or pressures, consult your gaskets and seals distributor.
• •  Replace your seals and gaskets as per guidelines provided by the equipment manufacturer to avoid equipment failure.