Pipe gaskets and seals come in many shapes and sizes for standard and customizable applications. Gasket manufacturers work with you to design particular types of gaskets from commercial to industrial markets. These markets include automobile, industrial, construction and plumbing.

Gaskets typically use compression to prevent particular substances such as fluids, gases or liquids from leaking. Gasket construction material varies with rubber, plastic and metal common. Determining the right choice of gasket depends on many factors including pressure, operating temperature and type of contacting fluid. When selecting a pipe gasket:

1. Check the type of pipe gasket material needed for your specific applications.

2. If applicable, know the temperature parameters that the gasket undergoes.

3. Consider your gaskets for piping inventory needs as some companies offer discount pricing for large orders.

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

Get standard or custom made rubber pipe gaskets

Find gaskets for piping applicable to irrigation, drain, chemicals and industrial or work with these companies for custom designs.

I recommend: Request a quote for standard or custom designed rubber and synthetics at Baxter Rubber; click “Engineering Guide” for material information. Contact Bruckman Rubber, a manufacturer specializing in over 30 types of rubber gaskets, from the info provided at the bottom of the page. Go to Capital Rubber & Specialty and select the product you need from choices that include Buna-N, Red Rubber and Neoprene; order online.

Find plastic pipe gaskets in various polymers

These companies provide application solutions and technical assistance for your polymer requirements.

I recommend: Contact All Seals for standard polymer pipe gasket materials or discuss custom designs; see gasket materials by clicking “Catalog,” then “Gaskets.” Phone EPM for plastic gaskets that include PVC; click “Home,” then “Gaskets” and “Gasket Materials” for other types.

Buy an exhaust pipe gasket online for old or new models

Get descriptions and prices for exhaust pipe and exhaust manifold gaskets. These companies also carry hard to find products.

I recommend: Choose the make, then follow with the year and model for online ordering at OvernightAutoparts.com. Go to Car Parts Stuff and enter make and year in “Start Shopping Here”; then buy online.

Locate a niche market piping gasket replacement

Find piping gaskets for your Volvo Penta boat or various materials and sizes for sanitary piping.

I recommend: Get a Volvo Penta seawater pump piping gasket kit at Marine Parts Express. Contact Newman Sanitary Gasket for sanitary piping gaskets by phoning the number at the bottom of the page or clicking “Contact Form/Feedback.”

Purchase pipe seals with wide applications

Get gas and water tight seals for septic tank pipes, vacuum testing and pipes passing through floors, walls and other materials. Pipe seals are also available for oil, gas and fuel.

I recommend: Click “Request A Quote” from Polylok for low and high pressure, closed and open-end boot seals that accept 2- to 6-inch pipes. Purchase pipe penetration seals for electrical conduit, concrete, cast iron, steel, copper and PVC pipes at BWM; click “Pipe Seals” for descriptions. Get Nitrile material for oil and fuel.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Several companies listed are both distributors and pipe gasket manufacturers. Their services include providing you with solutions or taking your designs, typically through email, and fabricating the gaskets in short or long runs.