What is Gasketing and Sealing?
Gasketing and sealing applications are used to prevent liquid and gases from leaking between mating parts. These automated processes eliminates the task of assembling a die cut or pre-made gasket. Additionally, geometries can easily be modified for other designs. Cured in place gasket (CIPG) applications utilize a liquid or paste material to achieve the gasket or seal by applying it to one of the mating parts and then curing it. Compared to this, a formed in place gasket (FIPG) has the material applied to one or both mating parts and the parts are assembled before the material fully cures to create the seal.
When to Use Gasketing and Sealing
Using a gasketing and sealing process is ideal for components that require a reliable seal from external contaminants such as water, temperature, debris, and UV. Utilizing a FIP gasket process is ideal for components with complex designs. Using a dispensing machine to install a gasket significantly decreases assembly time and reduces wasted material.
Benefits of Gasketing and Sealing
- Improved component durability
- Water and foreign contaminant resistance
- Adaptable for complex components
- Temperature and UV resistant
- Decreased component assembly time
- Reduced installation time
Recommended Gasketing & Sealing Valves
PVA offers a variety of valves for any gasketing and sealing application.
BP50
SB300 Series
FC100 Series
SD100
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