BEARINGS & GASKETS

Gaskets are otherwise known as 'seals' or 'joints'. Gaskets can be classified in many different ways, for example: by material, by function, or by application. A gasket is basically a part cut from a (usually) flexible material, which sits in between two other surfaces. Gaskets are typically manufactured from soft materials (such as rubber); and one of the most common uses is for sealing pipes to prevent the leakage of liquids. Gaskets also have certain other common applications, such as anti vibration and mounting.

Applications
Liquid Seals
One of the main functions of a gasket is to seal against the leak or ingress of liquids. The rubber in liquid seals should be specified to the liquids used in the process. Certain rubber types offer better resistance to chemicals, such as viton, whereas nitrile is more suited to industries involving oils, fuels and solvents.

Environmental Seals
Environmental seals guard against dust and other environmental contaminants. These seals are used in enclosures, such as electrical enclosures


Anti Vibration
Vibration, as with sound, has frequencies. Anti-vibration pads or flooring are a way of disrupting those frequencies and reducing the amount of energy wasted or damage caused by vibration. Anti-vibration methods are used in area such as machinery mountings, pipe supports or structural bearings.

A Rubber Cutlass Bearing is a simple journal bearing where a shaft rotates in a bearing housing.