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The Benefits of a Thermal Gasket

A thermal gasket serves an important and specific purpose in various industries for a wide variety of components where heat becomes an issue. Though often overlooked, these gaskets are a key component to the successful function of many products used daily. At Standard Rubber Products Co. (SRP), we have been assisting customers since 1951 by providing custom die cut solutions to help solve various types of thermal application issues.

What is a Gasket?

Gaskets are specifically designed to serve as a buffer between components. These parts provide several benefits to not only the finished product, but to the end user as well. One of the design features of a gasket is to prevent leakage. The intention is to prevent fluids from leaking out of the component. However, these seals can also prevent outside forces such as dust, dirt, and rain from getting into the application.

Specifically designed seals also work to reduce squeaks, rattles or vibrations that are being generated by providing a cushion or pad to absorb that energy. This buffer reduces wear and tear, which in turn works to extend the lifespan and quality of a product.

Thermal Gasket Fabrication

Thermal gaskets are specific components which are designed to function in areas that generate high temperatures. They are fabricated in a number of ways. They can be both die and dieless cut from thermal interface materials, gap pads, and filler pads.

Advances in technology have enabled expert teams such as ours at SRP to work closely with our customers to design the products they need. With an increase in demand and a streamline of processes, our facilities can enable companies to take their gasket needs from their conceptual origins through mass production.

With custom designs to fit specific intended needs, thermal gaskets provide efficient support for both industrial operations and consumer goods. Industries around the world realize that these items are necessary for the prolonged life of various industrial and consumer products. When it comes to thermal management, you can count on SRP to manufacture the right gasket for you.

High Temperature Gasket Design and Development

A high temperature gasket is designed to provide additional protection for products such as ovens and HVAC units where high temperatures are a factor. These seals are custom designed to provide a perfect fit that provides additional security and protection for products in a variety of industries.

At Standard Rubber Products Co. (SRP) we have been providing design and manufacturing services to customers for many years.

These seals work to provide environmental protection and buffering for the interior workings of products that range from cars and production equipment to cell phones. Their design also helps protect from long term degradation. They can even provide vibration and noise dampening to eliminate annoying buzz, squeak and rattle when these products are in use.

Design, Testing and Development

Our design team at SRP assists our clients from beginning to end. With the initiation of a design concept, our team assists in product design and testing to ensure a perfect product. This includes material selection as well as quality assurance testing. With a quick turnaround time, prototypes can be quickly developed. Once the prototype is proven to be effective, manufacturing methods are determined.

A strong analysis at the outset will determine what production method is the best decision both economically and for quality purposes for mass production. The high temperature gasket can be manufactured using a variety of processes including:

  • Rotary die-cutting
  • Flash cutting
  • Waterjet cutting
  • Steel rule die-cutting
  • Laser cutting
  • Slitting
  • Laminating

As modern production and technology methods advance, the need for high temperature gaskets will continue to grow. New uses for gaskets will continue to develop as global industries grow and shift. We are confident our troubleshooting capability will be a great asset that can assist with your end design in mind. Do not hesitate to contact us for any gasketing needs. Having been in the business of gasket fabrication since 1951, we have the knowledge, experience and capabilities to help make your product a better one.