Product Description
Matrix Solid rubber gaskets, precision-engineered by our experienced team, offer engineers a superior sealing solution. These gaskets, crafted from high-quality elastomers, ensure gas-tight, water-tight, and chemical-resistant seals. With excellent compression set resistance and thermal stability, they maintain integrity across a wide temperature range. Ideal for industrial machinery, automotive systems, and aerospace applications, solid rubber gaskets guarantee durability, component protection, and uninterrupted operations in diverse environments.
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Matrix excels as a rubber gasket partner by providing comprehensive services like fabrication, vulcanizing, die cutting, FIP, extrusion, and XY cutting. These capabilities empower engineers to tailor solutions with precision, ensuring optimal gasket performance and versatility, making Matrix an invaluable partner for technical applications.
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1. Neoprene Gaskets
- Description: Neoprene gaskets are made from synthetic rubber known for its resistance to weathering, ozone, and oil.
- Primary Benefit: Engineers appreciate neoprene gaskets for their versatility, durability, and suitability in outdoor and marine applications.
2. Nitrile Gaskets
- Description: Nitrile gaskets, made from NBR rubber, offer excellent resistance to oil, fuel, and chemicals.
- Primary Benefit: These gaskets are ideal for applications where sealing against petroleum-based fluids is critical, ensuring long-term reliability.
3. EPDM Gaskets
- Description: EPDM gaskets are made from ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, known for its excellent weather resistance.
- Primary Benefit: Engineers choose EPDM gaskets for their ability to maintain sealing integrity in outdoor and high-temperature environments.
4. Silicone Gaskets
- Description: Silicone gaskets are manufactured from silicone rubber, offering a wide temperature range and excellent electrical insulating properties.
- Primary Benefit: Silicone gaskets are favored by engineers for their flexibility, high-temperature resistance, and biocompatibility, making them suitable for various industries.
5. Viton® Gaskets
- Description: Viton® gaskets are made from fluoroelastomer rubber, known for exceptional chemical resistance and high-temperature tolerance.
- Primary Benefit: Engineers rely on Viton® gaskets for sealing in harsh chemical and high-heat environments, ensuring reliable performance.
6. SBR Gaskets
- Description: Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) gaskets offer good physical properties and are cost-effective.
- Primary Benefit: SBR gaskets are chosen for their affordability and suitability in less demanding sealing applications.
7. Natural Rubber Gaskets
- Description: Natural rubber gaskets are made from the sap of rubber trees and offer good resilience and tear resistance.
- Primary Benefit: Engineers use natural rubber gaskets when a balance of physical properties and cost-effectiveness is required.
8. Butyl Gaskets
- Description: Butyl gaskets are made from synthetic rubber with excellent resistance to gases and water vapor.
- Primary Benefit: Butyl gaskets are preferred for applications requiring gas or vapor impermeability, such as sealing in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
9. PTFE Gaskets
- Description: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) gaskets are made from a chemically inert material known for its non-stick and low-friction properties.
- Primary Benefit: Engineers use PTFE gaskets for their exceptional chemical resistance, ensuring compatibility with aggressive substances.
10. Cork Gaskets
- Description: Cork gaskets are made from natural or synthetic cork material, providing good compressibility and flexibility.
- Primary Benefit: Cork gaskets are chosen for their ability to conform to irregular surfaces, making them suitable for sealing applications with rough or uneven mating surfaces.
1. Automotive Engine Seals
- Problem: Engines experience high temperatures, pressure, and vibration, leading to potential fluid and gas leaks.
- Solution: Silicone or Viton® gaskets provide excellent heat and chemical resistance, maintaining seals in engine components.
- Industry/Application: Automotive industry, specifically engine assembly.
2. HVAC Duct Sealing
- Problem: Air leakage in HVAC systems reduces energy efficiency and compromises indoor air quality.
- Solution: EPDM or neoprene gaskets ensure airtight seals, preventing energy loss and maintaining air quality.
- Industry/Application: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
3. Aerospace Fuel System Sealing
- Problem: Aerospace fuel systems must withstand extreme temperatures and high-pressure environments without fuel leakage.
- Solution: Specialized elastomers like fluorosilicone or aerospace-grade Viton® gaskets provide reliable sealing in these conditions.
- Industry/Application: Aerospace and aviation, fuel system components.
4. Medical Equipment Sealing
- Problem: Medical devices require biocompatible, sterilizable seals to prevent contamination.
- Solution: Medical-grade silicone gaskets offer biocompatibility, autoclave resistance, and seal integrity.
- Industry/Application: Medical equipment manufacturing, including surgical instruments and devices.
5. Electrical Enclosure Sealing
- Problem: Electrical enclosures need protection from moisture, dust, and electromagnetic interference.
- Solution: Silicone or EPDM gaskets provide environmental sealing and electromagnetic shielding.
- Industry/Application: Electronics and telecommunications, enclosure manufacturing.
6. Oil and Gas Pipeline Flange Sealing
- Problem: Pipeline flanges require leak-free seals to prevent oil or gas leakage and environmental damage.
- Solution: High-pressure, chemically resistant gaskets like spiral wound or PTFE-filled materials ensure reliable sealing.
- Industry/Application: Oil and gas production, pipeline infrastructure.
7. Food and Beverage Processing Seals
- Problem: Hygienic standards demand seals that resist contamination and maintain food safety.
- Solution: FDA-compliant materials like EPDM or PTFE gaskets meet sanitary requirements in food and beverage processing equipment.
- Industry/Application: Food and beverage manufacturing, processing equipment.
8. Chemical Processing Tank Sealing
- Problem: Chemical tanks must contain corrosive fluids without leakage.
- Solution: Chemically resistant elastomers like Viton® or PTFE gaskets maintain seals in harsh chemical environments.
- Industry/Application: Chemical manufacturing, storage tanks.
9. Marine Hatch Sealing
- Problem: Seals on marine hatches must withstand saltwater exposure and prevent water ingress.
- Solution: Neoprene or EPDM gaskets offer resistance to saltwater and ensure watertight seals.
- Industry/Application: Maritime and shipbuilding, marine hatches and doors.
10. Rail Transportation Door Seals
- Problem: Train doors require reliable seals to prevent air and noise leakage.
- Solution: Rubber or silicone gaskets maintain airtight seals, improving passenger comfort and safety.
- Industry/Application: Rail transportation, train door systems.
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Consideration | Brand X | Alternative Material 1 |
Alternative Material 2 |
Temperature Resistance | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
Chemical Resistance | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
Compression Set | Good | Very Good | Moderate |
Durability | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
Flexibility | Very Good | Good | Moderate |
Electrical Insulation | Good | Very Good | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate | Good | Very Good |
UV Resistance | Good | Very Good | Moderate |
Fire Resistance | Moderate | Good | Very Good |
Biocompatibility | Very Good | Good | Very Bad |