When a standard rubber gasket is at risk of stretching, deforming, or being squeezed out under load, reinforcement can provide the gasket with greater dimensional stability. Reinforced rubber gaskets consist of rubber reinforced with one or more layers of fabric. The reinforcement limits the material’s movement and increases its resistance to, among other things, stretching and mechanical stress.
This makes them useful in applications such as flange joints, machine designs, and other assemblies where the gasket is subjected to compression or needs to retain its shape around fasteners.
EPDM, CR, NBR and SBRMaterials for Reinforced Rubber Gaskets
At Cabseal, we manufacture reinforced rubber gaskets made of EPDM, CR, NBR, and SBR. The material is selected based on the environment in which the gasket will operate. For example, NBR is suitable for contact with oil, while EPDM offers good resistance to water, weather, and ozone. CR combines weather resistance with some oil resistance, while SBR is used in more general applications where wear resistance is important.
Materials we use to manufacture reinforced rubber gaskets
Reinforcement to match the loadReinforced rubber gaskets by application
The number of reinforcement layers, rubber grade, thickness, and seal geometry must be tailored to the load and design. Do you need help determining which design is right for you? Contact us at Cabseal today, and we’ll be happy to help!