GASKET

Star Jaya Sejahterah As a supplier of Gaskets in Surabaya, they want to explain Gaskets are materials or a combination of several materials that are sandwiched between 2 mechanical connections that can be separated. The main function of the gasket is to prevent leakage over a period of time.

Gaskets are used must be able to avoid leakage in use, resistant to protected parts and can withstand high pressure and operating temperatures. In practice, gaskets and connections must work together. Therefore, the system must be studied integratively to determine its true capabilities. In its use, gaskets are usually used on flange connections to connect various pipes and other connections such as the gaskets used in combustion motors. Gasket replacement is usually carried out on the basis of the length of usage that can be stated in working hours or operating hours. Gasket replacement can also be done after the gasket connection has leaked. In fact, it is very rare to test the strength of the gasket before use.
Material for making gaskets.

In general, there are three types of gasket base material, namely metal, non-metal and half metal. Metal gaskets made of copper, aluminum or brass. Non-metal gaskets are usually made from asbestos, rubber, paper, flax, leather, cork and ceramics. Usually as a seal between the nonmetal gasket components used using asbestos, rubber and paper base material. For semi metal materials are usually a combination of metal and non-metal materials.

In more detail, the gasket making materials are: Rubber Gaskets: There are many types of gaskets that use rubber sheet or rubber sheets, such as neoprene, nitrile, fluorocarbon, red rubber, aflas and silicone.

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Material: PTFE gaskets or Teflon gaskets are the most widely known gaskets, because they are multi-functional. Teflon has good resistance to various chemicals, including hydrogen peroxide.
EPDM (Ethylene Diene Monomer Propylene (M-class) rubber) Material: Gaskets with EPDM material are resistant to ozone, Ultra Violet rays, natural oils and various types of chemicals.

Graphite Gaskets: Graphite is flexible resistant to heat. In addition, this type of gasket is also resistant to very acidic and alkaline conditions.
Viton Gaskets: Viton gaskets are widely used for systems where there are chemicals that are acidic or basic, hydrocarbons and oils, both vegetable and animal.