What is a gasket?
The part used between two surfaces that need sealing is called gasket.
Industrial branches where gasket is primarily used;
- Automotive
- Other means of transportation such as airplanes, ships, trains etc.
- Machines and hydraulic systems
- Petroleum and chemical industry
- Liquid and gas transport facilities
- High pressure steam facilities
- And any environment where sealing is required.
Why Does a Gasket Burn in an Engine?
- Engine overheated.
- There are curvature, dirt and scratches on the surface of the block or cover.
- Cylinder head bolts are not tightened in proper order and ground.
- There are licked or elongated cylinder head bolts.
- There is a crack in the cylinder head or block.
- There is dirt in the cylinder head bolt slots.
- The cylinder head gasket is faulty.
Gasket Materials
They work in environments that are resistant to oil, water or both, such as water pump, thermostat, fuel pump, carburettor.
- Cellulose fiber material
- Flexible graphite,
- Rubber coated metal
- Foam coated metal
- Copper
- Aluminium
- Metal + Rubber
- Composite fiber
- CHF
- Aramid fibers + rubber
- Corks
- Cellulose fiber material
- Rubberized cork sheet
- Non-asbestos composite material
- Non-asbestos flexible graphite material
- Other non-asbestos materials
(*)Temel Conta uses non-asbestos material on all productions.