What Is a Gasket?

In order to understand what makes our copper gaskets unique, you first need to understand what a gasket is. A gasket is an object that is designed to seal the junction between two surfaces or objects. Gaskets are most commonly found in engines, making the automotive and aerospace industries the largest consumers of our products.

Gaskets are designed to prevent leaks, corrosion, or contamination in a system where the two objects being joined are not perfectly matched. A gasket will fill irregularities and make the system work as a single piece, even when it is constructed from several different parts or pieces. The exact size, shape, and material a gasket is made from can vary tremendously. Gaskets can be circular pieces of rubber that fit between two pipes or they can be large, elaborately shaped pieces of metal that fit around an engine block.