Die cut gaskets are ring-shaped sealants that create a tight seal between two mating parts to prevent liquids or air from leaking out. Any device or machine that confines gas or liquid has die cut gaskets, which compensate for non-conformity between two mating surfaces. Since all gaskets have thinner, flat profiles, most are manufactured through the die cutting process, which uses sharp metal dies or CO2 lasers in a cookie-cutter style cutting method.
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Thrust IndustriesEvansville, IN 800-467-6730 For more than 35 years, Thrust Industries has served its customers with the best products. Our product line includes die cut gaskets and many other products. Our company is ISO 9000:2008 certified and is committed to doing the job right, the first time. At Thrust, we have the attitude of putting the needs of our customers first. You will find your parts cutting solution with us.
Design Converting, Inc.Grand Rapids, MI 616-942-7780 Design Converting provides creative solutions and unparalleled quality. Cutting capabilities include plastic cutting, die cut gaskets, tape cutting, rubber cutting, paper cutting, felt cutting and a variety of other materials. Samples, prototypes, long or short runs, all with the industry's best lead times. We are a provider of ISO 9001:2000 third-party system registration and are accredited.
PAC Foam Products CorporationCosta Mesa, CA 714-662-0277 Engineering, designing and fabricating flexible and rigid foam for the least to the most sophisticated specialty applications since 1977, including your needs for die cut gaskets. Besides die cut gaskets, our complete capabilities include slitting, splitting, laminating, assembly, distribution and much more! We are set apart by our commitment to quality, our reliability and our experience.
Premier Seals ManufacturingAkron, OH 877-771-6766 Cutting and fabricating of non-metallic die cut gaskets from a variety of materials: Neoprene, Buna-N, EPDM, Viton, Silicone, Natural Rubber and much more! From your most common washer type gaskets to your most intricate detailed gasket designs, we cut to your specs with the highest quality in mind. Fast prototypes, short or long runs - we welcome all requests!
GardicoSeattle, WA 800-537-9663 Gardico has been providing superior die cut gaskets to industrial customers since 1977. Our capabilities satisfy needs for standard and custom gaskets, pads, insulators and decorative pieces in quantities from 5 or 10 to tens of thousands. We work with stock or customer provided materials: rubber, foam, vegetable fiber, cloth, cork, felt, gasket sheet, thin plastics and foils.
Jonco Industries, Inc.Milwaukee, WI 800-236-7311 Innovative, practical and economical solutions for product packaging, warehousing and fulfillment. Specialty die cutting or water-jet cutting of metal, rubber or plastic, plus printing and die cut gasket production. JONCO`s die press and water jet cutting machinery expertise includes custom logos. Superior quality even under tight deadlines for prototypes or full production runs.
New England GasketBristol, CT 860-584-2724 We are a leading manufacturer of custom and prototype die cut gaskets and other products through volume production; we work with you to meet your specialized requirements. We have over 50 years of experience in cutting non-metallic and metal parts. We strive to provide the best possible prices, the best-quality products and on-time deliveries to a wide range of industries.
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Die cut gaskets are made from many different materials, including rubber, silicone, neoprene, viton, nitrile, foam, fiber, felt, plastic, cork and sponge. Because they are made out of so many different materials, gaskets have varying thicknesses, colors, densities, sizes, temperature resistances and life spans. Some are coated, while others may have an adhesive backing. Many different types of gaskets are produced this way, including EMI shielding gaskets, which must be able to withstand electromagnetic and radio frequencies, as well as bezel, enclosure, case and LCD gaskets for the electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, automotive and healthcare industries.
Different gaskets are manufactured by a few die cutting processes. The operating parameters vary by surface irregularities on the two mating machine surfaces, and they must meet specific pressure, temperature, media, electrical and environmental demands in order to work properly. They are cut by either steel rule dies or CO2 lasers, depending on their thicknesses. Steel rule die cutting is the most common die cutting process, and it forms the gasket shape by cutting the material with thin, sharp blade dies that are embedded in rubber and mounted on a solid wood block. For more complex designs, laser die cutting, which is CNC or CAD/CAM operated and fully automated, is able to manufacture parts with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. There are two different methods of cutting the gasket's depth: crush or kiss cutting. Most gaskets are produced by crush cutting, which forms a full, clean cut through all the material. Kiss cutting, however, is specifically for gaskets that are adhesive-backed. During this process, the die or laser cuts through only the top layer of the material, leaving the paper backing whole. Because gaskets are always ring-shaped and hollow in the middle, the die cutting process always produces scrap materials, which are removed either manually or automatically after the die cutting has taken place.