Exhaust gaskets provide a seal on exhaust parts in vehicles to guarantee that when gases leave the engine, they stay in the exhaust system until they are expelled into the atmosphere. In the system, when gases exit the engine, they first travel into the exhaust manifold, which is attached to the side of the engine and is very hot. From there, gases travel into the exhaust pipes, through the muffler and catalytic converter and then finally through the tailpipe and out of the vehicle.
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Timco Rubber Products, Inc.Cleveland, OH 800-969-6242 Since 1956, Timco Rubber has supplied quality exhaust gaskets for a number of industries and has perfected its gasket line to include a large variety of gasket compounds. Timco's product line includes a wide range of variety and its team of knowledgeable employees is determined to find the gasket you're looking for. Timco is proud to offer a business solution to meet your needs.
Grumen ManufacturingGurnee, IL 800-473-2297 Grumen Manufacturing is your one stop shop for a variety of exhaust gaskets. ISO 9001:2008 certified, Grumen is diverse with the materials and processes it offers & is driven by a desire to fulfill its customer`s needs. Grumen emphasizes innovative technologies with the most efficient methods of processing & it also provides you with gaskets & seals of the highest and most consistent quality.
Premier Seals ManufacturingAkron, OH 877-771-6766 Premier Seals ranks among the highest in quality and customer care, manufacturing exhaust gaskets for a variety of applications and recognized as a high quality gasket and sealing supplier to a wide range of customers, such as the automotive, industrial, agricultural, military, medical and the food industries. With 30 years of experience, Premier Seals has the knowledge to meet your requirements.
GardicoSeattle, WA 800-537-9663 As a supplier of exhaust gaskets since 1977, Gardico is dedicated to customers in all industrial sectors needing standard & custom gaskets of superior workmanship. With die cutting, slitting, water jet cutting, assembly, laminating & adhesive capabilities, Gardico works with a variety of foam, fiber, felt, cork, plastics, metals & numerous other materials to meet all of their customers' needs.
New England GasketBristol, CT 860-584-2724 As a full line custom manufacturer of exhaust gaskets, washers, seals, pads, o-rings & stampings, New England Gasket meets your production needs for small quantities to large volumes. NEG can make virtually any type of die cut from a wide variety of materials, and use diversified fabricating capabilities for products done right, on time & on budget, even extreme environment parts.
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Reliant Rubber CompanyWake Forest, NC 800-875-7376 A manufacturer of high quality custom & standard exhaust gaskets, Reliant Rubber offers a wide variety of products and services. Whether you need one piece or one million pieces, you can be assured of quality & competent assistance. Reliant Rubber offers complete in-house tooling and prototyping facilities which ensure a fast turnaround on parts. Call today and let RR Co. serve you with quality.
Hunter Sales CorporationBethel Park, PA 800-879-5308 For over 45 years, Hunter Sales Corporation has been a custom fabricator of a variety of quality and affordable exhaust gaskets. Hunter Sales is proud to represent quality manufacturers such as Garlock, JM Clipper, Dodge-Regupol, Fabreeka and Chemstar. To meet any gasket purpose, the talented people at Hunter Sales Corp. have the capacity to die cut, hand make and fabricate all types of gaskets.
Arizona Sealing Devices, Inc.Chandler, AZ 480-892-7325 Arizona is your complete source for standard & custom exhaust gaskets, o-rings, seals & more since 1989. Call Arizona Sealing Devices first to solve your die cut gasket needs and you'll receive same day shipping on stock items plus full custom capabilities. Mylar, Vellumoid & many more gasket materials can be made to your specs utilizing close tolerance laser dies. No order is too small!
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Exhaust gaskets are important utilities in emissions systems. Some vehicles also have headers, which help ease the gas pressure when it builds up in the manifold. In four or eight-cylinder engines, four cylinders use the same manifold to exhaust gases, leading to gas pressure buildup. Headers give each cylinder its own exhaust pipe, and since all the pipes are the same length, it ensures that the gases are released into the collector pipe in equal measure so they do not build pressure. There are gaskets throughout the exhaust system to help ensure that these processes go smoothly. It is important that all of the exhaust gaskets provide a firm, secure seal; otherwise, the gases will leak into other areas. Exhaust leaks make the vehicle produce abnormal noises and can also be extremely dangerous if gases like carbon monoxide leak into the inside of the vehicle.
There are three main types of gaskets in this system: the exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust flange gasket and header gaskets. The exhaust manifold gasket is located between the engine head and the exhaust manifold. This gasket is designed to withstand the extreme pressures from the cylinders and high temperatures from the gases traveling through it. It is made of metal, typically steel, on the manifold side and often has a fiber material on the engine head side so that the manifold has a bit of moving room against the metal part of the gasket. The exhaust flange gasket, also known as a donut gasket, is located between the catalytic converter and the header pipe. It is made to further improve the flow of the gases through the exhaust system and is similar to the manifold gasket in that it is also typically made of steel and can withstand high temperatures. It can also have jointing made from materials such as rubber, graphite or ceramic fiber. Header gaskets are located between the cylinders' individual exhaust pipes, the manifolds, and the collector pipe; these gaskets help seal any gaps so the exhaust gases can flow through those areas without leaking and eventually exit through the tailpipe. Header gaskets are often made from high-fiber materials with a steel filler built for heat and pressure-resistance. All the types of exhaust gaskets have the joint purpose of getting the gases from the engine through the exhaust system and into the atmosphere and are die-cut to fit the specific needs of each part.