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Important Information

In-Stock Materials*: Polyurethane/Neoprene/Vinyl/Buna-N Foam, Neoprene Rubber
Custom cut gaskets are cut from sheets up to 4' x 8'.
Precision: Cut by CNC knife process
Tolerances: CNC router tolerance is +/-.030" (0.762mm)
AS9100 Certified and RoHS Compliant

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*We are happy to source non-stocked materials for you. Contact us to discuss your options.

Gaskets Examples:

Gaskets Examples

Material	Thickness	Part Number
Adhesive Backed High-Strength Multipurpose Neoprene Rubber Durometer 50A (36" Wide)	1/16"	8456K31 50A
Oil-Resistant Neoprene/Vinyl/Buna-N Foam, Extra Soft (54" Wide)	1/8"	85175K17
High-Strength Multipurpose Neoprene Rubber Durometer 40A (36" Wide)	1/16"	8568K381 40A
High-Strength Multipurpose Neoprene Rubber Durometer 60A (36" Wide)	1/16"	8568K381 60A
Multipurpose Oil-Resistant Gasket Material, Aramid/Buna-N Sheet Automotive Style (60" x30")	1/32"	9470K48
Multipurpose Oil-Resistant Gasket Material, Aramid/Buna-N Sheet Automotive Style (60" x30")	1/16"	9470K49

Material Considerations:

Material must meet a minimum rigidity for precision cutting. We recommend staying within a minimum durometer of 30A and a maximum durometer of 70a. We can use softer materials (i.e. a lower durometer), but cutting accuracy may be sacrificed. (Min. durometer 30A - Max. durometer 70a) - (Softer materials can be cut, but accuracy may be lost)
Material thicknesses we can accommodate between 1/4" to 1/64". We stock gasket materials that range between 1/8" and 1/16" in thickness.
Overall minimum diameter for a gasket is more than 1.25".
Smallest hole diameter is 0.060". Small holes in thicker material will have more taper.
The tangent of any cutout should have at least 0.1" between the cutout itself and the nearest cutout or the edge of the part.

Considerations for Using a Photo Instead of a CAD File when Ordering a Gasket:

Not 100% accurate process.
Tolerance may vary depending on quality of picture provided.
Your image should be at least 5 megapixels
Images are best used for smaller gaskets to avoid angle distortion.
For gaskets measuring 12"x12" or smaller, we require one 'straight on' photo
For gaskets measuring larger than 12"x 12", we require a photo for every square foot
You must supply at least two accurate dimensions that can be transferred on to the image. The accuracy of these dimensions will affect the accuracy of the produced gasket.