Flat rubber gasket food grade silicone gasket

A flat rubber gasket in a food related assembly should retain its intended outline through the cleaning and reassembly process. The selected silicone formulation and finished part need assessment for the actual contact substance, temperature, and cleaning conditions. The joint should support the sealing layer without relying on stretching it into place at every service cycle.

Check the mating faces, openings, and available compression. Thickness should match the closing gap, while the contact width remains adequate around passages and fixing holes. Plan removal access so the gasket is not repeatedly lifted from one narrow point.

Fit on clean surfaces and inspect for trapped residue or a folded edge before closure. After cleaning, compare the recovered shape with the intended seat. A gasket that remains distorted or shows a damaged contact band should be replaced through the equipment's specified process. Preserve the chosen dimensions and formulation rather than substituting another flat piece based only on its visible outline.

Material options

Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.

Hardness selection

Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Thickness should match the closing gap, while the contact width remains adequate around passages and fixing holes.

Custom dimensions

Check the mating faces, openings, and available compression.

Fit & assembly

Fit on clean surfaces and inspect for trapped residue or a folded edge before closure.

Use & inspection

A gasket that remains distorted or shows a damaged contact band should be replaced through the equipment's specified process.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. Thickness should match the closing gap, while the contact width remains adequate around passages and fixing holes. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.