High quality FKM/EPDM/SBR rubber seal/rubber thin gasket

A rubber thin gasket can be custom produced in a compound selected for the intended joint. Viton, EPDM, and SBR represent different material choices rather than interchangeable descriptions. The actual substances, temperature cycle, and contact requirements should guide that selection.

The thin section then needs to fit the supported seat and closing gap. Identify the inner openings and any narrow regions that could move during installation. A gasket should lie naturally in its position instead of being stretched across locating features.

Keep the contact faces clean and guide the mating component into alignment without dragging the rubber sideways. Use the assembly's intended closing method to establish compression. During servicing, inspect the removed gasket for tears or changes in section and examine the corresponding seat where damage occurs. Replace with the specified compound and complete geometry rather than selecting another thin ring by color or approximate size alone. Keep unused shaped gaskets flat to protect their narrow sections.

Material options

EPDM / FKM / SBR. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.

Hardness selection

Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Use the assembly's intended closing method to establish compression.

Custom dimensions

A gasket should lie naturally in its position instead of being stretched across locating features.

Fit & assembly

The thin section then needs to fit the supported seat and closing gap.

Use & inspection

During servicing, inspect the removed gasket for tears or changes in section and examine the corresponding seat where damage occurs.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A rubber thin gasket can be custom produced in a compound selected for the intended joint. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.