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Industries Served

Aerospace

Many different materials are used and specific material call-outs are crucial for this industry. Gaskets require certificates of conformance, including batch numbers and cure dates with full traceability.

Automotive

Nitrile and Viton™ (FKM), are commonly used materials because of their oil and fuel resistance. EPDM is commonly used for door seals and graphite/non-asbestos materials can be used in the combustion areas of an engine. Silicone is also used for high temperature applications.

Chemical/Petrochemical

Spiral wound, metal graphite and PTFE gaskets provide superior performance for highly corrosive and high temperature applications.

Electrical

Cork, Neoprene, EPDM, and Nitrile materials can be used for sealing and ventilating electrical enclosures, circuit board support pads, mounting, switchgear and transformer components.

Food Processing

Silicone is used frequently as it is stable at high temperatures and also inhibits bacterial growth. For steam or other high pressure applications, non asbestos and/or graphite material may also be used.   Other materials include FDA approved elastomers including EPDM and PTFE which offers chemical and UV resistance, and other white food grade rubbers.

Oil & Gas

High temperature and high pressure environments require special materials including spiral wound, ring type and non-asbestos materials.

Pharmaceutical

Silicone and PTFE are the most commonly used materials for drug processing and conveyor belting. These materials provide a clean environment and low bacterial growth.

Pumping

Shaft seals, valve seals and packings are made from Neoprene and EPDM. Nitrile, Viton™ (FKM), PTFE, and non-asbestos materials can also be used for more corrosive applications.

Rail

EPDM, Nitrile, non-asbestos, and Viton™ (FKM) are commonly used for manway gaskets to seal against fuel, oil and water.

Water/Drinking Water

NSF / ANSI 61 Certified gasket material is the preferred choice in the potable water industry.  Other materials used include Red Rubber (SBR) and compressed non-asbestos for waste water services.

UIP is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company with strict quality control expectations. Each of our gasket materials undergoes a series of tests and inspection procedures ensuring that every product meets or exceeds our stringent quality specifications.  As proud members of the Fluid Sealing Association, our gasket products follow all industry standards while also meeting both RoHS and Reach compliance guidelines. For all your gasketing needs. our engineered products are backed by a brand you can trust because at UIP International, Quality is the Standard.