Corrugated Metal Gaskets

Corrugated metal gaskets are designed for high-temperature and high-pressure sealing applications where reliability, durability, and long service life are critical. Manufactured from corrugated metal cores combined with soft facing materials, these gaskets provide excellent compressibility and recovery while maintaining the strength needed for demanding industrial environments.

M&P Sealing manufactures custom corrugated metal gaskets for applications across refining, petrochemical processing, chemical manufacturing, power generation, pulp and paper, water treatment, and general industrial markets. Available in a variety of materials and configurations, corrugated metal gaskets provide an effective sealing solution for flanges, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and process piping systems.

What Are Corrugated Metal Gaskets?

Corrugated metal gaskets consist of a thin metal core formed with concentric corrugations that create sealing ridges across the gasket surface. These corrugations improve gasket resilience and sealing performance while allowing the gasket to conform to flange imperfections.

To enhance sealability, the metal core is commonly faced with soft sealing materials such as graphite, PTFE, mica, or other specialized facing materials. The combination of metal strength and soft sealing layers allows corrugated metal gaskets to perform in applications involving elevated temperatures, pressure cycling, thermal expansion, and aggressive process media. M&P Sealing also manufactures a wide range of soft gaskets and custom non-metallic sealing products for applications where metal reinforcement is not required.

Benefits of Corrugated Metal Gaskets

Excellent Blowout Resistance

The metal core provides structural stability and helps maintain sealing integrity under fluctuating pressure conditions.

High Temperature Performance

Corrugated metal gaskets are commonly used in applications where traditional soft gaskets cannot withstand operating temperatures.

Improved Recovery

The corrugated design allows the gasket to recover after compression, helping maintain sealing stress during thermal cycling.

Chemical Compatibility

By selecting the appropriate facing material, corrugated metal gaskets can be used in a wide range of chemical processing environments.

Long Service Life

The combination of metal reinforcement and premium facing materials provides durability and reliability in demanding industrial service.

Why Choose Corrugated Metal Gaskets from M&P Sealing?

When sealing reliability is critical, experience and manufacturing expertise matter. M&P Sealing supplies high-performance corrugated metal gaskets designed to withstand demanding industrial environments while providing the responsive service and customization customers need. Customers looking for a complete sealing solution can also explore our full range of industrial gaskets and sealing products, including metal gaskets, soft gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, and custom-engineered sealing solutions.

Custom Manufacturing Capabilities

M&P Sealing manufactures custom corrugated metal gaskets to meet customer specifications for size, thickness, material selection, and facing requirements. Whether replacing an existing gasket design or developing a solution for a new application, our team can help identify the optimal gasket configuration for your operating conditions.

Our manufacturing capabilities support both prototype and production quantities with fast turnaround times and responsive technical support. In addition to traditional manufacturing methods, M&P Sealing utilizes advanced flash cutting services to produce custom gasket components, prototypes, and specialty sealing products with fast turnaround times.

Corr-A-Seal® Corrugated Gaskets

For applications requiring enhanced performance and custom-engineered sealing solutions, M&P Sealing also manufactures our proprietary Corr-A-Seal® corrugated gasket line. Designed and manufactured in-house, Corr-A-Seal® gaskets combine the benefits of corrugated metal technology with specialized design features developed for demanding industrial service.

Corrugated Metal Gasket Materials

M&P Sealing manufactures corrugated metal gaskets using a variety of metallic core materials, including:

• 304 Stainless Steel
• 316 Stainless Steel
• Carbon Steel
• Monel®
• Inconel®
• Titanium
• Specialty Alloys Upon Request

Available facing materials include:

• Flexible Graphite
• PTFE
• Expanded PTFE
• Mica
• Ceramic Fiber
• Other Application-Specific Materials

Common Applications

Corrugated metal gaskets are frequently used in:

• Heat Exchangers
• Pressure Vessels
• Pipe Flanges
• Boiler Systems
• Reactor Vessels
• Process Piping
• Steam Systems
• Refinery Equipment

Industries Served

M&P Sealing supplies corrugated metal gaskets for customers in:

• Refining
• Petrochemical Processing
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Power Generation
• Pulp & Paper
• Water Treatment
• LNG Facilities
• General Manufacturing

Depending on the application, corrugated metal gaskets can be manufactured using stainless steel, carbon steel, Monel®, Inconel®, titanium, and other specialty alloys. M&P Sealing also manufactures a variety of other metal gaskets for critical sealing applications involving elevated temperatures and pressures.

Corrugated Metal Gaskets vs. Spiral Wound Gaskets

While both gasket styles are used in demanding industrial applications, corrugated metal gaskets provide a simpler construction that offers excellent sealing performance while reducing overall gasket complexity.

Corrugated metal gaskets are often preferred for heat exchanger applications, lower bolt load situations, and installations requiring excellent recovery characteristics. Spiral wound gaskets remain a popular solution for high-pressure flange connections where maximum sealing performance is required.

Corrugated Metal Gaskets vs. Kammprofile Gaskets

Kammprofile gaskets utilize a machined grooved metal core with soft facing layers, while corrugated metal gaskets use formed corrugations to create sealing stress.

Both designs provide excellent performance in elevated temperature and pressure service. Corrugated metal gaskets are often selected when flexibility, lower seating stress, and economical performance are desired. Kammprofile gaskets may be preferred in applications requiring extremely low emissions and high sealing stress concentration.

Frequently Asked Questions about Corrugated Metal Gaskets