Soft Gaskets & Custom Soft-Cut Gasket Solutions
At M&P Sealing, we manufacture high-performance soft gaskets for industrial sealing applications across a wide range of industries. Our soft-cut gaskets are precision cut from premium non-metallic materials to provide reliable sealing performance in applications involving pressure, temperature fluctuations, chemicals, oils, steam, water, and process media.
Using advanced CNC flash cutting technology, we produce custom soft gaskets and standard gasket configurations to meet exact dimensional and material requirements. Whether you need a single prototype or high-volume production, our team can help identify the right gasket material for your operating conditions.
What Are Soft Gaskets?
Soft gaskets are sealing components manufactured from compressible non-metallic materials designed to create a tight seal between mating surfaces. Unlike metal gaskets, soft gaskets conform easily to flange imperfections and are commonly used in low- to medium-pressure applications. Soft gasket materials offer excellent sealing performance while providing resistance to chemicals, moisture, oils, fuels, and temperature extremes depending on the material selected.
Soft Gasket Materials Available
We maintain an extensive inventory of gasket materials to support a wide range of operating environments. Each material offers unique advantages for temperature resistance, chemical compatibility, pressure handling, and environmental exposure.
- Buna-N
- Butyl
- EPDM
- Hypalon®
- Neoprene
- Red Rubber
- Red Rubber (Wire Inserted)
- SBR
Buna-N vs. EPDM vs. Neoprene vs. Silicone vs. Viton® vs. PTFE
M&P Sealing manufactures custom soft gaskets from a wide range of industrial gasket materials, including Buna-N, EPDM, Neoprene, Silicone, Viton®, and PTFE. Each material offers unique advantages depending on the operating environment, chemical exposure, temperature range, and sealing requirements. The comparison below provides a general overview of common soft gasket materials used throughout the oil & gas, chemical processing, water treatment, manufacturing, and industrial markets. This table is intended as a general comparison. Final gasket material selection should be based on the specific chemical media, operating temperature, pressure, flange condition, and regulatory requirements of the application.
| Material | Key Advantages | Resistance | Common Applications | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buna-N | Durable, economical, and resistant to petroleum-based oils and fuels | Oils, fuels, grease, and hydraulic fluids | Pumps, fuel systems, hydraulic equipment, and general industrial service | Not typically recommended for ozone, sunlight, or weather exposure |
| EPDM | Excellent weather, moisture, ozone, and aging resistance | Water, steam, mild chemicals, sunlight, and outdoor conditions | Water treatment, HVAC, outdoor equipment, and steam applications | Generally not suitable for petroleum oils or hydrocarbon fuels |
| Neoprene | Balanced resistance to weather, oils, abrasion, and moderate chemicals | Weather, ozone, moderate oils, and general environmental exposure | HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, marine service, and machinery | May not provide the chemical resistance required for aggressive media |
| Silicone | Flexible and dependable across a broad range of temperatures | Heat, ozone, weather, UV exposure, and aging | Food processing, pharmaceutical equipment, ovens, and high-temperature service | Typically offers lower abrasion and tear resistance than some other elastomers |
| Viton® | Strong chemical, fuel, oil, and high-temperature resistance | Fuels, oils, hydrocarbons, acids, and many aggressive chemicals | Chemical processing, refineries, fuel systems, and demanding industrial equipment | Higher material cost than many standard rubber gasket materials |
| PTFE | Exceptional chemical resistance, low friction, and non-stick properties | Most chemicals, solvents, acids, moisture, and corrosive media | Chemical processing, pharmaceutical, food processing, and corrosive fluid systems | Material grade and gasket design should be evaluated for pressure and cold-flow concerns |
Custom Soft-Cut Gasket Manufacturing
M&P Sealing manufactures custom soft gaskets using advanced CNC flash cutting equipment capable of producing highly accurate parts from virtually any gasket material.
Our capabilities include:
- Custom gasket fabrication
- Reverse engineering existing gaskets
- Prototype development
- High-volume production runs
- Tight tolerance cutting
- Quick turnaround services
- Material selection assistance
Whether you require a simple flange gasket or a complex sealing geometry, we can manufacture components that meet your exact specifications.
Why Choose M&P Sealing?
For over 80 years, M&P Sealing has supplied custom gasket solutions to industrial customers throughout the United States.
Benefits of working with M&P Sealing include:
- Fast turnaround times
- Extensive material inventory
- Custom manufacturing capabilities
- Reverse engineering services
- Experienced sealing specialists
- Quality-driven production
- Nationwide service and support
When sealing reliability is critical, our team delivers the expertise and manufacturing capabilities needed to keep operations running safely and efficiently.