What is a Gasket? Gaskets can be defined as a type of material or material that is mounted on two surface objects, in which there is a pressure fluid, to prevent leakage. And the connection of two surface objects, especially when installing engine components, requires an intermediate component. This component functions as a seal from the connection. This seal is needed because indeed the level of roughness on both engine components will allow leakage. This gasket will function as an intermediate component to prevent leakage.
Type of Gasket There are many types of gaskets based on the ingredients, including the following:
a. Viton Gaskets are widely used for systems where there are chemicals that are acidic or basic, hydrocarbons and oils, both vegetable and animal.
b. PTFE gaskets (Polytetrafluoroethylene) or Teflon gaskets are the most widely known gaskets, because they are multi-functional. Teflon has good resistance to various chemicals, including hydrogen peroxide.
c. Graphite Gasket: Graphite is flexible resistant to heat. In addition, this type of gasket is also resistant to very acidic and alkaline conditions.
d. EPDM (Ethylene Diene Monomer Propylene (M-class) rubber) Material: Gaskets with EPDM material are resistant to ozone, Ultra Violet rays, natural oils and various types of chemicals.
