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All About Gaskets

What is a Gasket? According to Wikipedia, “A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression.” Gaskets allow “less-than-perfect” mating surfaces on machine parts where they can fill irregularities. Gaskets are commonly produced by cutting…

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What is a Gasket? According to Wikipedia, "A gasket is a mechanical seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression." Gaskets allow "less-than-perfect" mating surfaces on machine parts where they can fill irregularities. Gaskets…

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