rubber gaskets

Flexible watertight rings

Rubber gaskets are flexible seals placed between two surfaces to prevent leakage of fluids or gases.

They compress when tightened, filling gaps and irregularities to create a watertight or airtight joint.

Common in plumbing, automotive engines, and industrial machinery: The plumber replaced the rubber gaskets under the sink.

Various rubber compounds suit different temperatures and chemicals.

Opposites
sealing mechanism

rubber gasketswelded joints

Heat-bonded metal connections

sealing function

rubber gasketsvents

Openings for airflow

open ports

Family

rubber, gasket

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G