gasket material

s19438 · Jan 13, 2014

I need to order some and I was wondering what is a "standard" thickness?
thanks.
gonna get from this site.

Steve@Advance · Jan 13, 2014

There is no standard thickness. Depends totally on the application.

Precision machined parts need thin gaskets, sometimes used as shims.

Cast parts, like carb flanges, thermostat housings, etc need thicker gaskets.

Sheet metal, oil pans, valve covers, use thick cork or rubber.

Also depends on what you are sealing, the pressure, temperature, etc.

Gasket material does have a shelf life. It gets old and dry and very difficult to deal with. I usually buy what I need when I need it.

2tractors · Jan 13, 2014

Kelloggs corn flakes box is the standard. Well that's what I use alot.

Boss Hog · Jan 14, 2014

I thought manila folders were the standard.

gasket material

s19438

Well-known Member

Steve@Advance

Well-known Member

2tractors

Well-known Member

Boss Hog

Member

Similar threads