At McDowell & Company, we specialize in manufacturing low compression set gaskets engineered to maintain sealing force and dimensional stability over extended periods. Our gaskets are designed to resist permanent deformation under load, ensuring consistent sealing performance throughout their service life. When your application demands long-term seal integrity and minimal maintenance, selecting the right low compression set gasket manufacturer is essential. Our expertise ensures your gaskets maintain their resilience while providing reliable sealing performance.
Low Compression Set Gasket Technical Aspects
Materials
- Low Set Silicone
- Premium PTFE Compounds
- Advanced Fluoroelastomers
- Specialty Viton® Grades
- Modified EPDM
- High-Recovery Compounds
- Custom Formulations
- Engineered Blends
Manufacturing Capabilities
- Compression molding
- Precision fabrication
- Material optimization
- Set point control
- Surface finishing
- Custom geometries
- Load distribution design
- Stress analysis
Quality Standards
- ASTM D395 testing
- Compression set testing
- Load retention testing
- Material validation
- Process controls
- Dimensional stability
- Performance verification
- Long-term testing
Industries Served
- Aerospace
- Medical Devices
- Semiconductor
- Automotive
- Pharmaceutical
- Food Processing
- Industrial Equipment
- Fluid Handling
End Applications
- Static Seals
- Face Seals
- Flange Gaskets
- Valve Seats
- Medical Equipment
- Process Systems
- Critical Sealing
- Long-Term Applications
Low Compression Set Gasket Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is compression set and why is it important?
Compression set is
- Permanent deformation after compression
- Measure of sealing force retention
- Indicator of long-term performance
- Critical for seal reliability
- Key to maintenance intervals
- Factor in service life
- Essential for static seals
- Performance predictor
2. How do you measure compression set performance?
We utilize
- ASTM D395 Method B testing
- Long-term compression studies
- Temperature cycling tests
- Load retention analysis
- Recovery measurements
- Real-time monitoring
- Application simulation
- Performance validation
3. Which materials offer the lowest compression set?
Material performance varies
- Silicone: 5-10% typical set
- Viton®: 10-15% typical set
- PTFE: Application dependent
- EPDM: 15-20% typical set
Each application requires specific evaluation.
4. How do you optimize for low compression set?
Our approach includes
- Material selection
- Compound optimization
- Design considerations
- Load distribution
- Surface finish control
- Installation guidance
- Application analysis
- Performance testing
5. What factors affect compression set?
Key considerations include
- Temperature exposure
- Time under compression
- Applied load
- Material selection
- Environmental conditions
- Installation method
- Operating conditions
- Maintenance practices
