Synthetic Cork Gasket
One of the many products offered by Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd includes gaskets made from a wide range of materials, such as synthetic cork gaskets. Using state-of-the-art machinery and our in-house facilities, our highly skilled workforce can transform customer drawings or samples into finished products that meet exact specifications.
Depending on the size and quantity of gaskets required, our machinery can produce anything from a single prototype to multi-thousand batch runs. One of our many automated presses or CNC machines can provide the perfect solution. Gaskets are a popular product across numerous industries, used for sealing against dust, air, and moisture, filling gaps between uneven surfaces, and reducing unwanted noise and vibration.
Our on-site laminating service allows us to combine layers of cork to create greater thicknesses. We can also supply synthetic bonded cork covered with a choice of self-adhesives, foils, or layers of other materials.
What are Synthetic Cork Gaskets?
A gasket is a sheet of material, usually cut to a bespoke shape, used to fill gaps and irregularities between surfaces to create a seal under compression. Synthetic bonded cork, or synthetic cork, is made from a blend of synthetic rubber and cork granules bound together with a liquid binder. The addition of rubber gives the material a speckled, darker appearance.
This material is particularly suitable for applications exposed to fuel and oil, where a watertight seal is essential.
Product Enquiry
For information on Synthetic Cork Gasket please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.
Product Specification & Key Characteristics
- Colour: Anthracite
- Density: <90KG/M³
- Fire Propagation Index: <12
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to 100°C
- Thickness: 1mm – 100mm (can be laminated for greater thickness)
Complete technical data can be supplied upon request or downloaded from our online portal.
Why Use Synthetic Bonded Cork Gaskets?
Gaskets made from synthetic bonded cork are ideal for sealing against dust, air, gas, and moisture, filling gaps between uneven surfaces, and reducing noise and vibration. Synthetic bonded cork is highly flexible, compressible, compatible with a range of fluids, and resistant to weathering, acids, and fungus growth.
These gaskets are commonly used in the automotive industry and in applications where exposure to oils, chemicals, or liquids occurs.
Gaskets
At Advanced Seals & Gaskets, we manufacture gaskets from many materials, including cork, neoprene sponge, EPDM sponge, solid rubber, felts, silicone, PVC, and polyethylene. Our gaskets are used across industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, machinery, production, and safety equipment.
All gaskets are produced in-house using state-of-the-art machinery such as our oscillating knife and atom press. For more information, please get in touch with our team.
Benefits of Synthetic Bonded Cork
- Flexible and compressible
- Moderate resistance to weathering and fungus growth
- Compatible with a range of fluids
- Sound and vibration control
- Easy to fabricate
- Suitable for low and medium bolt pressure
- Improved resistance to solvents and oil
Different Grades of Cork Available
Alongside synthetic cork, other grades of cork are used in various industries, each with unique characteristics:
- Neoprene Bonded Cork – Suitable for higher temperatures, resistant to weathering and oil. Ideal for oil, engineering, electrical, anti-vibration, and soundproofing applications.
- Resin-Bonded Cork – Lightweight and flexible, made with cork granules bound using a synthetic resin. This material is resilient to specific acids and is often used in water-retaining applications.
- Nitrile Bonded Cork – Combines cork and nitrile rubber granules, giving a speckled appearance. Suitable for oil and fuel resistance or high-temperature applications, commonly used in automotive and general engineering.
- Natural Cork – Composed of cork grains bound together with a liquid binder (‘agglomeration’). This material is affordable and versatile, used for coasters, air/dust/water seals, thermal insulation, acoustic, and anti-vibration applications.
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