Expert Guidance From the UK’s Leading Rubber Gasket Manufacturer
Choosing the right rubber material is the foundation of effective gasket manufacturing. Whether you’re sealing against oil, resisting flame, or isolating vibration, the performance of your gasket depends on the rubber’s compatibility with its working environment.
At Alanto, we help engineers, buyers, and OEMs make material choices that reduce failure rates, extend product lifecycles, and meet demanding regulatory standards. As a trusted rubber gasket manufacturer and rubber materials supplier, our in-house team supports everything from prototype development to full production runs.
Why Material Selection Matters
Gaskets are not just cut shapes – they are performance-critical components. The wrong material can degrade, swell, or crack under pressure, especially when exposed to:
- Fuel, oil, or chemical environments.
- High or low temperature extremes.
- Ozone, UV, or weathering.
- Repeated mechanical compression.
- Hygiene or fire safety regulations.
That’s why choosing the right rubber material for gasket manufacturing isn’t just a technical task – it’s a commercial decision that protects your products, reputation, and end users.
Top Rubber Materials for Gasket Manufacturing
Each rubber compound offers different advantages. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most commonly used materials:
1. EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer)
- Excellent resistance to weather, UV, ozone, steam, and some chemicals.
- Ideal for outdoor gaskets, HVAC systems, and automotive seals.
- Not suitable for oil or fuel exposure.
Common uses: Door seals, weather gaskets, pipe insulation pads
2. Neoprene (Polychloroprene)
- Good all-rounder with moderate oil, weather, and flame resistance.
- Performs well in industrial, marine, and construction settings.
- Available in flame-retardant grades (FMVSS 302, UL94).
Common uses: Electrical enclosures, HVAC flange gaskets, fire-rated seals.
3. Nitrile (NBR – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber)
- Outstanding oil, fuel, and chemical resistance.
- Maintains flexibility and compression resistance.
- Moderate weather resistance (best used indoors or protected).
Common uses: Fuel tank gaskets, oil seals, hydraulic systems.
4. Viton® (FKM)
- Premium fluoroelastomer for aggressive fuels, solvents, and high heat.
- Withstands 200°C+, ideal for aerospace and high-performance vehicles.
- Higher price, reserved for critical environments.
Common uses: High-temp engines, chemical processing equipment.
5. Silicone
- Extremely stable across -60°C to +230°C.
- Chemically inert and food-grade safe.
- Low tear strength – not ideal for abrasive conditions.
Common uses: Medical gaskets, food processing, electronics.
Why Work With Alanto?
- Rubber Gasket manufacturing expertise.
- ISO 9001 certified production and material traceability.
- Rapid prototyping and small batch support.
- UK-based production and short lead times.
- Technical sales support to guide material selection.
Whether you’re specifying gaskets for mass production or developing a new enclosure design, we’ll help you get the material right from the start.
How Alanto Helps You Choose
At Alanto, we simplify material selection by reviewing:
- Your application’s operating environment.
- Temperature, chemical, or flame exposure.
- Compression and mechanical stress.
- Industry standards and compliance requirements.
- Assembly method (e.g. PSA-backed, coiled, CNC cut).
We then recommend the right rubber – OR a hybrid solution – and convert it into high-precision custom gaskets using in-house die-cutting, CNC, or kiss-cutting.
FAQs
1. What’s the best rubber for fuel or oil exposure?
Nitrile (NBR) is the industry standard for oil – and fuel-resistant gaskets. For aggressive fuels or extreme temperatures, Viton® may be recommended.
2. Can I get gaskets in flame-retardant rubber?
Yes – we supply FMVSS 302, UL94, and EN 45545 compliant rubber materials. Ideal for automotive, rail, and electrical sealing.
3. What’s the most weather-resistant rubber material?
EPDM performs best outdoors, with strong UV, ozone, and steam resistance. It’s often used for window seals, roof membranes, and external gaskets.
4. Do you supply custom gasket kits or kitted parts?
Yes. We produce bespoke gasket kits with batch labelling, packaging, and part numbering for easy line-side installation.
5. What thicknesses and formats are available?
We offer rubber sheet, roll, strip, and converted gaskets in thicknesses from 0.5mm to 25mm. PSA backing and multi-layer laminates available.
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Email: sales@alanto.co.uk | Call: +44 (0) 1922 723740
