Used as an alternative to rubber and latex, these gaskets are similar to Teflon gaskets because neoprene is also an inert substance and can withstand large amounts of chemical flow without breaking down. As a result, neoprene gaskets are commonly used in the automotive industry; particularly in vehicle engines, belts and hoses. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Phelps Industrial Products, LLC
Laurel, MD | 800-876-7325Phelps Industrial Products is a major manufacturer, fabricator and distributor for a wide range of industries throughout the world. We employ a wide range of both computerized high speed and manual equipment to fulfill the toughest demands. We also have a wide range of compressed, elastomeric and non-elastomeric materials available. Since our founding in 1945, we have taken great pride in our ability to provide quality solutions for our customers’ needs.
Gardico
Seattle,WA | 800-537-9663As a supplier of gaskets since 1977, Gardico is dedicated to customers in all industrial sectors needing standard & custom gaskets of superior workmanship. Gardico works with a variety of foam, fiber, felt, cork, plastics, metals & numerous other materials to meet all of their customers’ needs.
REDCO Rubber Engineering & Development Company
Carson City, NV | 800-733-2648REDCO is your complete source for molded gaskets or die cut gaskets, using a wide range of materials. We pride ourselves on just-in-time delivery and practice a "zero-defect" policy. Since our founding in 1948, it has been our goal to be a one-stop place for your gasket needs.
Kent Rubber Supply Co.
Grand Rapids, MI | 616-538-4970Since 1946, Kent Rubber Supply has been providing the industry with state-of-the-art gaskets. Leveraging the best equipment and the most skilled staff, we ensure we continuously meet our customers unique needs—both domestic and offshore. Our team is capable of prototyping, samples, low-run, or large-volume production. We are confident that our high-tech, industry-leading precision equipment can meet–or exceed–your needs.
Premier Seals Manufacturing
Akron, OH | 877-771-6766Our company is the gaskets experts. We have over 30 years of experience, and we have a huge knowledge base of rubber gasket technology and other forms of manufacturing methods. We can create rubber extrusions, molding, die cutting, lathe cutting, coating, and more.
Britech Industries
Stuart, FL | 772-286-9278Manufacturer of standard and custom rubber gaskets, made of EPDM, neoprene, nitrile, dense, recovery sponge rubber and silicone compounds. Secondary processes such as die cutting, notching, and glue splicing are offered.
National Rubber Corp.
Canonsburg, PA | 866-672-8100Whether your requirements for custom extruded parts are large or small, multi-dimensional or simple, our engineers will help in finding the solution to meet your needs here at National Rubber Corporation.
Custom Fabricating & Supplies
Franklin, WI | 800-556-7188CFS is an ISO 9001:2015 manufacturer of custom gaskets utilizing materials such as silicone rubber, EPDM, Poron®, Santoprene®, RN-8011 and Viton®. We can source the gasket material or use customer-supplied materials. Our in-house engineers will work with you to ensure the perfect fit for your custom gasket needs. CFS offers large format cutting, adhesive laminating, and kiss-cutting or split liners for your gaskets. Small runs are a possibility utilizing our dieless knife cutting capabilities.
Spira Manufacturing Corp.
San Fernando, CA | 818-764-8222Our team at Spira strives to bring you the best gaskets on the market. We exhibit our commitment to quality products by staying at the forefront of ever-changing manufacturing technology. We offer RFI gaskets to suit various applications, with groove-mounted, surface-mounted, and honeycomb filter configurations available. Contact us and we will help you find the gasket that suits your requirements.
Arizona Sealing Devices, Inc.
Chandler, AZ | 480-892-7325Arizona is your complete source for standard and custom gaskets, o-rings, seals and more since 1989. Call Arizona Sealing Devices first to solve your die cut gasket needs and you’ll receive same day shipping on stock items plus full custom capabilities.
Neoprene Gaskets - GARDICOOil and gasoline are constantly used to help vehicles run properly, and in order to keep those chemicals from leaking, a flexible, highly durable gasket material is needed, making neoprene ideal for those applications.
Neoprene gaskets are also frequently used in the electrical insulation industry because they provide such a strong, dependable seal. They are optimal in low-pressure, low-temperature environments, though they are made to withstand a variety of temperatures, ranging from around -40° to 230° F.
Neoprene Gaskets - GARDICOThough polyurethane foam and nitrile rubber can be used as gasket material alternatives, neoprene is highly beneficial because it is also waterproof and weather-resistant, which polyurethane and nitrile are not. Neoprene is also the most flexible material out of the three and will not break or tear easily; it is a resilient material and is meant to be stretched and twisted, which makes it ideal for gasket use.
Neoprene, also known as polychloroprene, is the polymerized version of chloroprene. There are two main types of neoprene: closed cell and open cell. With closed cell, which is also known as expanded, the material cells hold gases that block out moisture, dirt and other contaminants.
During the manufacturing process, a chemical blowing agent is added, which generates nitrogen gas as it decomposes under heat and pressure. As this happens, the material is placed in the oven to expand. Once it is about two to four inches thick, it is aged and cut into sheets. This type of neoprene works better in terms of actually blocking out the elements, and shows better weather resistance.
Open cell neoprene is similar to the closed cell type, but instead the cells are cut open, which exposes the cell surface and allows for more stretch/flexibility. This factor is beneficial when it comes to making the gasket and forming it to adhere to a surface; however, the open cell type is not as durable and will break down more quickly because it absorbs more than the closed cell type.
Each type has its advantages, but both make good material for gaskets, which are manufactured by the die-cutting process.