Its very difficult to choose the right gasket for the job these days, there are just
so many styles. There are many different packings with similar properties and prices.
And with the ban on asbestos-based materials, there are many more styles being made
to replace them.
The four basic things you have to keep in mind when selecting a material are as
follows:
• Operating Pressure
• Bolt Load
• Resistance to chemical attack (Corrosion)
• Operating temperature
The corrosion resistance can vary based on a couple different factors:
• The concentration...
