When you’re buying some cheap kitchenware items from Kmart, you’re not too fussed about product quality. You’re paying $3 for an item that cost around 20 cents to make, and it’s part of the unwritten contract that your spatula or garlic crusher probably won’t be the best of its kind, or last that long.
But when it comes to gaskets, things couldn’t be more different.
While nobody’s going to get hurt if your cheap garlic crusher stops working, gaskets play a much more important role than just preparing ingredients for a delicious pasta (although we know the importance of pasta, too).
Quality assurance is vital when it comes to gasket manufacturing, and we probably don’t have to explain why. But for good measure, let’s outline a few reasons why you should always look for quality-assured gaskets when it’s time to replace or upgrade.
Quality gaskets prevent machinery damage
When choosing gaskets, a quality assurance doesn’t just affect the use of the gasket itself: it affects your equipment as a whole. Should a low-quality gasket be installed on an expensive, high-pressure piece of equipment, there’s a significant risk of gasket failure which can damage other components of your machinery.
A quality-assured gasket from a reputable brand like Carrara, for example, eliminates the risk of damaging your expensive machinery which is paramount to the operation of your business. When assessing your choice of gaskets, think beyond the cost of the gasket itself and instead look towards the cost of replacing your equipment due to gasket failure… it becomes much easier to pick quality gaskets every time!
Quality gaskets are more durable
Having to replace gaskets regularly is costly, time-consuming and stressful. But with quality-assured gaskets, this problem is less of a concern. High-quality gaskets are more durable and reliable than their low-quality counterparts. So, you’re saving time and money by choosing a gaskets with quality assurance supplied by the team at Steamline Engineering.
Quality gaskets improve efficiency and running costs
Fluid leaks and fugitive emissions – if you operate a business with equipment that relies on gaskets, you’ll have heard these terms before. Not only are leaks and fugitive emissions a sign that your equipment isn’t functioning as well as it could be, it’s also costing you in terms of running costs – and this is often down to gasket quality. Quality-assured gaskets help to improve efficiency in your business, reducing running costs.
Quality gaskets prevent serious workplace accidents
But most importantly of all, quality assurance equals safety assurance. Don’t put your team members at risk by choosing low-quality gaskets. Prevent the preventable by investing in quality-assured gasket brands.
At Steamline Engineering, we only supply the world’s best gasket brands, known for their seal integrity and durability. Stocking brands like Carrara and Firefly, Steamline is Australia’s best retailer of quality gaskets, as well as other industrial equipment like thermal tapes and seals, welding blankets and valve packing materials. Browse our range our contact our team of gasket experts today.
