We all want to do our bit for the environment, and we can all make simple changes to our daily routines which reduce our carbon footprint. Whether your aim is to pay more attention to what goes into the recycle bin, start composting, or use less water, it all starts with the small things.
Running a business gives you even more opportunities to lower your environmental impact. Switching to more environmentally-friendly processes at work is a great way to do your part for the planet.
Part of this might include looking at environmental factors when selecting gaskets for your equipment. Are some gaskets better for the environment than others? Here, Australia’s experts at Steamline Engineering explain:
Choosing the right gasket for the right application
An easy way to help the environment when selecting gaskets is to choose the right gasket for the right application. This way, you’ll get more use out of each gasket before they degrade, need replacing, and end up in landfill.
For example, if you were to use a rubber gasket where a metallic gasket would be preferred, the rubber gasket would degrade very quickly if exposed to certain chemicals, and would need to be discarded.
Choosing the right gasket is important for longevity and durability, getting as much life out of your gasket as possible. This saves a gasket from being wasted and thrown into landfill.
Choosing a reputable gasket manufacturer
You should also consider the gasket manufacturer when concerned about environmental factors in gasket selection. Chances are, a reputable manufacturer of high-quality gaskets will have more advanced environmental processes than cheap gasket manufacturers from China.
That’s part of the reason why Steamline Engineering only selects high-quality gaskets from reputable brands like Carrera and Firefly. These gasket manufacturers are renowned for making high-quality gear, which lasts longer than cheaper alternatives and is therefore better for the environment.
Consider your gasket supplier
And finally, it’s important to look at your supplier and their regard for environmental best practice. Some gasket suppliers have a larger carbon footprint than others, marked by overpackaging, use of paper rather than paperless processes, and other factors.
Steamline Engineering care about the environment and is constantly improving our processes to reduce our carbon footprint. We’re mindful of overpackaging, especially when it comes to shipping gaskets to your business, and are taking up more and more paperless processes.
Together, we can make a big difference in helping the environment. Steamline Engineering is Australia’s #1 supplier of high quality gaskets. We choose top manufacturers like Carrera and Firefly, providing metallic, rubber, PTFE, graphite gaskets and more. Supplying various gaskets from various materials, Steamline are also Australia’s leading team for other industrial equipment like thermal tapes and seals, welding blankets and valve packing materials.