Let’s say you’re shopping for peanut butter. It’s easy to test whether or not peanut butter is good quality. You can look on the back of the jar, check out the ingredients and compare two different brands. One might have added preservatives and lots of sodium, while the other one might be completely natural and contain nothing but peanuts. Simple choice, right?
Well, when it comes to gasket shopping, there are similar things to look out for. We can test gaskets for quality and reliability, which is what Steamline Engineering does when it agrees to supply gaskets from a certain manufacturer.
Here’s how we test gaskets for quality and reliability so that we’re able to exclusively supply the best gaskets Australia has to offer:
Precise measurements
As an industry professional, you know the importance of a tight fitting gasket. A gasket has got to fit like a glove, and the measurements listed on a gasket have to match up to a T. This is essential for maintaining consistency in machine operation, making sure everything works as intended, every time.
Quality material assurance
So how do we know our gaskets are made of good stuff? There are a couple of ways to test this: non-destructive and destructive testing methods. Non-destructive tests, like x-rays and ultrasonic testing, show us the structural integrity of components. Destructive tests, such as tensile testing, reveal the mechanical properties and durability of the materials. Once a gasket has been tested in both destructive and non-destructive ways, we know it’s good to go.
Environmental controls
Gaskets might look good on paper, but their quality and reliability has to stack up in the real world, too. This is tested by exposing parts to environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, and pressure to evaluate their performance and durability in real-world situations. This ensures they can withstand whatever conditions they might face without compromising functionality, giving you a durable, reliable gasket.
Performance tests
Leak testing, pressure testing, and compression testing, are also conducted to assess the effectiveness and reliability of your gasket. These tests simulate real-world scenarios to identify any potential defects or weaknesses that could impact performance and lead to leaks or pressure drops. It’s sort of like putting your gasket through a boot camp to make sure it’s up to the task.
We hope this clears up any questions on how gaskets are teste for reliability and quality build. Steamline Engineering conducts rigorous gasket testing on the regular, ensuring that our customers only get the best quality gaskets on the market. Supplying the world’s best gaskets from trusted brands like Carrera and Firefly, Steamline is Australia’s top team for gaskets, seals, thermal tapes, valve packing materials and more.