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Klinger Gaskets: Everything You Need to Know
Stephens Gaskets, a leading Klinger gaskets manufacturer, excels in producing durable compressed fibre gaskets from specialised Klinger materials for various industrial applications.
Reducing Food Contamination With Metal Detectable Rubber
Stephens Gaskets provides metal detectable rubber and seals, reducing contamination risks in food and pharmaceutical industries by quickly detecting eroding particles.
Rusty Components? Try Vibratory Finishing!
Summary. Stephens Gaskets, a precision machined components manufacturer, offers vibratory finishing services to remove rust and restore parts. This cost-effective process ensures uniformity and fast turnaround, suitable for small and large parts. It involves a...
Nitrile Washers Vs. Neoprene Washers: Which Material Is Best?
Summary. Stephens Gaskets, a leading supplier of nitrile and neoprene washers, highlights the differences and similarities between these materials. Both are elastic, but nitrile excels in chemical, abrasion, and temperature resistance, while neoprene is valued for its...
How To Choose The Right Gasket For Your Application
Summary. Choosing the right gasket involves considering factors like size, corrosion resistance, temperature resistance, and sealing ability. Gaskets fill gaps between uneven surfaces, preventing fluid or gas leaks. Material selection depends on the application...
Different Types Of Shims | Getting The Right Shim For The Right Job
Summary. Shims are crucial for accurate alignments in mechanical assemblies, preventing damage and extending machinery lifespan. Available materials include plastic, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and copper, each with specific strengths and weaknesses suitable for...
Important Neoprene Properties: A Quick Guide
Summary. Stephens Gaskets, a leading supplier of precision machined components, offers a range of materials including neoprene. Neoprene, synthesised through the polymerisation of chloroprene and vulcanisation, possesses excellent bonding ability, high-temperature...
Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals | What’s The Difference?
Summary. Stephens Gaskets offers a variety of sheet materials, including ferrous metals (containing iron) and non-ferrous metals (without iron). Ferrous metals like stainless steel and wrought iron are magnetic and used in construction, while non-ferrous metals like...
Using Stainless Spring Steel Strip For Washers
Stephens Gaskets is proud to be one of the country’s leading manufacturers of shims, washers, and gaskets. We supply companies and industries with high-quality precision machined components.
Blue Metal Detectable Nitrile Rubber
Blue metal detectable nitrile rubber available in strip, sheet, roll, or cut parts, and reap the benefits of exceptional mechanical performance and competitive value against other gasket materials.