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	The durability and safe operation of a gasket can be significantly enhanced by selecting the right material, taking into account the application and the environmental features it will be exposed to. Many different materials can be used to make gaskets. The key property is generally that they are capable of yielding to such a degree that they can tightly fill the required space. Flexible materials such as rubber, paper or cork are often used. Metal can also be used, to make spiral wound or copper head gaskets.		The durability and safe operation of a gasket can be significantly enhanced by selecting the right material, taking into account the application and the environmental features it will be exposed to. Many different materials can be used to make gaskets. The key property is generally that they are capable of yielding to such a degree that they can tightly fill the required space. Flexible materials such as rubber, paper or cork are often used. Metal can also be used, to make spiral wound or copper head gaskets.

−	The material used, and its characteristics, will determine the properties of the gasket, which might include; resistance to chemicals, resistance to extreme temperatures, resistance to pressure and so on.	+	The material used, and its characteristics, will determine the properties of the gasket, which might include; resistance to chemicals, resistance to extreme temperatures, resistance to pressure, and so on.

	In pressurised systems, a gasket may also act as a safety device. The gasket is typically the weakest component of the system and will fail before a more potentially dangerous or costly response such as a pipe bursting or an explosion.		In pressurised systems, a gasket may also act as a safety device. The gasket is typically the weakest component of the system and will fail before a more potentially dangerous or costly response such as a pipe bursting or an explosion.
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−	A gasket can be used for many different purposes ~~and functions~~, but ~~most~~ generally, it serves as a flexible ~~component~~ that fills the space between two ~~other surfaces~~. ~~This~~ is ~~done~~ to ~~prevent leakage~~ from or into the ~~objects that are joined while under compression~~.	+	A gasket can be used for many different purposes, but generally, it serves as a flexible seal that fills the space between two components joined under compression, preventing leakage through the gap between it. For example, when laying a pipeline, a gasket is used to create a seal between adjoining pieces of pipe, preventing liquids or gases leaking out from the pipeline, or from penetrating into the pipeline.

−	~~A common usage is when laying a pipeline; gaskets are~~ used ~~to create a seal between two pieces of pipe. In this context~~, ~~a gasket should provide a seal that prevents liquids~~ or ~~gases leaking from the pipes.~~	+	Gaskets can also be used for, or contribute to:
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−	~~As well as sealing, a gasket can serve the following purposes~~:	+

	* Sound and noise reduction.		* Sound and noise reduction.
−	* ~~Anti-vibration~~.	+	* Vibration reduction.
−	* Packaging.	+	* Packaging seals.
−	* Hygiene.	+	* Hygiene control.
−	* Supports and ~~mounting~~.	+	* Supports and mountings.
		+	* Glazing and cladding.

−	Many different materials can be used to make ~~a gasket, so long as it~~ is capable of yielding to such a degree that it can tightly fill the ~~designed~~ space. Flexible materials such as rubber, paper or cork are often used. Metal can also be used, to make spiral wound or copper head gaskets.	+	The durability and safe operation of a gasket can be significantly enhanced by selecting the right material, taking into account the application and the environmental features it will be exposed to. Many different materials can be used to make gaskets. The key property is generally that they are capable of yielding to such a degree that they can tightly fill the required space. Flexible materials such as rubber, paper or cork are often used. Metal can also be used, to make spiral wound or copper head gaskets.

−	The material used, and its characteristics, will ~~typically~~ determine the properties of the gasket~~. Characteristics that can be required~~ include resistance to chemicals, ~~acids, alkalis,~~ extreme temperatures, ~~pressures, different environments,~~ and so on.	+	The material used, and its characteristics, will determine the properties of the gasket, which might include; resistance to chemicals, resistance to extreme temperatures, resistance to pressure and so on.

−	In ~~the context of pipelines~~, a gasket ~~acts~~ as ~~an important~~ safety device. ~~This~~ is ~~because if there is a problem in the pipeline (i.e. pressure build-up), the gasket should be~~ the weakest component of the ~~sealing~~ system and fail as a ~~response. If the gasket does not fail then the potential consequence of pipes~~ bursting ~~and/~~or explosion~~, is far more dangerous~~.	+	In pressurised systems, a gasket may also act as a safety device. The gasket is typically the weakest component of the system and will fail before a more potentially dangerous or costly response such as a pipe bursting or an explosion.

−	A gasket should allow the sealing surfaces to be separated and reassembled, allowing for essential maintenance to take place~~. The durability and safe operation of a gasket can be significantly enhanced by selecting the right material, taking into account the application and the environmental features it will be exposed to~~.	+	A gasket should allow the sealing surfaces to be separated and reassembled, allowing for essential maintenance to take place.

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A gasket can be used for many different purposes and functions, but most generally, it serves as a flexible component that fills the space between two other surfaces. This is done to prevent leakage from or into the objects that are joined while under compression.

A common usage is when laying a pipeline; gaskets are used to create a seal between two pieces of pipe. In this context, a gasket should provide a seal that prevents liquids or gases leaking from the pipes.

As well as sealing, a gasket can serve the following purposes:

* Sound and noise reduction.
* Anti-vibration.
* Packaging.
* Hygiene.
* Supports and mounting.

Many different materials can be used to make a gasket, so long as it is capable of yielding to such a degree that it can tightly fill the designed space. Flexible materials such as rubber, paper or cork are often used. Metal can also be used, to make spiral wound or copper head gaskets.

The material used, and its characteristics, will typically determine the properties of the gasket. Characteristics that can be required include resistance to chemicals, acids, alkalis, extreme temperatures, pressures, different environments, and so on.

In the context of pipelines, a gasket acts as an important safety device. This is because if there is a problem in the pipeline (i.e. pressure build-up), the gasket should be the weakest component of the sealing system and fail as a response. If the gasket does not fail then the potential consequence of pipes bursting and/or explosion, is far more dangerous.

A gasket should allow the sealing surfaces to be separated and reassembled, allowing for essential maintenance to take place. The durability and safe operation of a gasket can be significantly enhanced by selecting the right material, taking into account the application and the environmental features it will be exposed to.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Actuator.
* Bund.
* Chilled water.
* Curtain wall systems.
* Drainage.
* Pipework defects, ventilation and airflow rates.
* Refrigeration.
* Safe working in drains and sewers.
* Sewer construction.

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