Good to Know!

Gaskets can be tricky, but they can also be simple. When you work with a wide variety of parts, it can be tough to remember what you ordered that one time, way back when...

So, what all do you need to know? Here’s a list of common questions we hear, at Appleton Packing & Gasket, would ask you.

What is a Gasket?

Have you ever been told that you need a gasket for a certain household task? Or been sent to the store to pick up a gasket for the snow blower, or lawn mower?

Well, a gasket can be used for various applications, depending on what you’re talking about. A good general description would be a mechanical seal put between two connecting surfaces. A gasket’s primary purpose is to seal the connection and help prevent leakage, while under compression.