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NOVEMEBER COVID-19 UPDATE FROM SPECIALTY GASKETS

November 23, 2020 As of today, the region of Peel is currently in lockdown until December 21, 2020. As an essential supplier, Specialty Gaskets Inc. continues to remain open while ensuring the safety of our Employees and community. We remain dedicated to our customers and are working tirelessly to ensure that quality orders are being produced and shipped as quickly as possible. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, our Company will continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the health and well-being of our Employees and communities we serve. We’d like to thank all of our dedicated staff, loyal customers and...

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A COVID-19 UPDATE FROM SPECIALTY GASKETS

June 24, 2020 As an essential supplier the safety of our employees and community is of the utmost importance to us. Our team is working tirelessly to ensure everyone in our organization is taking precautions to stay safe and healthy while remaining open to service the needs of our customers. Specialty Gaskets Inc. will continue to monitor developments related to COVID-19 and ensure that our procedures align with those recommended by both federal and provincial governments. As businesses across all industries continue to pivot and adapt to the current climate we would like to support our customers and community however...

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GYLON EPIX™ - A NEW GENERATION OF PTFE GASKET

March 8, 2020 - Kevin Wigner When flanges are misaligned or worn out, facilities need to carry multiple thicknesses of gasket sheet due to any number of variables. Each thickness of gasket differs when it comes to bolt torquing and installation. The common misconception is that the thicker the gasket, the better the seal. In fact, a thicker gasket may lead to reduced pressure resistance and reduced sealability characteristics. GYLON EPIX™ has a hexagonal surface profile that can provide the torque retention and blowout resistance of a thinner gasket while maintaining the conformability of a thicker gasket. Its hexagonal profile reduces...

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