Gaskets Direct Limited is part of a group of family run companies based in the North of England. It was set up in 2005 as the direct marketing side of our top quality automotive gasket manufacturing company, which itself has over 25 years experience in the trade. You will find all our staff friendly and helpful and will do our very best to provide any help or additional information regarding gasket applications & materials that you may require.

Although we are able to supply a vast array of gasket materials covering almost any type of sealing property, below we have compiled a list of the most commonly used gasket sealing materials. This list is designed to provide a full range of sealing capabilities, particularly in the automotive industry. You will see that each specific material property is listed below, thus enabling you to determine which one is most suitable for your application.

If unsure, please feel free to contact us with your specific application requirements, and we will be happy to advise you on which one best suits your needs. We also stock materials suitable for use where high pressure or chemical contact is an issue. For all your gasket sealing needs just contact us with your application requirements, and one of our experienced team will be able to advise you on which gasket material is best suited to your exact needs.

The gasket material sheet sizes listed below have been developed over a period of time, and have proved to be the sizes most practical for the end user, in both small and large jobs. We are able to offer larger gasket sheets if required. Once again, just contact us with your requirement and we will do our best to help.

A low cost resilient gasket material suitable for temperatures up to 120 degrees centigrade. Material has poor dimensional stability if stored over long periods of time.Available in thicknesses 0.25mm(0.010"), 0.4mm(1/64"), 0.8mm(1/32"), 1.0mm, 1.5mm(1/16").

A medium priced, good quality, dimensionally stable, gasket material with good resistance to oils, fuels and water/glycol, for temperatures up to 140 degrees centigrade. Material has a PTFE dispersion coating that facilitates clean and easy replacement of old gaskets. Available in thicknesses 0.4mm(1/64"), 0.8mm(1/32"), 1.15mm, 1.5mm(1/16").

A good quality cellulose based gasket material with good resistance to oils, fuels and water/glycol for temperatures up to 140 degrees centigrade. Controlled swell characteristics make this gasket material ideally suited for use on older, distorted flanges or where bolt load is low. Available in thicknesses 0.4mm(1/64"), 0.5mm, 0.8mm(1/32"), 1.0mm.

Oil and fuel resistant granulated cork bonded in nitrile rubber. Suitable for use where a soft gasket is required in applications up to 120 degrees centigrade. Available in 2,3,4,5 & 6mm.

Oil and fuel resistant granulated cork bonded in nitrile rubber. Suitable for use where a soft gasket is required in applications up to 120 degrees centigrade. Available in 2,3,4,5 & 6mm.

Highly stable temperature resistant steel and fibre laminates for use in manifold, exhaust joint and other similar applications. Use the HE11, fibre faced gasket material, for inlet manifold and other less strenuous applications. Use SFSM, steel faced gasket material, for exhaust manifolds and joints. Usually supplied in thicknesses between 1.2 & 1.6mm but thicker gasket material is available if required.