Cincinnati Gasket & Industrial Glass (CGIG) specializes in producing high-performance rubber gaskets with unmatched precision and care. As a leading gasket manufacturer, our team provides the rubber gasket services your industry needs to achieve the reliability you’ve been looking for.
For decades, our team has been working with OEM and MRO manufacturers of all backgrounds. Whether it’s manufacturing, energy, chemical processing, aerospace, or other demanding industry, our commitment to quality and reliability keep us a step ahead of the competition.

What Are Rubber Gaskets – and Why Are They Sought After?

Rubber gaskets are mechanical sealing components that manufacturers use to prevent leaks between two surfaces under compression. You’ll commonly find these in equipment manufactured by OEMs and in MRO applications, as rubber gaskets are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency while protecting sensitive components.
Industries of all types rely on rubber gaskets because they combine flexibility, chemical
resistance, and durability. With proper material selection, their ability to withstand exposure to oils, fuels, solvents, and extreme temperatures makes them ideal for many applications in industrial, automotive, aerospace, and chemical processing industries.

The Benefits of Rubber vs. Other Materials

Material selection plays a huge role in gasket manufacturing – especially when it comes to long-term performance. In many instances, rubber stands out as the preferred choice because of its flexibility, low seal stress requirements, resistance to harsh environments, and cost performance.

Superior Flexibility

Thanks to rubber gaskets’ exceptional flexibility, they are able to conform to irregular or
damaged surfaces with ease. This flexibility creates a tight, reliable seal even in installations subject to low clamping forces and/or potential deflection of mating surfaces between fasteners.
From machinery to piping systems or custom enclosures, rubber maintains its shape and integrity without hardening or cracking over time. This kind of pliability helps ensure a precise fit– as well as the long-lasting performance you’ve been seeking

Impressive Resistance

Rubber gaskets are available in a range of formulations to withstand a wide range of tough environments. Correct material selection is key to achieving high resistance levels to chemicals, oils, solvents, or extreme temperatures, making them suitable for applications in automotive, aerospace, chemical processing, and many others where safety and reliability are always on the
line.

Whether you’re working with Buna-N, Viton, or silicone rubber, each one of these materials boasts unique resistance profiles tailored to your specific operation conditions.

Cost-Effectiveness for Prototyping and Mass Production

As a leading rubber gasket manufacturer, Cincinnati Gasket knows firsthand just how important it is to balance affordability without sacrificing quality. In the right applications, rubber materials are versatile and provide excellent cost performance. Our range of stock and processing techniques make us capable of providing economical parts in quantities from shortrun prototyping to high-volume production.
With Cincinnati Gasket, you can run prototypes, scale quickly, minimize tooling costs, and minimize material waste in one shop.

Our Rubber Gasket Processing Capabilities

Cincinnati Gasket is proud to combine decades of experience with advanced, innovative
manufacturing technology to deliver high quality rubber gaskets. Our team’s in-house
equipment supports high-volume production and rapid prototyping, giving OEMs and MRO customers the flexibility they need.

Below are some of the processes we use to manufacture rubber gaskets.

Flashcutting

Our flash cutting system allows for extremely flexible, high-precision gasket production. This method provides quick turnarounds and short runs with complex geometries. Flash cutting also minimizes material waste by delivering tight tolerances. This technology is a game changer for speed and accuracy across much of the wide range of gasket materials we supply.

Die Cutting

Die cutting is an extremely reliable method for producing large quantities of rubber gaskets with repeatable accuracy. This method is quite cost-effective for standardized parts and long production runs, making it a good choice for OEMs that need high-volume output.

Water-Jet Cutting

Our water-jet cutting process uses high-pressure streams to slice through thick or specialty rubber (and many other) materials. Water-jet cutting offers clean results that can be ideal for more intricate designs or when it’s crucial to avoid the heat-affected zone created by laser or plasma cutting techniques. Water-jet cutting provides extraordinary versatility and excellent quality on tough and thick materials with no worries about appearance or material integrity.

Rubber Materials We Use

Being a trusted gasket manufacturer means offering a wide selection of materials to meet your applications’ temperature, chemical, and durability requirements.
Our rubber gasket materials include the following, most of which we always have in stock:

  •  Buna-N (Nitrile)
  • Neoprene & Neoprene Sponge
  • Viton
  • Silicone & Silicone Sponge
  • Natural Sponge Rubber
  • Diaphragm Rubber & Cloth Inserted Options
  • Closed Cell Sponges

Gasket materials are typically specified by our customers. However, working with your specific sealing conditions and in concert with both our in-house expertise and in conjunction with world-class suppliers, Cincinnati Gasket can assist with material selection for your applications.

Common Applications for Rubber Gasket Services

Rubber gaskets play an essential role in keeping systems of various types running smoothly.
For MRO professionals, they’re often used in water and air distribution systems where connections may involve low sealing pressures and banged-up connections. Some common uses here include:

  • Sealing flanges, valves, and housings in industrial systems
  • Cushioning components to reduce vibration and wear
  • Replacing worn or degraded seals in pumps, compressors, and piping
  • Ensuring airtight or watertight enclosures for electrical or mechanical systems

On the other hand, OEMs also rely on custom gaskets for tight specifications and repeatable performance in new equipment builds.

How Cincinnati Gasket Stands Apart from Other Gasket Manufacturers

Cincinnati Gasket is far more than just a trusted gasket manufacturer: we’ve mastered the combination of high quality, competitive price, and quick delivery. Our ability to provide both standard and fully customized solutions means we can support your project whether you need just one prototype or thousands of production units.
We offer gaskets tailored to your needs, and with our in-house expertise help select the best materials and processes for your requirements. Additionally, our expert team provides support to help you reach for your quality, cost, and performance goals.
With our advanced in-house manufacturing capabilities and decades of experience, Cincinnati Gasket delivers competitive pricing and fast lead times without ever sacrificing quality. No matter the circumstance, our team is committed to helping you get the right gasket on time, every time.

Speak to Our Specialists Today!

Cincinnati Gasket is the go-to gasket manufacturer for OEMs and MRO customers alike, providing unmatched quality and service. Our gasket services are designed specifically to give you the peace of mind you need, knowing you have the best-performing parts possible.
Contact our team today to request a quote or speak to one of our specialists about our rubber gaskets and other beneficial services.