In Part 2 of our gasket failure series, we shift from the discussion on material science & environmental factors to mechanical design & real-world installation. Even a high-performance gasket can fail due to poor geometry, fastener placement, uneven compression, lack of venting, or improper gasket placement altogether.
Find the latest blog on the Rogers website, 6 Reasons Why Gaskets Fail: Design and Assembly, and the video below to start designing more reliable sealing components for your enclosure applications today.
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In this blog and video, we outline 6 of the most common design and assembly-related causes of seal failure including:
Complete with callouts, examples, and practical fixes, these resources help engineers identify sealing risks early and integrate better gasket design into their enclosure systems.
Solutions like multi-piece gaskets, collapsible gaskets, puzzle gaskets, and more offer additional solutions outside of a standard one-piece gasket, and having parts supplied kiss-cut on rolls, sheets, or pads, allow for easier handling and assembly.
By working with a converter early, many (if not all) of these issues can be addressed and planned for before parts are even manufactured. Design for manufacturing is a priority at Marian, and our sales engineers are trained to ask the important questions related to your application to help us keep you from running into design problems down the road.
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