The idea behind solid materials is to use metals that can't be stamped out of sheets but are still cheap to produce. These gaskets typically have a higher level of quality control than sheet gaskets and can often withstand higher temperatures and pressures. The key disadvantage is that the solid met

A gasket is a mechanical seal that fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, usually to prevent leakage from or into the connected objects when under pressure. It is a deformable material used to form a static seal and maintain that seal under the various operating conditions of a mechani

Pneumatics (from Greek πνεῦμα pneuma "wind, breath") is the branch of engineering that uses gas or compressed air.Pneumatic systems used in industry are usually powered by compressed air or compressed inert gas. A centrally located electric compressor powers cylinders, air motors, pneumatic actuator