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Title: Re: High temp silicone gasket sheet
Post by: pwalchak on April 29, 2025, 08:40:37 pm

Though my experience is limited, I've had good results with the silicone gasket sheets.  With a set of round die punches I can make any size gaskets I might need.

Title: Re: High temp silicone gasket sheet
Post by: Raphael on April 03, 2025, 10:27:28 am

Bonjour,

Personally, I use a 0.5 mm thick nitrile sheet for everything related to gas (e.g. regulator membrane) and a 1.0 mm thick kitchen silicone sheet resistant to 250°C for everything related to steam (e.g. cap seals) :

https://youtu.be/5JUTaTuS-N0

Title: High temp silicone gasket sheet
Post by: Oldude57 on April 03, 2025, 08:38:48 am

Has anyone tried high temp silicone gasket sheeting for making boiler gaskets for various fitingd