Gaskets are everywhere

Gaskets are everywhere. They're in your car, at work, even in the air! A gasket is a common term used to describe any seal or grommet that holds two things together. You can make gaskets from rubber, plastic, metal, and other materials. The material choice depends on why you need to use a gasket.

But as you'll learn, there's more to gaskets than a seal preventing a leak. Before you blow a gasket trying to work out the difference between each one, let us do the dirty work for you and tell you everything you need to know about gaskets!

Definition of a Gasket

A gasket, also known as an O-ring or washer, seals the gap between two surfaces. In most cases, these items are made of rubber and are available in a variety of sizes and shapes depe