Cartridge Pump Application Photo

What is Gasketing?

Also known as “form in place” or FIP, this application dispenses one or two-part liquids into a groove or onto a flange that will cure to form a seal against liquid and gases. This automated process eliminates the task of assembling a die cut or pre-made gasket. Additionally, geometries can easily be modified for other designs.

Cartridge Pump Application Photo

When to Use Gasketing

Using a gasketing process is ideal for components that require a reliable seal from external contaminants such as water, temperature, debris, and UV. Utilizing a FIP gasket process is ideal for components with complex designs. Using a dispensing machine to install a gasket significantly decreases assembly time and reduces wasted material.

CA300 Diaphragm Dispensing Valve Application Shot

Benefits of Gasketing

  • Improved component durability
  • Water and foreign contaminant resistance
  • Adaptable for complex components
  • Temperature and UV resistant
  • Decreased component assembly time
  • Reduced installation time

Recommended Gasketing Valves

PVA offers a variety of valves for any gasketing application.

FC300 Series

Bonding, Dispensing, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Gasketing, Potting
SB300 Series High Flow Dispense Valve

SB300 Series

Dam & Fill, Dispensing, Gasketing, Thermal Interface Materials

FC100 Series

Dam & Fill, Dispensing, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Gasketing, Masking, Staking

Sample Gasketing Line

PVA350

Conformal Coating, Dam & Fill, Dispensing, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Gasketing, Potting, Surface Mount Adhesive / Solder Paste, Thermal Interface Materials, Underfill

FC100 Series

Dam & Fill, Dispensing, Encapsulation & Glob Top, Gasketing, Masking, Staking

Clean Knit Lines for FIP Gasket: PVA Pro Tip #8

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