CORK

Cork Gaskets & Bonded Cork Sheet

Durable cork gasket materials for sealing, insulation, noise reduction and vibration control.

Cork is one of the most versatile materials used in industrial sealing. Its natural compression, recovery and low-load sealing properties make it ideal for applications where flexibility, resilience and reliable sealing are required.

Ashton Seals supplies a range of cork gasket materials, including neoprene bonded cork, nitrile bonded cork and anti-vibration cork, available in a variety of thicknesses and manufactured to suit your required profile.

Cork Gasket

What Are Cork Gaskets?

Cork gaskets are sealing components made from natural cork or cork blended with synthetic rubber compounds. By combining selected cork granules with polymers such as neoprene or nitrile, the finished material provides the natural benefits of cork with improved strength, fluid resistance and durability.

Cork gasket materials offer:

High compression
Good recovery
Low-load sealing
Resistance to selected fluids
Good tensile strength
Temperature flexibility
Noise and vibration reduction

Neoprene Bonded Cork

Neoprene bonded cork is one of the most widely used cork gasket materials due to its excellent versatility.
It is commonly used in:

Petrochemical applications
Marine sealing
General engineering
Large internal combustion engines
Compressors
Refrigeration systems
Transformers
Applications with vibration or fluctuating conditions

Neoprene bonded cork is a strong option where reliable sealing is needed alongside flexibility and resilience.

Nitrile Bonded Cork

Nitrile bonded cork is designed for sealing applications involving fuels and oils.
It is especially suited to:

Automatic fuels
High-octane fuels
Aviation fuels
Kerosene
Oil sealing applications
Demanding industrial environments

Nitrile bonded cork can also be formulated to provide controlled swell and improved sealing under arduous operating conditions.

Anti-Vibration Cork

Ashton Seals can supply made-to-measure anti-vibration cork for industrial noise and vibration control.

Anti-vibration cork is used across many industries to support machinery, reduce vibration transfer and protect flooring or equipment.

Benefits include:

Reduces vibration
Reduces noise
Easy installation
Oil resistance
Helps with machine relocation
Leaves floors undamaged when equipment is moved
Available in a range of thicknesses
Manufactured to your required profile

Typical Applications

Cork gasket and bonded cork materials are commonly used for:

Gaskets and seals
Engine and compressor gaskets
Transformer sealing
Refrigeration equipment
Marine applications
Petrochemical equipment
Electrical and mechanical insulation
Anti-vibration pads
Machinery mounting
General engineering seals

Custom Cork Gasket Manufacturing

Ashton Seals can manufacture cork gaskets and anti-vibration cork components to your required shape, size or profile.
We can support:

Bespoke cork gasket profiles
Cut cork sheet materials
Made-to-measure anti-vibration cork
Prototype and production requirements
Material selection support
Thickness recommendations

Supply your drawing, sample or application details and our team can help identify the most suitable cork material.

Why Choose Ashton Seals?

Experienced UK sealing supplier
Wide range of gasket and sealing materials
Neoprene and nitrile bonded cork options
Custom profiles available
Support with material selection
Industrial, marine, petrochemical and engineering applications
Fast response from a knowledgeable team

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are cork gaskets used for?
Cork gaskets are used for sealing, insulation, vibration control and noise reduction in engines, compressors, transformers, refrigeration systems, marine equipment and general engineering applications.
2. What is neoprene bonded cork?
Neoprene bonded cork is cork blended with neoprene rubber to improve strength, resilience and sealing performance. It is widely used in petrochemical, marine and engineering applications.
3. What is nitrile bonded cork used for?
Nitrile bonded cork is commonly used for applications involving fuels, oils, kerosene and aviation fuels.
4. Can Ashton Seals supply custom cork gaskets?
Yes. Ashton Seals can manufacture cork gaskets and anti-vibration cork components to your required profile, drawing or sample.
5. Is cork suitable for vibration control?
Yes. Anti-vibration cork is used to reduce noise and vibration across machinery, equipment and industrial installations.

Contact Ashton Seals

Need cork gasket material, bonded cork sheet or made-to-measure anti-vibration cork?
Call +44 (0)1226 273700
Email ask@ashton-group.co.uk

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