What is compression and deforming a hollow section gasket?

0 ⤊

What is compression and deforming a hollow section gasket?

2007-11-22 04:48:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

1 answers

The purpose of a gasket is to compensate for the imperfections in the 2 surfaces that it is between, and provide a good seal. As you assemble the device you tighten the bolts and the gasket is crushed between the 2 mating surfaces conforming to the irregularity of the parts.

2007-11-22 16:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tim C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋