Gaskets

Mercer Gasket & Shim (MG&S) has been a leading manufacturer of gaskets for over 80 years, serving a wide range of industries. We specialize in high-quality sealing products made for demanding applications, including Refining, Power Generation, Aerospace, Military, and Renewable Energy.

Whether you need metallic or non-metallic materials, we’ll provide the right solution for your specific needs. We are ISO 9001:2015 and UL certified, as well as ITAR registered, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.

We have written and compiled a host of educational guides about our products which you will find below, this resource can help guide you to the best sealing solution for your application. Contact us to arrange a facility visit, or view our factory video. If you have questions, please call us at 800-210-5000, or please send your RFQ and a sealing specialist will be in touch soon!

Metallic

Jacketed & Double Jacketed

MG&S is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly durable jacketed gaskets, which combine the superior temperature resistance of a metal jacket with the optimal sealing performance of soft filler. As with our solid metal sealing solutions, Mercer will fabricate jacketed seals from any metal in any thickness to provide compressive strength and blow out resistance, depending on the application’s corrosive conditions.

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Kammprofile

MG&S is a premier provider of high-quality Kammprofiles. Consisting of a metal core serrated on each side and covered with a soft filler that is bonded to each face, our Kammprofiles (or camprofile ) are ideal for both standard pipe and heat exchanger applications. Mercer’s kammprofiles (also known as Camprofiles) are available in different materials, shapes and styles, including Grafoil and PTFE, and can be customized to meet your individual needs.

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Spiral Wound

MG&S is a premier manufacturer of custom spiral wound gaskets. Mercer’s precision-engineered spiral wounds are ideal for applications that demand a sealing solution with the highest-quality flexibility and recovery to maintain a seal even in conditions characterized by fluctuating temperature and pressure.

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Spiral Wound

Non-metallic

Rubber

MG&S fabricates superior custom rubber seals that can be die cut or CNC flash cut from a variety of rubber materials. Rubber present advantages in numerous applications, helping prevent leaks and loss of pressure in countless forms of process equipment, piping systems, machinery, and more.

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Rubber

Carbon & Graphite

Our carbon fiber and graphite gaskets are among the most reliable sealing options available for high-pressure, high-temperature applications involving steam. In addition to saturated steam, our carbon fiber and graphite seals are used against a wide variety of acids, alkalis and salt solutions, organic compounds, and heat transfer fluids at high temperatures.

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Carbon & Graphite

Ceramic

We provide high-quality ceramic fiber seals for high-temperature applications. Often used as high-temperature insulation for sensitive apparatus and in the containment of fuel, gas and small particles, Mercer’s ceramic fiber sealing solutions are ideal for use in industries such as oil and gas.

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Ceramic

Ptfe

MG&S is a premier manufacturer of PTFE seals, which provide excellent chemical resistance and extremely low leak rates. Able to withstand much more aggressive chemical environments than standard non-asbestos materials, PTFE materials are highly resistant to chemicals, solvents, caustics and acids, except alkali metals and fluorine gas.

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Ptfe

Extruded & Molded

We are a trusted provider of custom extruded and molded seals in virtually endless configurations. Utilizing FDA-approved elastomers, including silicone, Viton and Neoprene, our high-quality extruded and molded gaskets are available in a variety of materials, sizes and cross-sections, and are used across a wide range of industries and applications.

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Extruded & Molded

Materials

Durlon Material

Effective fluid sealing solutions start with selection of the best possible gasket materials. With over a century of fluid sealing experience our customer support staff possess the know-how to provide the best material for your sealing requirements. Mercer is an authorized stocking distributor offering a wide range of safe, reliable, and innovative materials from Durlon® Sealing Solutions.

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Durlon Material

Victor Reinz Gasket Material

MG&S is an authorized and stocking distributor of Victor Reinz materials sharing a long and proud history making Mercer one of the most established distributors and fabricators of high-performance compressed gasket materials in the USA. Victor Reinz has long been a pioneer in material innovation, representing the most advanced sealing technologies and meeting the automotive and industrial communities’ most demanding and complex sealing requirements.

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Victor Reinz Material

Materials Guide

Our Materials Guide will help you pick the general class of materials suitable for your application. These materials are available in uncut form as well as in the form of gaskets. You can also access our full lists of soft materials and metallic materials to see what Mercer Gasket & Shim can work with.

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Materials Guide

Mercer provides gasketing solutions for a host of different products such as:

Heat exchanger solutions: Designed to withstand high temperatures and pressures, ensure efficient and reliable heat transfer within heat exchangers. Manufactured with precision and using high-performance materials, they prevent leaks and optimize system performance.
Manifold solutions: Crucial for sealing the joints in manifolds, ensure proper flow of fluids (like fuel or exhaust) and prevent leaks. Engineered to withstand demanding environments and maintain system integrity.
Pipe solutions: Designed for various pipe applications, provide a secure and leak-proof seal between pipe flanges. We offer a wide range of pipe sealing solutions in different materials and sizes to accommodate diverse piping systems and operating conditions.
Pump solutions: Designed to seal joints in pumps, preventing leaks of fluids and ensuring efficient and reliable operation. Our pump sealing solutions are designed to withstand high pressures and temperatures, and are available in a variety of materials to suit different pump types and applications.
Valve solutions: Designed to seal joints in valves, preventing leaks and ensuring proper operation. Designed to withstand high pressures and temperatures, and are available in a variety of materials to suit different valve types and applications.
Fitting solutions: Designed to seal joints in fittings, preventing leaks and ensuring a secure connection. Available in a variety of sizes and materials to suit different fitting types and applications.
Exhaust solutions: Engineered to withstand extreme temperatures and corrosive exhaust gases, sealing the joints in exhaust systems. Designed for durability and longevity, minimizing emissions and ensuring optimal engine performance.
Sump solutions: Seal the sump of engines or other machinery, preventing leaks of fluids like oil. Manufactured with high-quality materials, providing a reliable seal and contributing to the overall efficiency and longevity of the equipment.
Transformer solutions: Designed to withstand high voltages and temperatures, and ensure proper insulation and prevent electrical arcing in transformers. Our transformer Solutions are manufactured with specialized materials and rigorous quality control to meet the demanding requirements of the electrical industry.
Door solutions: Designed to create a tight seal around doors, preventing air leakage, improving energy efficiency, and reducing noise intrusion. Our door sealing solutions are available in various profiles and materials to suit different door types and applications.
Cover solutions: Used to seal the joints between covers and the underlying components, they protect equipment from dust, moisture, and other contaminants. Our cover sealing solutions are designed for durability and ease of installation, ensuring reliable equipment performance.
Window solutions: Create a weather-tight seal around windows, improving energy efficiency, reducing noise, and preventing water infiltration. Our window sealing solutions are available in various profiles and materials to suit different window types and applications.
Self-adhesive solutions: Featuring an adhesive backing for easy and convenient installation and providing a reliable seal in a variety of applications, including automotive, appliance, and general industrial use.

Our Capabilities

Knife Cutting

Mercer Gasket & Shim’s highly accurate, state-of-the-art knife cutting capabilities allow us to deliver products to customers when speed, flexibility, and convenience are important.

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