The Aerospace industry has advanced a great deal in a very short space of time. At the turn of the 20th century man could only dream of being able to fly, by 1969 technology was able to place a man on the moon.

Modern civilian aircraft carry hundreds of passengers while military aircraft not only carry people, but very expensive equipment and weapons, this takes safety standards to a higher level than in any other industry. The involvement of British Gaskets in this industry has ranged over the years from the supply of material and gaskets for the aircraft itself, to the supply of mouldings for ejector seats and components integral to the manufacture of personnel and missile parachutes.

In 1998 the company achieved Rolls-Royce Aerospace Supplier quality assurance, for the supply of Gaskets. Approval to supply this industry is considered to be a major step in quality terms as we are required to consistently produce products where there is no room for error. British Gaskets takes on board the "100% or better" philosophy.

Farming is probably the oldest industry on the planet, From it's earliest beginnings, man was reliant on himself, his live stock and his environment to survive. However, since the start of the last century, the advent of technology has aided him to a degree that his ancestors could not possibly have imagined. Today an increasing variety of aides are available to this industry, which enable the farmer to meet the demands of our growing population.

Most aspects of farming, whether crop spraying, harvesting or storage utilise products which require modern reliable sealing.

British Gaskets have a history of supplying products to this industry and we continue to expand our range with particular success in areas of grain handling, tanks and silos, pumps and irrigation equipment.

In addition to our many long-standing customers a relationship was forged with New Holland Ford in 1994 to develop a range of gasket kits for agricultural and industrial tractors. Through close contact, investment in materials manufacture and machinery, this has now evolved to include a diversified range of products and services. The association between the two companies continues to develop and with joint long-term objectives we look forward to continuing our partnership into the future.

Considered as one of the most demanding & competitive markets in the world, this industry can benchmark a companies progress. British Gaskets cater for all areas on a worldwide basis. Whether the application is for engines, interior, chassis or body, we can offer a solution. Safety being paramount, materials have always been on the agenda for constant review and development, leading to a diverse stock range. In line with this British Gaskets have jointly developed a range of non-asbestos materials, which are exceeding industry expectations and have been approved by major international engine producers.

Recent investments provide the means to supply gasket samples without tooling. Data can be received direct from the Engineer and high speed CNC presses allow us to meet the most strenuous schedules. The industry requires continuous change to meet the increasing demands. British Gaskets policy of continuous development and steady growth will allow us to cater for this change.

As one of the worlds leading manufacturers of diesel engines, Perkins Engines (a member of the Caterpillar Group) relies on it's suppliers to provide an efficient, reliable service. In fact, Perkins policy of strengthening the customer-supplier relationship falls in line with our own outlook of "working together brings better results".

Development of our range of non-asbestos materials has proved extremely successful and Perkins internal tests show performance beyond anything previously seen. Amongst these results are inproved cold compression and reduced creep. In addition, our external partnerships have allowed us to provide cost effective solutions, cementing the close working relationship.

The field of communications is one which since the early beginnings of radio has advanced at a rapid rate to the digital era of the nineties. It is clear to see why these advancements are so closely linked with defence where clearly defined lines of communication are of paramount importance, and satellite monitoring and missile guidance systems are totally reliant on technology. Our involvement in defence includes specialist mouldings and seals used on optical sights and telescopes, to the gaskets used on the Perkins engine in a Challenger tank.

Products used in this industry can become market leaders through development and performance. Our policy to continually improve and review our materials has lead to the launch of a number of product innovations which have proven themselves to be viable safe alternatives to asbestos.

The communications market on the domestic front is another field in which we excel. As the number of products increase with new developments being made in computers, mobile phones, fax machines and domestic satellite systems, British Gaskets are continually finding themselves being called upon to supply many of the constituent components

Since 1929 people have been switching on to British Gaskets. Where luxuries have now become necessities changes in expectations has caused increasing demands on the development of faster, efficient and more refined domestic appliances. In our homes these changes constantly make our lives easier, at work they make our jobs more challenging. As our awareness of the environment increases so does our selection of materials to safer more Eco-friendly choices.

Our customers include household manufacturers Dimplex with parts for their domestic heaters also thermostat and control specialists ACL Drayton. In addition to products inside the house, DIY and gardening equipment manufacturers are key customers of the group. A relatively new addition to the Bosch group of companies, Atco-Qualcast are one such company who are held in high regard for the standard of their garden products and their long tradition. British Gaskets have a far reaching number and scope of customers, especially within the domestic environment.

Our service to the electrical industry has not only evolved from the simple gasket sealing area of our business, but historically from our Sudbury site, who were allied strongly to the industry before their merger with the British Gaskets Group in 1992.

Our production includes the manufacture of flexible and rigid stamped parts, fully machined items from sheet, rod and tube, along with fabricated items using various techniques. Amongst the materials that are converted are Laminates, Vulcanised Fibre, Presspahn, Elephantide, Fishpaper, Leatheroid, Mica, Nomex, Polyester, Ebonite and various combinations. A range of thermoplastic material includes Nylon 6 and 66, Acetal, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene, Polyethylene, PVC, PTFE and Acrylics. Laminates include Glass, Cotton or Paper reinforcements in Epoxide, Silicone Polyimide, Melamine, Phenolic and Rubber faced Phenolic, along with Polester Glass materials - all of which are available in sheet, angle channel, rod and tube.

Supplying goods as diverse as Electrical Matting (BS and DIN), slot wedges for motors, through to Insulators for Railways and Generators, we regularly supply products with full SPC resistance checking to ensure compliance with the strictest electrical safety requirements, and can offer other tests such as IP ratings for many parts.

This avenue of our business encompasses a wide range of different ways in which we contribute to the methods where fluids are stored, moved, channeled and monitored. The scale of the industry can range from sealing gates on hydroelectric dams to minute sterile components used within medical instrumentation. The most common line of products comes within the scope of pumps, valves and pipework used to convey a wide variety of media such as water, oils, harsh or volatile chemicals and even gasses. As the conditions vary, then the scope of our production methods and materials we use must vary also.

Within the group our areas of expertise encompass all the different types of environment we are asked to provide sealing solutions for. Our range of materials are under constant review to enable us to offer an option to customers from almost any industry. Production methods must be able to cater for very high production runs for mass produced parts, to larger, small volume fabricated items. The level of service we supply must often be measured by the speed at which we react when our products are supplied for repair applications where downtime can incur heavy costs.

The petrochemical market incorporates many different factors and challenges to the gasket industry. Our involvement starts with the drilling and containment at the start of the process, to the transportation and refinement of the product, right through to distribution.

Products used in this industry can become market leaders through development and performance. Our policy to continually improve and review our materials has lead to the launch of a number of product innovations which have proven themselves to be viable safe alternatives to asbestos.

The movement of passengers and freight by rail is a major form of transportation in the UK. Since 1948 when the railway network was originally nationalised with the birth of British Rail, many changes have taken place. These changes have primarily happened in the last 10 years, culminating with the railway act in 1993, with the last passenger franchise bring awarded in 1997. Below standard performance by the newly formed railway businesses results in heavy penalties, therefore confidence in suppliers and their products is of paramount importance.

There is no better example of British Gaskets ability to meet the requirements of any industry, than the railways. Although the method of motive power has evolved through steam to diesel and electrification the company has proven it's ability to diversify with this progression. This includes being a major driving force behind the change to non-asbestos alternatives.

Sealing products are supplied to companies involved in Passenger (including London Underground), Freight, Maintenance, Carriage and Wagon, and Infrastructure sectors. Components they fit, include Power Units, Bogies, Brake equipment, Wagons, Turbo chargers, Axle boxes, Rolling Stock, Buffers, Radiators, Faceplates and many other applications. These encompass a whole range of material types including non-toxic and low smoke emission.

We also continue to supply the steam enthusiasts in the UK with replacement parts for engines at most of our steam museums!

Although we have been involved in this industry for many years, the British Railways Board did not award the first comprehensive gasket and O ring contracts until 1977. British Gaskets are pleased to have been the prime supplier chosen in the inaugural contracts with BR and BREL, which remained unbroken until the fragmentation of the industry. Major contracts are now held with Engish Welsh and Scottish Railway, Railpart and Adtranz. Virtually all of the TOC's (Train Operating Companies), maintenance and infrastructure companies are included on our current customer list, which is growing all of the time. The latest additions include component repairers to the major players, and preservation societies

As an island, with many ports and docks the UK has untold marine stories in its history. Having once been one of the world leaders in Shipbuilding, experience in design and engineering still plays a major role in defence and ancillary equipment. Shipbuilding has always been an important and challenging market for the gasket industry due to the diversity of applications. Whether for propulsion, sewage disposal, or radar, to name but a few. British Gaskets are part of the sealing solutions. Some customers less commonly associated with marine like GEC Marconi and Siemens Plessey, both of which are World leaders in electronic defence systems are supplied with many bespoke products.

British Gaskets have excelled in the marine world through the supply and service provided to major engine manufacturers. Our long association supplying components and materials to Alstom Engines and Lister Petter, enables us to strengthen and improve our experience within the industry. This is an important market to us, our customers and to the people who rely on our products. Future additions to our product range will ensure British Gaskets continues to make waves in this industry.

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