Profile: Ram Gasket Solutions is a custom gasket manufacturer. We also offer pads, O-rings, supports, inserts, PTFE envelopes, packings, mouldings, extrusions, shims and sub assemblies. We supply a full range of gaskets and seals for industry, both standard and bespoke parts. Pipe gaskets (otherwise known as flange gaskets) are available in a wide range of materials such as rubbers, non-asbestos, and graphite. O-rings are commonly made from viton, silicone, nitrile, and neoprene, & are available in metric and standard sizes. O-rings are specified by the inside diameter and the cross section diameter (thickness). They are the most commonly used machine seals, and are also used for pump shafts and hydraulic cylinders. The spiral wound gaskets include carbon steel outer ring, & stainless steel inner ring with a stainless steel and graphite winding. Spirals are used in very high pressure applications or in very corrosive or high temperature environments such as pipelines in chemical and petroleum industries. The spiral can have inner or outer guide rings to assist in location, or to increase performance. These guide rings can be of several metals, but the standard is carbon steel zinc plated and passivated. The winding material, filler material, guide ring material, and the guide ring configuration can all be varied to fit the application. The winding is generally 4.5 mm thick, compressing to about 3 mm with the guide rings at 3 mm thickness.