Gasket and sealing applications are among the fundamental manufacturing processes that ensure the safe, durable and functional operation of equipment produced for the food and consumer products industry. Gasket systems used in small household appliances, food preparation equipment, liquid containment systems, storage containers, coffee machines, water purification devices and various consumer products help maintain product performance by controlling the passage of liquids, air and steam. At the same time, they are important structural components that protect against external influences and contribute to extending product service life.
Sealing applications involve plastics, metals, glass, elastomers and composite materials in various combinations. The resulting seal is therefore expected to maintain its performance not only during initial assembly but throughout the product’s service life under temperature fluctuations, moisture, contact with detergents, mechanical stresses and repeated use. Permanent elasticity, material compatibility and resistance to environmental influences are among the key requirements in these applications.
During the manufacturing process, proper control of surface preparation, application geometry, dispensing quantity, curing time and assembly tolerances directly influences sealing performance. Particularly on automated production lines, controlled dispensing systems enable application quantities to be standardized, ensuring a high level of quality consistency across products.
With advances in manufacturing technologies, adhesive bonding and sealing applications have evolved beyond auxiliary processes used merely to prevent leakage. They have become engineering solutions that directly influence product safety, hygiene, mechanical durability and user experience.
Technologies Used
Silicone Technology
Silicone-based systems are preferred for sealing applications due to their ability to retain elasticity across a wide temperature range and their high resistance to moisture. They provide long-term performance particularly in applications exposed to hot water, steam and continuous moisture.
Polyurethane Technology
Polyurethane-based systems combine mechanical strength with flexibility and are used in applications requiring both bonding and sealing. By creating strong bonds between different materials, they contribute to maintaining product integrity.
Hybrid Polymer Technology
Hybrid polymer technology provides high adhesion and permanent elasticity, creating long-lasting seals between different materials. Its reliable performance against environmental influences such as vibration, temperature fluctuations and moisture makes it widely used in multi-material consumer products.
Product ınformatıon
- Senta SILMAX, Senta POLMAX, Senta BONMAX, SOUDAL Silirub Product Group (Silicone), SOUDAL SoudaSeal Product Group (Hybrid Polymer), SOUDAL FixAll Product Group (Hybrid Polymer)
