Gasket Resources

What Gasket Resources does

Gasket Resources Inc. (GRI) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom fluid sealing solutions, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The company designs, formulates, and fabricates industrial gaskets under the Durlon® brand across five material families: compressed sheet (including premium grades 8300-8900 and economy grades), filled and expanded PTFE (9000 series, 9200W, 9400, 9600), flexible graphite (FGS95, FGL316, FGT316, FGM316, CFG), semi-metallic (spiral wound Styles D/DR/DRI, Kammprofile, Durtec®), and high-temperature (ETG, HT1000®). The company operates two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities — Downingtown, PA and La Porte, TX — with proprietary processes including heat-and-pressure PTFE welding for seamless gaskets exceeding 60 inches OD and CNC lathe cutting from proprietary cylindrical PTFE billets up to 24 inches OD. Products carry a dense certification stack (FDA, USP Class VI, NSF/ANSI 61, API 607, API 6FB, BAM oxygen, HFIPI, ASME B16.20, FRA) that pre-qualifies them for chemical processing, pulp & paper, power generation, water & wastewater, FDA/pharmaceutical, mining, oil & gas, and rail-tank car applications.

The business model is sales-led and channel-driven. Gasket Resources sells primarily through an authorized U.S. distributor network recruited via a 'Become a Distributor' program, with co-branded marketing, on-site FADU-based training, and a customer portal (gricustomerportal.com) supporting channel partners. Direct sales and applications-engineering support handle complex custom-fabrication quotes for large-diameter, semi-metallic, and high-specification applications. Revenue is generated through one-time gasket product sales and custom fabrication services priced on a per-order quote basis, with no public pricing, no SaaS or recurring contract layer, and no disclosed financial figures. The customer base is diversified across multiple process-industry verticals and is accessed predominantly through distributors rather than a small set of direct enterprise contracts, though project-driven demand from large chemical, mining, and rail buyers is likely a meaningful share of volume.

Name

Gasket Resources

Legal name

Gasket Resources Inc.

Website

https://gasketresources.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gasket Resources Inc. (GRI) is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of custom Durlon®-branded industrial gaskets — compressed sheet, PTFE, flexible graphite, semi-metallic, and high-temperature — operating ISO 9001:2015 facilities in Pennsylvania and Texas and selling primarily through a U.S. distributor network serving chemical processing, power, pulp & paper, water, pharmaceutical, mining, and rail customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Fluid Sealing Solutions / Industrial Gaskets

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

Keywords

• Industrial gaskets
• Fluid sealing solutions
• PTFE gasket materials
• Spiral wound gaskets
• Compressed sheet gaskets

Headquarters

HQ city

Downingtown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Gasket Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of fluid sealing products including Durlon® brand gaskets, compressed sheet, PTFE, flexible graphite, semi-metallic, and high-temperature products. Revenue is generated through direct sales to distributors and end customers, with custom fabrication services for specialized applications.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom gasket cutting (knife and lathe), welding of large PTFE gaskets, and fabrication of semi-metallic gaskets at their manufacturing facilities in Downingtown, PA and LaPorte, TX.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gasket Resources Inc. (GRI) manufactures and fabricates custom Durlon® brand fluid sealing solutions, including compressed sheet gaskets, filled PTFE gaskets, flexible graphite gaskets, semi-metallic spiral wound and Kammprofile gaskets, and high-temperature gaskets, along with elastomer and specialty products. The company operates two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing facilities in Downingtown, PA and La Porte, TX providing custom gasket cutting, CNC lathe cutting, and proprietary large-diameter PTFE welding services to industrial customers in chemical processing, pulp and paper, power generation, water and wastewater, FDA and pharmaceutical, rail-tank car, mining, and oil and gas industries, primarily through authorized distributors and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

Gasket Resources Inc. (GRI) is a custom fluid sealing solutions manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of Durlon® branded gasket materials and products. The product line includes compressed sheet gaskets (premium grades 8300-8900 and economy grades 5000-7950), filled PTFE gaskets (9000 series including 9000N, 9002, 9200W, 9400, 9600), flexible graphite products (FGS95, FGL316, FGT316, FGM316, CFG), semi-metallic gaskets (spiral wound styles D/DR/DRI, Kammprofile, Durtec®), high-temperature solutions (ETG, HT1000®), specialty products (SecureSnap™, Identa-Seal®, RCA®), and elastomer gaskets. Fabrication services include CNC lathe cutting, precision knife cutting, and proprietary PTFE welding for large-diameter gaskets exceeding 60 inches. Products serve industries including chemical processing, pulp & paper, power generation, water & wastewater, FDA & pharmaceuticals, and rail-tank car applications. Facilities in Downingtown, PA and LaPorte, TX are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Durlon®: Primary brand for gasket materials including compressed sheet, PTFE, flexible graphite, semi-metallic, and high-temperature gasket products.
• SecureSnap™
• GRI® Identa-Seal®

Products and services

• Durlon® 8300 Premium Compressed Sheet Gasket Premium compressed sheet gasket made with carbon fiber and NBR rubber binder for general industrial sealing applications. Sold to industrial buyers seeking durable sheet gaskets for chemical, oil, and water service.
• Durlon® 8400 Premium Compressed Sheet Gasket Premium compressed sheet gasket made with phenolic and NBR rubber binder for industrial sealing applications. Marketed to industrial maintenance and process engineering teams.
• Durlon® 8500 Premium Compressed Sheet Gasket Premium compressed sheet gasket made with aramid fiber and NBR rubber binder, versatile for diverse applications including oil and water services. Used by industrial operations needing a flexible general-purpose sheet gasket.
• Durlon® 8900 Premium Compressed Sheet Gasket Premium compressed sheet with graphite/NBR binder for high-temperature service including saturated and superheated steam, with up to 925°F maximum service temperature. API 607 fire-safe certified.
• Durlon® 9000 Filled PTFE Gasket Filled PTFE gasket material with inorganic fillers for aggressive chemical environments, featuring superior cold flow resistance and FDA 21 CFR 177.1550, USP Class VI, EU 1935/2004 & 10/2011, TA-Luft, and BAM oxygen service compliance.
• Durlon® 9002 Oxygen Service PTFE Gasket PTFE gasket specifically certified and tested for oxygen service applications (BAM), ensuring safety in oxygen-rich environments. Sold to industrial gas, chemical, and medical gas system operators.
• Durlon® 9000N Inorganic Filled PTFE Gasket Inorganic filled PTFE variant for chemical processing applications with excellent chemical resistance and durability. Made from proprietary Durlon® 9000 cylindrical billets CNC lathe-cut to specification.
• Durlon® 9400 Carbon-Fiber PTFE Gasket Carbon-filled PTFE gasket engineered for hydrogen fluoride applications and aggressive chemical environments, with service temperature range from -350°F to 550°F. HFIPI-approved for materials of construction.
• Durlon® Joint Sealant PTFE-based joint sealant for sealing pipe flanges and providing temporary or permanent sealing solutions. Marketed to industrial maintenance teams for pipe flange repair applications.
• GRI® Identa-Seal® Genuine Viton® Elastomer Gasket Genuine Viton® elastomer gasket meeting DuPont SU2A specifications, providing superior resistance to chemical degradation and high temperatures. For industrial sealing requiring premium elastomer performance.
• Durlon® CFG Corrugated Flexible Graphite Gasket Corrugated flexible graphite gasket with laminated adhesive bonds on a corrugated 316 stainless steel core for severe service conditions, providing superior spring-back, blowout resistance, and emissions control. API 6FB fire-safe and RoHS/REACH compliant.
• Durlon® FGS95 Flexible Graphite Sheet Gasket Flexible graphite sheet gasket for high-temperature sealing applications without metal insertion. Sold to industrial buyers needing pure graphite sealing performance.
• Durlon® FGL316 Flexible Graphite Laminate Gasket Flexible graphite laminate with 316 stainless steel foil insertion for enhanced durability in demanding high-temperature sealing applications.
• Spiral Wound Gaskets Style D Spiral wound gasket with metal strip and filler material, designed for tongue and groove or male and female flanges per ASME B16.20 standards. For refineries, chemical plants, and high-pressure industrial service.
• Spiral Wound Gaskets Style DRI Spiral wound gasket with inner and outer rings for enhanced radial strength and erosion protection, required for specific applications per ASME B16.20-2023. Used in high-pressure refinery, petrochemical, and offshore service.
• Kammprofile Gaskets Gaskets with solid metal core and concentric grooves delivering superior sealing with minimal bolt load, ideal for heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and high-temperature refining service.
• Durlon® Durtec® Semi-Metallic Gasket Semi-metallic gasket with virtually uncrushable machined metal core for exceptional sealing under low bolt loads, suitable for pressure vessels, pipeline flanges, heat exchangers, and nitric acid service.
• Durlon® HT1000® High-Temperature Gasket Revolutionary high-temperature gasket composed of phlogopite mica, non-toxic and fireproof for extreme temperature environments. Certified to API 6FB fire test standards for power generation and chemical processing.
• Durlon® ETG High-Temperature Gasket High-temperature gasket material engineered for extreme heat applications, maintaining seal integrity at temperatures exceeding 650°C. Sold to power generation, refining, and heavy industrial operators.
• Durlon® RCA® Low-Stress Gasket Innovative low-stress gasket designed for flat face to flat face flange applications with FEA-confirmed stress distribution and built-in alignment guides/identification tabs. Ideal for FRP, PVC, glass-lined, or steel flanges.
• SecureSnap™ Rail-Tank Car Gasket Innovative gasket solution specifically designed for the rail-tank car industry, offering secure sealing for railroad bolted and hinged manway applications. Sold to rail-tank car fleet operators and maintenance providers.
• CNC Lathe Cut PTFE Gaskets Service Precision lathe cutting service for Durlon® 9000 PTFE gaskets from proprietary cylindrical billets, supporting up to 24 inch outside diameters with tolerances of +/- .010 for ID/OD and delivering up to 30% material savings versus sheet cutting.
• Welded PTFE Gaskets Service Proprietary heat- and pressure-based welding service for large welded Durlon® filled PTFE gaskets exceeding 60 inches in outside diameter, eliminating dovetails and associated leak paths. Performed at the Downingtown, PA and La Porte, TX facilities.
• Custom Gasket Cutting Service Precision knife and lathe cutting services for custom gaskets from Durlon® materials at facilities in Downingtown, PA and La Porte, TX. Available for both standard and engineered-to-order gasket geometries.
• Step Ring Gasket Fabrication Custom step ring gaskets, particularly for Durlon® 9000 PTFE applications including sulfuric acid service and specialized industrial uses. Manufactured to specification at GRI's US facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% material cost savings through lathe cutting process compared to sheet cutting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Sulfur Institute (TSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGasket Resources Inc. is a member of The Sulfur Institute, providing specialized expertise in sulfuric acid sealing applications. This membership equips GRI to address unique challenges in sulfuric acid handling across various concentrations and temperatures, supporting the rail transport and chemical processing industries with gasket solutions tailored for sulfur-related applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Garlock Sealing Technologies: Garlock is a leading manufacturer of fluid sealing products including gaskets, compression packing, and gasketing materials serving chemical, oil & gas, power, and pulp & paper. It is the most direct comparable to Gasket Resources given overlapping compressed sheet, PTFE, graphite, and spiral wound product lines across similar industrial verticals.
• Klinger: Klinger manufactures compressed fiber, graphite, PTFE and high-temperature gaskets and offers a comparable industrial sealing product portfolio across chemical, power, and oil & gas applications, making it a direct peer on materials, certifications, and target customer base.
• Teadit: Teadit produces PTFE, flexible graphite, and compressed sheet gaskets along with dynamic sealing products for chemical processing, oil & gas, and power. Comparable to Gasket Resources on product mix (PTFE and graphite gaskets), custom fabrication, and industrial certifications.
• Flexitallic: Flexitallic is a major global manufacturer of industrial gaskets, including spiral wound, ring joint, kammprofile, and sheet gaskets serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation — closely overlapping Gasket Resources' semi-metallic and ASME B16.20 product categories.
• Lamons: Lamons manufactures spiral wound gaskets, ring joint gaskets, kammprofile, and flexible graphite products with strong presence in oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical. Directly comparable on semi-metallic and large-diameter custom gasket offerings.
• James Walker: James Walker supplies fluid sealing solutions including compression packing, gaskets, and elastomer seals to oil & gas, power, and chemical industries globally. Comparable to Gasket Resources on engineered sealing products for demanding industrial applications.

Broad incumbents

• John Crane: John Crane is a large global sealing and rotating equipment solutions provider offering mechanical seals, coupling seals, and gaskets to process industries. Overlaps with Gasket Resources in static sealing products but operates at vastly larger scale with broader mechanical equipment portfolio.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a global sealing technology leader offering O-rings, radial shaft seals, gaskets, and specialty engineered sealing products across automotive, process industries, and clean energy. Comparable on engineered sealing materials and certifications but operates at enterprise scale far exceeding Gasket Resources.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin's Industrial Sealing Division offers compression packing, gaskets, and elastomer products through brands like Gasket Solutions and carries broad industrial fluid sealing overlap with Gasket Resources, but as part of a much larger diversified industrial portfolio.

Regional players

• Donit Tesnit: Donit Tesnit is a Slovenian manufacturer of soft gasket materials (compressed sheet, graphite, PTFE) primarily serving European markets. Comparable product portfolio to Gasket Resources but with primarily European geographic focus rather than US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance20 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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