Queensland Gaskets

What Queensland Gaskets does

Queensland Gaskets is a third-generation, family-owned Australian manufacturer of industrial gaskets and precision cutting services, founded in 1953 and headquartered in Salisbury, Brisbane. The company's core product range spans standard, spiral-wound, flange, boiler (Blue-Max®), fire valve/hydrant, and custom-made gaskets produced in compliance with Australian (AS4087, AS2129) and ANSI flange standards, alongside EMI/RFI shielding components, laminated shims, and the Distixx® line. Queensland Gaskets is the sole Australian distributor for Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) EMI/RFI conductive silicone rubber materials meeting MIL-STD 83528.

Manufacturing is conducted in-house at the Salisbury facility using 5-axis water jet cutting, CNC routing, CNC knife cutting, KERN 150-watt CO2 laser cutting, press cutting, router cutting, and laser etching, achieving +/-0.2mm tolerances, sheet capacity up to 2500mm x 1500mm x 95mm, and water jet cutting of materials up to 150mm thick. Capabilities are backed by rapid prototyping via 3D printing, AutoCAD drawing conversion, and LEAN manufacturing practice under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. The April 2024 acquisition of OSAAP Australia extended the portfolio into precision toolkit inserts and custom foam inserts for protective cases (Pelican Products partnership), with named solutions across aviation, aerospace, medical, and defence applications.

The business model is sales-led and quote-based, with direct customer engagement through a small named sales team operating from Brisbane. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is generated per-quote through a web form capturing materials, dimensions, quantities and uploaded design files. Standard orders turn around in 3-5 working days; bespoke or large-volume orders in 7-10 working days. Customers are diversified by vertical (defence, mining, water utilities, food and beverage, energy, construction, maritime, rail, medical, technology) with named enterprise accounts including Rheinmetall Defence Australia (Tier 3 supplier within a global supply chain for the AUD 18 billion Commonwealth tender), Boeing, DroneShield, Sanofi and FLSmidth. Marketing relies on LinkedIn, technical content (blog/news, material selection guides), industry exhibitions (Avalon Airshow, Land Forces), email newsletter, and on-site facility visits. Geographic reach is described as global from a single Australian plant, with shipping across Australia and internationally.

Name

Queensland Gaskets

Legal name

Queensland Gaskets

Website

https://queenslandgaskets.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queensland Gaskets is a third-generation, family-owned Brisbane-based manufacturer of industrial gaskets, precision-cut components, and EMI/RFI shielding serving defence, mining, water utilities, energy, and industrial customers across Australia and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Gaskets and Fluid Sealing Products

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial gaskets
• Precision cutting services
• Fluid sealing products
• Flange gaskets
• EMI/RFI shielding

Headquarters

HQ city

Salisbury

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gasket Manufacturing and Sales: Queensland Gaskets manufactures and sells industrial gaskets including standard gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, Blue-Max boiler gaskets, custom-made gaskets, and fire valve/hydrant maintenance products. Products are sold directly to engineering, manufacturing, and industrial businesses.
2. Precision Cutting Services: The company provides precision cutting services using water jet, laser, CNC router, CNC knife, and router cutting technologies for customer-supplied or company-sourced materials. Services support both prototype development and large-scale production runs.
3. Material Supply: With access to an extensive global supply chain, the company sources and supplies gasket materials including rubber, cork, fibre, foam, metal, plastic, and specialized materials like EMI/RFI shielding and Distixx products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Queensland Gaskets manufactures industrial gaskets and sealing devices (standard gaskets, spiral wound gaskets, Blue-Max boiler gaskets, custom-made gaskets, flange gaskets, fire valve and hydrant maintenance products, EMI/RFI shielding products, laminated shims, and Distixx branded products) for the fluid sealing industry. The company also provides precision cutting services using 5-axis water jet, laser, CNC router, CNC knife, and press cutting technologies for customers' materials. Production is completed entirely in-house at the Salisbury, Brisbane facility and shipped across Australia and globally.

Product overview

Queensland Gaskets is a Brisbane-based manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial sealing solutions, precision cutting services, and engineered materials. The core product range centres on gaskets (standard, spiral wound, boiler, custom-made, flange, and fire valve/hydrant types) supplemented by EMI/RFI shielding components and laminated shims. The company operates advanced manufacturing capabilities including 5-axis water jet cutting, CNC routing and knife cutting, laser cutting, and laser etching, all delivered under ISO9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 quality management systems. The 2024 acquisition of OSAAP Australia expanded the portfolio to include precision toolkit insert solutions and custom foam inserts for protective cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OSAAP Australia: A strategic partnership with OSAAP Australia, leaders in precision toolkit insert solutions. OSAAP Australia brings expertise in designing and producing custom foam inserts for tool kits, with strategic partnership with Pelican Products as both a platinum dealer and value-added manufacturer.

Products and services

• Gasket Range Standard and custom industrial gaskets manufactured to Australian and international flange standards (AS4087, AS2129, ANSI), covering water, gas and general sealing applications.
• Spiral Wound Gasket Semi-metallic gaskets manufactured by spirally winding V-shaped metal strips with non-metallic filler and reinforced with inner and outer rings; suitable for heavy operating conditions, high temperatures, and high pressures, available in Carbon Steel and SS316 configurations from 15NB to 1200NB.
• Blue-Max Boiler Gasket Proprietary branded boiler gasket product (Blue-Max) for steam and high-temperature industrial boiler applications.
• Custom-Made Gasket Bespoke gaskets manufactured on-site to specific material and application requirements, cut from customer drawings or samples using precision cutting technologies.
• Fire Valve and Hydrant Maintenance Products Fire valve and hydrant maintenance products including gaskets, seals, alarm valve kits, waste and test kits and landing valve washers compatible with major industry fire-system brands.
• Distixx Proprietary branded product line within Queensland Gaskets' materials and products portfolio, distributed as a specialty sub-product offering.
• EMI/RFI Shielding Products Electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI) shielding gaskets and conductive silicone components, with Queensland Gaskets as sole Australian distributor of SSP EMI/RFI conductive silicone rubber materials (including nickel-graphite, silver-aluminium and silver-copper variants) meeting MIL-STD 83528.
• Flange Gaskets Table-cut flange gaskets manufactured to Australian and international flange table standards (AS4087, AS2129, ANSI) for water, gas and general industrial applications.
• Laminated Shims Military-grade bespoke laminated shim products supplied under the SSP exclusive distributorship for defence and aerospace applications.
• 5-Axis Water Jet Cutting Service Precision cutting service using 5-axis water jet technology for metals, rubber, composites and stone with +/-0.2mm tolerances, capable of cutting materials up to 150mm thick.
• Laser Cutting Service High-precision laser cutting service using a KERN 150-watt CO2 laser system capable of processing both non-metallic and select metallic materials with clean, consistent results and minimal heat distortion.
• CNC Router Cutting Service Advanced CNC router cutting service with Autodesk and Enroute software, achieving +/-0.2mm tolerance and sheet capacity up to 2500mm x 1500mm x 95mm deep.
• CNC Knife Cutting Service In-house CNC knife cutting service for soft and flexible gasket materials, supporting both prototyping and production runs.
• Press Cutting Service In-house press cutting service for high-volume production runs, complementing the company's water jet, laser, CNC router and knife cutting capabilities.
• Laser Etching Service Contact-free laser etching service providing permanent marking of serial numbers, barcodes, logos and compliance markings on metals, plastics, composites and other materials.
• OSAAP Australia Precision Toolkit Inserts and Foam Inserts Precision toolkit insert and custom foam insert solutions integrated from OSAAP Australia in 2024, combining Queensland Gaskets' manufacturing with OSAAP's toolkit insert expertise and Pelican Products protective case partnership for aviation, aerospace, medical and defence applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast turnaround for standard orders: 3-5 working days
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and emerging.

• OSAAP AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2024Strategic partnership with OSAAP Australia, leaders in precision toolkit insert solutions. This collaboration combines Queensland Gaskets' manufacturing expertise with OSAAP's innovative toolkit solutions. The partnership has expanded into acquisition/integration, with OSAAP Australia's precision toolkit inserts integrated into Queensland Gaskets' product array. Together they exhibit at events like Avalon Airshow and Land Forces.
• Rheinmetall Defence AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland Gaskets is a Tier 3 supplier in Rheinmetall's global supply chain for the $18 billion Commonwealth project tender. This is described as a true two-way collaboration supporting Australia's defence capabilities and sovereign manufacturing.
• BoeingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland Gaskets works closely with Boeing providing advanced materials and solutions while supporting Australian industry growth. Boeing has shown willingness to work with local Australian businesses.
• Specialty Silicone Products (SSP)coreTechnology or IntegrationQueensland Gaskets is the sole Australian supplier of SSP EMI/RFI conductive silicone rubber materials manufactured in New York. SSP silicones combine silicone or fluorosilicone bases with metal or metal-coated particles (silver, aluminium, copper, nickel-glass) for outstanding conductivity and EMI resistance meeting MIL-STD 83528 standards.
• DroneShieldemergingStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland Gaskets collaborates with DroneShield on components for unmanned systems and drone packaging, supporting cutting-edge defence technologies for next-generation warfare.
• Pelican ProductsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSAAP Australia is a platinum dealer and value-added manufacturer for Pelican Products, combining globally recognized protective cases with precision foam inserts for aviation, aerospace, medical, and defence applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Garlock (EnPro Industries): Garlock is a US-headquartered, large-scale manufacturer of fluid sealing products (gaskets, packing, expansion joints) operating as part of EnPro Industries' broader industrial portfolio. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets in core product categories and end markets (chemical, oil & gas, power, defence), but materially larger and operating across multiple sealing technologies rather than specializing in Australian-made custom gaskets.

Direct peers

• Gasket Resources Inc. Gasket Resources Inc is a US-based gasket manufacturer producing spiral wound, kammprofile, and sheet gaskets for refinery and industrial customers. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets in offering spiral wound gaskets (overlapping SKU range) and serving process-industry customers with engineered sealing solutions.
• Teadit International: Teadit is a Brazil/USA-headquartered manufacturer of gaskets, packing, and sealing products for industrial process sealing. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets in offering spiral wound gaskets, sheet gaskets, and engineered sealing materials, with similar global distribution and process-industry customer base (refining, chemical, power).
• Klinger Group: Klinger is a global Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial gaskets, sealing products, and fluid control technology. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets as a multi-decade gasket specialist serving process industries, with overlapping products (spiral wound gaskets, sheet gaskets, KLINGERSIL materials) and a similar emphasis on engineered sealing solutions for oil & gas, chemical, and power generation customers.
• James Walker & Co: James Walker is a UK-based global manufacturer of gaskets, sealing products, and fluid handling solutions serving oil & gas, power, chemical, and marine customers. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets as a long-established (founded 1877) specialty sealing manufacturer with multi-decade brand equity and a similar focus on engineered, application-specific sealing solutions rather than commodity products.
• Hennig Gasket & Sealing: Hennig Gasket & Sealing is a US-based precision gasket manufacturer and fabricator serving industrial OEM customers. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets as a custom gasket fabricator offering water jet, die cutting, and laser cutting services with similar custom-made, quote-based pricing and focus on industrial OEM customers.

Emerging players

• Stockwell Elastomerics: Stockwell Elastomerics is a US-based manufacturer of custom-engineered elastomeric components including gaskets, seals, and EMI/RFI shielding solutions. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets in offering custom-engineered elastomer parts with a focus on EMI/RFI shielding for defence and electronics customers, though with broader product breadth and US market focus.

Others

• Specialty Silicone Products (SSP): SSP is a New York-based manufacturer of EMI/RFI conductive silicone elastomers and specialty silicone products meeting MIL-STD 83528. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets as a partner/supplier (Queensland Gaskets is SSP's sole Australian distributor) rather than a competitor; SSP enables Queensland Gaskets' EMI/RFI shielding product line for defence and aerospace customers.

Regional players

• Pacific Gasket Company: Pacific Gasket Company is a US West Coast-based manufacturer of gaskets, sheet rubber products, and sealing materials. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets as a regional industrial gasket manufacturer with custom fabrication capabilities, though it operates in North America rather than Australia.
• All Seals & Gaskets: All Seals & Gaskets (and similar Australian distributors such as Advanced Gasket & Seal) are Australian gasket and sealing product distributors and fabricators. Comparable to Queensland Gaskets in serving Australian industrial customers with similar products (gaskets, sheet materials, custom cutting), but primarily distribution-oriented rather than vertically integrated manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queensland-gaskets
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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