Gaskets are used in industrial facilities to ensure leak-free seals between piping and equipment connections. New gaskets should be used whenever connections have been taken apart and are ready to be put back together. Pre-made gaskets are often available; however making new gaskets from bulk stock is a valuable and necessary additional to a maintenance technician's skills.

The Making Gaskets training course describes different types of gaskets. It explains common methods for making gaskets from stock materials. This online training course includes:

• Gasket types
• Trace and cut method
• Layout and cut method
• Trace and tap method
• Using a gasket cutter

Making Gaskets is part of the Fasteners and Seals training series.