Red fibre gasket material

[Tim StevensParticipant @timstevens64731]

I have a need to make up odd-shaped gaskets from the stuff that red fibre washers are made from. As often used for petrol fittings, and plumbing joint washers, etc. Lots of firms do the washers, but who, please sells the stuff in sheets? And what is the proper name for the stuff?

Thanks – Tim

[Tim StevensParticipant @timstevens64731]

Suppliers?

[John ReeseParticipant @johnreese12848]

Try searching for vulcanized fiber. It is readily available in the US and I expect it should also be in the UK. Shops that rewind electric motors may have some scraps available.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

This looks a good place to start, Tim : **LINK**

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[alan-lloydParticipant @alan-lloyd]

Try klinger statite from rs components

[IanTParticipant @iant]

Pretty sure I brought mine from Blackgates Tim – but I haven't checked their current catalogue…

Regards,

IanT

[IanTParticipant @iant]

Mmnn – yes – page 135.

Three thicknesses of "Sheet Jointing (Gasket material)" available. Up to 400 degrees – 0.5mm, 0.75mm & 1.5mm thick – described as Hallite/Dixal or similar…. Not as thick as some plumbing fittings/washers probably but plenty fine for most model work.

Regards,

IanT

[davebParticipant @daveb17630]

It is called Red Fibreboard, appears to be made of compressed, chemically treated felt. I have some thick stuff, how much do you need?

[peak4Participant @peak4]

Here you go, must order some myself as my stocks are getting low.

[HopperParticipant @hopper]

If you are making gaskets, why not use proper gasket material? Red fibre is not particularly flexible or easy to cut and probably won't seal that well without the kind of pressure applied to it that a washer gets in a screwed fitting application.

[Tim StevensParticipant @timstevens64731]

Hopper asks: If you are making gaskets, why not use proper gasket material?

Well, yes, I would, but I'm not, in this case. What I need is a plate of (electric-) insulating material which looks as though it was made in 1930. There are many better materials now, but for some jobs a 'period' appearance is preferred. And of course, for some jobs, red fibre is proper gasket material, still.

And now I know what to look for, I have found it on the interweb, and a couple of sheets are going to arrive next Wednesday. Or not.

Thanks, everyone, I think I am sorted now, but if not, there are several addresses for another try.

Regards, Tim

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

If you have a bit of old circuit board with a section with no holes, strip off any copper, and there you go, old boards tend to be larger, with larger areas without components.

Ian S C

[davebParticipant @daveb17630]

Posted by Ian S C on 16/06/2018 13:19:59:

If you have a bit of old circuit board with a section with no holes, strip off any copper, and there you go, old boards tend to be larger, with larger areas without components.

Ian S C

This reminded me, when I first started assembling printed circuit boards they were made out of Paxolin (SRBP), after a few years the manufacturers changed to glass fibre sheet. Dave.

[Ian S CParticipant @iansc]

Unless you want the strength of fibre glass, it's the old Paxolin board you want.

Ian S C

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