Custom Gasket Order Guide
Need a custom gasket? Start with the right information.
We can manufacture custom gaskets from an old sample, a clear flatbed scan, accurate measurements, photos, or a technical drawing. The better the information you send, the faster we can check the job, quote it, and produce the part accurately.
The simple process
Custom gasket work is easiest when the request is structured. Follow these four steps and we will have the best chance of giving you a clear answer without long back-and-forth emails.
1
Scan the gasket
A flatbed scanner is usually the best option for flat gaskets. Scan at 100% actual size whenever possible.
2
Add key measurements
Include at least one control dimension, for example the distance between two bolt holes.
3
Save as JPG
Please upload JPG files only. Do not send PDF scans, screenshots, or compressed messenger images.
4
Send application details
Tell us what the gasket is for, the required thickness, quantity, and the media it will contact.
Important: JPG only for scans
Please save and upload your gasket scan as a JPG file only. Do not send PDF scans. A clear JPG scan at 100% actual size, with a ruler or known measurement visible, gives us the best starting point for checking the shape.
How to scan your gasket correctly
For most flat gaskets, a proper scan is better than a photo. It avoids perspective distortion and makes the shape easier to check.
Best scanning method
- Use a flatbed scanner, not a phone scanner app.
- Place the gasket flat on the scanner glass.
- Scan at 100% / actual size / 1:1.
- Use 300 DPI or 600 DPI.
- Place a ruler or known measurement next to the gasket.
- Save the scan as JPG only.
- Do not resize, stretch, crop, or auto-correct the image.
- For larger gaskets, scan in overlapping sections.
What to avoid
- PDF scans.
- Photos taken at an angle.
- Screenshots from your phone or computer.
- Images compressed through messaging apps.
- Phone document-scanner apps that “correct” the shape.
- Scans with no ruler, no scale, or no control dimension.
- Missing bolt holes, cropped edges, or folded gasket areas.
- Guessing dimensions without saying they are approximate.
Good scan vs bad scan
The scan does not need to look artistic. It needs to be flat, clear, complete, and measurable.
Good scan
- Flat gasket on scanner glass.
- Ruler or known dimension visible.
- Whole gasket visible.
- Saved as JPG at actual size.
Bad scan / photo
- Angled photo with perspective distortion.
- No scale or ruler visible.
- Compressed or resized image.
- Saved as PDF or screenshot.
Details we need from you
These details help us understand whether the gasket can be made, which material may be suitable, and whether the supplied shape is reliable enough for production.
Required information
- Clear JPG scan at 100% actual size, or photos if scanning is not possible.
- At least one control measurement.
- Outside size of the gasket.
- Inside opening size, where applicable.
- Bolt hole diameter.
- Distance between bolt holes.
- Material thickness.
- Quantity required.
- Application: engine, carburettor, pump, exhaust, gearbox, compressor, industrial machine, etc.
- Media contact: oil, petrol, diesel, coolant, water, air, exhaust gas, or other.
Very useful extra information
- Machine, vehicle, engine, pump, or equipment make and model.
- Engine code or part number, if known.
- Photos of the old gasket from both sides.
- Photo of the mating surface where the gasket fits.
- Whether the old gasket is original or already handmade.
- Whether the gasket failed, leaked, burned, cracked, softened, or tore.
- Working temperature or pressure, if known.
Sending the old gasket by post
For damaged, distorted, rare, or complex gaskets, sending the original sample can be the safest option. Please pack it flat between cardboard sheets and do not fold it.
- Pack the gasket flat between cardboard.
- Do not fold or roll it.
- Protect it from moisture and damage.
- Include your name, email address, and request reference inside the package.
- Tell us whether the old gasket should be returned.
Material guidance
The final material depends on the application, temperature, fluid, pressure, surface condition, and required thickness. The table below is only a practical starting point.
| Application | Typical material direction | Information we need |
|---|---|---|
| Carburettor / intake | Fuel-resistant gasket paper or fibre material | Fuel type, thickness, bolt spacing, photos of both sides |
| Oil cover / gearbox | Oil-resistant gasket paper or fibre material | Oil contact, surface condition, required thickness |
| Water pump / coolant | Coolant-compatible fibre or rubber-bonded material | Coolant contact, operating temperature, mating surface photo |
| Exhaust | High-temperature material, graphite, or reinforced options | Temperature, flange shape, bolt size, exhaust position |
| Cylinder head / performance use | Copper or specialist material depending on application | Engine details, bore size, thickness, intended use |
Before you send your request
Use this checklist before sending your custom gasket enquiry. The more complete your request is, the faster we can check it.
Send your custom gasket request
When your files and details are ready, send them with your request. We will review the information and contact you if anything important is missing.
- Best scan format: JPG only
- Best scan scale: 100% / actual size / 1:1
- Best extra detail: one known measurement
- Best message: what the gasket is for
Custom Gasket Request
Name:
Email:
Country:
Machine / model:
Application:
Media contact:
Thickness:
Quantity:
Files attached: JPG scan / photos / drawing
Notes:
Name:
Email:
Country:
Machine / model:
Application:
Media contact:
Thickness:
Quantity:
Files attached: JPG scan / photos / drawing
Notes:
Please do not send PDF scans. JPG scans only.