How to select a suitable gasket cutter for my application?
Portable, extension-style gasket cutters are lightweight. They have a compact nature that makes them ideal for gasket fabrication & shaping in the field. These gasket cutters are usually preferred for cutting non-metallic or non-rigid gasket materials. Whereas rotary-style gasket cutters are heavy tools mounted in a vise, clamped in an upright position or bolted to a workbench. These units are ideal for a fixed location, usually preferred for forging more metallic or rigid materials, as well as irregular, flange shaped gaskets.
What is the use of a gasket cutter?
Gasket cutters are ideal for accurately cutting circular joints and gaskets (having thicknesses up to 8 mm) in rubber, plastic, leather, PTFE and vulcanised fibre.