Elastomer Gaskets: Better than Rubber and Wax

Elastomer Gaskets for toilet and urinal installations are a revolutionary new sealing option for plumbers and facility managers. We are excited to provide our customers with this innovative new gasket that will most likely make wax and rubber gaskets obsolete. Watch our video and read our article below to learn more about Elastomer Gaskets by Tight Seal, and gain a full understanding of Elastomer Gaskets in comparison to Wax and Wax-Free Rubber Gaskets. Know your options when it comes to gaskets, and why more and more of our plumbing and facility maintenance customers are switching to new Elastomer Gaskets.

 

Tight Seal Elastomer Gaskets Video

Note: This video was created before Elastomer Gaskets changed the color of their gaskets from yellow to blue. The gaskets are only available in blue now. 

 

The Best Gasket Material: Elastomer

Tight Seal Elastomer Gaskets are named after the material they are made of: Elastomer. Elastomer is a sticky, springy material that bounces back after being compressed. Elastomer Gaskets share the best qualities of wax and rubber gaskets, without the drawbacks. They provide an airtight seal like wax gaskets, while maintaining their shape under pressure. They also hold up under hot/cold temperatures like rubber gaskets. Read on for the full benefits of Elastomer Gaskets by Tight Seal.

The Benefits of Elastomer Gaskets

• Won’t melt in hot weather or become hard in cold weather
• Reusable
• Springs back into shape after being squeezed
• Allows repositioning of fixture
• Sticky Elastomer ensures a tight seal
• No more scraping messy wax off of fixtures

Now that you know what makes Elastomer Gaskets so great, let’s take a look at other gasket types and compare their pros and cons for a full picture of toilet and urinal sealing options. (Or skip down to find out How to Purchase)

 

The Pros and Cons of Wax Gaskets

Wax Rings are used as a gasket for toilet and urinal installations for three reasons:Wax Ring Pros

• The wax material conforms to the fixture, creating a seal that is airtight.
• They are cheap.
• They can be stacked.

Wax Ring Cons

• A wax gasket needs to be lined up completely accurately when installing, or else you may need to use an entirely new wax gasket when repositioning the fixture.
• Wax gaskets can melt. Leave them in your truck in the Summer, or install them near a floor with radiant heat, and a wax seal will melt, losing its shape and its ability to properly seal.
• Wax toilet and urinal gaskets can also freeze in the winter.
• Wax rings can become misshapen. For example, when a heavier person sits on a toilet with a wax ring, the ring can flatten in an area, and then fixture will become tilted which in turn can break the seal of the gasket.
• Wax rings leave a waxy residue that creates a mess.

 

The Pros and Cons of Rubber Gaskets

Rubber Gaskets are chosen as gaskets for toilet and urinal installations mainly for the following reasons:

Pros of Rubber Gaskets

• Rubber gaskets can help direct flow with angled flanges, which helps deter potential leakage.
• Rubber gaskets are wax-free, which means they are less messy.
• Rubber gaskets will not flatten or become misshapen, which helps to keep the drain open and the fixture in the correct position.
• When toilets or urinals need to be replaced, or when maintenance requires the fixture to be disconnected, then that rubber gasket can be easily removed

Rubber Gasket Cons

• Rubber gaskets don’t have as tight of a seal as more sticky gaskets do
• Rubber gaskets are more expensive than wax gaskets

 

Why Choose One Gasket Type Over Another?

Gasket choice really comes down to personal preference, which is why we carry wax gaskets, wax-free or rubber gaskets, as well as our latest offering, the newest innovation in gasket material, Elastomer Gaskets.

3/4” Elastomer Closet Gasket #67931 1-1/8” Jumbo Elastomer Closet Gasket #67933 1/2” Elastomer Tank To Bowl Gasket #67935 1/2” Elastomer Urinal Gasket #67938 3/4” Elastomer Closet Gasket With Flange #67932 1-1/8” Jumbo Elastomer Toilet Gasket With Flange #67934We highly recommend trying out these new gaskets.

 

How to Purchase Elastomer Gaskets from Equiparts

Add the gaskets you want to your cart to give us a call to place your order. Toll-Free: 800-442-6622 Pittsburgh: 412-781-9100 Mon-Fri 8AM – 4PM EST

 

 

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