STUDY ON MANUFACTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF FIBER REINFORCED CORK AND RUBBER SHEET GASKET MATERIALS

In this paper, the no asbestos fiber reinforced cork and rubber gasket material was made by the jute fiber instead of asbestos. The effects of the composition and manufacturing technology on the properties of the gasket were discussed in detail. The results show that fiber can improve the tensile strength, oil resistance, heat resistance and creep relaxation resistance of the sheet. And it was found that the main properties of the gasket material depend on aspect ratio, content of fiber, fibre matrix adhesion and manufacturing technology. The new material could be used in a wide range of industries as asbestos substitute.