Industries We Serve
At Derby Gaskets, we proudly support a wide spectrum of industries with precision-manufactured gaskets, seals, and components. With decades of experience, we maintain a vast stock of compliant, industry-certified materials – including sponge, solid and reinforced rubbers, non-asbestos fibre, PTFE, and specialist polymers – all with full traceability. Whether for bespoke one-off solutions or high-volume production, our team ensures your sealing needs are met with accuracy, performance, and reliability.
Transport: Trains, Trams & Rail Infrastructure
Derby Gaskets works closely with some of the UK’s leading rail and tram operators, supplying critical sealing components that enhance passenger safety and protect vital equipment. For rolling stock and other infrastructure, we manufacture gaskets using flame-retardant sponge rubbers — including EPDM, neoprene, and specialised silicones such as MF775 (flame-retardant silicone) and HT800 (silicone sponge). All materials meet BS6853 and EN 45545 fire safety standards, offering reliable sealing with resistance to heat and low smoke emissions — essential for safe performance in enclosed transit environments.
Heavy Plant & Construction Machinery
In the construction and earthmoving sectors, durability and vibration resistance are key. Derby Gaskets supplies robust sealing solutions for excavators, loaders, crushers, and compactors, using materials like Nitrile (NBR) for oil resistance, reinforced rubber composites, and compressed non-asbestos fibre for high-pressure applications. We help machinery manufacturers and operators minimise downtime with components that withstand rugged, high-impact environments.
Waste & Recycling
From refuse collection vehicles to recycling plants and donation drop-off points, we supply sealing solutions that support operational efficiency and cleanliness. For example, clothes bank access panels require long-lasting seals that withstand environmental exposure. We use closed-cell EPDM and neoprene sponge for water-tight, weather-resistant gaskets, tailored to both static and moving components across waste handling systems.
General Engineering
Our expertise extends across a wide variety of general engineering applications, from brewery and dairy processing equipment to packaging machines and OEM subcomponents. We offer food-grade silicone and EPDM for hygienic sealing in food and beverage systems, as well as PTFE and graphite sheeting for chemical resistance in precision components. Derby Gaskets supports engineers with flexible production runs and material compatibility guidance across many sectors.
Petrochemical & Industrial Systems
For the petrochemical industry, where pressure, temperature, and chemical exposure are extreme, we manufacture high-integrity gaskets for use in pipe flanges, valves, and processing units. Materials include spiral wound gaskets, graphite with stainless steel reinforcement, PTFE, and non-asbestos fibre for a balance of chemical resistance and mechanical strength. Every gasket is backed by traceable certification to meet stringent safety and compliance requirements.