What Is a Spiral Wound Gasket?

From the name, a spiral wound gasket can be described as a semi-metallic gasket consisting of layers of metallic and non-metallic materials wound together in a spiral configuration. This design combines the strength and resilience of the metal with the sealability and conformability of the non-metallic material. As a result, spiral wound gaskets are highly effective in sealing applications in which pressure, temperature, and chemical resistance are critical.