Vegetable Fiber Gaskets

Vegetable fiber (also called fibre or oil paper) is an economical cellulose-based gasket material impregnated with oil or glycerin. It is widely specified for low-pressure cover gaskets, fuel pump joints, and economical industrial sealing where pressures and temperatures are modest.

Durometer
0.010" to 0.125" thickness
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High toughness
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Properties of Vegetable Fiber gaskets

Cannon Gasket cuts Vegetable Fiber gaskets to your drawing in durometer and thickness specifications of 0.010" to 0.125" thickness. Good resistance to oils, fuels, and mechanical stress. Moderate performance with water; not recommended for high temperatures or aggressive chemicals.

Vegetable Fiber tolerances and customization

Standard dimensional tolerances on Vegetable Fiber gaskets land around ±0.010" to ±0.015" on OD and ID, depending on material durometer and thickness. Tighter tolerances are available on selected grades. Cannon Gasket cuts Vegetable Fiber to custom profiles in-house and matches lead times to your production volume. PSA backing, pad printing, custom packaging, and kitting are all on the menu when you need them.

How Vegetable Fiber Performs

- Resistance to fuel, oil, and water at low pressure. - Conforms well to imperfect cover flanges. - Economical for high-volume aftermarket and OEM cover gaskets.

Where Vegetable Fiber Gaskets Are Specified

Fuel pump covers, oil pan covers, carburetor gaskets, valve cover gaskets in some applications, and a wide range of light-duty industrial and automotive aftermarket sealing.

When to Choose Another Material

For high-pressure or high-temperature service, specify compressed fiber, graphite, or solid rubber. Vegetable fiber is a low-pressure specification.

Cutting Methods

Die-cut, Flash cut and steel-rule-cut.

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Key Properties
  • Thickness
  • High toughness
  • Good impact resistance
  • Oil and fuel resistant
  • Cost-effective
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Vegetable Fiber questions.

Are you ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, ISO 9001:2015 certified. Documented quality management covers incoming material verification, in-process inspection, calibrated measurement, final inspection, non-conformance handling, corrective action, and full lot traceability. AS9100-ready for aerospace, with MIL-spec and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 / USP Class VI grades available on request.
Can you cut custom gasket profiles?
Yes. Custom steel-rule and rotary tooling is built in-house from your drawing or DXF. Complex profiles, multiple through-cuts, tight bolt patterns, and irregular perimeters are all standard work.
Can you supply PSA-backed gaskets?
Yes. Pressure-sensitive adhesive backing is a standard option on most rubber and fiber gasketing, with either permanent or removable liners. Kiss-cut on liner and through-cut both supported on flatbed and rotary presses.
What tolerances can you hold on gasket dimensions?
Standard die-cut tolerance is ±0.010 to ±0.015 inch on OD and ID, depending on material durometer and thickness. Tighter tolerances are available on select grades and thicknesses. Ask if your drawing specifies something tighter and we will confirm feasibility during the quote.
Which gasket material is right for my application?
Start with temperature range, fluid contact, and regulatory requirements. Buna-N is the default for oil and fuel. EPDM for weather, water, and steam. Silicone for extreme temperature and FDA grades. Viton for aggressive chemicals. Our gasket material selection guide walks through the decision framework.
How fast do you return a quote?
Most RFQs come back within one business day. Simple profile updates to an existing tool quote same-day. Send a drawing, DXF, or competing part number and our engineering team reviews material, tolerance, and volume before pricing.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimums depend on the part and material. We cut prototype and first-article quantities for engineering evaluation, then scale up to production volumes from the same tooling. For high-volume programs we run JIT, VMI, and Kanban replenishment out of Fontana, California.
What should I send with an RFQ?
Ideal: a drawing or DXF, material spec (or compound family), estimated annual volume, and any regulatory callouts (FDA, USP Class VI, AS9100, MIL-spec). If you only have a sample or a part number from a competing supplier, send that and we will reverse-engineer the spec before quoting.
What are typical lead times?
Prototype and first-article parts usually ship in 5-10 business days. Production runs from existing tooling are 2-3 weeks depending on volume and material lead time. Rush and expedite options available on a case-by-case basis.
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