The 7-step document outlines achieving successful gasket applications. The steps include: (1) considering gasket design early in product development, (2) defining the gasket's function, (3) selecting the proper gasket material, (4) optimizing the gasket's geometry, (5) defining the assembly process, (6) considering the manufacturing process, and (7) working with an experienced vendor. The document stresses the importance of gasket performance for product safety, reliability, and environmental regulations.

1. 7 Steps to Achieving Successful Gasket Applications

2. Introduction
Gasket performance is critical to a wide range
of products and is becoming more important
than ever with the increasing need to control
leakage to address goals such as improving
product safety and reliability and meeting
environmental regulations.

3. Introduction
This article will discuss some of the key
factors involved in accomplishing a
successful gasket application.

4. Step1.
Begin Thinking About Gasket
Design In The Early Stages
Of The Design Process

5. Step 2.
Carefully Define The
Function Of The Gasket

6. Step 3.
Select The Right Gasket Material

7. Step 4.
Optimize The Gasket Geometry

8. Step 5.
Define The Assembly Process

9. Step 6.
Consider The Gasket
Manufacturing Process

10. Step 7.
Work With A Vendor With
The Right Kind Of Experience

11. Step 7.
Work With A Vendor With
The Right Kind Of Experience

12. Where Innovation Takes Shape
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