Spring Into Something New!
Just like the season, we’re bringing you fresh updates and insights for you to dive into!
We are unveiling our revamped iGasket+ app, which offers a new, enhanced viewer experience and provides an easier, more intuitive way to select and specify gaskets. Download our updated app through the Apple or Android stores now!
Check out the latest episode of our Behind the Seal Podcast featuring Ryan Kelly, Regional Sales Manager, as he shares how he began his career with Durlon and the journey that led him to where he is today.
Rhea Lisondra, Digital Marketing Coordinator

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Featured Product – Durlon® 8500
Durlon® 8500 – Versatile Performance for Demanding Applications
A high-performance compressed gasket material designed for demanding applications in the pulp & paper, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, refinery, hydrocarbon, and general industrial sectors. Engineered for versatility, it performs exceptionally well with oils, water, steam, natural gas, new generation refrigerants, dilute acids and alkalis, and a wide range of other liquids and gases. It meets FDA compliance per 21 CFR 177.2600 and has passed the rigorous API 6FB Fire Test, ensuring reliability in critical environments.
Known as our “workhorse” material, Durlon® 8500 offers outstanding compressibility, recovery, and sealability, along with excellent flexibility and cutting properties. Its durability and performance make it a go-to solution for steam systems, gas pipelines, soybean processing, and more. Whether in general service or specialized processing, Durlon® 8500 delivers consistent, high-quality sealing you can
count on.
Industry Applications:
Key Benefits:
- Broad Compatibility: Seals against oils, water, steam, and more.
- Enhanced Safety: Passed the API 6FB Fire Test.
- Industry Compliant: Conforms to FDA 21 CFR 177.2600.
Download the technical data sheet for Durlon® 8500 here.

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Featured Industry – OEM Services

Stop settling for off-the-shelf. At Durlon® Gasket Technologies, we understand that some applications demand a sealing solution that’s anything but standard. That’s where our expertise in special and custom-made gaskets comes in.Got a unique OEM requirement? A highly specific customized application? Our dedicated team of engineers is ready to collaborate with you. We’ll dive deep into your specifications, working closely on:
- Custom design
- Material selection
- Precise dimensions
- Performance characteristics
View detailed literature of our OEM Services here.
Industry Trade Shows
IPW – INTERNATIONAL PULP WEEK 2025 – June 1-3, 2025
Pan Pacific Vancouver – Vancouver, BC, Canada
IPW unites top market pulp producers, suppliers, logistics firms, financial institutions, and customers for a premier event focused on information sharing and networking. It provides key insights into global trends, new technologies, and strategic partnerships driving the pulp industry’s future.
WESTERN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SHOW 2025 – June 3-5, 2025
Edmonton Expo Centre – Edmonton, AB
For over 30 years, leading Western Canadian manufacturers have attended WMTS to discover new ideas, solutions, and suppliers for a competitive advantage. The event showcases advanced technologies, live demonstrations, and expert sessions that foster innovation and growth
in manufacturing.
CONFERENCE OF METALLURGISTS (COM 2025) – July 7-10, 2025
Le Centre Sheraton – Montréal, QC, Canada
COM is Canada’s leading event for the Metallurgy and Materials industries, offering a platform to showcase products, network, and learn. Combining technical sessions, industry exhibits, and social events, it connects professionals and innovators shaping the future of materials science
and engineering.
Next issue highlights: We’ll share more news and upcoming events. Don’t forget to update your Durlon Resources and we hope to tickle your funny bone with another comic strip. See you in August 2025!