[Nhcoll-l] Neoprene gaskets

[Alexandra Snyder]

For over 25 years, I have ordered gaskets (for Le Parfait captive lid jars)
from Manufactured Rubber Products Co. in Philadelphia.  These are white, 55
Duro Buna-N Rubber, Style No. M5550W.  There are several museums that use
this product.  It is a nitrile rubber, holds up to ethanol (does not
"melt") and does not dry out and crack as does the "orange gasket" (natural
rubber) that comes with the Le Parfait jars.

Long ago, the USNM had the die cut for the Le Parfait jar (2 sizes)
gaskets. There may be a die already cut for the bail top jars. The gaskets
cost about 50 cents each.  These gaskets last for a long time or I throw
used gaskets away, maybe every ten years or so if it looks compressed or
yellowed.

If you are interested, contact Walt, Ext. 21  215.533.3600 at Manufactured
Rubber Products, 4501 Tacony St, Philadelphia PA 19124  They do not accept
credit cards, only purchase orders.


On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 11:39 AM, Callomon,Paul <prc44 at drexel.edu> wrote:

>  Folks,
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> Can anyone lead me to a supplier of museum-grade neoprene replacement
> gaskets for regular bail jars (canning jars)?
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> *Paul Callomon*
> *Collection Manager, Malacology, Invertebrate Paleontology and General
> Invertebrates*
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