ammo can gasket repair

[+Woletrap]

Hi all,

might be a simple answer, but i dunno.

I recently acquired a bunch of ammo/medical cans, at a great price online, like this one....

 

when they came I noticed they did not have their gaskets, and therefore did not close tightly.

 

I would like to make these functional with some sort of a gasket. I know there are gasket materials at auto parts stores and such, but what do I need to buy? It needs to stick to only the inside of the lid, and not the container where it will touch when closed.

 

i tried some self stick tape, no good. tried some rubber window gasket but couldn't find the right size.

 

help!

 

thanks!

[+briansnat]

There are some "liquid" gaskets on the market. Or maybe you can try a bead of Marine Goop along the rim.

[+ClayC]

I would like to make these functional with some sort of a gasket. I know there are gasket materials at auto parts stores and such, but what do I need to buy? It needs to stick to only the inside of the lid, and not the container where it will touch when closed.

 

Your best bet is probalby o-ring material. You can buy o-ring rubber "cord" in long lengths made to custom cut your own o-rings. So you could probably go to a local industrial supply store, and find what you need. They find out your length, cut it, and glue the ends together. we do this at work in a pinch if we cant find the exact right sized o-ring and it works find. You also probably need to glue the o-ring to the lid every few inches to keep it in the lid.

[+new_dharma]

I would like to make these functional with some sort of a gasket. I know there are gasket materials at auto parts stores and such, but what do I need to buy? It needs to stick to only the inside of the lid, and not the container where it will touch when closed.

 

Your best bet is probalby o-ring material. You can buy o-ring rubber "cord" in long lengths made to custom cut your own o-rings. So you could probably go to a local industrial supply store, and find what you need. They find out your length, cut it, and glue the ends together. we do this at work in a pinch if we cant find the exact right sized o-ring and it works find. You also probably need to glue the o-ring to the lid every few inches to keep it in the lid.

NAPA carries the "bulk o-ring" stuff...the one I work at has 3 sizes in stock...others can order it (if you go into a NAPA and they are confused, tell them, "it's in the PSA book under o-rings"

[+DonB]

Hi all,

might be a simple answer, but i dunno.

I recently acquired a bunch of ammo/medical cans, at a great price online, like this one....

 

when they came I noticed they did not have their gaskets, and therefore did not close tightly.

 

I would like to make these functional with some sort of a gasket. I know there are gasket materials at auto parts stores and such, but what do I need to buy? It needs to stick to only the inside of the lid, and not the container where it will touch when closed.

 

i tried some self stick tape, no good. tried some rubber window gasket but couldn't find the right size.

 

help!

 

thanks!

You might try some weather stripping for around doors from your local hardware store. You can buy it in a roll and it's self sticking. The stuff I bought is about a 1/4" wide and 1/8" thick.

Edited October 15, 2007 by DWBur

[CacheNCarryMA]

There is a type of rubber "cord" used for fixing/replacing window screens on screen doors. That might work well. It's 1/8" or less in diameter.

[+cowpill]

I always keep a big sheet of cork from NAPA on hand for different sealing jobs. It is faily cheap. Also you can get various types of rolle weather stripping that works wonders.

[+muddy frogs]

I would go to a place that sells tires and ask for a few of their old innertubes that they are going to throw away, no matter if they're full of holes really, just for the material.

Then I would make a template around the outside edge of the lid where you need the seal, out of cardboard. Start cutting out your gaskets with a pair of old scissors until you have what you need for all your boxes. Use rubber cement and follow directions on it's label. I think that should be your cheapest and easiest way to seal your boxes.

Looks like they will make great cache containers!

[Ghengis Jon]

I'd go quick and easy with silicone sealant (like RTV). Put a bead along the run and then slightly flatten it (to a max 1/8") with your fingertip.

 

BTW, nice cans...

Edited October 16, 2007 by Ghengis Jon

[+redsuspenders]

Get a tube of Gasket Black for your caulking gun.

Put a nice clean bead in the lid, let it dry, then you should have a great seal!

[+JoGPS]

Caterpillar has a product just for this type of problem, part number # 6V-6640, it comes in a small tube of 1.69 FL. OZ. ( 50 ml ) a bit pricey but its works, have used it on several occasions

 

Joe

[+JeepinOregon]

What about a length of the rubber gasket-like material used for keeping the screen in screen-doors? Should be cheap, too.

[WhatUpDog]

I don't get this. If the containers arrived damaged, I would have returned for a refund.

[+pigpen4x4]

I too bought one of those to kick around, and the gasket was in poor condition.

I was told it is a French medical kit.

I used black (though color won't matter) RTV and laid a bead right in the groove in the lid.

I then wiped off the excess leaving it flush with the groove lip.

Let it dry (open) a few days, and it worked quite well.

Lotsha Luck!

PP