Manufacture

Head Gasket manufacture is our core business. Quality materials and procedures readily meet exacting Japanese OE specifications. The gasket core is made from our own Starbond material.	Meticulous attention is given to every manufacturing process, including the silk-screening of the silicone beading.	A highly trained machine operator works with the best technology to produce a wide range of gaskets.

Located on its own dedicated manufacturing and warehousing facility at Campbellfield, Australia, AA Gaskets also owns and operates NZ Gaskets Ltd in Auckland, New Zealand.

Employing highly trained staff, the company has in place many specialised machines, including high capacity, computerised presses, guillotines, material manufacturing machines and packaging equipment. Many of these machines are fully automatic, enabling minimum labour costs, long production runs, and high productivity levels. This gives AA Gaskets the opportunity to produce consistently high quality gaskets at world-competitive prices.

Gasket materials are identified at the design stage, and are sourced from the world's leading material manufacturers. Only the best quality materials are procured, and our production planning operations ensure that maximum utilisation takes place, with an absolute minimum of waste material.

All of the processes involved in the manufacture of our high quality automotive gaskets, are controlled by the quality management system, AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. Continual improvement and up-dating on this standard is occurring as we implement the necessary controls required for production levels to meet worldwide demand.

Design

In an age of sophisticated engine technology, involving the utilisation of light-weight, heat resistant, and high strength materials, the design phase of automotive gasket development is critical.

Through its in-house design team, its strong interaction with other leading international automotive gasket manufacturers, and on-going research activities with major Australian technical institutions, AA Gaskets keeps abreast of, and incorporates, future developments in these areas.

This enables AA Gaskets to provide its customers with the most up-to-date design for all engine types and models. These activities are vital, as engine design becomes increasingly complex and manufacturers move inextricably towards global engine supply.

Supply

A fully integrated, commercial and manufacturing computer system enables AA Gaskets to meet customer delivery expectations every time.

Raw material availability, stock levels and thousands of part numbers are constantly monitored to ensure smooth production runs and reliable supply.

Comprehensive toolmaking facilities and secure materials supply ensure a rapid response to customer's requirements for new or custom gasket sets.

Brands

A Gaskets manufactures a range of proprietary brands and supplies them to engine rebuilders and resellers through an efficient and responsive international network of automotive parts distributors.

Proprietary brands include:

	High quality Permaseal for standard applications including passenger vehicles, off road and commercial vehicles.
	High performance Grand Prix, for race cars and vehicles capable of extra engine performance.
	Budget priced Crossfire, standard grade for a cheaper alternative for regular passenger vehicles.