Mermite M 1944 Gasket Needed
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Mermite M 1944 Gasket Needed
Hi, All - does anyone know of a source for Mermite M 1944 top gaskets? We need one, repro is fine. Thanks in advance for any help!
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Re: Mermite M 1944 Gasket Needed
I am unaware of there being any complete gaskets that will work for the diameter of the mermite top. My thought was to purchase O-ring cord stock and make them. McMaster-Carr has some potential products that might work.
Square-Profile Oil-Resistant Buna-N O-Ring Cord Stock (Sorry - can't figure out how to make it a direct link)
https://www.mcmaster.com/9700K14/
I plan to make some this summer.
Tab
Square-Profile Oil-Resistant Buna-N O-Ring Cord Stock (Sorry - can't figure out how to make it a direct link)
https://www.mcmaster.com/9700K14/
I plan to make some this summer.
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Re: Mermite M 1944 Gasket Needed
I'm going to have the m1944 mermite can top seal/gasket made and am trying to figure out how much od a market there would be. I have a manufacturer and am ready to commit if there is a demand. The cost would be between $40-50 USD. Please let me know if anyone is interested. They are identical to an original that I have..
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I have a company willing to make them. I am waiting on samples and want to know how many people will be interested in them. They will be the same type of rubber and food grade. Price estimate right now is $40-50.
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Did you ever find a sample? If not, I have one from a 1945 dated M1944 can. Do you need pictures, measurements, etc or the actual seal? I am hesitant to send the actual seal but would be willing to provide information.
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I will have some new made gaskets for the M1944 mermite can. The price will be $50. Discounts available for large orders. Feel free to contact me.
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I have a received samples and have an order in. I hope to have them by the end of may.
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Seals are in production and I should have them by the end of the month. I am lookin to be at the MVAP convention with some.
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M-1944, that's the oval type right? That's not a simple gasket. I look forward to seeing your work at the convention.
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Re: Mermite M 1944 Gasket Needed
I have new made seals for the M1944 mermite can. I used an original and had an injection mold made. They are food grade rubber. PM me with requests or email me
Randy.t.phillips@gmail.com
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Re: Mermite M 1944 Gasket Needed
Hi, I just see your post now re new gaskets - do you still have them? I need 3 thanks!
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Yes I have them. Feel free to pm me for more info.
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Re: Mermite M 1944 Gasket Needed
Hi, All! HUGE shoutout to Randy regarding the Mermite gaskets - I posted a query and he responded same day with photos. I ordered them immediately and paid same day and he gave me tracking the next morning. What terrific customer service!!!!! We are eagerly awaiting their arrival and hope that we can get our Mermites into service (We take our GPW's out for family picnics and sure would be nice to have more military looking cooler!!) WE have posted on another thread about our need for 4 front lower latches with bail to complete the Mermite repair, but we are WAY further along with being able to get the gaskets!!
Thanks again Randy!!!!!!!!
Thanks again Randy!!!!!!!!
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