Custom gasket workshop with a digital cutter

Maintenance teams at factories, farms and mills, machinery makers, hydraulic and pump repair shops, and engineers who need fast replacements.

Price per gasket or per batch based on material, size and complexity, with a minimum order charge. Rush jobs and standing repeat orders add steadier income.

• Reading drawings and measuring accurately
• Basic CAD or willingness to learn it
• Knowing sealing materials and where they suit
• Reliable quoting and quick turnaround

• Product liability and commercial general liability insurance, since a failed gasket can cause leaks or damage
• Never cut or handle old gaskets without checking for asbestos, and check your provincial rules on it
• Material safety data sheets, WHMIS training and dust or fume control in the workshop
• Some uses, such as potable water, food or high-pressure steam, may need certified materials, so check what customers require
• Industrial zoning and lease terms for the unit, plus WCB or WSIB coverage if you hire (rules differ by province)

Startup costs are typically estimated around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the cutting machine, your unit, sheet material stock and insurance. Industrial zoning and lease terms will also affect the total.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your customer base, the materials you cut and how quickly you can turn jobs around. Hours vary with order volume.

Check product liability and commercial general liability insurance, and never handle old gaskets without checking for asbestos under your provincial rules. Also check WHMIS training, dust and fume control, certified materials for uses like potable water, and industrial zoning.