However, due to health hazards associated with asbestos exposure, non-asbestos gasket materials are used when practical.
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""'In re Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC " "'is a court case heard in the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina which involves the entry into bankruptcy proceedings by Garlock Sealing Technologies, a manufacturer of coated asbestos gaskets, as a result of potential liability from current and future settlements.