Garlock Asbestos Gaskets — Mesothelioma Compensation

Garlock asbestos gaskets and sheet packing were the dominant industrial sealing products for over a century. Used on pipe flanges throughout petroleum refineries, power plants, ship engine rooms, paper mills, chemical plants, and industrial facilities. Pipefitters, mechanics, and maintenance workers installing or removing Garlock gaskets faced heavy asbestos exposure — particularly during scraping of old gaskets to clean flange faces.

Authored by Michelle Whitman, Lead Mesothelioma Attorney · Reviewed by Paul Danziger, Founding Partner · Edited by Rod De Llano, Founding Partner

About Garlock Asbestos Gaskets + Sheet Packing

Manufacturer: Garlock Sealing Technologies (formerly Garlock Inc.)
Asbestos era: 1880s-1980s

Who Was Exposed

Pipefitters
Mechanics + maintenance workers
Refinery operators
Power plant workers
Naval engineering personnel

Asbestos Trust Funds for Garlock Asbestos Gaskets + Sheet Packing Claims

Garlock Sealing Technologies Trust (primary)
Plus Manville + OC + Crane (related products)

Compensation Tracks

Three parallel tracks for workers exposed to Garlock Asbestos Gaskets + Sheet Packing: (1) lawsuits against asbestos manufacturers, (2) trust fund claims (typically 8–12 trusts depending on additional product exposures), (3) VA disability for veterans (mesothelioma rated 100%).

How Whitman Mesothelioma Law Firm Helps

Authored by Michelle Whitman, reviewed by Paul Danziger, edited by Rod De Llano.