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Who is a reliable metallic gaskets supplier and exporter for Iceland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports metallic gaskets to buyers in Iceland, including Reyðarfjörður, Grundartangi, Akureyri. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Reykjavík with about 25–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Iceland needs metallic gaskets
Iceland's economy is built on fishing, aluminium smelting powered by geothermal and hydro energy, and tourism.
Gaskets and gland packing are replaced whenever a flange is opened or a pump is overhauled, so plants buy them by the hundred before every shutdown.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Iceland
The fishing fleet and processors need pumps and fittings.
In Iceland, shipyards and port operators buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Iceland
Aluminium smelters buy MRO supplies.
In Iceland, factories & oems and mro distributors buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for heat exchangers and hydraulic cylinders.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Iceland
Oil and gas operations in Iceland run on pressure-rated pipe, valves, flanges and gaskets that must be traceable to a mill certificate. Shutdown and turnaround work creates sudden demand for large mixed lists — exactly the orders we consolidate into one shipment.
In Iceland, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for gearboxes and motors and refinery and chemical plants.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Iceland
Iceland's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Iceland, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Pumps and valves · Pipeline flanges · Heat exchangers · Hydraulic cylinders · Gearboxes and motors · Refinery and chemical plants.
Top 4 cities for metallic gaskets in Iceland
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of metallic gaskets. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Metallic Gaskets in Reyðarfjörðurport: ReyðarfjörðurAluminium smelter port in the east.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceMarine, ports & fisheries
- 02Metallic Gaskets in Grundartangiport: GrundartangiIndustrial port with an aluminium smelter.Manufacturing & plant maintenancePower & utilities
- 03Metallic Gaskets in Akureyriport: AkureyriNorthern fishing and food-processing town.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 04Metallic Gaskets in Reykjavíkport: Reykjavík (Sundahöfn)The capital and main port.Marine, ports & fisheries
Importing metallic gaskets into Iceland: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Iceland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 04:00–13:30 Iceland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +354 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Icelandic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Icelandic króna (ISK); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Metallic Gaskets specifications for Iceland
Typical specification range for seals, gaskets & gland packing; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Iceland's import requirements.
| Elastomers | NBR, FKM (Viton), EPDM, silicone, neoprene |
|---|---|
| Packing materials | Graphite, PTFE, aramid, ramie, graphite-PTFE hybrid |
| Gasket types | Spiral wound, ring joint, kammprofile, CAF, PTFE, rubber |
| Temperature range | −200 °C to +650 °C depending on material |
Standards: ASME B16.20, ASME B16.21, ISO 3601, DIN 3760 or the standard your project specifies. Iceland follows EEA rules, so CE marking and REACH apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Iceland
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Icelandic króna (ISK) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Reykjavík |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU / EEA customs duty |
| Import conformity | Iceland follows EEA rules, so CE marking and REACH apply. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Iceland
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.