Makrotihenduseks kasutatakse laias valikus erineva paksusega kiudmaterjale, elastomeere, grafiiti, metallist ja keraamikast materjale, mille hulgast tuleb valida tihendite kujundamisel, et need vastaksid tihendusnõuetele.
A wide range of fibrous materials of varying thickness, elastomers, graphite, metal and ceramic materials are used for macrosealing, from which a selection must be made when designing seals to meet sealing requirements.
