Gaskets are mechanical seals used to fill the gap between two or more mating surfaces. They’re designed to prevent leaks between different components of machinery and equipment and are made from a variety of materials. Some common materials used for…
When designing an enclosure, sealing is a critical consideration; one that must take into account the environmental factors that the enclosure will be subject to. While the final choice of a sealing material should be made by a professional (such…
In your application, your gasket, seal or related flexible material may need to experience heavy compression cycling through its lifetime. Constant compression cycling requires a material to be capable of rebound with little physical strain on the part. The importance…
Prototyping is one of the most important stages in developing a product. It’s at this stage that you need to consider all the properties and characteristics of each part of your product. Take a look at this list of 6…
PORON® urethane is an open cell foam used in the development of gaskets, protective gear, footwear, and even within parts of the Hubble Space Telescope. The flexible material is commonly chosen for its cushioning, padding, compression, and sealing properties. The…
Working on a product that needs to seal our air or liquid? You basically have two choices: a gasket or an o-ring. But while these two have similar functions, they perform differently based on pressures and design specs. Here’s the…
We help thousands of customers manufacture their custom parts out of all kinds of flexible materials, including rubber, plastics, silicone and more. Choosing the correct material is important to uphold the function of the equipment that the part is going…
Compression resistance may be one of the most important characteristics of the flexible materials within your equipment. Choosing the right material that can withstand compression is important in keeping your machinery and technicians safe. What is compression set resistance? Compression…
Moisture threats Water and moisture may be one of the biggest threats to equipment and machinery with sensitive components. When an industrial machine has several moving parts and areas where water can leak in, that moisture can negatively affect the…
The importance of adhesives Some silicone gaskets, used for creating tight, sealed seams between components, will need to be stabilized in one position in order for the equipment to function correctly. When pressure on the gasket from the components of…
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