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Materials to Withstand Compression Cycling

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…

NEMA to IEC Enclosure Conversions

NEMA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, uses a rating system to define environments in which an electrical enclosure should be used. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) prepares and publishes international standards for electrical, electronic and related technologies. This table offers…

Compression (C-Set) Set Resistance

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…

Stretch Capabilities of Silicone Gasket Materials

Tough gaskets are necessary when your equipment needs to endure extreme conditions for several consecutive sessions. The BISCO RS-700 silicone sponge series is an ideal material for gaskets that need to uphold performance under harsh environments. RS-700 Characteristics BISCO RS-700…

Gaskets to Keep Out Water and Moisture

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…

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