While most of our products are developed for protecting equipment and devices, we’re also in the business of protecting workers and the public. In areas that may become slippery when wet, anti-skid mats often used to prevent injuries from accidental…
Our material experts help customers fabricate EMI and RFI shields for their products that may be affected by outside, unwanted frequencies. These shields are necessary in many products today due to the millions of waves constantly moving through the air.…
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…
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 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…
Industrial seals are designed to prevent penetration of water, oil, dust and more. A tight seal and correct material ensures that your equipment and end users will remain safe. Strip gaskets, die-cut gaskets, form-in-place gaskets and bulb extrusion gaskets help…
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…
Choosing the best industrial cutting techniques can be tough, but we’ve made a quick list of which ones we use daily at AFP. Our materials experts have been producing flexible products out of plastics, rubbers, foams and more for nearly…
American Flexible Products (AFP) was my first engineering internship. Before my first day, I did not know what to expect; all my prior engineering knowledge had come from lectures and group projects at Iowa State University. Despite feeling prepared academically,…
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