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…
At AFP, we use BISCO silicone materials every day as we fabricate products for customers all across the United States. While our materials experts know all there is to know about BISCO materials, we’re offering the BICO RS-720 data sheet,…
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,…
Having a 3MTM Select Converter status allows us to custom convert 3M brand products for our customers for their individual projects. Being a 3M Select Converter also gives us access to 3M-certified specialists and support to ensure your products are…
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…
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…
A recent AFP customer found use in pressure sensitive adhesives paired with our custom design. The customer had to mount a small item onto a unit but didn’t want to ruin the aesthetics of the unit by having fasteners or rivets…
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