Closed-cell foam is a type of foam material characterized by its structure of tightly packed, sealed cells filled with gas. This configuration renders the foam impermeable to air and water, enhancing its rigidity and durability. Closed-cell foam is integral to…
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…
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…
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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