Apple Rubber Online Design Guide
1.) Introduction
Start here for a brief introduction to Apple Rubber products.
2.) Products & Services
Learn more about Apple Rubber's full line of seals and sealing devices.
3.) O-ring Basics
Defines an O-ring and methods of sealing squeeze.
4.) Seal Types & Gland Design
Defines all types of static and dynamic seals and seal gland.
5.) Critical Operating Environmental Factors
Discusses details of critical environmental factors such as chemical compatibility, the effect of pressure the use of backup rings, the effects of temperature and friction.
6.) Material Selection Guide
Provides comprehensive descriptions of 22 different elastomers.
7.) Special Elastomer Applications
Provides a listing of numerous troublesome applications calling for the use of specific O-ring materials.
8.) Troubleshooting
Presents a number of common reasons for O-ring/seal failure.
9.) Sizes & How To Order
If your sealing application is already known and you are looking for O-ring sizes, this is the place.
10.) Glossary of Terms
Look here to look up the most popular terms, abbreviations and definitions used in relation to sealing.
11.) Rules of Thumb
Apple Rubber's Rules of Thumb put information on sealing at your fingertips.
12.) Formulas
Whether you need to determine maximum O-ring cross section or minimum groove width, these interactive formulas make finding the solution easier than ever.
13.) Seal Glossary
See an array of sealing products at a glance, with color illustrations to help you connect the proper terminology with a variety of sealing devices and related components.
14.) Bibliography
All books, references, and articles that helped in creating Apple Rubber's web site are listed here if you should need more information on a particular subject.
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