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O-Rings in Space: The History of the International Space Station
O-Rings have played an important role throughout the history of space exploration. Used in engines, motors, fuel systems, …
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Breaking Down Dynamic Seals: The Fundamentals You Need to Know
Dynamic seals are like any other sealing device—they create a sealed barrier to keep out liquids, gasses and contaminants, …
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A Simple Guide to Understanding O-Ring Compression Set
When an elastomeric material fails to return to its original size after release from a constant compressive load, …
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What are Fluorosilicone O-Rings? A Simple Guide to…
Fluorosilicone, also referred to as FVMQ, is a premium elastomer that is commonly applied in the aerospace industry. …
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O-Ring vs Gasket: Which Seal Is Best for Your Application?
Gaskets and o-rings both serve a similar purpose–to seal against liquid or gas in a specific application. However, …
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What Is Nitrile? A Guide to Nitrile O-Rings and Seals
Nitrile, commonly known as NBR or Buna-N, is a synthetic rubber composed of acrylonitrile (ACN) and butadiene. Based …
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Shore A Versus Shore D: The Important Differences You Need to…
When designing an o-ring for a specific application, material hardness plays an important role. Durometer, or Shore durometer, …
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Four Manufacturing Apps that Can Help You Manage the Factory…
The manufacturing industry is embracing changes on a variety of fronts. One of the biggest trends in the …
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