Category:Rules of Thumb
A Quick Guide to Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermoplastic elastomers are copolymers that are created to combine the advantages of plastics with the performance of elastomers. …
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The Effects of Temperature on O-Ring Function
Temperature is one of many factors to consider when selecting the best o-ring material for a given application. …
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Category:Meet the Team
The Work at Apple Rubber
Beginning March 2022, Apple Rubber will be posting a quarterly employee spotlight on our Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin …
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Preventing Failure in O-Ring Leak Paths
Designing something as deceptively complex as an o-ring requires rigorous testing and attention to detail. Despite dedicated time …
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Category:Technical Literature
Rubber Compounds at Apple Rubber
Here at Apple Rubber, we take pride in our ever-expanding material offerings. Our lineup is always growing because …
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Category:Technical Literature
Solved and Sealed: Transitioning from Single Cavity Design to…
When beginning a new part design, it’s critical to ensure that it functions accurately before integrating it into …
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Examining Medical Grade Seals
As the medical industry advances, medical equipment and the components they are made of must become more advanced …
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Solved and Sealed: Raising Polymer Performance in Falling…
As the temperature drops, most rubber materials begin to reach their glass transition temperature, hardening the rubber. At …
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