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Troubleshooting: Abrasion and Spiral Failure
Seals can fail. It’s as simple as that. What can be challenging is determining the reason. Two common …
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Sterilization: Water and Steam, Gamma, and ETO
Sterilization is a necessary process in the medical field to eliminate potential bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants from …
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Why Does Environmental Compatibility Matter with O-Rings?
O-rings, just like plants, need to be in the right setting to thrive. That’s why it’s important to …
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Additives in Rubber: How They Make a Big Difference
How do you improve rubber? Through additives, of course. Whether it’s to help rubber withstand the elements like …
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How Improper Storage Affects Rubber Performance
Have you ever given thought to how you store rubber? It’s more than just putting it away in …
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Explaining the Different Types of Seals
A seal is any device that prevents the passage of a fluid (gas or liquid) or fine particles. …
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Eliminating Vibration and Noise in Industrial Equipment
Industrial machinery can be its own beast. Large, loud, and intimidating, it takes many forms and helps manufacturers …
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Avoiding Rubber Cracking in Sunlight
You can’t escape the sun, and neither can rubber. You may not realize it because it happens gradually, …
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