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Rubber: in the aerospace field

When you think of airplanes and space shuttles, rubber probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.

Rubber: in the military

The military has a long history of using rubber products.

Rubber: in the medical field

For employees in the medical field, rubber is an important part of their job.

Rubber: in daily life

Did you ever wonder how rubber products affect your life? You might not realize it, but rubber is being used by you and everyone around you on a daily basis.

Rubber can be found in nearly every room in your house! From your kitchen to your bathroom, to your closet and your pool outside, rubber is everywhere.

In fact, you can probably find at least one rubber product less than three feet from where you’re sitting right now.

Take the Seal 101 Quiz!

Test your knowledge of seals and sealing devices with Apple Rubber’s new Seal 101 Quiz!

Try this question now:

Which elastomer can seal both acids and bases relatively well?

Silicone
Ethylene-Propylene
Neoprene
Butyl

Click here to take the rest of the quiz.

Rising to the Challenge

At Apple Rubber, our engineers thrive on challenges – both on and off the clock.

Apple Rubber engineer Kevin Oberholzer, along with two other cyclists, proudly represented Apple Rubber Products at the Bicycling Magazine Open on June 3rd.

Verner Wilson placed 180th, Kevin Oberholzer placed 131st, and Karl Ernst placed 114th out of 493 total competitors.

Silicone Housing Seals Outperform Flat Gaskets

Apple Rubber’s silicone housing (face) seal offers superior performance over flat gaskets and other gasketing methods.

Medical Design & Mfg Recap

Thank you for stopping at our booth during the Medical Design & Mfg trade show in Philadelphia, PA May 22-24, 2012!

Our website www.applerubber.com has been updated and we would like you to take a look.