Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Seal Design
Why Cord Stock Is Critical to Thermobonded O-Rings
At Apple Rubber, we refer to our thermobonded o-rings as MacrOrings®. These take vulcanized…
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3 Takeaways From Compamed 2019
It was another great year in Germany for Compamed/Medica 2019. We had a very successful show.…
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Category:Quality
The Many Regulations That Combat Rubber Compound Proprietary.
There are many old and new environmental compliance requirements that request full material…
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Category:O-rings
How Different Cross Sections Effect the Compression Set of…
ASTM D395 is the standard testing method for Compression Set. Based on this method, compression…
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Category:Quality
What to Watch for When Using Aftermarket Auto Seals
OEM cap vs. Aftermarket The average lifespan of cars is hitting all-time highs of over 11…
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Category:Materials
4 Reasons to Look at Molded Gaskets vs. Die Cut Gaskets
Normally when we hear the term gasket, we think of flat die cut gaskets. This type of gasket…
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Category:Materials
What You Need to Know About the Shrinkage of Different Rubber…
From our article, “Measuring Shrinkage: Shrink-Rate calculations,” we learned the tools used…
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Category:Seal Design
5 Key Ingredients For An Effective Request For Quote
RFQs can make the difference between getting a good deal and a not so good deal on supply…
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