Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Seal Design
How to Save Time on Medical Rubber Part Design
During this time of rapid medical developments, we have noticed some trends that save time when…
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Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As cases of COVID-19 continue to increase exponentially, especially in our home state of New…
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3 Key Takeaways from MD&M West 2020
MD&M West is one of Apple Rubber’s favorite shows. We have been attending since the very…
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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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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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