Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
4 Common Misconceptions About Viton or FKM Rubber
FKM or fluorocarbon rubber is used throughout many different industries. These rubber…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Why Use Aflas (TFE/P) Rubber?
AFLAS® has been around since 1975. This polymer is similar to FKM polymers and is listed…
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Category:Case Studies
Case Study: Customizing Rubber Compounds to Improve Seal…
If there is room for improvement in a process, it’s likely that the engineering experts at…
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Category:Materials
How FKM Specifications Help With Design Cost
Choosing the wrong material specifications can lead to problems with cost and performance. Let's…
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Category:Materials
Designating Rubber Polymers with ASTM D1418
ASTM D1418 is commonly used to designate the correct polymer to be used in rubber compounds.…
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Category:Materials
Understanding the Composition of a Nitrile (Buna-N) Rubber…
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) or Nitrile rubber is one of the most popular compounds for…
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Category:Quality
How to Keep it Clean: Manufacturing Rubber Parts In a Cleanroom
Cleanrooms are designed to limit product exposure to airborne particulates, contaminants and…
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Category:Materials
How to Provide Custom Solutions With Urethane Parts
Engineers and manufacturers regularly rely on a variety of urethane parts used in agriculture,…
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