Written by:Nathan Enser
Category:Materials
What Makes a Good Laser Mark On Rubber Parts?
Laser marking is the process of changing the color of a part in order to add an identifying…
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Written by:Nathan Enser
Category:Materials
New UL Listed Viton for Harsh Environments
Here at Apple Rubber, we are constantly trying to expand our material offerings. We sometimes do…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Can You Make This Purple? Exploring the Differences Between…
When customers ask for a colored compound, we always follow up by asking what the rubber parts…
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Written by:Mitchel Kaufmann
Category:Materials
How to Evaluate Heat Resistance of Rubber Compounds with…
Elastomer testing can be broken down into three categories: Raw material testing: testing the…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Improving Low-Temperature Rubber Performance By Polymer Type
As we come into the winter season, it’s a good time to talk about the low-temperature…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
New EU Restrictions on PFHxA Could Cause Fluoroelastomer…
Germany has recently proposed a restriction on Perfluorohexanoic Acid (PFHxA) and related…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Does PFOA Affect Fluoroelastomer Seal Production?
Fluoropolymers are commonly used in rubber seals because of their excellent resistance to…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
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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