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
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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:Materials
The Importance of Choosing the Correct Material for Vacuum…
Vacuum o-rings and seals play a critical role in compressors and UHV pumping. Choosing the right…
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Category:Materials
Why Crude Oil Is so Valuable to Everyday Life
While scrolling through social media, I came across a video from a major crude oil supplier. The…
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The Permeability of Rubber Compounds
There are many factors that affect the permeability of rubber. Polymer and fillers directly…
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Category:Materials
Why Making Slime is like Being a Polymer Chemist
I never realized that getting my Chemical Engineering degree would lead me to become a slime…
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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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