Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:O-rings
Reasons for Faucet Failures
Inevitably, everyone runs into a leaky faucet. And no wonder when there are so many reasons for…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Feedability and Post-Production Issues with Automated Systems
At Apple Rubber, we often get questions about feedability issues. The bad news is that if you…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:O-rings
Rubber Blooms: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
Not all assumed defects in rubber are considered bad. Every now and then, our team at Apple…
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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
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:O-rings
What to Consider When Storing Medical Devices and Seals
As our nation’s medical stockpiles are depleted during the global pandemic, there are many…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
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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Written by:Kevin Oberholzer
Category:O-rings
What You Need to Know About IP Rating
When talking about electronic devices and enclosures, the terms IP-65 or IP-67 are often…
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