Written by:Mitch Kaufmann
Category:O-rings
13EP8AP Achieves AMS-R-83285 Qualification: Built for Harsh…
When rubber components are expected to perform in some of the world’s harshest operating…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Seal Design
How Rubber Durometer Affects Friction
Friction is the resistance to motion between two surfaces. It can depend on load, speed,…
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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: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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Written by:John Tranquilli
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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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Seal Design
5 Key Ingredients For An Effective Request For Quote
RFQs can make the difference between getting a good deal and a not so good deal on supply…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Seal Design
The Many Different Types of Rubber Grommets
What exactly is a rubber grommet? This may seem like a simple question, but the answer can vary…
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Written by:Apple Rubber
Category:O-rings
5 Considerations for O-Ring Seals in Sensor Applications
With the increase of computing and monitoring capabilities, sensors are finding new and diverse…
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