Written by:Mitchel Kaufmann
Category:Case Studies
How to Evaluate Fluid Resistance of Rubber Compounds with…
Performance testing is a necessary and beneficial tool in characterizing the material response…
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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:Case Studies
Case Study: Improving Low-Temperature Performance of Three…
New applications push the limits of low-temperature performance of standard rubber compounds.…
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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:Nathan Enser
Category:Case Studies
Why Medical-Grade Silicone Became the Gold Standard in Urology
Over the past few decades, the use of medical-grade silicone has revolutionized many areas of…
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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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