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In a sealed-or-unsealed world, there's only one company to call when rubber goes wrong. Dive into the files of some of Apple Rubber's closed cases and get all the dirty details on the most challenging and intriguing sealing problems we've ever solved.

Saving the Beluga Whales in the Cook Inlet

Apple Rubber was approached by a conservation researcher who was facing a unique challenge. The researcher was studying beluga whales in Cook Inlet, Alaska, using specialized recording equipment to capture their vocalizations and behavior. However, the harsh Alaskan environment and the demanding nature of the research caused the standard o-ring in the equipment's housing to fail, resulting in a leak that rendered the recordings unusable.

To solve the problem, the researcher sought the expertise of Apple Rubber to develop a custom o-ring that could withstand these extreme conditions and ensure the integrity of the recording equipment. By collaborating closely with the researcher and understanding the specific requirements of the project, Apple Rubber engineered a tailored o-ring solution that effectively sealed the equipment, allowing him to continue his vital work in studying and preserving the beluga whale population in Cook Inlet.