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About applerubber

Apple Rubber Products Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of O-rings, rubber seals, and custom sealing devices. Whether you need a standard Make AS-568C rubber O-ring, a complex Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) prototype seal or medical-grade seals and parts, we have the sealing capabilities to deliver the sealing solution you need. Our ISO-9001:2008 certified manufacturing facilities feature transfer, compression and liquid injection molding, Aerospace certification ISO-9100B, and a Class 10,000, ISO Class 7, certified cleanroom. To seal it right, get your O-rings and seals right from Apple.
Category:Top Story

Top Story: Cleanroom Certification

We’re growing – again! We have expanded our Class 10,000 ISO Class 7, Certified Cleanroom at our corporate headquarters in Lancaster, NY. This is a reflection of Apple Rubber Products’ commitment to meeting increased demands from our customers.

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Category:Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: How Can Compression Set Cause a Seal to Fail?

Sometimes an elastomeric material fails to return to its original size after release from a constant compressive load. The amount of material that fails to return to its original size is called a compression set. This type of failure is common to both static and dynamic seals. Compression set failure produces flat surfaces on both sides of the O-ring’s cross-section, which reduces its sealing potential.

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