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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.
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Ask the Experts: What is causing splits and cracks in the…

When you work with high-pressure gas application, it’s common to experience explosive decompression. A way to be sure this happened is if you notice random short splits or ruptures that go deep into the O-ring cross section. You might also notice that when you first remove the O-ring, it could be covered with small blisters. Explosive decompression will typically occur when an O-ring operating under high pressure absorbs gas. After this, you may notice three things:

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