Written by:Grace Kulniszewski
Category:Materials
What I Learned from Arburg’s Technology Days
As a new engineer at Apple Rubber, I recently attended a four-day liquid silicone rubber (LSR)…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Industry Trends
MDM 2025 Recap
MDM West is held in February at the Anaheim California Convention Center. It is one of the…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
UL 157 Is Not A UL Listing
UL 157 is a test method specification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for qualifying rubber…
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Written by:Megan Palumbo
Category:Materials
PFAS Regulations Summary Update
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of chemicals characterized by…
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Written by:Grace Kulniszewski
Category:Materials
LSR Pigmentation at Apple Rubber
Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) naturally ranges from clear to opaque white. Adding 1-3% pigment to…
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Written by:Grace Kulniszewski
Category:Materials
The Effects of Methanol on ACN Concentration in NBR
The global demand for methanol continues to change and grow. According to available data,…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Quality
Electronic Corrosion from Rubber Sulfur
An often overlooked element in the electronics industry is sealing materials being used to…
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Written by:Grace Kulniszewski
Category:Case Studies
Shade Variations of LSR Pigments at Different Temperatures
Continuing our LSR pigment variation exploration from the previous Hot Topic, Shade Variation of…
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