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:Grace Kulniszewski
Category:Materials
Shade Variations of Black & Gray for LSR Pigments
Apple Rubber has meticulously designed silicone parts and seals for a wide array of industries,…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
What Should We Do When a Compound or Chemical is Banned?
Regulations concerning banned, restricted, and reportable chemicals are in constant flux. When…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
New UL Listed High Fluorine FKM Compound 30VT7AP
Apple Rubber has listed our compound, 30VT7AP, under the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), JMLU2…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
PFAS Use In The Rubber Industry And New Regulations
Over the past few years, there have been many new and proposed regulations to address per- and…
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Written by:Grace Kulniszewski
Category:Materials
Comparison of The Different Grades of FKM Polymers
Not all FKM rubber compounds are the same. People in the industry often refer to all FKM or…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Feedability and Post-Production Issues with Automated Systems
At Apple Rubber, we often get questions about feedability issues. The bad news is that if you…
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