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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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
New UL Listed Ethylene Propylene Compound 18EP7AP
Apple Rubber has listed our new compound, 18EP7AP, under the Underwriters Laboratories (UL),…
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Written by:Nathan Enser
Category:Materials
What Makes a Good Laser Mark On Rubber Parts?
Laser marking is the process of changing the color of a part in order to add an identifying…
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Written by:Nathan Enser
Category:Materials
New UL Listed Viton for Harsh Environments
Here at Apple Rubber, we are constantly trying to expand our material offerings. We sometimes do…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Can You Make This Purple? Exploring the Differences Between…
When customers ask for a colored compound, we always follow up by asking what the rubber parts…
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Written by:Mitchel Kaufmann
Category:Materials
How to Evaluate Heat Resistance of Rubber Compounds with…
Elastomer testing can be broken down into three categories: Raw material testing: testing the…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Improving Low-Temperature Rubber Performance By Polymer Type
As we come into the winter season, it’s a good time to talk about the low-temperature…
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