Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Why Making Slime is like Being a Polymer Chemist
I never realized that getting my Chemical Engineering degree would lead me to become a slime…
Read MoreMaterials
Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
4 Common Misconceptions About Viton or FKM Rubber
FKM or fluorocarbon rubber is used throughout many different industries. These rubber…
Read More
Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Why Use Aflas (TFE/P) Rubber?
AFLAS® has been around since 1975. This polymer is similar to FKM polymers and is listed…
Read More
Written by:Nathan Enser
Category:Materials
Making of a High Consistency Silicone Elastomer
High Consistency Rubber or HCR, Silicone Elastomers are materials that function as…
Read More
Written by:Dave Meehan
Category:Materials
Here’s What You Need to Know About a Molded Part Setup…
A setup charge is a non-recurring fee that is charged to the customer to cover the costs…
Read More
Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
How FKM Specifications Help With Design Cost
Choosing the wrong material specifications can lead to problems with cost and performance. Let's…
Read More
Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Designating Rubber Polymers with ASTM D1418
ASTM D1418 is commonly used to designate the correct polymer to be used in rubber compounds.…
Read More
Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Understanding the Composition of a Nitrile (Buna-N) Rubber…
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR) or Nitrile rubber is one of the most popular compounds for…
Read More