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…
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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…
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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…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Case Studies
Case Study: Customizing Rubber Compounds to Improve Seal…
If there is room for improvement in a process, it’s likely that the engineering experts at…
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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…
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Written by:Apple Rubber
Category:O-rings
5 Considerations for O-Ring Seals in Sensor Applications
With the increase of computing and monitoring capabilities, sensors are finding new and diverse…
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Written by:Apple Rubber
Category:Case Studies
Case Study: Phenyl Silicone Seal for Extreme Low Temperature
Recently, one of our customers contacted us about a problem she was having with an O-Ring that…
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Written by:Apple Rubber
Category:O-rings
Free eBook: The complete guide to medical‑grade rubber
The medical industry has utilized Rubber O-Rings and seals throughout history. Making sure you…
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