Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
4 Reasons to Look at Molded Gaskets vs. Die Cut Gaskets
Normally when we hear the term gasket, we think of flat die cut gaskets. This type of gasket…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
What You Need to Know About the Shrinkage of Different Rubber…
From our article, “Measuring Shrinkage: Shrink-Rate calculations,” we learned the tools used…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Seal Design
5 Key Ingredients For An Effective Request For Quote
RFQs can make the difference between getting a good deal and a not so good deal on supply…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Seal Design
The Many Different Types of Rubber Grommets
What exactly is a rubber grommet? This may seem like a simple question, but the answer can vary…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
The Importance of Choosing the Correct Material for Vacuum…
Vacuum o-rings and seals play a critical role in compressors and UHV pumping. Choosing the right…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
Why Crude Oil Is so Valuable to Everyday Life
While scrolling through social media, I came across a video from a major crude oil supplier. The…
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Written by:John Tranquilli
Category:Materials
The Permeability of Rubber Compounds
There are many factors that affect the permeability of rubber. Polymer and fillers directly…
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Written by:Kevin Oberholzer
Category:Uncategorized
4 Common Mistakes in Designing for an O-Ring Axial Face Seal
There are a lot of working parts when designing a quality seal. It is critical that a seal…
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