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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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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