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O-Rings vulcanizing

December 8, 2022

Understanding The In's And Out's About The O-Ring Vulcanization...

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Gaskets Spiral Wound Gasket Getting To Know

December 6, 2022

Getting To Know: Spiral Wound Gaskets

All About Spiral Wounds

What is a Spiral Wound Gasket?

Spiral wound gaskets are designed to provide reliable sealing in industries that require...

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Gaskets Getting To Know

December 5, 2022

What are the 9 Most Common Types of Gaskets?

If you have ever shopped for a gasket, you know that they are not one size fits all. There are different materials, sizes, and even different types...

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Pump Packing

October 1, 2022

The Basics of Compression Pump Packing Installation

The Basics of Compression Pump Packing Installation

The 5 P's of Pump Packing Installation

Installing compression pump packing can be a...

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Pump Packing

October 1, 2022

PTFE Impregnated Non-Asbestos Pump Packing

PTFE Non-Asbestos Pump Packing

Style 1173

APG’s Style 1173 pump packing is saturated and sealed after braiding with PTFE (Teflon) particles which...

Gaskets

July 1, 2022

PTFE Envelope Gaskets: Complete Guide to Materials, Design &...

Why This Guide Matters

PTFE envelope gaskets deliver exceptional sealing performance in the most demanding environments. Think corrosive chemicals,...

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Getting To Know Neoprene chloroprene

July 1, 2022

Getting To Know Materials: Neoprene

Updated Feb 2024

When it comes to industrial equipment, reliability is non-negotiable. That's why engineers and manufacturers turn to materials...

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O-Rings Silicone FDA

May 15, 2022

O-rings and the Food & Beverage Industry

The CDC estimates nearly 48 million people get sick, 128,000+ are hospitalized, and 3,000+ people die from foodborne illnesses each year in the...

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O-Rings Fluoroelastomer elastomers

May 1, 2022

Fluoroelastomer vs Nitrile: Which elastomer works best for your...

Updated: November 2023

FKM (Viton™) and Nitrile (NBR) are two of the most used elastomers for sealing applications. These materials are suited for...

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