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June 24, 2024

Which O-Ring Works Best For Your Industry?

The Humble O-Ring: A Small Component with a Big Impact

Though small and seemingly simple, the O-ring is a critical component in a wide range of...

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April 23, 2024

Getting To Know Materials: Fluoroelastomer

Fluoroelastomer Fact Sheet

Trade Names: Viton (E.I. DuPont), Fluorel (3M)

Fluoroelastomer rubber (Viton) performs well in many different...

viton and buna o rings against black and blue background

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...

March 15, 2021

Understanding O-Ring Materials and Compounds

Keeping o-rings on hand so you have them when you need them is a great idea. However, before you buy you should be certain that you understand some...

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Which O-Ring Works Best For Your Industry?

The Humble O-Ring: A Small Component with a Big Impact

Getting To Know Materials: Fluoroelastomer

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

Understanding O-Ring Materials and Compounds

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