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Getting To Know: Neoprene

September 5, 2024

Getting To Know: Neoprene

Neoprene is a synthetic rubber material that is known for its excellent resistance to water, oil, and weather, as well as its durability and...

The Essential Guide to Understanding and Selecting the Right Gasket!

September 5, 2024

The Essential Guide to Understanding and Selecting the Right Gasket!

Gaskets play a crucial role in preventing the leakage of gases and liquids by sealing the gaps between mating surfaces. Whether in automotive...

Black O ring with an orange liquid inside of it.

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...

Spiral Wound Gasket Being Installed

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...

black and silver gaskets with red o-ring

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...

sheet of raw neoprene

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...

November 10, 2021

What is Pump Packing?

Getting To Know: Pump Packing

Updated: October 2023

Pump packing is the earliest form of sealing pumps and is widely used over the mechanical...

Equipment at an industrial plant that uses o rings

November 1, 2021

Getting To Know O-Ring Materials: Fluorosilicone

Getting To Know O-Ring Materials: Fluorosilicone

Trade Names: LS (DOW), FSE (GE)

Fluorosilicone, FVMQ is a compound that contains...

urethane o ring

September 20, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Urethane (Polyurethane)

Getting To Know Materials: Urethane (Polyurethane)

Trade Names: Texin (Miles Chemical), Cyanaprene (American Cyanamid), Adiprene (Uniroyal),...

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