APG Knowledge Center | Getting To Know (2)

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September 15, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Silicone

Getting To Know Materials: Silicone

Silicone rubber makes for an excellent sealing material for products like o-rings and gaskets. Silicone is...

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July 18, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Nitrile

Getting To Know Materials: Nitrile

Trade Names: Buna-N, Chemigum (Goodyear), Ny Syn (Copolymer), Krynac (Polysar), Hycar (Zeon Chemical),...

July 8, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Aflas

Getting To Know Materials: Aflas

Aflas® is unique compared to other rubber materials. It has various resistive properties, including high...

July 8, 2021

Getting To Know: Backup Rings

Back Up Rings

Backup rings are commonly installed with rubber o-rings to help improve their performance. These rings are designed to limit...

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June 19, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: PTFE

Getting To Know Materials: PTFE

What is PTFE? Polytetrafluoroethylene, better known as PTFE, is a material founded by E.I. DuPont in 1938 and has...

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June 1, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Ethylene Propylene

Getting To Know Materials: Ethylene Propylene (EPDM)

Trade Names: Nordel (E.I. DuPont), Royalene (Uniroyal), Epsyn (Copolymer Rubber), Vistalon...

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