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September 5, 2024

Getting to Know: Fluoroelastomer

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

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...

January 31, 2023

An Introduction to O-Rings: Understanding Size, Material, and Type

O-rings are an essential component found in many different types of machinery and equipment. They are used to create a seal between two surfaces in...

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...

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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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...

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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February 15, 2021

Factors to Consider When Selecting an O-Ring

You can have the most innovative, high-tech equipment, but a poorly chosen O-ring can render it inoperable. The right O-ring in both material and...

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