APG Knowledge Center | Materials

September 5, 2024

Getting to Know: Fluoroelastomer

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

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...

A worker in an orange flame retardant suit using a hydraulic press.

June 7, 2024

Sealing Solutions: Navigating the World of Hydraulic and Oil Seals

Hydraulic and oil seals are fundamental components essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of hydraulic systems. In this comprehensive...

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

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...

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),...

A group of black o rings on a blue and grey background.

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...

plumper applying PTFE tape to a pipe

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...

Ethylene Propylene o rings

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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