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June 24, 2024

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...

May 15, 2022

The CDC estimates nearly 48 million people get sick, 128,000+ are hospitalized, and 3,000+ people die from foodborne illnesses each year in the...

May 1, 2022

Updated: November 2023

FKM (Viton™) and Nitrile (NBR) are two of the most used elastomers for sealing applications. These materials are suited for...

September 15, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Silicone

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

April 1, 2021

Most of us benefit from o-rings in our everyday lives without even realizing it. The o-ring is a simple product but is fundamental in the...

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