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Gaskets orings oring

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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Gaskets storage elastomers

June 15, 2021

The Shelf Life of Elastomers

Updated Dec 2023

How Long Do Elastomers Last?

Have you ever wondered about the shelf life of elastomers? As a commonly used material in various...

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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...

O-Rings apg o-ring installation orings

April 24, 2021

O-Ring Installation in Three Easy Steps

How To Install an O-Ring   

Once you have confirmed that your lubricant is safe for use with both your O-Ring and your application, it is a good...

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O-Rings o-ring installation damage o-ring hardening

April 1, 2021

Common Causes of O-Ring Failure

If you recently replaced an O-ring that you think should have had plenty of life left, you are not alone. There are many reasons that O-rings fail...

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O-Rings Aflas Fluoroelastomer

March 15, 2021

Understanding O-Ring Materials and Compounds

Keeping o-rings on hand so you have them when you need them is a great idea. However, before you buy you should be certain that you understand some...

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February 1, 2021

The O-Ring: History and Applications

O-rings are very commonplace today and used in a wide variety of applications. The O-ring may also be known as a toric joint or packing. It is a...

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