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May 1, 2022

Fluoroelastomer vs Nitrile: Which elastomer works best for your...

Updated: November 2023

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

December 1, 2021

What Do O-Ring Colors Mean?

The Rainbow of Functionality: Exploring the Colors of O-Rings

Updated: November 2023

When it comes to sealing solutions, o-rings are unsung heroes...

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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...

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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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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Fluoroelastomer vs Nitrile: Which elastomer works best for your...

What Do O-Ring Colors Mean?

Getting To Know Materials: Silicone

Getting To Know Materials: PTFE

The Shelf Life of Elastomers

Factors to Consider When Selecting an O-Ring

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