APG Knowledge Center | Temperature

August 27, 2025

Choosing the Right Seal or Gasket for Harsh Environments

High-Performance Materials for High-Stakes Industries.

The difference between equipment success and failure often comes down to one critical...

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April 23, 2024

Getting To Know Materials: Fluoroelastomer

Fluoroelastomer Fact Sheet

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

Fluoroelastomer rubber (Viton) performs well in many different...

Protecting Rubber Seals from Cold Temperatures: Tips and Strategies

October 30, 2023

Protecting Rubber Seals from Cold Temperatures: Tips and Strategies

Rubber seals are an integral part of many systems and devices, serving a variety of purposes such as keeping out dust, moisture, and other...

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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...

July 8, 2021

Getting To Know Materials: Aflas

Getting To Know Materials: Aflas

Aflas® is unique compared to other rubber materials. It has various resistive properties, including high...

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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 (EPDM)

Getting To Know Materials: Ethylene Propylene (EPDM)

Trade Names: Nordel (E.I. DuPont), Royalene (Uniroyal), Epsyn (Copolymer Rubber), Vistalon...

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