"Failure is success if we learn from it." -- Malcomb Forbes When a component fails, it is imperative that the…
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This is the first of two articles about parts that fail and why. Rubber components are generally known for their…
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In the not-so-distant-past, most rubber and urethane parts manufacturers had a resident Chemist on staff. Over time, manufacturers streamlined, trimmed…
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A gasket is a mechanical seal that fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the…
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A grommet is a ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically a sheet of textile fabric, sheet metal or composite of…
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These elastomer hoses are used for marine, recreation vehicle and automobile engine exhaust and can be custom-made when there is limited space…
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Have you ever thought about how much rubber is used in your daily life? Neither had we, until today. So…
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Creep When subjected to load, all elastomers exhibit an increasing deformation with time, know as creep. This occurs at any…
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Did you know that a durometer is the most commonly used instrument for measuring hardness? Give this blog a read…
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