Gaskets and o-rings are those familiar mechanical seals placed between separate substrates in order to prevent leakage when the substrates are connected. High-temperature seals may be more well-kno...
Fluoroelastomers / VITON® Rubber
Fluoroelastomers are copolymers in a family of synthetic rubber compounds, which, when first introduced, consisted of hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene. Today, the...
BASIC INTRODUCTION OF POLYURETHANE RUBBER
The code (UR) is a polymerization of a polyester (or polyether) and a diisocyanate compound. Its chemical structure is more complex than general elastic po...
Natural Rubber
Natural rubber is obtained from latex, a natural secretion of certain plants. Latex is composed of long polymer chains which must be partially broken between rollers or rotating blad...
A Brief Introduction to EPDM
EPDM – also known as ethylene propylene diene monomer – is an extremely versatile material used in a variety of applications, from automotive products to HVAC pa...
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