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UV Resistant Rubber

UV Resistant Rubber: The Definitive Guide

Rubber seals are made from flexible materials like rubber. However, before choosing a seal for your application, you must ensure it meets the requirements. For instance, some rubber materials are not weather-resistant. Therefore, they deteriorate over time, making your equipment unsafe.

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Buna-n (NBR)

What is Nitrile Rubber (Buna-n/NBR): Benefits & Uses

Buna-N, also known as nitrile rubber (NBR), is a durable synthetic material prized for its resistance to oils, fuels, and chemicals. Widely used in automotive, industrial, and sealing applications, it stands out for performance under pressure. This post covers its uses, properties, pros and cons to help you understand NBR’s value.

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Food-grade O-rings

What are the Best Sealing Materials for the Production of Food-Grade O-rings?

Looking for the best sealing materials for food-grade o-rings? Don’t let your food safety be compromised! The right choice of sealing materials is crucial to ensure the integrity of the o-rings used in the food industry. O-rings play a vital role in the food-grade seals maintaining a hygienic environment and preventing contamination during production, manufacturing, and contact with food products.

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structure of injection mold

Recognize the Structure of An Injection Mold- A Comprehensive Guide

Have you ever wondered how your favorite plastic and rubber products are made? The answer lies in the structure of an injection mold. Understanding this crucial element is key to unlocking the secrets of efficient production and high-quality results. Injection molding has changed manufacturing by making plastic and rubber goods better. It has been around for a long time and is used in many industries.

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tactile keypad

What is a Tactile Keypad?

A tactile keypad offers a responsive, satisfying touch that enhances user control and precision. Commonly made from silicone, these keypads are used in electronics, medical

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silicone products

Are Silicone Products Eco-Friendly? Here are the Facts

Silicone has become a popular alternative to plastic, often praised for being durable, reusable, and safer for the environment. Discover what it means to be sustainable, what silicone is made of, how it compares to plastic, and whether it’s truly an environmentally friendly material.

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epdm vs. silicone rubber

EPDM vs. Silicone Rubber: A Comparative Guide

Silicone and EPDM are synthetic rubbers with multitudes of applications in various industries. These two materials share many similar properties but also have some differences as well. This guide is about silicone rubber and EPDM rubber and provides a complete comparison between the two materials.

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rubber gloves

What is Medical Grade Silicone?

Silicone is an incredibly versatile material that is widely used in several industries. But silicone is not just one single material, but a whole category of materials. Silicone can be specially formulated to be, heat resistant, electrically conductive, fire-proof, medical-grade, etc.

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anesthesia tubing cover

Is Medical Grade Silicone Safe?

Medical-grade silicone is safe. That’s an important feature for any device, equipment, or application in the medical field. Since it’s for critical applications, that means it should have the highest quality and should meet strict safety standards.

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