Buna N and Viton are two common types of elastomers, which are used in a variety of applications, including sealing, gasketing, and o-rings. While both materials are popular choices for these applications, they have different properties and characteristics that make them suitable for different environments and conditions. Buna N, also known as nitrile rubber, is…
Conductive silicone and fluorosilicone are both materials that are commonly used for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding in electronic devices. EMI shielding is the practice of protecting electronic devices from the effects of electromagnetic radiation, which can cause interference and disrupt the normal functioning of the device. Both conductive silicone and fluorosilicone have their own unique…
Silicone and fluorosilicone are two types of elastomers that are commonly used in a variety of applications. While they are both made from oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen, they differ in their chemical makeup and properties. One of the main differences between silicone and fluorosilicone is the type of polymer chain they contain. Silicone is made…
Inspired by innovators and used for centuries in low and high-level production, die cutting is an incredible process that produces parts, artwork, and images with a straightforward process. If you want a faster, more efficient way to create pieces for your small business or to crank out massive copies of one item, you need die…
Technicians have to be able to seal off fluids from one another or risk a massive leak or worse, a chemical reaction. But which to reach for – an O-ring or a gasket? Are the two ever interchangeable? It’s imperative you know which to reach for in different situations so you can keep your machines…
The Chevy Corvair was born with a heart defect. You see, after about 15,000 miles, the neoprene seals on the push rods would start to fail, and oil and gas would mix in the combustion chamber. Not good. The heat in the engine, and the petrochemicals, was destroying the seals. The solution? Viton Rubber seals. …
Every machine and instrument, whether large or small, is made of compact and precise materials. This is where precision die-cutting comes into the picture! As the name suggests, precision die-cutting is the intricate process of cutting and forming material into various shapes and sizes, depending on the purpose it intends to serve. What is precision…
Rubber gaskets are inventive elastic mechanical seals that prevent leaks between two surfaces. A rubber gasket is a brilliant solution to fill in irregularities and connect two different surfaces when the surfaces cannot be made air or watertight. These surfaces include automotive cylinders, piping, fittings, door edges, tanks, containers, and more. Unlike liquid-applied sealants like…
Silicone rubber washers are incredibly popular and used across different industries due to their immense flexibility and usability benefits. Silicone rubber provides the perfect balance of mechanical and chemical properties, making it an ideal fit. Silicone Rubber Washer Material Properties The extraordinary properties of silicon make silicone rubber washers mighty effective. Silicone offers excellent resistance…
Remember way back in school when you learned about simple machines? One of those was a screw, right? We know that screws are used for fastening, for holding things together, and are often used in gears. However, that simple machine can be even more functional when you add a washer to it. Washers can also…