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Tips & Guides2025-06-01
Common Gasket Failures and How to Prevent Them in High-Pressure Environments
Gaskets play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of high-pressure systems. They create reliable seals that prevent leaks, safeguard equipment, and…
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Manufacturing2025-05-01
Top 5 Benefits of Custom Gasket Manufacturing for Oil and Gas Applications
The oil and gas industry operates in some of the most demanding environments, demanding reliable, durable parts to keep safety and efficiency in spec.…
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Tips & Guides2025-04-01
How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Gaskets: Maintenance Tips for Every Industry
Gaskets play a critical role in various industries, from manufacturing to automotive and energy production. These unassuming components ensure tight…
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Industry Insights2025-04-01
The Role of Gaskets in the Oil and Gas Industry: Ensuring Safety and Performance
Safety, efficiency, and performance are top priorities in the oil and gas industry, where extreme conditions are the norm. The humble gasket is a crucial…
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Materials Guide2025-01-01
The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Gaskets: Types, Materials, and Applications
When it comes to industrial applications, gaskets are unsung heroes that play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of various systems.…
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Product Guide2024-10-01
The Myriad Applications for Polyurethane Washers
Polyurethane washers have become indispensable components across various industries due to their unique properties and versatility. From automotive to…
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Materials Guide2024-07-01
The Versatility and Strength of Nylon Washers
Nylon washers have emerged as a cornerstone in modern industries, offering a plethora of advantages that have solidified their position as a preferred…
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Product Guide2024-04-01
Seal with Confidence: Exploring Silicone Rubber Washers
Silicone rubber washers seal and block leaks across a wide range of industries. At Cannon Gasket, we specialize in…
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Product Guide2024-03-01
Getting Familiar with FDA-Grade Silicone
In the world of materials and manufacturing, precision and safety are paramount, especially when it comes to products that directly or indirectly interact…
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Product Guide2024-02-01
The Marvels of EMI Shielding Gaskets
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, our devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and with this sophistication comes the need for…
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Manufacturing2024-01-18
The Intricate Process of Crafting Lathe Cut Gaskets
In manufacturing, precision and reliability are everything. One often-overlooked component that plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless…
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Materials Guide2023-10-19
Learning about the PTFE Applications
As you may already know, polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE, is a remarkable synthetic polymer that has found its way into a variety of applications across various industries. Its unique properties make it a popular choice for both industrial and everyday uses. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve recently, perhaps even today, come into contact with PTFE, in one
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Materials Guide2023-07-29
Understanding Rubber Gaskets
When it comes to the world of engineering and manufacturing, it's the little things that make a big difference. One such unsung hero in the realm of…
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Product Guide2023-06-27
Innovative Gasket Designs and Materials for Challenging Environments
Industries operating in challenging conditions, such as corrosive chemicals, high-pressure systems, and extreme weather, need reliable sealing solutions.…
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Materials Guide2023-03-08
Understanding the Differences Between Buna N and Viton Elastomers
Buna N and Viton are two common types of elastomers, which are used in a variety of applications, including sealing, gasketing, and o-rings.
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Materials Guide2023-02-20
Understanding the Differences: Conductive Silicone vs Fluorosilicone for EMI Shielding
Conductive silicone and fluorosilicone are both materials that are commonly used for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding in electronic devices.…
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Materials Guide2023-01-05
What's the Difference Between Silicone and Fluorosilicone?
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,…
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Manufacturing2022-11-17
Die Cutting: What Is It and How Does It Work?
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
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Materials Guide2022-10-04
What is Viton Rubber? (in 3 minutes)
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.
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Process Guide2022-08-17
Why Precision Die-Cutting is Necessary
Why Precision Die-Cutting is Necessary | Cannon Gasket |
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Product Guide2022-08-04
Rubber Gaskets: Types, Materials & Applications Guide
Complete rubber gasket guide, Nitrile, EPDM, Silicone, Viton, Neoprene, SBR materials, gasket types, and how to specify the right rubber gasket for your application.
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Materials Guide2022-06-20
The Incredible Versatility and Usability of Silicone Rubber Washers
Silicone rubber washers are incredibly popular and used across different industries due to their immense flexibility and usability benefits. Silicone…
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Product Guide2022-05-26
Nylon Plastic Washers – Who Knew How Cool These Are?
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…
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Product Guide2022-02-15
Why Using Rubber Washers Is a Smart Move
Today, you can find rubber washers in several thicknesses. Thicker rubber washers can be used for all types of applications in many different environments. Thanks to the simple design of these washers, it means they will work as expected for a long time. Plastic washers are commonly used to help reduce friction in a machine,
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Manufacturing2022-01-19
The Top Benefits of Rotary Die Cutting
Rotary die-cutting is an affordable, fast way to manufacture products that mandate precise folds, cuts, and shapes without sacrificing construction or…
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Industry Insights2021-12-22
The Garden Hose Problem: The Importance of Gaskets
How important are gaskets and other small connector pieces? The Garden Hose Problem: The Importance of Gaskets, guide from Cannon Gasket.
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Manufacturing2021-11-15
Lathe Cut Vs. O-ring Here's The Deal
There seems to be a common misunderstanding regarding whether or not customers should use o-rings or lathe-cut gaskets. Often, manufacturing clients tend…
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Tips & Guides2021-10-19
Simple Fixes For A Broken Pool Light
Pool lights are not only necessary for safety, but they also provide dazzling effects to your poolscape. When pool lights are dim or broken, you can be left in the dark as to how to diagnose and repair the problem. Pool lights can have hundreds of feet of cable, circuit breakers, GFCIs, and junction boxes
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Materials Guide2021-09-13
Three Important Sectors For Gasket Applications
Three Important Sectors For Gasket Applications | Cannon Gasket |
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Tips & Guides2021-08-18
Common Reasons O-Rings Fail
There are more than a few reasons O-rings may fail. Knowing some of the most common causes of failure can help you know what to expect and when to act.…
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Business Insights2021-07-22
Connectors, Fasteners And Other Products – Why Organization Matters!
Connectors, Fasteners And Other Products – Why Organization Matters! | Cannon Gasket |
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Industry Guide2021-06-16
Important Things To Consider When Developing New Medical Devices
Important Things To Consider When Developing New Medical Devices | Cannon Gasket |
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Tips & Guides2021-05-16
Tricks That Can Help You Restore Damaged Rubber Seals
When starting a new business, you need to calculate all of your expenses. By doing this, you can avoid financial disasters while trying to get your new…
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Manufacturing2021-04-20
How Medical Device Companies Can Benefit From Outsourcing
Most people spend a lot of time and money each year on medical procedures, devices and doctor visits. Finding a way to make an impact on the world of…
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Materials Guide2021-03-24
Don’t Scrap Everything! – Just Add (Or Replace) Gaskets
Don’t Scrap Everything! – Just Add (Or Replace) Gaskets | Cannon Gasket |
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Business Insights2021-02-17
How to Scale a Business the Right Way
How to Scale a Business the Right Way | Cannon Gasket |
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Business Insights2021-01-20
Great Tips For Taking Your Production-Based Business to the Next Level in 2021
Great Tips For Taking Your Production-Based Business to the Next Level in 2021 | Cannon Gasket |
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Manufacturing2020-12-21
How To Scale Your Manufacturing Business the Right Way
Only around a third of the small businesses in existence right now will make it to the 10-year mark. There are so many things a person has to do to make a…
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Tips & Guides2020-12-15
Tips For Maintaining and Replacing Your Fuel Injector O-Rings
The cold weather of winter can do a number of gasoline and diesel-powered engines. The only way modern vehicles can stay running efficiently is with a…
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Manufacturing2020-11-19
Why Outsourcing O-Ring Production and Packaging is a Wise Move
In 2019, businesses around the world spent over $85 billion on outsourcing. When a business has a need for a service or product they can fill on their…
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Manufacturing2020-10-15
3 Reasons Rotary Die Cutting is Right For Your Business
Creating a successful and profitable business is not easy. If you want your new venture to be successful, you need to focus on reducing operating costs…
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Tips & Guides2020-09-15
Discover Problems Early On How to Detect Failing O-Rings
Allowing industrial machines to run to the point of failure costs up to 10 times more than investing in routine maintenance. Rather than throwing money…
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Product Guide2020-08-14
Five Interesting Facts About Neoprene
Here at Cannon Gasket, we manufacture the best lines of gaskets, O-rings and other connective products for a range of industries. We have the knowledge…
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Tips & Guides2020-07-30
3 Gasket Application Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs
Around 45% of industrial plants utilize a proactive approach to maintenance. This proactive approach generally involves routine maintenance of the…
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Product Guide2020-05-18
Gaskets and Washers – And Why They're So Important
At Cannon Gasket, we create customized plastic and rubber gaskets, PTFE washers, neoprene rubber washer fittings, other similar products to maintain…
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Materials Guide2018-04-09
Getting the Best Rubber Gaskets
Getting the Best Rubber Gaskets | Cannon Gasket |
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Materials Guide2018-04-04
Best Plastic Gaskets
Best Plastic Gaskets | Cannon Gasket |
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Materials Guide2013-11-08
Cannon Gasket has a national domestic presence
Cannon Gasket has a national domestic presence | Cannon Gasket |
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