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. Keep reading to learn what these causes are. Abrasion One of the most common causes of O-ring failure is abrasion. Visual indications of this problem…
In previous blog posts, we talked a little bit about how small things do big jobs. That’s a reality in our part of the industry – where custom parts and components help to create the right fit for the right job. This is abundantly true in many of the projects that our clients…
One of the most rewarding things an entrepreneur can do is to take a new medical device from the concept phase to completion. In this highly competitive industry, most people are constantly searching for new ways to develop devices that will change the world and make them rich. If you want to enter the medical…
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 venture off of the ground. One of the main things new business owners forget to consider when trying to budget for the future is the ongoing cost…
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 medicine is a lot harder than you probably realize. If you own a medical device company, finding ways to scale this business and grow your bottom…
Why are these little strips of polymer or other materials so important? Often it’s because they help to provide integrity for larger and more complex systems. That happens in ways that support big investments for industry. In our prior post “for want of a nail” we used that traditional poem to show how important the…
As a business owner, you will eventually face a tough decision – should you expand your operations or not. There are many things to consider before deciding to hire new staff, raise new funding, and pursue additional sales. If you want to make an informed decision, keep reading. Some of the most important considerations to…
Nearly 99% of the businesses operating in the United States are considered small businesses. If you are the owner of a small business, growing and expanding should be one of your top priorities. Accomplishing this growth and expansion will require both determination and the help of other businesses. If you’re an entrepreneur that owns a…
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 new small business venture successful. If you own a manufacturing business, you have to find a way to grow this venture without breaking…
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 steady supply of fuel. The fuel injection systems on modern vehicles are powered by a number of specialized injectors. As your fuel injectors age, the O-rings that seal them…