When it comes to making a gasket, choosing the right material is critical. Every material gives as much as it takes away: can a durable part also be flexible? Can a thin piece withstand the heat? These are questions we must ask and answer before we even lay down the...
When you’re introduced to the world of manufacturing and producing seals, gaskets, and other custom-cut parts, you’re stepping into a wonderful world of thousands of different materials that each bring remarkable and unique qualities to the project they’re...
It’s no exaggeration to say that there are thousands of nonmetallic materials available for use in gaskets, O-rings, seals, and other rubber parts. Just taking a glance at the list of materials can be immediately overwhelming if you don’t know where to start....
Being in the nonmetallic manufacturing industry requires us to become familiar with a long list of materials, each with their own qualities, strengths, and weaknesses. One of these materials is fluorocarbon rubber (FKM); commonly referred to by its...
If there is one universally accepted truism (and there aren’t many), it’s that you get what you pay for. And in few places is this truer than in manufacturing where a cheaply made part can lead to expensive repairs and sometimes irreparable damage...
Within manufacturing, there are many codes and standards we must be aware of and adhere to. One such standard is the International Protection (IP) code, which is also frequently referred to as the Ingress Protection Code. This standard published by...
