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What are the Most Commonly Used Materials in Sanitary Gaskets?

Jun 13, 2018 Gaskets,Materials

Sanitary gaskets are used in a variety of applications. The main objective of these products is to form a seal clamp connection. Based on the application or industry they are used, these gaskets can have different shapes, and sizes.

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6 Reasons that Explain Why Silicone Seals are used in Food Service Equipment

Oct 24, 2016 Materials,Silicone

Nowadays, the use of silicone has increased owing to its properties that are conducive for different industries. The food and beverage industry is not an exception to this. Silicone seals are increasingly finding their applications in food service equipment.

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Why is Seal and Gasket Material Traceability Important for the Automobile Industry?

Aug 30, 2016 Materials

Component traceability has become an important area in the automotive industry. It has helped either reduce many incidents of component failure, or product recall. Industrial seals and gaskets are among those products that come under scrutiny when it comes to product and material traceability.

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The 5 Common Synesthetic Sealing Element (Lip) Materials for Automotive Oil Seals

Feb 15, 2016 Oil Seals,Materials

Automotive oil seals can be produced using a wide range of sealing lip materials.

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4 - Sealing Materials that are Ideal for High Temperature Applications

Jul 20, 2016 Materials

Industrial seals are designed to prevent leakage, while helping to combine systems or mechanisms together.

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What is FDA CFR 21 177.2600 and Why is it Important for Your Food Processing Business ?

Jun 24, 2016 Gaskets,Materials,FDA O-Rings

Food product manufacturers are very particular about standards put in place by the FDA and other governing agencies.

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Testing Elastomer Materials for Potable Water Systems

Mar 01, 2016 Materials

Potable water systems are designed to transport drinking water over many miles of pipelines, pumps, and valves to reach your home.

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Choosing Polyurethane or Silicone Foam Rubbers for Gasket Construction

Dec 29, 2015 Gaskets,Materials

When designing custom gaskets, polyurethane and silicone foam rubber are popular options among customers.

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5 Material Choices for Manufacturing High Temperature Gaskets

Nov 17, 2015 Gaskets,Materials

Industrial gaskets are used in a variety of industrial applications, which contain temperatures exceeding 750 oF.

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The Legal History of Determination of Elastomer Shelf Life

Jun 04, 2015 Materials

Elastomers used in critical applications like seals determine the life of an application.

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