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How to Choose the Best O-Ring for Your FDA Applications

Oct 03, 2023 Materials,FDA O-Rings,PTFE,Silicone

O-rings are resilient seals used in various applications across food and drug manufacturing, and packaging applications. These rings are used in valves, pumps, and other manufacturing equipment, where they create effective sealing. They ensure leak-free connections and prevent contamination, which a...

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A Complete Guide on MVQ Silicone Rubber Material

Apr 16, 2021 Material,Silicone

Vinyl methyl silicone rubber is an elastomer, commonly known as VMQ silicone rubber or MVQ silicon rubber. It is basically a silicone rubber-based elastomer & is a popular choice of material for seals, gaskets & O-rings for applications in food & beverages, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

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How Temperature Extremities Affects Rubber Seals?

Feb 16, 2022 Rubber Seals,Material,Silicone

Rubber seals are used in a wide range of industries, from medical, food processing, pharmaceutical and automotive to construction. They have excellent sealing properties, and can perfectly withstand harsh conditions like high temperatures, chemicals, and UV light. The performance of the rubber seal ...

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Which is the Best Material for Your Oil Seal?

May 03, 2017 Oil Seals,Material,Silicone

An oil seal is basically a simple device, which is used to stop dirt, dust, water, and other contaminants from entering the shaft equipment. It is also known by other names like elastomeric lip seal, lip seal, shaft seal, or rotary shaft seal.

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

Feb 15, 2016 Oil Seals,Materials,Silicone

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

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Basic Requirements and Tips for Choosing and Using Oil Seals

Nov 23, 2015 Oil Seals,PTFE,Silicone

The oil and gas industry comprises some of the most dangerous applications. It involves the use of aggressive chemicals, such as amines, sour oil and gas, hydrocarbons, and polar solvents.

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4 - Sealing Materials that are Ideal for High Temperature Applications

Jul 20, 2016 Materials,PTFE,Silicone

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

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Choosing Polyurethane or Silicone Foam Rubbers for Gasket Construction

Dec 29, 2015 Gaskets,Materials,Silicone

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,PTFE,Silicone

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

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