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6 Facts About Extruded Rubber Parts
Extruded rubber plays an important role in many industries. This versatile material is made by forcing raw rubber through a die with the desired shape. The die is smaller than the raw rubber, which allows the rubber to take its … Read More
What Is Rubber Sheeting Used For?
Rubber sheeting is a versatile product that’s used in dozens of applications. As the name suggests, it consists of sheets of rubber. Rubber sheeting may feature plain silicone or neoprene sheets, or may feature fiber-reinforced rubber sheets. What is rubber … Read More
The Benefits of Rubber Keypads
Keypads serve as the central interface for many devices. They are commonly used in the defense, aerospace, consumer and retail industries. Each keypad consists of a pad or block of button-affixed keys. Pressing a key will send a command to … Read More
The Benefits of Vulcanized Seals
Not all seals are made of a single piece of material. Some of them are made of multiple pieces of material that are bonded together. Vulcanized seals, for instance, are defined by their fused construction. They are made of multiple … Read More
Comparing the 3 Main Molding Processes
Molding is a group of manufacturing processes that involves the use of a mold to produce objects and parts in custom shapes. Dies are hollow shells that are designed to support a liquid material. The liquid material, such as heated … Read More
What Is an O-Ring Face Seal?
O-rings are commonly used in many different manufacturing applications. Also known as a toric joint, they consist of a donut-shaped piece of elastomer material. O-rings are designed to seal the surface between two joined parts. Even when exposed to pressure, … Read More
Did You Know? How Rubber Is Molded
Molded rubber is used in a variety of products. You can find grommets, gaskets, hoses, boots and countless other products made of molded rubber. It’s a durable, long-lasting material that’s incredibly versatile. Unless you’re familiar with it, though, you might … Read More