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Tag Archives: Rubber
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 Surprising Benefits of Molded Rubber
Rubber is used to make a wide variety of products. You can find O-rings, gaskets, hoses, bushings, cord stock, bumpers, connectors and more made of this polymer-based material. While there are different ways to convert raw rubber into parts such … Read More
The Top 4 Manufacturing Processes for O-Rings
O-rings are a common component of many machines. Consisting of ring-shaped seals made of an elastomer, they are designed to prevent fluids and gases from leaking around mating surfaces. Mating surfaces are the areas where two or more passages meet. … Read More
5 Things to Consider When Choosing O-Rings
Choosing the right O-rings is important. Also known as toric joints, they are used in sealing applications. O-rings live up to their namesake by featuring a circular, o-shaped design with a round cross-section. You can secure them around the mating … 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
O-Rings vs Gaskets: What’s the Difference?
O-rings and gaskets are commonly used to create a sealed mating surface between two or more components. They are found in everything from machines and motors to plumbing fixtures and gas pipelines. When multiple components are joined together, an O-ring … Read More
What Are O-Rings Made Of?
Also known as a toric joint, an O-ring is a gasket consisting of a circular, ring-shaped piece of material. Like other gaskets, it’s used to create a seal. When two parts are joined together, they may be fitted with an … Read More