Rubber permeability, a crucial property of rubber compounds, denotes the rate at which molecules of specific gases, vapors, or liquids permeate a rubber material. Understanding the permeability of rubber is vital for assessing its suitability for applications such as O-rings, gaskets, and seals.
In the mid-1990s, as craft beers began to take over an increasing proportion of the US beer market, a giant Colorado brewer developed a novel advertising campaign. Developed in 1989 by the Adolph Coors Company as a light lager, the Keystone Light ad campaign attacked “bitter beers” and promoted Keystone Light as capable of getting… Read more »
Nitrile o-rings and seals are the most commonly used o-rings and seals on the market. The popularity of the material is due in large part to its excellent mechanical properties. O-ring seals are a necessity, an integral component found in mechanical devices, equipment, and machines. The familiar doughnut-shaped gaskets are used in a variety of… Read more »
Due to the diverse application requirements, sealing solutions for the oil and gas industry presents a number of unique challenges that are arguably not found in other industries. Oil and gas industrial processes encompass an entire supply chain consisting of upstream, midstream, and downstream production concerned with exploration and extraction, transportation, storage, and refinery of… Read more »
As the market for the renewable energy industry grows, so does an increased need for rubber seal material to protect components and parts from failure during operation. Renewable energy, also referred to as clean energy, derives from natural sources or processes that can be constantly or readily replenished. The most common or widely known forms… Read more »
Seal failure can cause serious problems for production and performance in mechanical or hydraulic systems. Without functioning seals, fluids and lubricants will seep out, contaminants can enter, or the required pressure will not be maintained. If seal failure occurs, the machinery or engine could seize up, and the entire system could go offline and lead… Read more »
Gaskets and o-rings are those familiar mechanical seals placed between separate substrates in order to prevent leakage when the substrates are connected. High-temperature seals may be more well-known than low-temperature ones, but in either instance, the sealant must meet material requirements to withstand extreme temperatures, immense pressure, and constant wear. Therefore, it’s important to know… Read more »
Silicone rubber is the most common synthetic polymer on the market today. It is a durable, resilient, and versatile material with applications ranging from silicone o-rings, gaskets, numerous sealants, and cable insulation to bottle nipples, tires, conveyor belts, and implants. Products and components manufactured with silicone rubber are used in such industrial sectors as aerospace,… Read more »
When it comes to selecting Buna vs. Viton for your sealing applications, the material needs will be determined by its intended application. Viton and Buna are two durable, elastomer materials commonly used in sealing applications for O-rings and gaskets. O-rings and gaskets are seals that are compressed in an area between two or more surfaces… Read more »
As the winter approaches, it makes sense to take as many steps as possible to ensure the coldest season is as stress-free as possible. For many, that means leaving your vacation home and heading home to somewhere warmer. If you’re one of the lucky individuals to have a vacation home that you can leave when… Read more »
