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Shelf life of an o ring
It may seem a surprising topic of conversation, but when it comes to o rings and seals, it's important to note that they do have a shelf life, which, if not monitored and regularly checked, can affect their quality and overall performance. How and where you store...
What are Encapsulated O-Rings?
When discussing the various o-ring options on offer, you might hear encapsulated o rings being discussed. This type of o-ring offers many advantages to manufacturers, but you’ll want to ensure you understand its proper application before purchasing...
Everything You Need to Know About Large O-Rings
Large O-rings, which are often referred to as giant o-rings, are used in a wide variety of applications. They are primarily needed for jobs where heavy machinery or equipment are used, but you’ll find there are a variety of options on the market when choosing large...
How to Avoid Pipeline Flange Corrosion
Our team is all too aware of the risks of corrosion, but it’s something that you can work to avoid in your home and workplace. Preventing corrosion isn’t always an easy task, which is why it’s such a common problem within buildings in the UK. Visit our homepage for...
O-rings suitable for the pharmaceutical industry
O rings are widely used across various industries to support a variety of different pieces of equipment and applications. They provide an essential function and are ultimately moulded and manufactured to ensure they provide a continually high level of quality through...
The Best Chemical Resistant Gaskets for Sulfuric Acid
If you are using sulfuric acid on a regular basis within your industry, you might be aware of how corrosive it can be. While it can be useful for dyes, explosives, fertilisers, and many more applications, finding a chemical resistant gasket can often be one of the...
Different elastomers for o rings and various applications
An elastomer is a primary raw material used for most o rings. They are typically manufactured as gum rubber or manufactured synthetically, and surprisingly today, there are approximately over 32 different synthetic rubbers now available. Elastomer compounds will...
Spiral wound gasket thickness – what’s best?
It is often recommended that using a thinner gasket type/material will result in better sealing performance. Why? Because thinner gaskets tend to require much less gasket stress to provide applications with the perfect seal, they also have an excellent response to...
Choosing the correct oil seal application
Choosing and using the proper sealing devices within oil and gas applications can be vital when preventing dirt, dust, water, and other debris from potentially getting inside and contaminating products. Of course, all rubber materials and seals will provide a range...
Nitrile rubber, NBR, and Buna-N – how well do you know your o ring materials?
A widely used elastomer, Nitrile, Buna-N, or NBR rubber, are all oil and fuel resistant and provide a great level of strength, making them a popular material for seals across various industries. Suitable for a range of applications, this versatile rubber material,...
