Extruded & Spliced (Vulcanized) FFKM United Seal & Rubber is proud to offer extruded and spliced FFKM (Perfluoroelastomer) products through our distributor partnership with Parker Engineered Materials Group (Parker Seal Group). FFKM materials are typically used in applications that are subject to high temperatures…
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APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC & MSA Training for USR Employees
While we don’t do a lot of business in the automotive markets, we do have some transportation type business. We are seeing an increase in PPAP requirements from our non-automotive customers. I can only speculate that perhaps the increase has been created by automotive employees moving into other jobs when the automotive marketssuffered in 2008-2009…
Telecommunications: Thinking Inside the Box with Virgil Alonso
Protecting the Electronics inside of an enclosure A popular and often overused catchphrase is, “to think outside the box”. I have learned that in the telecommunications market that it is better to think inside the box. The reason I make this statement is because a very important component of a telecommunications enclosure is the electronics inside the “box”…
How to Avoid Leaks Through Assembles With Threaded Seals
Leaks can occur anywhere on a system where mating surfaces exist. This concept is commonly associated with large mating surfaces where possible pressure leakages can cause system failure. Most folks don’t realize that the smaller interconnecting parts can cause leaks, but this occurs on a smaller scale…
Neoprene Gaskets 101
Neoprene is a type of synthetic rubber created by polymerization of chloroprene. Because of its polychloroprene factor, neoprene can resist extreme temperatures. Neoprene shows good chemical stability, high tensile strength, resilience to oil, flame resistance, and has the ability to maintain elasticity over a wide temperature range…
All About Polyethylene Gaskets
Neoprene and polyethylene are part of the same synthetic family and share similar properties. Polyethylene is a product of the polymerization of ethane, and was first used during 1898 in Germany. Polyethylene was actually produced by accident. The accident resulted in a smooth wax like substance that displayed remarkable qualities in a wide range of temperatures…
