All metals exhibit certain properties unique to themselves. Metals used in seals and gaskets must meet certain application criteria in order to function as designed. This article will go in-depth of common concerns of metallic properties and how they react under compression or pressure…
Specification Tips
Nitrile Rubber Seals
Nitrile, also referred to as Buna-N, rubber is one of many synthetic rubbers used to manufacture gaskets and seals. Nitrile rubber (also known as NBR) is a family of unsaturated copolymers of propenenitrile and certain butadiene monomers…
EPDM For Custom Gasket Material
EPDM is a type of synthetic rubber, unabbreviated stands for “E” ethylene, “P” propylene, “D” diene, and “M” refers to its classification in ASTM standard. The M-class includes rubbers having saturated chain of polymethylene…
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference Shielding (EMI RFI)
Electromagnetic or radio frequency interference is a disturbance that occurs in electrical circuits due to either electromagnetic induction or radiation from a secondary source. This can interrupt or degrade the performance of any circuitry…