How to choose the right rubber or silicone for the working conditions
The choice of elastomer determines the performance and service life of an industrial component. Temperature, oils, chemicals, humidity, UV radiation, wear and tear, and movement are some of the factors that must be analysed before selecting…
Rubber and silicone seals: types, applications and bespoke manufacturing
A gasket can determine the sealing performance and reliability of an industrial assembly. For this reason, its design and manufacturing must meet the actual operating conditions, housing geometry, and specific requirements of each application.Although…
Injection moulding vs compression moulding: when should each process be used?
Injection molding and compression molding offer different manufacturing possibilities. Part geometry, expected production volume, and required tolerances all influence the choice of process.
Injection Molding and Compression Molding: Two Different…
Manufacturing with LSR liquid silicone: what is it?
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR): Injection Moulding Process and Applications
When a part requires precision, repeatability and stable properties, the manufacturing process is just as important as the choice of material.In the manufacture of…
Rubber vulcanisation: process and benefits
Rubber Vulcanization: Process, Systems and Control in Technical Parts
Rubber vulcanization is the chemical process that transforms a mouldable compound into an elastic and stable network through the formation of bonds between its polymer chains.…
Silicone vs EPDM: which one should you choose for your application?
Two materials can fulfil the same function on a drawing and deliver very different results once the part enters service. When comparing silicone vs EPDM, the answer always depends on the actual working conditions.
EPDM vs Silicone: Key Differences
When…
What is an elastomer and what is it used for in industry?
A seal that fails to maintain its seal, a bellows that cracks prematurely or a component that cannot withstand the expected temperature usually have a common cause: a poor choice of material.
Many industrial components need to deform, return…