Gasket Taping
Happy Holidays from Elasto Proxy! In our last article of the year, we’ll wrap-up our two-part series about gasket taping. As you may recall, Part 1 compared heat-activated taping systems…
HATS Tapes vs. PSA Tapes for Gasket Attachment
HATS tapes and PSA tapes speed gasket installation and provide reliable attachment. Adhesive tapes that use a heat-activated taping system (HATS) require curing but provide permanent fastening. Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)…
Get Lean in 2019 with Sealing and Insulation Solutions
Learn how to get lean by minimizing waste and maximizing value.Few economists are predicting a crash, but many are expecting a slowdown in 2019. According to Fortune magazine, the global…
Gasket Bonding: PE Film Splicing vs. Vulcanized Hot Splicing
PE film splicing and vulcanized hot splicing join cut lengths of rubber extrusions to create finished gaskets. PE film splicing uses heat, pressure, and a thin splice of polyetheyelene (PE)…
Super Gasket Shows Bonding Methods and Features
The Super Gasket is a unique educational tool that demonstrates bonding methods and features for industrial rubber products. Now available from Elasto Proxy, the Super Gasket makes it easy to…
Reverse Engineering: Replacing Old Rubber Parts with New Sealing Solutions
What happens when a search for old rubber parts doesn’t deliver results? Engineers have options. Do you need an industrial rubber product from a supplier that’s no longer in business?…
Taped Gaskets
Adhesive taping speeds installation, but you’ll need to select the right tape and the right fabricator.What’s the best way to attach industrial rubber products like gaskets, edge trim, and weather-stripping…
Extruded Rubber Seals: Four Types
Extruded rubber seals support complex cross-sections and have a smooth surface finish. Examples include bulb, lip, door, and accordion seals. These aren’t the only types of extruded rubber products, but…
Dimensional Tolerances for Rubber Products
Dimensional tolerances for rubber products are allowable variations in part or material size. They’re expressed as plus or minus values, or as a range of measurements. During the seal design…
Seal Design Starts With This Formula
Finished gaskets follow a formula. Seal design begins with compound, hardness, and profile selection. Custom seals and gaskets that account for these factors can fill the gap, withstand the environment,…
