Bulb Trim Seal Guide: Bulb Seal Selection and Installation
A bulb trim seal is a rubber gasket that provides sealing and insulation for doors or hatches with radiused corners. This type of industrial rubber product is sometimes called a…
Locking Gasket Guide: Window Gasket Selection and Installation
Locking gaskets or window gaskets are lengths of rubber that lock into place to provide a secure seal between stationary glass and a body panel. They are either self-locking or…
Edge Trim Guide: Trim Seal Selection and Installation
Edge trim protects exposed edges and the people who come into contact with them. Trim seals, as edge trim is sometimes called, also provides a finished appearance to surfaces such…
The Top 8 Sealing and Insulation Posts of 2018
Elasto Proxy is beginning a new year of blogging with a look at our most popular content of 2018. Whether you’re new to the blog or a veteran reader of…
Gasket Taping and Holiday Merrymaking
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)…
Five Ways to 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…
PE Film Splicing vs. Vulcanized Hot Splicing for Rubber Gaskets
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?…
