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Read more about the article Neoprene: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

Neoprene: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:1 December 2025
  • Post category:News
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Neoprene withstands flames, water, sunlight, ozone and weather. It has limited resistance to petroleum-based fuels and oils, however.

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Nitrile: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

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  • Post published:21 November 2025
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products/Heavy Equipment
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Nitrile offers excellent resistance to petroleum-based fuels and oils but has some limitations. Is it the right choice for seals and gaskets?

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Read more about the article EPDM: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

EPDM: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

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  • Post published:13 November 2025
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EPDM offers excellent environmental resistance but has limitations. Is it the right choice for your sealing or insulation application?

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Elasto Proxy’s New Water Jet Cutter is Faster

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  • Post published:8 November 2025
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Elasto Proxy has installed a new water jet cutter at our Montreal-area headquarters that is faster than the machine it replaced. For customers, the benefits include rapid fabrication with no tooling costs.

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Read more about the article Does Santa’s Sleigh Have Rubber Parts?

Does Santa’s Sleigh Have Rubber Parts?

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  • Post published:4 November 2025
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Santa's ride is equipped with rubber parts like rubber bumpers, EPDM door seals, foam rubber floor mats, and electronic instruments seals.

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Read more about the article Rubber Materials: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

Rubber Materials: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

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  • Post published:30 October 2025
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Rubber materials differ in terms of strengths, weaknesses, and material compatibility. Learn how to choose the right rubber.

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AGRITECHNICA 2025: Elasto Proxy Grows Farm Equipment Business

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  • Post published:24 October 2025
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Elasto Proxy will attend AGRITECHNICA 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for farm equipment. We supply rubber and plastic parts for agricultural machinery.

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Busworld Europe: Elasto Proxy Rides with the Bus Industry

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:24 October 2025
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Elasto Proxy is back from Busworld Europe, the world’s largest bus and coach exhibition. This biennial event was held in Brussels, Belgium from October 4-9 and attracted a record 42,427…

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EMI Gaskets from Elasto Proxy

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:17 October 2025
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Elasto Proxy fabricates EMI gaskets that provide environmental sealing, thermal insulation, and shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI).

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STIQ Buyer/Supplier Day: Will We See You There?

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  • Post published:14 October 2025
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Elasto Proxy will attend STIQ’s Buyer/Supplier Day, Quebec’s largest gathering of manufacturers. Will we see you there?

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Nitrile offers excellent resistance to petroleum-based fuels and oils but has some limitations. Is it the right choice for seals and gaskets?

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