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Elasto Proxy Prepares for Défi Deux-Montagnes | Healthy Lifestyles Blog

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:16 May 2013
  • Post category:C-Suite/Elasto Life/Heavy Equipment/News/Operations

Elasto Proxy employees are preparing for the Défi Deux-Montagnes (Two-Mountains Challenge), a June 9th event that lets participants run or walk a distance of their choice. It's all part of our Boisbriand, Quebec…

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Head Injuries, Hockey Helmets, and ASTM Standards

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:13 May 2013
  • Post category:Engineering/Heavy Equipment/Military/News

Playoff hockey challenges you physically, mentally, and emotionally. This year’s strike-shortened season is no exception. Just ask any of the players on the 16 National Hockey League (NHL) teams that…

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Rubber Bumpers for Shock Absorption and Traction

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:8 May 2013
  • Post category:Bumpers/Engineering/Heavy Equipment

Rubber bumpers are solid rubber profiles that provide shock absorption and traction for industrial and commercial applications. They are made of various rubber materials and/or compounds, and can be recessed…

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Automotive Parts – Rubber and Plastic | Elasto Proxy

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:8 May 2013
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products/Engineering/Heavy Equipment

Automotive parts are used in cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. Rubber auto parts are made of elastomers such as EPDM, NBR, CR, and SBR. Plastic auto parts are made of…

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CANSEC 2013 – Visit Elasto Proxy in Booth #935

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:6 May 2013
  • Post category:C-Suite/Events/Heavy Equipment/News

Clyde Sharpe President of International Sales Does your company do business with Canada’s defense and security industry? Do you want to reach more of a market that generates $12.6 billion…

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What Are Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)?

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:29 April 2013
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products/Engineering/Heavy Equipment

Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Buyers and seal designers want the best of both worlds. Some materials are too hard. Others are too soft. Then there are compounds that…

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Doing Business in Brazil – Challenges and Opportunities

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:15 April 2013
  • Post category:C-Suite/Heavy Equipment/News/Purchasing

Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Are you seeking new markets for your manufactured products? Does your company serve customers in mining, mass transit, or mobile specialty vehicles? Have you…

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The Sealing Industry Is Changing. Are You Ready?

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:8 April 2013
  • Post category:C-Suite/Heavy Equipment/News

Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy The sealing industry is changing. Is your supply chain strong enough to adjust? Are you ready to benefit from new seal designs, material compounds,…

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Best Practices for Specifying Rubber Materials

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:25 March 2013
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products/Engineering/Heavy Equipment

Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Why is it important to ask for more than just a “neoprene or EPDM 60 duro seal” when ordering sealing products? If you don’t…

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Seal Selection and Thermal Expansion

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:25 February 2013
  • Post category:Engineered Rubber Products/Engineering/Heavy Equipment

Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy In my last blog entry, I recommended grabbing a cup of coffee before diving into this week’s discussion about the coefficient of thermal expansion.…

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