Green Rubber Products
Megan Beaulieu Executive Support at Elasto Proxy Green manufacturing isn’t just about saving the planet. It’s about sustaining long-term profitability. For product designers and technical buyers, deciding whether to use…
Fireproof Rubber Products
Philippe Grenier Production Coordinator at Elasto Proxy Subway, bus, and railcar designers prefer lightweight rubber materials, but some combustion reactions can produce dangerous toxins. Reducing a vehicle’s weight can help…
Marine Rubber Products
Philippe Grenier Production Coordinator at Elasto Proxy Rubber and plastic materials for marine applications must be able to withstand water, saltwater, wind, sunlight, temperature extremes, and other environmental conditions. Whether…
Military Approved Plastics
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Plastic materials for military applications must be able to withstand demanding conditions. Whether at land, air, or sea (and even space), part failure is…
Coated Fabrics for Sealing and Insulation
Building Coated Materials into Sandwich-Like Composite Structures Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Elasto Proxy uses coated fabrics and provides fabric coating services for acoustic insulation and water-repellent materials. Coated…
Why Choose Plastic Parts for Medical Applications
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Did you know that some plastic parts can be as strong as metal ones? For years, the automotive and aerospace industries have been replacing…
What If Your Tires Could Talk? Rubber Compounds and Resistance
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Has it been a long, cold winter where you live? Here in Canada, we’re finally enjoying some spring-like weather. There aren’t any flowers yet,…
High-Performance Thermoplastics (HPTPs): Are They Worth It?
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Why would you pick a specialty polymer that costs more than most engineering thermoplastics (ETPs)? How can your company compete if buyers choose higher-cost,…
Composite Materials Guide
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy What do composite materials have in common with lunch? Plenty, if you enjoy a sandwich for your mid-day meal. In material science, composites are…
Silicone EPDM Blends: Rubber Compounds for Expansion and Resistance
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Do people say that you look like your father? How about your mother? Maybe you resemble both of your parents, but in different ways.…
