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.…
Military Vehicle Thermal Insulation
IED attacks, landmines, and mortar fire aren't the only threats to military assets such as mine-resistant ambush protected (MRAP) vehicles. The big diesel engines that power these armored fighting machines…
Material Selection and Chemical Resistance
Philippe Grenier Production Coordinator at Elasto Proxy Last week, we learned how a failed seal on a diesel tank’s access door traveled through a fuel line and clogged an engine.…
Material Selection and Supplier Relationships
Philippe Grenier Production Coordinator at Elasto Proxy Diesel engines are big, powerful, and a lot more expensive than the rubber seals used with vehicle fuel tanks. If a gasket on…
Cable Cleats for Electrical Conduits and Hydraulic Hoses
Alex Bergeron Sealing Solutions Provider at Elasto Proxy Image source: cable-technics.be Did you drive to work today? Did you use mass transit instead? If you commuted by car, maybe…
Outsourced Industrial Rubber Products
What do you think of when you hear the word “outsourcing”? Do you think of increased efficiency and higher quality, or do you worry about a loss of control? Outsourcing…
