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…
Automotive Parts – Rubber and Plastic | Elasto Proxy
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…
What Are Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)?
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…
Best Practices for Specifying Rubber Materials
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…
Seal Selection and Thermal Expansion
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.…
Seal Selection and Service Temperatures
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Did you have a cup of coffee this morning? How about a glass of orange juice. If you enjoyed either of these beverages, thank…
