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Viton: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

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Viton is more expensive, but it offers superior chemical resistance, high-temperature stability, and durability. Is it the right choice for your seals or gaskets?

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Neoprene: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

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  • Post published:1 December 2025
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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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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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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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Does Santa’s Sleigh Have Rubber Parts?

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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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Rubber Materials: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Compatibility

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

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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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Unused Knowledge is Manufacturing Waste

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Unused knowledge is a form of manufacturing waste that you can eliminate. Learn how to remove it from rubber products.

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Overprocessing is Manufacturing Waste

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Overprocessing is a form of manufacturing waste that can reduce profits and slow cycle times. With rubber products, Elasto Proxy can help.

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Overproduction is Manufacturing Waste

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Overproduction is a form of manufacturing waste that raises costs and hides inefficiencies. With rubber products, Elasto Proxy can help.

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Viton is more expensive, but it offers superior chemical resistance, high-temperature stability, and durability. Is it the right choice for your seals or gaskets?

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