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Read more about the article Gasket Compression Explained

Gasket Compression Explained

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:5 March 2025
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Gasket compression can support enclosure sealing or contribute to seal failure. That's because rubber gaskets are resilient, but only to a point.

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Read more about the article Single Source Your Rubber Extrusions and Molded Parts

Single Source Your Rubber Extrusions and Molded Parts

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:4 November 2021
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Single sourcing your rubber extrusions and molded parts from Elasto Proxy is the smart way to get all of the industrial rubber and plastic products that you need.

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Read more about the article The Supply Chain Crisis: Why You Can’t Get What You Want and What You Can Do About It

The Supply Chain Crisis: Why You Can’t Get What You Want and What You Can Do About It

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  • Post published:14 October 2021
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The supply chain crisis is so big that you can see it from outer space. For industrial rubber products, here’s how to bring it down to size.

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Read more about the article Gasket Splicing: Four Ways to Finished Gaskets

Gasket Splicing: Four Ways to Finished Gaskets

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  • Post published:2 July 2021
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Gasket splicing joins, or bonds, the ends of cut rubber lengths into finished gaskets. There are four gasket splicing methods you can choose.

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Read more about the article Bulb Trim Sizing

Bulb Trim Sizing

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:4 June 2021
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Can you use a different bulb trim size than what’s listed on your part drawing? This article explains what you’ll need to consider and why it matters.

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Read more about the article Solid Rubber vs. Sponge Rubber: What’s the Difference?

Solid Rubber vs. Sponge Rubber: What’s the Difference?

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:28 May 2021
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What’s the difference between solid rubber vs. sponge rubber? At the most basic level, it's all about air. Read more and watch the video.

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Read more about the article Chapter 8 – Score

Chapter 8 – Score

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:21 May 2021
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Eric could see that Patrick was agitated but also engaged. It was time to pivot away from price and hammer home true costs.

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Read more about the article Chapter 7 – Crashing the Net

Chapter 7 – Crashing the Net

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  • Post published:8 May 2021
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Patrick paused and smiled, but in a way that didn’t look entirely friendly. “Do you understand what I mean, Eric?” he asked.

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Read more about the article Chapter 6 – Power Play

Chapter 6 – Power Play

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  • Post published:24 April 2021
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It's time for true costs and a visit to the assembly line. Find out what happens in Chapter 6 of "Sealing the Win", a business novel by Elasto Proxy.

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Read more about the article Chapter 5 – Carry the Puck to the Zone

Chapter 5 – Carry the Puck to the Zone

  • Post author:Steve Melito
  • Post published:9 April 2021
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Olivia’s humor had an edge. “The only time I get to see you smart young engineers is when you need to know something,” the Operations Manager laughed. “Now, instead of…

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What is Notching ?

Notching removes just the right amount of material for features like raised fastener heads.
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What is Splicing ?

Splicing bonds or joins the ends of rubber profiles to create finished gaskets.
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What is Cut Lengths ?

Cut lengths meet RMA tolerances and are water jet cut from coils of rubber.
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What is Kitting ?

Puts everything your intallers need into a single box to save time on your assembly line.
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UV printing marks parts with letters and numbers and promotes traceability.