Silicone Hoses
Silicone hoses connect the intake pipes and tubes in diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. They’re molded from silicone rubber, an elastomer that withstands extreme temperatures and resists hardening and cracking. With…
Silicone hoses connect the intake pipes and tubes in diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. They’re molded from silicone rubber, an elastomer that withstands extreme temperatures and resists hardening and cracking. With…
Gasket corners can be fabricated via several different methods. By understanding the advantages of disadvantages of each gasket bonding technique, engineers can specify the best finished gaskets for their sealing…
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Cab insulation for heavy equipment absorbs engine noise and provides a finished appearance to the interior of the cab or cabin where the operator or driver sits. Examples include headliners,…
Custom nitrile gaskets and industrial rubber products provide good resistance to oils, fuels, and chemicals but have limited temperature-resistance. Nitrile rubber, a synthetic elastomer, is also known as Buna, Buna-N,…
A bulb trim seal is a rubber gasket that provides sealing and insulation for doors or hatches with radiused corners. This type of industrial rubber product is sometimes called a…
Edge trim protects exposed edges and the people who come into contact with them. Trim seals, as edge trim is sometimes called, also provides a finished appearance to surfaces such…
Elasto Proxy is beginning a new year of blogging with a look at our most popular content of 2018. Whether you’re new to the blog or a veteran reader of…
Happy Holidays from Elasto Proxy! In our last article of the year, we’ll wrap-up our two-part series about gasket taping. As you may recall, Part 1 compared heat-activated taping systems…
HATS tapes and PSA tapes speed gasket installation and provide reliable attachment. Adhesive tapes that use a heat-activated taping system (HATS) require curing but provide permanent fastening. Pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA)…