Elasto Proxy Invites You to Support Centraide Laurentides
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy Are you more likely to tell your friends about a good experience or a bad one? In recent years, books like Satisfied Customers Tell…
Military Buyers Find Sealing Solutions at CANSEC 2013
Clyde Sharpe President of International Sales at Elasto Proxy Military buyers need rubber components that can withstand electromagnetic interference (EMI), provide waterproofing, and withstand extreme pressures and service temperatures. When…
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…
Asking, Answering, and the Art of Sealing
Doug Sharpe President of Elasto Proxy How well do you listen? Do you like to ask questions? When you have the information that you need, do you know what to…
Head Injuries, Hockey Helmets, and ASTM Standards
Playoff hockey challenges you physically, mentally, and emotionally. This year’s strike-shortened season is no exception. Just ask any of the players on the 16 National Hockey League (NHL) teams that…
Rubber Bumpers for Shock Absorption and Traction
Rubber bumpers are solid rubber profiles that provide shock absorption and traction for industrial and commercial applications. They are made of various rubber materials and/or compounds, and can be recessed…
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.…
