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What Are Rectangular Seals? How Can They Help You in Automotive Applications?

Dr. Mirco Gronitzki on 09/27/18

High speeds, high pressures and high temperatures – these are three important requirements that seals in critical automotive applications frequently must be able to address. ...
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Global Manufacturing: Growth in Asia & Our Connection

Andy Li on 09/18/18

Global manufacturing is moving at such an unprecedented speed that businesses need to take proactive steps to remain competitive; one way is through investment in R&D and ...
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All in the (Polymer) Family: Meldin® Line Combines Thermoplastic & Thermoset Materials to Solve High-Demand Applications

Finding the right material solution for specialized applications is always challenging as they may be exposed to extreme environments or chemicals or may need to be ...
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Explore 4 Critical Considerations for Choosing Polymer Spring-Energized Seals in Oil & Gas Applications

Geert Vanthienen on 08/22/18

Oil and gas production is on the rise. U.S. oil output is expected to reach an all-time high this year and Europe’s offshore drilling continues to grow, with strong ...
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R&D’s Critical Role to find the right Sealing and Polymer Solutions: A Day in the Life of an R&D Engineer

Alma Camara on 07/31/18

The process of selecting the best materials for critical parts in machines we use daily and devices we rely on in aerospace, space, life sciences and industrial manufacturing ...
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Selecting the Right Seal in Life Sciences: OmniSeal® Spring-Energized and Rulon® Polymer Solutions

Ronelle Decker on 07/17/18

Choosing the right seal is critical in medical devices, surgical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory diagnostics applications to ensure patient well-being and handle performance ...
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Sealing & Polymer Manufacturers: A Timeline of Innovation

Rebecca Phan on 06/29/18

Most seals and polymer components are not visible to the human eye; however, these critical parts hold a “hidden” value that make THE difference in core systems, influencing ...
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The Engineering Seals Summer Reading List: Our Picks

Rebecca Phan on 06/14/18

With the weather warming up in many places across the globe, it’s time to sit back, reflect, and enjoy some rays with a few interesting summer reads. What might you find tucked ...
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The Rulon Difference

Prasad K R on 05/31/18

The U.S. manufacturing index rose to 56.6 in May from 56.5, according to IHS Markit, and earlier this year Bloomberg reported that factories in China, France, Canada, Germany ...
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Automotive Braking Systems: A Review of Quality Precision Components

Simon Hufnagel on 05/21/18

Aside from proper steering, braking systems are perhaps the most important safety component of any vehicle.  To the driver, they are a no-fail system which is expected to work ...
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