Many countries have faced the issue of the depletion of medical stockpiles amid the COVID pandemic. It is to keep vital considerations in mind when storing medical devices that use rubber gaskets, seals, and O-rings. PPE and medical devices both make use of rubber seals to ensure that they can be stored for many years. […]
For oil applications, good sealing is vital to prevent unwanted water, dirt, debris, or dust from the external environment and products that are contaminated. Material selection is key when it comes to finding the ideal seal for oil and gas applications. Each elastomer has unique properties and benefits that must align with the requirements for […]
The ongoing COVID pandemic has created a huge demand for vital medical equipment like ventilators. For each healthcare device, a rubber seal can make or break the application. In some cases, it could be the difference between life and death as well. This is why no compromises can be made when it comes to choosing […]
With the range of different materials available for seals, choosing the right seal material can seem intimidating. In this blog, we directly address this issue in a simple manner. Here is how you can take the help of the acronym ‘TEMP’ to choose the correct material for an application: “T” for Temperature Different types of […]
The influx of coronavirus patients has caused the medical industry to heavily rely on the production of rubber parts and seals to cope with this current healthcare crisis. To be eligible for use in healthcare, these medical-grade seals have to meet high FDA and ISO standards, as well as undergo rigorous testing. Medical grade seals […]
With time, industrial-grade rubber seals require time-to-time maintenance for extended shelf-life. Generally, rubber seals undergo stress through various external factors that speed up the degradation process. Rubber seals are subjected to rigorous tension in industries like aerospace, automotive & nuclear. The deterioration of these industrial rubber items can be considerable over time. However, the right […]
When it comes to aggressive EOG environments that require extreme reliability, longevity, and durability, one elastomer comes to mind: Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR). HNBR is renowned for its durability and retention of properties after overtime exposure to external elements like heat, oil, and chemicals that tend to weaken the durability of rubber seals. Properties […]
