“Cut out the middleman and save cost”…. Really?
We’ve all heard some version of this theory. Trust me, in industrial distribution, we’ve heard it A LOT. And we LOVE to hear it, as it gives us the…
ASTM International is the curator of many industry standards throughout the industrial world. The ASTM D2000 standard governs the specification of rubber products in automotive applications. This par…
When thinking about creating seals to keep fluid in and contaminates out, there are two main categories. A static seal is when two components come together and are fixed against each other. A dynamic…
While the ongoing effects of an event like the current global Covid-19 pandemic are far reaching, the impact it has had on supply chains continues to affect nearly everyone across the world. While th…
In the world of elastomeric materials, storage and handling of product is critical to ensure suitability for use once it reaches final assembly. For parts made from some metals, improper storage can …
The Need for Custom Sealing Solutions
When working to resolve a problem with an existing product, or while designing something new, there is not always a catalog, off-the-shelf solution for every …
When a sealing company earns new business, they have put in the work to earn that opportunity. They offer the sealing products the customer needs, in a time frame that is acceptable, and at a price t…
O-Rings, Press-in-Place, Gaskets and More
In any mechanical device made of multiple components, the mating faces of two parts create a clear path for the internal lubricants or fluids to leak. Whi…
