Manufacturing

Information on how we can assist you with any custom products you may need, and our manufacturing standards

General Chemical Resistance of Various Elastomers

The following chart offers a general indication of suitability of various elastomers for service in the proximity of the chemicals listed.

We do not warrant the accuracy nor take responsibility for use thereof. Several variables must always be taken into consideration when using a rubber part in service. Some variables that can effect performance are:

  1. Temperature
    Elevated temperatures increase the effect of all chemicals on polymers. A compound quite suitable at room temperature might fail miserably at elevated temperature.
  2. Condition of Service
    A compound that swells badly might still function as a static seal yet fail in any dynamic application
  3. Flow
    The flow and exposure to the polymer, whether it is continuous or intermittent. A polymer may hold up to intermittent exposure, but may fail with continuous flow.
  4. The Grade of the Polymer
    Many types of polymers are available in different grades that vary greatly in chemical resistance.
  5. The Compound Itself
    Compounds that are designed for specific properties may lack in performance compared to one designed especially for fluid resistance.

In light of the above variables, it is always best to test for each application.

Please note that our gaskets are manufactured with Fluoroelastomer - FKM. These gaskets are special order and accordingly upon acceptance of the order it cannot be cancelled or returned. FKM gaskets shipping UPS may be insured for the actual value of the shipment and included in the freight charge

Compound Temperature Guidelines

The following is offered as a general guide of temperature ranges of various elastomers which may be specified by the purchaser. We cannot guarantee the accuracy nor assume responsibility for use thereof. Several factors must always be considered when selecting an elastomer for a rubber part. Examples of variables which could affect the selection include;

We do not warrant the accuracy nor take responsibility for use thereof. Several variables must always be taken into consideration when using a rubber part in service. Some variables that can effect performance are:

  1. Part application or end use.
  2. Compound source, grade or other specific characteristics.
  3. Environmental exposures such as chemicals, air, sunlight, ozone, friction etc.
  4. Source and type of heat or cold. For example the temperature may be generated or affected by friction, equipment (i,e blowers or coolers), temperature of liquid (i,e hot water vs. cold water)

In light of the above variables, it is always best to test for each application.

Custom Products

In addition to our line of products for the drinking water industry we quote a verity of rubber molded products for use in the service industries throughout North America.

We are always willing to look at an item. If it is compatible with our manufacturing process, we will quote the job.

Our state of the art injection molding process features 100, 200 & 500 ton presses and an 800 ton compression press.

All of our presses are built in the United States of America and capable of manufacturing custom products to your specifications in various elastomers including:

SBR
EPDM
Nitrile
Neoprene
FKM
...and more!

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