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Would Silicone Rubber Be the Right Choice
We use rubber for all kinds of purposes and items. Everything from a rubber washer to prevent friction between moving or solid parts to rubber seals for doors and windows… and many other things between those two. There are major differences between rubber and silicone rubber parts, though. Many people go for standard rubber without thinking too much about it. Yet in some cases – perhaps in many – there could be some smart reasons why choosing silicone rubber would supply the better outcome. Think of quality first The type of project or item you are creating should tell you...
What Should You Think About Before Ordering Silicone Rubber Parts?
Before you place an order for anything, it’s important to think about what you want and why you want it. What do you expect to get from that order? How can you be sure you’re ordering the best items that are going to give you the best performance? If we apply that thinking to the ordering process for silicone rubber parts, we can understand there are various things to consider. We’ll list some of the most important ones here, so you can use this article as a guide whenever you’re ready to order some parts. From washers to gaskets, all...
Silicone Rubber Aerospace
If you ever board an aeroplane, do you think about the various materials used to create it and keep it running safely? Few people do. They just want to reach their destination safely and on time. Yet we can all understand how important it is that the materials used always give their best performance. If there are even a few minor issues, they could compromise the safety of the flight. If you know a little about silicone rubber parts, you won’t be surprised to hear they are used throughout many aircraft. Silicone rubber has the properties needed to make sure...
Insulate and Seal with Silicone Rubber Seals
The properties of silicone rubber make it the perfect choice for many roles. You can certainly expect to find it in many areas of life. In many cases, simpler rubber products do not give the same performance as silicone rubber. One area we’ll look at here involves silicone rubber seals. You’ll soon see why this material is the best choice whenever any seal is required. Ideal for seals of all kinds When you want to create a seal between two other materials, you want to make sure nothing can get between them. This could mean liquid or air, depending on...
Silicone Rubber Good Indoors and Outdoors
You need only glance around this website to realise there are plenty of ways you can use silicone rubber parts. You can buy tubing for many applications including those in medical settings. You can buy all kinds of washers, both in regular sizes and in bespoke designs. You can buy numerous gaskets and profiles made from one piece of silicone or several. The possibilities are, well… endless, as you can see. Versatility is a key feature of many silicone rubber applications. It is this versatility that makes the items ideal for use in both indoor and outdoor situations. Indoor applications...
3 Reasons to Rely on Silicone Rubber Parts
If you need to buy spare parts made from rubber, you can choose from standard rubber or silicone rubber. Most people then discover that the latter is more expensive. Some will choose rubber at that point, while others go on to find out more about silicone rubber before choosing which items to buy. Those that do indulge in extra research are likely to find many reasons why they should rely on silicone rubber parts. We discuss three of the main ones here, although there are many more. 1: Silicone rubber lasts longer than standard rubber You may be surprised to...
What is Medical Grade Silicone Rubber?
Silicone rubber has long been proven to supply excellent performance in a range of conditions and scenarios. It is used throughout many industries, performing many roles in numerous circumstances. This is made possible because it is versatile and can be made to meet the precise specifications required for each project or use. Perhaps one of the best examples of this concerns medical grade silicone rubber. In this article, we’re going to look at this type of silicone rubber, so we can find out why it is useful, reliable, and safe to use in a variety of circumstances. Silicone rubber products...
Die Cut Silicone Rubber Gaskets for Fast Order Completion
Did you know that silicone rubber gaskets are made using dies? In this article, we’re going to explain how a die works and how it is used. We’ll also find out how they ensure faster production of gaskets of all shapes and sizes. What is a die? You’ve heard the term, ‘the die is cast.’ This refers to beginning a process that we cannot stop by any means. For example, if we pushed a snowball down a hill, we wouldn’t be able to stop it gathering pace and getting larger and more dangerous as it went. We might say the...
Do You Need Bespoke Silicone Rubber Items?
Silicone rubber – it’s all around us, sometimes hidden, sometimes in view. It is used in the aerospace industry, the medical industry, the automotive industry, and many others as well. Your doors and windows may well have silicone rubber seals to keep the cold out and the heat tucked away indoors where it should be. Your car might have some silicone rubber gaskets in there somewhere as well. The examples can easily continue. But our focus here is on bespoke silicone rubber parts. We’re going to find out what these parts are and whether you might benefit from ordering them....
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