Is Silicone Rubber Right for Your Business?

Silicone rubber parts come in many different shapes and guises. From washers to sheeting and gaskets to tubing, there are many ways to put this type of rubber to use. If you use rubber parts in your business – or plan to – it’s worth thinking about which kind of rubber would work best. Many…

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False Economy: Is Regular Rubber Cheaper Than Silicone?

When you create a product for sale, one of the most important areas to look at is your profit margin. You need to sell the product for more than it costs to make and distribute it, otherwise you’ll lose money. Most people understand this, yet it is a basic way of looking at the situation.…

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3 Reasons to Choose Coloured Silicone Rubber Parts

One of the great things about choosing silicone rubber parts of any type is the range of options available to you. Some are purely practical in nature, while others are creative. All are worth considering, though. One thing you may not have thought about is colour. If you’re used to looking at a range of…

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What Do You Need to Know About Silicone Rubber?

If you are curious about how you might use silicone rubber, it pays to know a few things about it first. We’ve covered the most fascinating facts here, but there are many more, delving into various areas such as its ability to withstand extremes of temperature. How many of these things did you already know?…

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Is Durability the Best Feature of Silicone Rubber Parts?

We could give you lots of reasons why silicone rubber parts are better than the same parts made from standard rubber. However, one query that regularly comes up on this topic concerns durability. Silicone rubber is an elastomer, which gives it different properties to that of regular rubber. Those properties do make it more durable…

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Self-Adhesive vs Plain Washers

We are all familiar with washers. They are used in multiple situations every day. While a washer is a simple thing, it has an important role to play. It sits between two surfaces that would otherwise not produce a tight fit. Washers can produce a seal where one would not otherwise be possible. They are…

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Understanding Silicone Rubber Tolerances

When you begin to read more about silicone rubber parts and how they are created, you may encounter the word tolerance. We know what this means in terms of tolerating things ourselves (or not, in some cases). But what does it mean when we’re talking about silicone rubber? We’re going to delve into this topic…

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Why Swap from Regular to Silicone Rubber?

If you need rubber parts – from gaskets to sheeting and washers to tubing – you have lots to choose from. However, not all rubber parts are the same. While there are many differences between them – not all visible with the naked eye – you have two basic items to choose from: • Regular…

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How is Silicone Rubber More Versatile?

How many ways is silicone rubber used inside your home, your car, even your business? You might be surprised at the answer. We all rely on silicone rubber, a hugely versatile form of rubber, in lots of ways almost every day. Your car may have gaskets made from this material. Your takeaway reusable coffee cup…

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Why Quality is Vital When Ordering Silicone Rubber Products

When you choose to buy silicone rubber parts rather than those made from standard rubber, you are choosing to buy a superior product. However, even when you consider this, you still have other issues to consider. You want quality parts for your requirements, no matter what they are made from. In terms of silicone, you…

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