Outside of the engineering design of a seal, there are 3 core elements that play a major role in the success of a complex seal. Once you have a fundamental understanding of each, you'll be well on your way towards producing a seal that meets, or even exceeds, the performance requirements necessary for harsh environments and/or complex sealing applications.
Before diving deep into the complexities of rubber design engineering, tooling, manufacturing, and testing, it's important to get a deep understanding of the core elements that make it work. In this post, we take a deep dive into the basics of rubber shore hardness, how to measure it, and some of the standard applications you'll find in the real world.
Case study of how Echo worked with a hydraulic pump manufacturer to save them $100k annually by converting their metal plate to plastic
In this post, we're going to explore how tier-1 automotive manufacturers that use rubber door seals are making the shift towards more complex parts as way of exceeding OEM's strict criteria
HNBR Development - Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) is a unique elastomer that is known for its physical strength and retention of properties after exposure to heat, oil and chemicals. HNBR was developed in the early 1980s as companies were
Several factors can cause stress on polymers like rubber such as chemical exposure, moisture exposure, and rapid, extreme temperature cycling. This is especially true in the automotive industry.
Learn about some of the basics of EPDM rubber and common usages and problems this material solves
Rubber compression molding process begins when a precise amount of rubber is placed into the bottom mold cavity. Next, rubber is secured when the top half of the mold is fastened in place. Then, forceful pressure
