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Understand how rubber material hardness impacts sealing, durability, compression set, and long-term performance in custom molded rubber parts. Learn how to choose the right durometer for your application.

Many believe O-rings compress like sponges but they don’t. Learn how O-rings really work and what it means for custom molded rubber seals and applications.

Properties and Comparison Between Viton and Kalrez

Key properties and limitations of Silicone and Fluorosilicone

Rubber is the most basic core polymer of an elastomeric compound. Rubber can be found naturally in the form of natural gum rubber, or rubber can be manufactured synthetically. Currently, there are over 32 synthetic rubbers known to the industry.