A gasket is a mechanical seal that fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Continue reading
Rubber in the Olympics
February 27, 2018I’m sure you’ve been at least casually following the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Continue reading
Grommets: MDI Products in Action
February 21, 2018A grommet is a ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically a sheet of textile fabric, sheet metal or composite of carbon fiber, wood or honeycomb. Continue reading
Urethane Restoration Team: Methods
December 21, 2017Part Six
Urethane Restoration Team: Flatness Matters
November 13, 2017Part Four
Urethane Restoration Team: Temperature Variation Matters
October 23, 2017Part Three
Made in Wisconsin
August 24, 2017We proudly invest in our community. Continue reading
Michelin’s ‘Vision’ for Tires
June 15, 2017Today, at the Movin’ On 2017 Conference, Michelin unveiled Vision, a new concept tire that gives consumers exactly what they need, when they need it. Continue reading
Life Without Rubber, Part 1
April 18, 2017
Have you ever thought about how much rubber is used in your daily life? Neither had we, until today. So we asked ourselves: What would a life without rubber look like? Continue reading
Rubber To Metal Adhesion
July 29, 2016
The processes of adhering rubber Silicone Parts – Molded Dimensionsto metal components are widespread techniques in the rubber industry. Generally the same considerations and procedures are applicable for rubber to rigid non-metallic components, but the adhesion values may be lower. Various adhesion levels can be obtained. For instance, to obtain adhesion on critical products, such as engine mounts, very close controls are required, both on metal and rubber preparation. Some products may require only enough adhesion for assembly. The adhesion level (tear/tensile strength) is directly affected by type of metal, surface preparation, non-metallic inserts, compound composition, curing conditions, and type of adhesive. Continue reading