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How to Select the Right Sealing Material for Cleanroom Applications

What Is the Best O-Ring Material for Cleanroom Tools?  If you’re specifying seals for cleanroom equipment, material choice matters more than almost any other design decision. The wrong elastomer can become a source of contamination — outgassing volatile compounds, shedding particles, or reacting with process chemicals in ways that compromise the entire environment. The right […]

How to Select the Right Sealing Materials for Semiconductor Applications

Why Semiconductor Applications Require a Different Approach to Material Selection  O-rings create the seal for vacuum environments, prevent toxic gas leaks, and contain corrosive chemicals. They are necessary for protecting highly sensitive wafers from particulate contamination and process defects. Material selection is also a key factor in reducing stickiness and adhesion issues for wafer transfer. Therefore, selecting the right sealing […]

Vendor-Managed Inventory Program Simplifies Multi-Supplier Stocking

Managing inventory across multiple contract manufacturers can be challenging. It requires careful tracking, delivery coordination, and consistent pricing. When critical products are spread across several suppliers, even routine replenishment can require more time and oversight. Vendor-managed inventory programs can support meeting these challenges.  A leading electrical equipment manufacturer was having difficulty tracking their inventory of […]

Improving Automated Handling in Vibration Bowl Applications

Small changes in an o-ring’s finish can affect how it moves through automated equipment. In vibration-bowl applications, a shiny finish can cause o-rings to clump together rather than separate and feed consistently. Addressing the issue in the vibration bowl during automation required a controlled and repeatable matte finish. The Challenge: Reducing O-Ring Clumping in Vibration […]

Marco Acquires Rocket Seals, Inc., Adding a 70-Year Legacy to Its Growing Platform

Marco Acquires Rocket Seals, Inc., Adding a 70-Year Legacy to Its Growing Platform Marco Sealing Solutions is proud to announce the acquisition of the assets of Rocket Seals, Inc., a Denver-based independent distributor specializing in O-rings and sealing products for MRO and OEM customers across North America. The addition deepens Marco’s capabilities and extends its […]

Marco Sealing Solutions Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Pride Seals, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marco Sealing Solutions Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Pride Seals, Inc. SEABROOK, N.H., May 19, 2026 — Marco Sealing Solutions (“Marco”), a leading distributor of high-performance sealing products, today announced the acquisition of Pride Seals, Inc., a provider of specialty sealing products and services. The acquisition further strengthens Marco’s position as a premier partner for engineered sealing solutions, expanding its product breadth, […]

Understanding PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)

What Is PPAP?  PPAP stands for Production Part Approval Process. It is a document package that provides reassurance to customers that Marco Sealing Solutions understands their requirements and is able to meet them.   PPAP is an industry standard that originated in automotive and aerospace. However, it is a tool that can be used by any end user in any […]

Freudenberg-NOK Approved Distributor Status: What It Means for You

What Freudenberg-NOK Approved Distributor Status Means for Your Sealing Supply  Freudenberg-NOK Approved Distributor status identifies distributors that meet Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies’ requirements for technical competence, service quality, and tightly integrated logistics. For end users and OEMs, it signals direct access to the Freudenberg and Dichtomatik product portfolio, trained sealing expertise, and coordinated processes designed to shorten lead times and reduce supply risk.  Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies operates a structured distribution network with […]