Your seal is your first line of defense between you and dangerous spills, expensive repairs, and frustrating downtime. In applications that experience extreme temperatures and chemical exposure, finding a sealing solution can feel nearly impossible. That is where flexible graphite comes in. This unique material is produced by immersing natural flake graphite into a chromic […]
How long is your supply chain? How many contacts do you manage? According to a recent study, only 6% of companies feel they have full visibility over their supply chain, but the same survey revealed that 57% of companies believe that managing their supply chain well gives them a competitive advantage. That is a glaring […]
In industries like food and beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing, where the end user ingests the product, preventing contamination is of the utmost importance. This is especially true when it comes to rubber polymers, which can have negative health effects if ingested. Ultimately, those who operate in this space face a slew of regulatory requirements, health […]
Your organization’s logistics are constantly working behind the scenes to move your operations forward. Optimizing your industrial logistics can result in smoother operations, decreased cost, reduced waste, and more. Ultimately, a secret key to logistics optimization is collaborating with vendors to remove bottlenecks and improve efficiency whenever possible. Before we can determine how to use […]
Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) is a versatile material with a wide range of formulas for just about every application. If you have spent any time looking into sealing solutions, you have most likely heard of FFKM as the superior option in most situations. But why? Is FFKM everything it is made out to be? What are the […]
Your o-ring is the only thing that stands between you and a failed seal, bringing with it dangerous messes and expensive downtime. When it comes to choosing your o-ring, not only do you want to choose the correct material and design, you also want to ensure you are working with the right people for the […]
So it is time to design your seal, but what will you choose for your sealing ring? There are multiple types of sealing rings, as well as complementary fittings that extend the life of your seal or improve its function. Deciding what is right for your application can be daunting, but it does not have […]
The “one size fits all” approach rarely works anywhere, let alone in industrial sealing. In complex industries, such as oil and gas or pharmaceutical manufacturing, complicated problems deserve thoughtful and innovative solutions. Thus, for the best problem solving for industrial seals, you need a tried and true process combined with innovative experts to develop solutions. […]
The perfect seal. The one that does not fail and holds steady for the expected life cycle of the application. An elusive fairytale of the manufacturing world… Except, here at Marco Rubber, it’s not a fairytale. We help our clients design the right seal every day. As sealing experts, it is what we do best. […]
When designing seals for tough applications, your o-ring should be your first point of consideration. Choosing the right o-ring for harsh environments will make or break your seal. It can be frustrating and difficult to find a well-designed o-ring made from the right material for your environment, but you can start by considering the primary […]
5 Things Semiconductor Engineers Should Do to Perfect Their Seals The world as we know it would not be possible without computers – and those technologies would be impossible without semiconductors. Yet their production comes with unique challenges as the wafers become increasingly smaller – and contamination becomes an even larger risk to their integrity […]
Marco Rubber & Plastics has continued to offer key value-added o-ring services to give customers better service, more options, and greater flexibility.
