Elastomerics Blog

Low outgassing materials release minimal levels of volatiles when exposed to vacuum pressure or heat. Polymers, including some silicones, are susceptible to outgassing but can…

Conductive elastomers that are fabricated into EMI gaskets provide environmental sealing and shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI) in electrical and electronic enclosures. Most rubber materials…

Stockwell Elastomerics offers a choice of rapid prototyping techniques for custom silicone gaskets and EMI pads. Choices include flash cutting, water jet cutting, die cutting,…

Stockwell Elastomerics inventories significant quantities of silicone rubber and manufactures parts like custom seals, pads, and gaskets. The difference between consumer grade and special grade…

Silicones have different dimensional tolerances than rigid materials like metals and engineering plastics. Silicones are softer, but that’s not the only reason that they have…

Gasket failures in aerospace and medical systems can cause downtime, rework, and potentially hazardous conditions. To ensure sealing success, engineers need to understand the causes…

Stockwell Elastomerics silicone seals and gaskets are frequently used in targeted Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) applications where equipment designers require materials that maintain…

Silicone gaskets offer exceptional performance in harsh environments, but not all silicones are the same. Engineers should evaluate durometer, compression set, thermal cycling, chemical resistance,…

Stockwell Elastomerics, Inc. is announcing its installation of a Sodick GL30A-LSR injection molding machine that supports liquid silicone rubber (LSR) micro molding. Micro molded parts…

Silicone foam and silicone sponge are both lightweight, compressible elastomeric materials that provide environmental sealing, cushioning, and thermal insulation. The main difference lies in their…