Addition or platinum cured silicone rubber offers an increasingly popular alternative to conventional peroxide cure silicone products, especially for healthcare applications that require the utmost purity and cleanliness of materials…. read more
Fluorosilicone (FVMQ) is fluorinated version of silicone which gives this polymer superior chemical resistance. Fluorosilicone is used where extreme temperature ranges (relative to “rubber”) are required and where aggressive fluids… read more
It is not a rare occurrence at Stockwell Elastomerics to receive an urgent call requesting next day gaskets or pads. Many times there is field requirement or engineering build where… read more
In a previous Elastomerics Blog post (June 2006) there is a brief description of material jointing. That post showed two methods used to joint silicone sheet, one being a combination… read more
Previously called EP-2022, BISCO® BF-2000 – Ultra Soft Silicone Foam (liquid silicone base) has been a nice addition to Stockwell Elastomerics’ line of silicone products. With a typical force deflection… read more
Stockwell Elastomerics offers UV corner bonding for large gaskets. This process includes die cutting or waterjet cutting the gasket “legs” with a dovetail type joint at the ends. The jointed… read more
Stockwell Elastomerics’ business model has been centered around low to mid volume runs, quality and speed. For companies practicing lean manufacturing this business model makes good sense. Stockwell Elastomerics maintains… read more
Stockwell Elastomerics regularly provides custom EMI gaskets for a wide range of customers. Each application is a bit different; some can be cut from “off the shelf” sheets of nickel… read more
720 lb Clamp, Foot Print / Contact Area Foot Size: 3″ x 12″ each Total Area: 2 x 36in² = 72 in² HT-800 Silicone Pad Size: 3″ x 12″ each… read more
Some questions and answers about silicone and acrylic adhesives: Is silicone pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) required for silicone material? We often see silicone based adhesive specified with silicone materials. Silicone… read more
