The Elastomerics Blog

There is a new breed of personal computers on the market today, the Ultra Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC). One of the obvious sectors driving demand for these products is the… read more

Recently we have seen more requirements for silicone foam and closed cell silicone sponge enclosure gaskets and cushioning pads requiring high strength pressure sensitive acrylic adhesives for bonding to powder… read more

It is interesting how the word “rubber”, which historically has referred to natural rubber (also known as isoprene) has become a general term for elastomeric materials. Natural rubber is the… read more

For decades Stockwell Elastomerics has been applying pressure sensitive adhesive backings onto gasketing materials. Adhesive backed gaskets are very appealing to our customers for several reasons. More often engineers and… read more

Over the last few months Bill Stockwell has been working on a new brochure that highlights Stockwell Elastomerics core products and service. I thought it would be interesting to show… read more

Occasionally we receive inquiries for a large custom gasket. In some cases they are extreme such as the one shown here. In many cases they are for NEMA enclosures (commonly… read more

Stockwell Elastomerics carries a wide range of materials so that we can meet the demands of most applications. Over the years silicone has grown to be our core material. We… read more

Kiss cutting is a die cutting process where a gasket or pad is supplied rolled up on the adhesive liner. If you were able to watch the cutting process in… read more

Supported adhesives, also called double coated tapes, get their name from their construction. A thin plastic like layer, typically PET, is coated on both sides with a thin layers of… read more