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
Although we usually think of silicone rubber as being pigmented red, black, or gray in color, it is also available in clear, transparent sheets and as custom molded parts. Using… read more
The picture below is a demonstration piece made to show how Stockwell Elastomerics’ 3 waterjet cutting units are able to cut complex geometries with ease. A steel ruled tool or… read more
Recently we’ve been seeing more applications where EPDM gaskets, in particular closed cell EPDM sponge, are the best value for a given situation. EPDM (Ethylene, Propylene, Diene, Methylene) is commonly… read more