Tungsten carbide bits are a type of cutting tool used in a variety of industries for drilling, cutting, and shaping hard materials such as metal, wood, and plastics. Tungsten carbide bits are made fr…

Rod ends, also known as spherical bearings, are a type of mechanical joint used to connect two or more components that need to move relative to each other. They are commonly used in a wide range of i…

O-rings are a common sealing solution in various industrial and commercial applications. They are made of different materials to suit different operating conditions, such as temperature, pressure, an…

O-rings are widely used in various industrial applications such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. These small circular seals are designed to prevent leakage of fluids or gases between two …

“Cut out the middleman and save cost”…. Really?We’ve all heard some version of this theory. Trust me, in industrial distribution, we’ve heard it A LOT.  And we LOVE to hear it, as it gives us the opp…

ASTM International is the curator of many industry standards throughout the industrial world. The ASTM D2000 standard governs the specification of rubber products in automotive applications. This par…

When thinking about creating seals to keep fluid in and contaminates out, there are two main categories. A static seal is when two components come together and are fixed against each other. A dynamic…

While the ongoing effects of an event like the current global Covid-19 pandemic are far reaching, the impact it has had on supply chains continues to affect nearly everyone across the world. While th…

In the world of elastomeric materials, storage and handling of product is critical to ensure suitability for use once it reaches final assembly. For parts made from some metals, improper storage can …

The Need for Custom Sealing SolutionsWhen working to resolve a problem with an existing product, or while designing something new, there is not always a catalog, off-the-shelf solution for every uniq…