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Fluorosilicone, FVMQ is a compound that contains trifluoropropyl, methyl, vinyl, and a combination of silicone which gives it super abilities. Like silicone, Fluorosilicone has a great compression set and is stable in extreme temperatures. Unlike silicone, it

Here at APG, we have a dedicated team with decades of O-ring knowledge and experience readily available to vulcanize any custom O-Ring when you need it most. The vulcanization process consists of using cord material, adhesive, heat, and pressure to combine the

Sight glasses are transparent industrial glass that are used for observing levels of liquids or gases inside of a pipe, tank, or boiler. This is critical as it allows plant managers or engineers to look inside their systems without disrupting the flow of opera

APG (formerly American Packing & Gasket) is a fabricator, manufacturer, and an expert distributor of custom sealing and plastic products. We have over 4,000 square feet of dedicated manufacturing space filled with dozens of specialized machinery and equipment

FKM (Viton™) and Nitrile (NBR) are two of the most used elastomers for sealing applications. These materials are suited for all-purpose general use applications. They both offer key properties that allow for great flexibility for different tasks throughout the

To prevent foodborne illnesses from occurring, FSMA investigated the day-to-day operations of food and beverage processing rather than the finished product. During investigations, a huge problem was uncovered. Exposure to the continuous harsh conditions of foo

Spiral wound gaskets were developed to meet the high demands of the oil refinery industry. This gasket is widely used in many industries such as oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. This metallic gasket today is used in industrial plants as it can withstand

There are various colors o-rings come in as each color has a secret meaning to it. The colors can indicate the type of material the O-Ring is based on, set by an industry standard. The industry standard was created throughout the years based on the common colo

The colors of the spiral wound gasket do matter! The industry standards require the gaskets are to be color-coded. This helps identify what the gasket is made of quickly and easily. With spiral wound gaskets, there are two distinct colors, the color of the out