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Why Low-Cost Rubber Parts Often Cost More Over Time

Why Low-Cost Rubber Parts Often Cost More Over Time

The purchase order looks clean. Unit cost: $2.47. Quantity: 5,000. Delivery: 8 weeks. Six months...
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What Causes Rubber Parts to Fail Prematurely (and How to Prevent It)

What Causes Rubber Parts to Fail Prematurely (and How to Prevent It)

You don't discover the seal failed. You discover what the seal failure cost. A production...
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How Material Selection Impacts the Longevity of Rubber Products

How Material Selection Impacts the Longevity of Rubber Products

Most rubber components don’t fail because of bad tooling or sloppy manufacturing. They fail because...
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Why EPDM Rubber Remains the Go-To Material for Outdoor Durability

Why EPDM Rubber Remains the Go-To Material for Outdoor Durability

Your seal failed. Moisture got past the gasket, bearing seized up, and now you've got...
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The Advantages of Partnering With a Domestic Rubber Manufacturer

The Advantages of Partnering With a Domestic Rubber Manufacturer

Most companies don’t set out looking for a domestic supplier. They get there after something...
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Rubber Tarp Straps Fit to Your Needs

Rubber Tarp Straps Fit to Your Needs

Universal Polymer & Rubber (UP&R) manufactures high-quality, USA-made EPDM rubber tarp straps built to perform...
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Choosing the Right Seal for Your Commercial Garage Door

Choosing the Right Seal for Your Commercial Garage Door

A reliable commercial garage door seal does more than block drafts – it protects your...
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What Is Automotive NVH?

What Is Automotive NVH?

You may be wondering, “What is NVH in automotive?” NVH stands for noise, vibration, and...
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What Is Rubber Tubing?

What Is Rubber Tubing?

Rubber tubing is tubing made primarily from rubber or polymer materials. Rubber tubing offers excellent...
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