Why Should You Choose Flex-Tex Expanded PTFE Instead of PTFE?

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Expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) is a type of PTFE that offers flexibility, permeability, chemical resistance, and linear strength. It has widespread applications, in everything from the medical, pharmaceutical, and dental industries to aerospace and telecommunications. While it shares some properties with conventional PTFE, its unique structure makes ePTFE a preferred material for various applications. In this […]

What Are O-Rings? All You Need to Know

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What is an O-ring, and what purposes do various O-rings serve? While an O-ring’s basic function is relatively simple, there are several important considerations to make when choosing the right one for your application to ensure your O-ring can withstand high pressures, temperatures, and other operating conditions. Read on to learn more about O-rings, what […]

Exhaust Gasket Material: Types and Applications

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Exhaust systems are exposed to extreme levels of heat, which means their gaskets must have the properties to withstand this and other harsh conditions. Learn about the characteristics to look for in exhaust gasket materials so that you can select the right types of gaskets for your exhaust system. Ideal Characteristics of Exhaust Gasket Materials […]

Cut Gaskets vs. Molded Gaskets: What Is the Difference?

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Gaskets fill the gap between the surfaces of two parts, joining them and creating an effective seal that prevents leakage. Manufacturers have multiple methods for producing various types of high-quality gaskets, depending upon the material selection, available equipment, and application requirements. Two common options are cut gaskets, which manufacturers cut from sheets of raw material, […]

Thinking “outside the box” to provide innovative sealing solutions: The fully-molded “Ladder Gasket” from MPRC.

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Master Packing & Rubber Company (MPRC) takes great pride in “thinking outside the box” to do whatever it takes to assist our customers, and we never shy away from challenging or problem applications that many suppliers turn down. One example of a solution we provided our customer is a fully-molded “Ladder gasket,” which goes inside […]

Industrial News: Reflecting on a great 2022 FEW Show

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A look back at the 2022 Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) in Minneapolis, MN MPRC recently attended the Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) in Minneapolis, MN.  As a leader in innovative seal technology, the goal of exhibiting at this year’s show was for MPRC to continue to increase awareness of our current presence in the Industrial and […]

Gasket Materials and Understanding Choices through ASTM Tests

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Gasket Materials and Understanding Choices for gasket selection through ASTM Tests  Today’s blog will be posted below in print and is also available as a video here: https://youtu.be/bdoPET82aMI   So many good competitors…so many good materials. It adds to the dilemma in picking who to work with and even more importantly, what to work with […]

MPRC’s M-Nozzle™ Gasket for Railcars

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The M-Nozzle™ Gasket from MPRC. When it comes to Railcar Manway gaskets, let’s face it: there are too many sizes, thicknesses, and variations to keep track of. How can you tell the difference between a gasket that’s supposed to be 21” x 19” versus a gasket of similar color that’s 21 1/4” x 18 7/8”? […]