MPRC Employee Spotlight: Sebastian Struchen, Shipping Manager
1 CommentMPRC Employee Spotlight: Sebastian Struchen, Shipping Manager Sebastian (aka “Sea-bass”) is MPRC’s Shipping Manager. Sebastian has been with MPRC for 7 ½ years and is a tremendous asset to our team. Thanks to his leadership and the efforts of our shipping department, you can rest assured your order will get to you as quickly as […]
MPRC Team Member Spotlight: Patrick (Pat) Silvey- VP of Technical Service & Sales
Leave a CommentPatrick (Pat) Silvey VP of Technical Service & Sales Joined Master Packing, 2017 Not only is Pat a valuable asset to us here at MPRC in his role as VP of Technical Service and Sales at MPRC, but he can hold the beat down and lay down some serious notes on the skins too. Pat’s […]
MPRC’s Bio-Fuel “science project!”
Leave a CommentMPRC Bio-Fuel Test To cover our recent test and findings, we need to briefly identify what a Bio-Fuel is: Bio-Fuels- unlike other renewable energy sources, come from biomass such as plant or animal waste. A Bio-Fuel comes from the conversion of this waste into a liquid fuel, used to meet transportation fuel needs. There are […]
Cut gaskets: Gasket swell and selecting the right material
Leave a CommentIn the Engine business, most gaskets fail due to a combination of thermal cycling and improper surface preparation. Surfaces can become scratched, warped, or pitted which doesn’t allow for equal compression on the sealing surface, increasing the failure rate of the material. Many people spend a lot of time searching for the perfect gasket material […]
MPRC Team Member Spotlight: Laura Suttles
Leave a CommentMPRC Team Member Spotlight: Laura Suttles- Inside Sales/Customer Service- Master Packing & Rubber Company (MPRC) Chances are, if you have called Master Packing & Rubber Company, you have most certainly talked to Laura. She’s the pleasant and cheery voice that answers the phone, ensuring your order is heading your way. Many of us call her […]
Welcome to 2022!
Leave a CommentWow – here we are, starting yet ANOTHER New Year. Some of us are still getting used to writing “2021” on our checks, and many of us couldn’t be happier putting last year behind us. There’s no question the past two years have been challenging. Our company and our city experienced the damage of a […]
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MPRC!
Leave a CommentIT’S OFFICIAL: MPRC, a manufacturer of seals and gaskets for Locomotives and Rail Cars is AAR M1003 Certified! We proudly add that to our ISO 9001-2015 Certification– and as always, we THANK YOU for your business. As a reminder, MPRC manufactures right here in the good ole’ USA! Call MPRC today at 800-397-3429, or email […]
“Set it and forget it!” with MPRC’s Flex-Tex High-Performance Flange Sealant!
Leave a CommentHave you ever found yourself in a bind where you need something to seal a door, a flange, or anything quickly- but don’t have time to wait for trim seal, extrusion, or cut gasket? It happens. Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, “I sure wish there was something I had in my toolbox or on my […]
MPRC Fuel Bowl Seal
Leave a CommentWhat sets MPRC apart from other gasket suppliers? One of our main strengths is not only the ability to custom cut virtually any gasket, but we also custom mold a wide variety of rubber components. Fully molded parts, quality controlled from start to finish, made in-house- right here in the USA! One of the many advantages […]
Mechanical Seals vs. Mechanical Packing — Which Sealing Method Works Best?
4 CommentsSeals are a simple method of preventing fluid from escaping a vessel. Equipment like centrifugal pumps rely on seals to contain large volumes of pressurized fluid. There are two types of seals: the traditional pump packing known as mechanical packing or gland packing and the more modern mechanical seal. Mechanical packings rely on a rope-like […]