Gasket Materials and Understanding Choices through ASTM Tests

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Understanding Gasket Materials Through ASTM Testing Standards 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 […]

MPRC’s M-Nozzle™ Gasket for Railcars

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Railcar Sealing Innovation: The Story Behind MPRC’s M-Nozzle Gasket 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 […]

MPRC Employee Spotlight: Sebastian Struchen, Shipping Manager

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MPRC 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

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Team Member Spotlight: Patrick “Pat” Silvey, VP of Technical Services Patrick (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 […]

MPRC’s Bio-Fuel “science project!”

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Biofuel Science in Action: MPRC’s Sealing Innovation Project MPRC 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, […]

Cut gaskets: Gasket swell and selecting the right material

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How to Manage Gasket Swell and Choose the Right Cut Gasket Material In 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 […]

MPRC Team Member Spotlight: Laura Suttles

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Team Member Spotlight: Meet Laura Suttles of MPRC MPRC 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 […]

Welcome to 2022!

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A Look Ahead: MPRC’s Vision and Goals for 2022 Wow – 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 […]

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MPRC!

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Important Company Update from the MPRC Leadership Team IT’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’ […]

“Set it and forget it!” with MPRC’s Flex-Tex High-Performance Flange Sealant!

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Flex-Tex Flange Sealant: High-Performance Sealing Made Simple Have 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 […]