Material of the Month: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)
| Comments Off on Material of the Month: Cross Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)Lightweight, Versatile, Durable: A High Performance Foam Solution This blog is the second in a new CGR Products content series titled “Material of the Month.” The series will spotlight some of the unique materials and their applications that CGR works with. High performance material choices can make all the difference in a project. From sheet […]
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How Are Rubber Materials’ Tolerances Calculated?
| Comments Off on How Are Rubber Materials’ Tolerances Calculated?Rubber parts are becoming more popular for manufacturing because of their ability to deliver flexibility in a wide range of temperatures and situations. Versatility is a top benefit, but only if materials are designed correctly. To prevent failures of critical parts and processes, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has developed a table of tolerances that […]
Tags: RMA tolerances, rubber material, rubber material tolerances, rubber tolerances, tolerance dimensions for die-cut sheets
Meet the New Knife Cutting Machine at CGR: Flashcut Flex HD
| Comments Off on Meet the New Knife Cutting Machine at CGR: Flashcut Flex HDKnife cutting is one of the fastest and most precise methods for producing parts. From prototypes to final products, no matter the shape or size of a design, knife cutting technology offers flawless production for a wide range of materials. We’re excited to feature brand new technology to the CGR Fleet from ATOM. “Cutting”-edge tooling, […]
Material of the Month: Acrylic Foam Tapes
| Comments Off on Material of the Month: Acrylic Foam TapesVHB Tapes can replace mechanical fasteners, liquid adhesives and more This blog is the first in a new CGR Products content series titled “Material of the Month.” The series will spotlight some of the unique materials and their applications that CGR works with. Our first material on the list is acrylic foam tape. What is […]
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Cutting vs. Converting – What’s the Difference?
| Comments Off on Cutting vs. Converting – What’s the Difference?Don’t Get Tangled Up in Terminology The CGR team gets a lot of requests for cutting, converting, and fabricating. Fortunately for our customers, we do it all. As far as we’re concerned, these terms refer to the same process — the process of transforming a raw material into a precision component for your part. If […]
Tags: converting, cutting, die cutting, flatbed die cutting, kiss cutting, rotary die cutting, waterjet cutting
Case Studies Prove the Importance of Precision Converting
| Comments Off on Case Studies Prove the Importance of Precision ConvertingIntroducing Real Examples of Customers’ Precision Cutting Solutions The right material and the exact cut make all the difference. For tight-tolerance components like gaskets, pumps and seals, there is no room for error — and no detail is too minor. For example, one of our customers, a large boat manufacturer, had overlooked the importance of the […]
Chemical Resistance 101: Ensure Your Component Can Resist the Chemicals It’s Exposed to
| Comments Off on Chemical Resistance 101: Ensure Your Component Can Resist the Chemicals It’s Exposed toPrevent degradation to your application with a Chemical Compatibility Guide Each and every elastomer material — and family of materials — comes with specific capabilities. Elastomers demonstrate resistance to harmful chemicals and fluids, but they vary greatly in performance depending upon the material in question. It’s crucial to the success of a project to prevent […]
Tags: chemical compatibility, chemical resistance, elastomers, natural rubber, rubbers
Tips for Selecting the Right Polymer Material for Your Application
| Comments Off on Tips for Selecting the Right Polymer Material for Your ApplicationSelecting the proper polymer material for your application is a critical aspect of the product design process. Ensuring that gaskets form a proper seal means that your product will perform properly in your customer’s application and not cost their business money through downtime and malfunctions. Determining the operating temperatures of your applications allows you to […]
The New CGR Website: Featuring Improved User Interface and Fresh Resources
| Comments Off on The New CGR Website: Featuring Improved User Interface and Fresh ResourcesFor over 50 years, CGR has delivered custom gaskets and seals with top-of-the-line efficiency, combining skilled personnel, capabilities, financial strength and industry expertise. Now, we’re proud to introduce our newest development: a brand new online home at cgrproducts.com. Whether you’re an engineer, designer or procurement manager, we know that accessing the information you need, when […]
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IBM’s “Indestructible” Thermosetting Polymer: Polyhexahydrotriazine (PHA)
| Comments Off on IBM’s “Indestructible” Thermosetting Polymer: Polyhexahydrotriazine (PHA)Jeannette “Jamie” Garcia is the researcher credited with discovering a virtually indestructible, recyclable, Nitrogen-based polymer known as “polyhexahydrotriazine” (PHT); though behind its existence, lies an accident. As the by-product of ambitious experimentation, PHT made its appearance when a reagent was left out of a beaker that held the ingredients for observing a random polymeric reaction. […]
