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Profile Selection
Examine the profile's outer shape, internal cavity and seating surface together. Compare box, D and U-channel cross-sections using dimensioned examples.
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Profile Selection
Examine the profile's outer shape, internal cavity and seating surface together. Compare box, D and U-channel cross-sections using dimensioned examples.
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Dimensioning
Specify the inside diameter, outside diameter and wall thickness correctly in your tubing enquiry. Explore dimension notation and a worked calculation step by step.
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Material
The Shore A value provides information about silicone hardness. Assess this value alongside cross-section, closing force and operating conditions.
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Installation
Assess the channel opening, mating component thickness and seating depth together. Learn the checks to make before installing a U-channel profile.
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Production
Prepare cross-section, tolerance, installation area and application information together for a custom profile enquiry. Review the details your technical drawing should include.
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Seal solutions
Learn how silicone profiles and cords are made into rings, frames and custom seals, including the methods and their advantages.
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Material selection
Compare platinum-cured and peroxide-cured silicone in terms of purity, appearance, cost and applications.
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Cord and sealing
The properties and applications of silicone cord, and the technical points to consider when selecting the right product.
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Platinum-cured tubing
Learn about the advantages and applications of platinum-cured silicone tubing, and the criteria for selecting the right dimensions.
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Tubing selection
A practical technical guide to silicone tubing benefits, applications and selecting tubing suited to your requirements.
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Silicone material
A comprehensive technical guide to silicone's key properties, manufacturing methods and industrial applications.
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