Technical Articles
APM Hexseal Corp. has published these technical articles:
(Seals)
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O-rings play a vital role in sealing fasteners. Sealing fasteners are hardware devices (e.g., sealing bolts, sealing screws, and sealing nuts) used to mechanically join two or more components...
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Silicone rubber provides a number of advantages over other elastomeric materials. This sealing solution offers a robust combination of tensile strength, vibration and noise dampening, and thermal...
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In order to fabricate custom sealing components, many industry professionals must closely coordinate with each other throughout every step of the process. During the course of a project, you are...
(Fastening and Joining)
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Screw holes are integral to the structural integrity and appearance of various manufacturing and construction assemblies. There are many types of screw holes, but the two prevalent types are...
(Seals)
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In the industrial sector, sealing hardware plays a critical role in ensuring components are securely fastened within a system and preventing contaminants-such as liquids and gases-from moving through...
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Founded in 1947, APM Hexseal has provided environmental sealing solutions for over 70 years. We offer a wide range of innovative sealing products for use in industrial and commercial applications....
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This is why APM Hexseal originally developed and patented the first sealing boots on the market, designed to shield electrical components from the incursion of unwanted moisture, pollutants, and other...
(Plastics, Elastomers and Polymers)
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An elastomer is a material that returns to its original shape after bending and stretching, which makes it especially useful for sealing seams to prevent gases, liquids, and more from getting in or...
(Seals)
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APM Hexseal is a leading provider of durable high-quality sealing hardware, including custom-molded gaskets and washers. Gaskets and washers are often assumed to be the same thing, as they have a...
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Industrial mechanical equipment must reliably perform essential tasks, even while operating in challenging conditions. The slightest error or malfunction can lead to time-consuming and costly...
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Conventional fasteners, such as nuts, bolts, rivets, and screws, are relatively efficient at mounting a broad range of items to surfaces, or surfaces to each other. However, in some industrial...
(Seals)
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Unsealed components and housings are vulnerable to contaminants that can cause sensitive switch or component failure. These components are often crucial to the continued function of the drone and...
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Washers may seem like simple hardware, but they serve a critical function in keeping fasteners secure. While all washers help distribute force and protect surfaces, some go a step further by providing...
(Metals and Alloys)
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Stainless steel is a metal used in various applications due to its durability, heat and corrosion resistance, and variety of grades and types. We will explore what stainless steel is and the different...
(Circuit Protection Devices)
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Circuit breaker boots are used to cover and protect electrical protection devices. While largely unseen, these components are present in industrial infrastructure, electric vehicles (EVs), and other...
(Fastening and Joining)
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Thread pitch is one of the fundamental characteristics of screw design. Pitch directly affects the holding power and integrity of threaded assemblies. It is the key to pairing a screw or bolt with a...
(Seals)
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In the industrial sector, sealing hardware plays a critical role in ensuring components are securely fastened within a system and preventing contaminants-such as liquids and gases-from moving through...