Posts Tagged ‘thermoplastics’
How Thermoplastics Improve Your Equipment
Thermoplastics are one of the more recent innovations that have changed the game in heavy equipment, especially machines that use compressors. Intense research has led to very precise materials that can perform specialized functions dramatically better than their more generalized predecessors. This means that you can investigate upgrading components of your equipment without undertaking the…
Read MoreBe Better, Faster, Stronger With High-Quality Poppets
Poppet valves are often a preferred alternative to traditional compressor valves because they offer increased reliability and efficiency. To get the most benefit from this type of valve, you need to secure high-quality poppets. These parts are often made from very powerful and resilient materials, and some companies that supply them even have custom part-making…
Read MoreWhen to Replace Profile Rings
When you think about it, the rubber in sealing rings is an amazing material. It is a recent discovery, only introduced in 1736. It was not until 1700 that Joseph Priestley developed rubber in its first commercial use as a pencil eraser. The usefulness of rubber lies in its elasticity, defined as the ability of…
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