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Metrology: CNC multisensory dimensional measuring system

Metrology: CNC multisensory dimensional measuring system

An overview of the CNC multisensory dimensional measuring system in the metrology department at PPE.

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Metrology: Non-contact Arm Scanner

Metrology: Non-contact Arm Scanner

An overview of the non-contact measurement arm scanner, in the metrology department at PPE.

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Perlast: The value of a technical sealing partner

Perlast: The value of a technical sealing partner

Stuart Campton, Strategic Market Development Leader for Fluorinated Products at PPE, discusses the importance of working with a technical sealing partner to get the best performance and reliability from your FFKM seals.

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Perlast: Regulatory Compliance

Perlast: Regulatory Compliance

Jon Riley, PPE's Product Manager for Fluorinated Products, explains how Perlast FFKM helps operators ensure compliance with major international standards and regulations.

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Perlast: FFKM availability

Perlast: FFKM availability

Hannah Ashworth explores some of the current issues surrounding the supply of FFKM material, and how Perlast FFKM represents a more reliable supply of FFKM seals and components.

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Perlast: Chemical Resistance

Perlast: Chemical Resistance

Join Holly Nicholls, Materials Scientist at PPE, as she discusses the chemical resistance qualities of Perlast FFKM.

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Introducing Perlast FFKM

Introducing Perlast FFKM

A video introduction to Perlast FFKM, presented by Martins Omoniyi, Field Market Development Engineer for Fluorinated Products at Precision Polymer Engineering.

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Perlast: High Temperature Sealing

Perlast: High Temperature Sealing

Kyle Fearns, Product Manager for Fluorinated Products at PPE, talks us through the suitability of Perlast FFKM materials for higher temperature applications.

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What is Compression Set?

What is Compression Set?

This animation explains what compression set is, how it can impact the performance of elastomer seals, and some of the steps which can be taken to avoid seal failure through compression set.

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Reduce cost of consumables using TCO - Total Cost of Ownership

Reduce cost of consumables using TCO - Total Cost of Ownership

'Cheap to buy' does not mean 'cheap to own'. Discover how Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) can save money when purchasing elastomer seals. When is buying cheap a false economy?

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HyClamp hygienic gasket seals

HyClamp hygienic gasket seals

HyClamp, PPE's range of high performance hygienic gasket seals - specifically developed for pipe couplings used in food, beverage and pharmaceutical process lines.

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Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - CSR

Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - CSR

This video explains the affect of compressive stress relaxation (CSR) encountered by elastomer seals. It addresses what CSR is, why it occurs, how it is measured and why it is important to consider during seal selection.

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Elastomer Sealing Solutions for Hygienic Applications

Elastomer Sealing Solutions for Hygienic Applications

Learn about the important role hygienic elastomer seals play in the overall food and pharmaceutical production process.

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Hygienic Elastomer Seal Compliance

Hygienic Elastomer Seal Compliance

Learn about the importance of hygienic elastomer seal compliance and takeaway tips to ensure your seals are fit for use in food or pharmaceutical production lines.

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Hygienic Elastomer Seal Traceability

Hygienic Elastomer Seal Traceability

Learn how to reduce the risk of contamination in your food and pharmaceutical production lines and ensure the safety of your manufactured products in this video which looks at the importance of hygienic elastomer seals traceability.

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Elastomer Materials Selection for Hygienic Sealing Applications

Elastomer Materials Selection for Hygienic Sealing Applications

Learn about the elastomer material grades commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical processing industry and which material grade would be most suitable for your hygienic application.

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Elastomer Seal Design for Hygienic Applications

Elastomer Seal Design for Hygienic Applications

Learn about hygienic elastomer seal design in relation to industry standards BS4825, IS0 2852 and DIN 32676, some of the design failure modes you may come across in application and, an alternative solution of custom designed seals tailored to your food or

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Critical Sealing for Life Science Applications

Critical Sealing for Life Science Applications

What are the key considerations developing sealing solutions for critical life science applications? Find out which profiles are proven to improve reliability and performance in life science environments, and reduce unscheduled equipment downtime.

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What is Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) and why is it a risk for elastomer seals?

What is Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) and why is it a risk for elastomer seals?

We take a look at the causes of Rapid Gas Decompression (RGD) in elastomer seals, and why it's important to take every precaution to minimise the risk of it occurring.

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Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - Plasma Degradation

Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - Plasma Degradation

This video explains how elastomer seals are affected by plasma exposure in semiconductor device manufacturing processes. It shows the three main facto…

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Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - Thermal Expansion

Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - Thermal Expansion

This video addresses the failure mode of thermal expansion encountered by elastomer seals used in high temperature applications. It explains what thermal expansion is, why it happens and how to avoid it.

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Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - Outgassing

Causes of elastomer O-ring and seal failure - Outgassing

Elastomer O-rings are one of the main uncontrolled gas sources in a sealed vacuum system. In this short animation you will learn what outgassing is and how to avoid it in your Semiconductor application.

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Detectaseal®, A range of Metal and X Ray Detectable Elastomers

Detectaseal®, A range of Metal and X Ray Detectable Elastomers

A look at PPE's range of metal detectable and X-ray detectable elastomer compounds designed specifically to meet the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical and food processing industries.

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How Semiconductor O-rings are made at PPE

How Semiconductor O-rings are made at PPE

A behind-the-scenes look at how high performance O-rings, used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, are made at Precision Polymer Engineering.

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