When an old-time faucet leaked, even the most amateur of plumbers realized the problem was probably a defective washer. If the washer was replaced, the faucet generally went back into service and had ...

O-rings and guide rings are both used on hydraulic cylinders, but they handle different tasks. O-rings are often the first choice for engineers because of their flexibility and performance in static ...

For more than 60 years, engineers specifying seals and customers using them have accepted the arbitrary rule that the maximum amount O-rings will swell in most applications is a 25% change in volume.

Align Capital Partners has acquired Anchor Rubber Products as an add-on for portfolio company Marco Rubber & Plastics. No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Newington, Connecticut, Anchor is a ...