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Western Rubbers

Established in 1972, Western Rubbers specializes in manufacturing inflatable seals, rubber extrusions and rubber & PTFE diaphragms. With over 50 years of experience, our seals are made up of elastomers having specially developed in-house formulations, which make our seals not only appealing in aesthetics but also long lasting in extreme environments.

How to Avoid the Top 7 Sizing Mistakes When Specifying Inflatable Seals

Western Rubbers boosts in-house mold making with a new Vertical Machining Center (VMC),
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3 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Inflatable Seals by 2X

Western Rubbers boosts in-house mold making with a new Vertical Machining Center (VMC),
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Why Inflatable Seals Fail Prematurely – And How Engineers Can Prevent It

Why Inflatable Seals Fail Prematurely – And How Engineers Can Prevent It Inflatable seals are critical for OEMs
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Zero-Leak End-Plug Sealing for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

Executive Summary A confidential semiconductor OEM was struggling to get a new advanced packaging tool through prototype validation.
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5 Hidden Costs of Using the Wrong Inflatable Seal

5 Hidden Costs of Using the Wrong Inflatable Seal Think all inflatable seals are the same? Discover how
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Inflatable vs. Reinforced Inflatable Seals:What Engineers Regret Not KnowingEarlier

Inflatable vs Reinforced Inflatable Seals; What Engineers Must Know Before Specifying Choosing between inflatable and reinforced inflatable seals?
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How to Choose the Right Inflatable Seal for Irregular Gaps and Moving Assemblies

How to Choose the Right Inflatable Seal for Irregular Gaps and Moving Assemblies Learn how to select the
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Choosing the Right Inflatable Seal: A Guide for Engineers and Designers

Discover the ultimate guide to selecting the right inflatable seal for engineering and designapplications.
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Western Rubbers Elevates Tooling Precision with New VMC Machine Installation

Western Rubbers boosts in-house mold making with a new Vertical Machining Center (VMC),
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rubber diaphragm

6 Reasons Why the Right Diaphragm Design is Critical for Actuators

In industrial control systems, actuators play a pivotal role in regulating pressure and flow with precision.
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