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Elastomer and rubber shapes are available in finished and semi-finished stock formations. They are formed through processes such as molding, casting, extrusion, pultrusion, machining, thermal forming, plastic welding, rapid prototyping, and grinding. Common forms for elastomer and rubber shapes include bars, films, plates, profiles, rods and shims. Products with square, spherical, angular, rectangular, hexagonal, tubular, I-shaped, and T-shaped cross-sections are also available. Hollow stock is usually tubular or pipe-shaped and contains an open internal bore. Round stock is typically made of metal and used in the fabrication of ball bearings, ball valve balls, check valve balls, and measuring balls. Specialty elastomer and rubber shapes are manufactured according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements or in-house capabilities.

Elastomer and rubber shapes use many different chemical systems and filler materials. Some chemical systems contain acrylics, elastomers, natural or synthetic rubbers, ethylene copolymers, silicone compounds, or vinyl systems. Others contain polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terphthalate (PET), polybutylene terphthalate (PBT), or polyether block amide (PEBA) resins. Commonly used chemical systems include polyolefin, polypropylene (PP), polysulphide, and polyurethane (PUR). In terms of filler materials, some elastomer and rubber shapes contain chopped, continuous, wound, or aramid fibers. Others products contain glass or metal fillers, inorganic or reinforced compounds, or carbon or graphite powders. Unfilled elastomer and rubber shapes are also available. Typically, these raw materials are used as starting components in the production of finished coatings.

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Conductive Adhesives and Compounds
Conductive adhesives and compounds provide an electrically and/or thermally conductive path between components.
Conformal Coatings
Conformal coatings encapsulate circuit boards and their electronic components in order to prevent the ingress of moisture, fungus, dust and other environmental contaminants.
Epoxy Adhesives
Epoxy adhesives are chemical compounds for joining components. They require clean surfaces and are valued for their toughness and resistance to chemical and environmental damage.
Gel Elastomers
Gel elastomers are highly viscoelastic polymer gel materials that have excellent shock absorption and damping characteristics. They are available in a variety of material types and grades.
Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) and Contact Adhesives
Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) and contact adhesives adhere to most surfaces with very slight pressure. They are available in solvent and latex or water-based forms.
Silicone Adhesives and Sealants
Silicone adhesives and sealants have a high degree of flexibility and a very high temperature resistance (up to 600° F), but lack the strength of other epoxy or acrylic resins.
Thermoplastics and Thermoplastic Materials
Thermoplastics and thermoplastic materials soften when heated and harden when cooled. They can withstand many heating and cooling cycles and are often suitable for recycling.

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