by Garrett Abare | Oct 27, 2023 | Die Cutting Blog, Gaskets Blog, Laser Cutting Blog, RF Absorbers Blog, Tech Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
We are a 3M converter, and if I’m being honest, I don’t throw a party everytime they come out with a new product. I like new copper foil products, and new VHB Tapes just like the next guy, but nothing gets me going like: “LONGER SHELF LIFE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE...
by Garrett Abare | Oct 23, 2023 | Die Cutting Blog, Gaskets Blog, Most Popular, Tech Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
Customers ask me for material selection recommendations all the time. One way I believe I build trust with clients is, I don’t upsell things I don’t need to. Customers literally once a week call and say, I NEED VITON! Oftentimes my response is “Hey, I’ll sell you...
by Garrett Abare | Oct 4, 2023 | Die Cutting Blog, Gaskets Blog, Tech Blog, Thermal Pads Blog
The TIM world is like the big bang.. It moves, and expands faster than ever. The reasoning for this is the fact that clock rates continue to expand and move even more rapidly. In this world, graphite is a TIM of choice because of a few features. Its available in thin...
by Garrett Abare | Jun 13, 2023 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Gaskets Blog, Laser Cutting Blog, Tech Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
At NEDC, engineered options are our thing. In this blog, we wanted to discuss all of the Garlock options that are under the BLUE-GARD® brand. These materials are non-asbestos, aramid fiber gaskets that are compressed with different binders. Popular Garlock BLUE-GARD®...
by Garrett Abare | Jun 7, 2023 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Gaskets Blog, Laser Cutting Blog, Tech Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
Silicone Sponge, and Silicone Foam are different. I’ve talked about that in another blog on our website. Both have desirable properties. Some have good physical properties, and some have good flame retardant properties. There are some products that can actually be...
by Garrett Abare | Jun 1, 2023 | Die Cutting Blog, Electrical Insulators Blog, Gaskets Blog, Laser Cutting Blog, Thermal Pads Blog, Waterjet Cutting Blog
One common question I hear engineers ask about is if it’s better to have Mica/Grease or Sil-Pad products. Obviously, I’m partial to this, but I wanted to give some thoughts I had about Mica/Grease, and why I think it has its place, but why I think in a...