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PTFE Coated Fiberglass Fabric | Custom Die-Cut Parts
At NEDC, we die cut all sorts of products. One product that I’m surprised I have not mentioned in the 5 years I’ve been doing the blog, is PTFE Coated Fiberglass Fabric materials. Right before the turn of the New Year, I decided it may be a good idea to discuss...
Open Cell Foam/Sponge | What is it, What is it good for?
At NEDC, we cut all kinds of cellular sponge products. One thing we have never really discussed on this blog, is “What is Open Cell Foam?” We discussed the differences between Open Cell Sponge, and Closed Cell Sponge, but I thought to myself, maybe a more...
Natural Gum Rubber | Custom Die Cut/Waterjet Cut Parts
It surprises me slightly, just slightly that we have posted over 220 blogs, but we have never discussed natural rubber. Natural rubber is called that because it was the first type of rubber discovered when the fateful Charles Goodyear accidentally dropped his natural...
Tips for your Gasket to Consider | Custom Gasket Suggestions
In a blog I wrote in the past, I had discussed how to make your gasket more cost effective. At times, I feel like I have talked about everything about gasket design- one blog I have not talked about is a few tips on designing gaskets. Tips: 1. Temperature Range When...
High Temperature Transfer Tapes | Die-Cut Tape/Laminated
NEDC die-cuts high-temperature gasketing materials all the time. Many times, customers would like a gasketing material to have a tape on them. Most applications don’t require a high temperature adhesive because its just to help during assembly- however, there are...
Cooking an Egg Through a Thermal Pad | How they Work
At NEDC, we cut thermal pads like it's our job- cause guess what.. It is. Oftentimes, when we are talking to customers- they may not know exactly how thermal pads work because it may not be obvious what a good insulator air is in an application. A few weeks ago, right...
VHB GPH Tape | Powder Coated/Liquid Painting | Die-Cut Tape
NEDC is a major supplier of 3M VHB Tape. There are VHB Tapes for all sorts of applications. However, it is well known in the industry that sticking things to powder coat, and liquid painted surfaces can be very tricky. Considering this, 3M Company has come up with a...
Silicone Sponge vs. Silicone Foam | Whats the Differences? Are they different?
We see on prints all the time “R10480S Silicone Foam” or “HT-800 Silicone Sponge”. Its clear what the customer is requiring. However- these requirements are slightly incorrect. It should read “R10480S Silicone Sponge” and “HT-800 Silicone Foam”. WIth that said, when I...
Speaker Gaskets | Custom Die-Cut Shapes | Foam/Sponge/Cork
Speakers are everywhere these days. I have some in my car, I have two on my desk (currently playing Vivaldi). In our last blog, we talked about rattling/pinging that can be present in different environments. As discussed in that blog, we suggest foam/sponge to absorb...
Foams/Sponges to Stop Rattling/Pinging/Buzzing in Applications
A few years ago, I had a car that had a sunglasses holder near the sunroof. I’m not going to name the manufacturer because I’m never buying a car from them again- however- One day(don’t ask me why, it started rattling).. It made this all the time. Finally, after a...
Sil-Pad A2000 aka SIL PAD TSP A3000 | Custom Die-Cut Thermal Pads
At NEDC, we die-cut a lot of thermal interface materials (TIMs). Cost is always a concern when customers are selecting thermal pads. When selecting an .015’’-.020’’ thin thermal pad, Sil-Pad A2000 is a good choice. Why Select Thermal Interface Pad Sil-Pad A2000? I’m...
Thermal Pad Sample Kit 2.0 | Sil-Pad & Gap Pad in One Kit
During COVID, NEDC released a Thermal Pad Sample Kit. It had a number of Gap Pads on it. We decided to re-release it- new. and improved. Why Thermal Pad Sample Kit 2.0? This time it has a combination of Sil-Pad and Gap Pad on the Thermal Pad Sample Kit. It has...
Electrical Enclosure Gaskets | Custom Die-Cut | Silicone, Neoprene
At NEDC, we make gaskets for all types of projects. One of the most common types of gaskets we make is something we call enclosure gaskets. We call them electrical enclosure gaskets here because oftentimes the enclosures that we are sealing off house electrical...
Weatherproof/Weather Resistant Gaskets | Outdoor Gaskets
At NEDC, we discuss types of gaskets with customers all of the time. It can range from high temperature gaskets, to fuel resistant gaskets. In this blog, we wanted to discuss weather resistant gasketing materials. Another thing I’ve heard customers called weatherproof...
3M Thermal Interface Pads | Silicone – Acrylic | Die-Cut Thermal Pads
At NEDC, we cut thermal pads on a frequent basis. Customers come all the time, asking for a thermal interface pad for their special electronic, phone this, defense system that. With all of these commercial electronics, and military applications, you need a reliable,...
Kalrez Perfluoroelastomer | Custom Die-Cut Parts
At NEDC, we have many materials to choose from when a customer discusses an application. For todays blog, I thought I’d write about an extreme material. Why Choose Kalrez® Perfluoroelastomer? The answer to this one is simple. If you have an application that requires...
Membrane Switch Spacers | Custom Die Cut/Laser-Cut Shapes
If you open up a membrane switch, you will find there are 3M products all over the place. 3M 467MP, 3M 467MP liner- any die-cutter who is worth their weight knows 3M 467MP is a commercial staple for this reason. NEDC provides all sorts of insulators, and spacers for...
Ultem Film | PEI Film | Custom Die-Cut Electrical Insulator
NEDC manufactures ( by die cutting) electrical insulators/isolators for many customers. One of the more robust electrical insulators/isolator around is Ultem™, or PEI. Properties of Ultem/PEI Film Ultem/PEI is a thermoplastic material. Ultem™ offers high heat...
9485PC Adhesive Transfer Tape | 350 Acrylic Adhesive | Custom Die Cutting
NEDC laminates many tapes to many types of gasketing materials. However, not all tapes are just adhesive laminated onto a kraft liner, and done- some adhesives are reinforced with fiber to make them more manageable. One of the tapes that utilize these fibers is known...
Flame Retardant Adhesive Transfer Tape | Lamination, Die-Cutting
At NEDC, we stock a lot of materials that are flame retardant. In fact, we have a page that just mentions all the flame retardant materials we have. These include gasketing, thermal pads, absorbers, and other types of materials. One thing we have not mentioned on this...
Custom Dust Gaskets | Foam/Sponge Neoprene, Silicone, & PORON
At NEDC, as a gasket manufacturer we supply a number of different types of gaskets to our customers. When I’m discussing applications, one of my favorites is custom dust gaskets. The reason for this is because Dust Gaskets are usually some of the more simple gaskets....
Battery Cushion Pads | Soft Custom Pads | Foam, Sponge | Custom-Cut
At NEDC, we manufacture a lot of products. Battery Cushion Pads are a common product we make. Customers who are making a modular electronic, oftentimes have a battery that also requires cushioning, or thermal cooling. What are Battery Cushion Pads Used for? Battery...
Gap Pad 3000S30 aka GAP PAD TGP 3000 | Custom Thermal Pad
Thermal Pads are one of our most common products. Customers call all the time asking for recommendations on Gap Pad, or how to choose Gap pad products. There are a few products that I enjoy recommending. One of them is Thermal Pad Gap Pad 3000S30. Why Gap Pad 3000S30...
Low Temperature Silicone Gaskets | Pads | Custom Die-Cut Gasketing
Low temperature gaskets are something we've talked about before. One thing we have not discussed is low temperature silicone rubber gaskets. To be clear, these type gaskets are approaching the most extreme low gasketing material we offer at NEDC. This is because,...
Fishpaper/Vulcanized Fibre | Custom Die Cutting/Laser Cutting
At NEDC, insulators are one of our core products. Many different electrical insulation materials are among products we cut into custom shapes. However, fishpaper, and vulcanized fiber paper products are among the most popular electrical insulation materials we use. ...
ESD Gaskets | Neoprene/Silicone Gaskets, Pads | Custom Die-Cut
At NEDC, we manufacture gaskets, and custom pads. One of the more interesting materials offer is electrostatic dissipative(ESD) gasketing. Out of those materials we manufacture ESD Gaskets. What is ElectroStatic Dissipative Gasketing? It might be a good idea to start...
Low Surface Energy VHB Tapes | 3M VHB Tape LSE Series | Custom Die-Cut Tape
Low Surface Energy Materials are often hard to stick to. Conventionally for permanent fasteners that has been a problem when a tape would be more convenient and cost effective. With the addition of 3M LSE VHB Tapes, permanent fasteners are easier than ever. 3M LSE VHB...
Butyl Gaskets | Custom Die-Cut/Waterjet Cut Parts
Butyl rubber is an extremely versatile material. Butyl Rubber is a copolymer of isobutylene, and a very small amount of isoprene, both polymers are distributed throughout the polymer chain randomly. It was first synthesized in 1937 at Standard Oil, now formally...
Sil-Pad 980 aka SIL PAD TSP 1680 | Custom Die-Cut Shapes
At NEDC, we cut a whole bunch of different types of thermal pad gap filling materials. Sil-Pad 980 has a unique application list where it's used. Properties of SIL PAD TSP 1680, aka Sil-Pad 980 SIL PAD TSP 1680 has great cut-through resistance. It is silicone-based...
Buna-N/Nitrile Custom Gaskets | Waterjet-Cutting/Die-Cutting
At NEDC, we cut a lot of types of materials. A common type of material chosen for fuel-resistant applications is nitrile gasketing. Nitrile gasketing has an excellent balance of properties that make it a versatile material to pick for applications where fuel resistant...
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Can you use a Thermal Pad/Gap Pad more than Once?
My blogs largely originated from the various questions I have gotten from customers over the years. This includes the most popular ones. One question I realized I get an awful lot is : “Are Gap Pads Reusable?” Heres my short answer, “It depends, but I wouldn’t ever”....
Die-Cutting vs Laser Cutting, Epoxy Preforms: Part 2
I had a customer call the other day, saying he heard that laser cutting was better than die-cutting for frozen epoxy preforms. Heres the thought I had in my head “Why does this keep coming up!?” Heres my thought, and then I’m going dive into every advantage, and...
Super-Soft Silicone Rubber Gaskets | Tight-Tolerance/High-Temperature
At NEDC, Custom Silicone Rubber Gaskets are a common product we sell. Included in that category are the Super-Soft Silicone Rubber Gaskets that are available. When I think soft gaskets, typically below 40A durometer would be considered soft. However, when I think of...
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