Eliminating Harmful BPA from the Food & Beverage Industry
As food and beverage processing continues to evolve, there’s a focus on flexible, durable products that can withstand pressure and protect the products inside. For this reason, plastics are a common material for fluid conveyance and other parts used in processing. Bisphenol A, more commonly known as BPA, is a plasticizer used in products involved […]
The Rise of Home Brewing and the Need for Safety in Beer Production
As more people are turned on to natural foods and beverages and locally sourced products, we’re seeing a general rise in the number of home beer brewers. With craft beers becoming more popular and new flavor infusions coming out daily, it’s no wonder that people are inspired to create their own one-of-a-kind brews. In fact, […]
What Medical Designers Need to Know When Specifying “Medical Grade” Rubber Products
As Medical Design & Manufacturing West (MD&M West) fast approaches, we’re looking forward to educating attendees on what to be aware of when specifying rubber products for the medical field. We encourage medical designers to beware when specifying “medical grade” rubber products. The key is to understand the intended use of the product before specifying […]
The Perils of Over Specifying Tolerances on Rubber Products
Determining and specifying the manufacturing tolerances for various manufactured parts is a vitally important step in product design. The purpose is to ensure that each part will fit and work efficiently when put together as a unit. If one piece is too large, or if two pieces are too close together, it can completely throw […]
Preparing and Inspecting Heating Systems for Winter
As the temperatures begin to steadily drop, home and business owners’ thoughts turn to the readiness of the systems in their buildings to deal with the rigors of winter. It is important for everything from your furnace and hot water heater to your snow blower to work at a moment’s notice to avoid the bitter […]
Growing Popularity of Silicone & EPDM Compounds in Architectural Sealing
Those of us following trends in the construction sector have been seeing a lot of positive news lately. Workers who are upgrading infrastructure can look forward to about two more months of road work, even as the busy summer season winds down. Commuters may not be pleased with the short-term disruptions caused by this effort, […]
The Benefits of Silicone Over Other Elastomer Materials
Elastomers are more commonly known as rubber products, and are used in a very wide range of industries. Their well-known flexibility makes these materials ideal for creating seals and other formable products that can be used in industrial settings, as well as medical settings. But with the many elastomer options out there, what makes one […]
UL Listings Ensure Reliability of Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
At Vanguard Products, we maintain a firm commitment to our customers in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. As such, we are constantly looking for ways to enhance our offerings through relevant certifications. Currently, we have numerous products that have received appropriate UL listings, including Ultra-Vanshield products listed under UL 50/UL 508/UL 50E […]
Are Nanoparticles Safe to Use in Manufacturing and In End Products?
Concerns are mounting among the general public and the scientific community about the safety of nano-materials. The overall consensus is that more research must be done to determine the safety and possible risks associated with these materials. Though most studies have been inconclusive, the fact remains that some nanoparticles can easily pass through cellular walls […]
Exploring the Benefits of Nickel Free EMI/RFI Shielding Gaskets
Nickel Free EMI Shielding Gaskets In the competitive world of EMI/RFI shielding gaskets, many companies are touting various nickel-containing gasket materials claiming that they have improved galvanic compatibility with aluminum at a lower cost. However, these material combinations including nickel and graphite alloys, and nickel and aluminum alloys suffer from poor conductive performance. And beyond […]