Interstate Specialty Products

Shelf Life of Rubber Products
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Shelf Life of Rubber Products

Rubber products can remain in inventory for long periods of time. Shelf life, the storage period prior to part installation, varies by elastomer type. Storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, ozone, and exposure to light also affect the shelf life of rubber products. By understanding these factors and best practices, buyers can make informed decisions about sourcing elastomers and...

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Shelf Life of Rubber Products
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Shelf Life of Rubber Products

Rubber products can remain in inventory for long periods of time. Shelf life, the storage period prior to part installation, varies by elastomer type. Storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, ozone, and exposure to light also affect the shelf life of rubber products. By understanding these factors and best practices, buyers can make informed decisions about sourcing elastomers and...

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What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?
Machinery & Machining Tools

What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?

Interstate die cuts custom gaskets and other specialized products using precision die cutting equipment and high-quality tooling. Part tolerances are a function of multiple factors, including the base material, the die cutting method, and the type of die itself. Tooling types for custom die cutting include steel rule, solid milled, matched metal, rotary, etched, and combination dies. Which type...

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What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?
Machinery & Machining Tools

What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?

Interstate die cuts custom gaskets and other specialized products using precision die cutting equipment and high-quality tooling. Part tolerances are a function of multiple factors, including the base material, the die cutting method, and the type of die itself. Tooling types for custom die cutting include steel rule, solid milled, matched metal, rotary, etched, and combination dies. Which type...

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IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures

Interstate Specialty Products die-cuts gaskets that meet IP67 and IP68 standards for sealed enclosures. Ingress Protection (IP) standards are defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and describe the degree of protection that a mechanical, electrical, or electronic enclosure provides. Interstate uses precision die-cutting to create IP67 and IP68 gaskets, and can achieve...

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IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures

Interstate Specialty Products die-cuts gaskets that meet IP67 and IP68 standards for sealed enclosures. Ingress Protection (IP) standards are defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and describe the degree of protection that a mechanical, electrical, or electronic enclosure provides. Interstate uses precision die-cutting to create IP67 and IP68 gaskets, and can achieve...

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Materials

Poron Foams for Compression Set Resistance

Poron foams are a family of cellular urethanes that have excellent compression set resistance. Made by Rogers Corporation, these urethane foams die cut cleanly and are a good choice for shock isolation pads,cushions, and enclosure gaskets. Poron foam materials are available in different grades and thicknesses, support the use of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and range in hardness from...

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Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Methods for Cutting Large Gaskets Save Money and Increase Material Yield

Large gaskets are used in a wide variety of applications such as outdoor lighting and electronic equipment enclosures. Because these large custom gaskets can use significant amounts of material, technical buyers need to find ways to control costs. For product designers, cost savings are important, too. Precision die cutting from Interstate Specialty Products increases material yield, saving you...

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Materials

Poron Foams for Compression Set Resistance

Poron foams are a family of cellular urethanes that have excellent compression set resistance. Made by Rogers Corporation, these urethane foams die cut cleanly and are a good choice for shock isolation pads,cushions, and enclosure gaskets. Poron foam materials are available in different grades and thicknesses, support the use of pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), and range in hardness from...

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Mechanical Components and Assemblies

Methods for Cutting Large Gaskets Save Money and Increase Material Yield

Large gaskets are used in a wide variety of applications such as outdoor lighting and electronic equipment enclosures. Because these large custom gaskets can use significant amounts of material, technical buyers need to find ways to control costs. For product designers, cost savings are important, too. Precision die cutting from Interstate Specialty Products increases material yield, saving you...

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Company News

Request a Meeting with Interstate Specialty Products at MD&M West 2017

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA As the largest medical design and manufacturing event in the world, there are thousands of suppliers exhibiting the latest technologies. MD&M West has successfully connected medtech buyers and suppliers for over 30 years in an interactive face-to-face environment featuring product and service demonstrations, networking, and education programs. Interstate...

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Company News

Request a Meeting with Interstate Specialty Products at MD&M West 2017

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA As the largest medical design and manufacturing event in the world, there are thousands of suppliers exhibiting the latest technologies. MD&M West has successfully connected medtech buyers and suppliers for over 30 years in an interactive face-to-face environment featuring product and service demonstrations, networking, and education programs. Interstate...

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Shelf Life of Rubber Products
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Shelf Life of Rubber Products

Rubber products can remain in inventory for long periods of time. Shelf life, the storage period prior to part installation, varies by elastomer type. Storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, ozone, and exposure to light also affect the shelf life of rubber products. By understanding these factors and best practices, buyers can make informed decisions about sourcing elastomers and...

Read More »
Shelf Life of Rubber Products
Electrical Equipment & Systems

Shelf Life of Rubber Products

Rubber products can remain in inventory for long periods of time. Shelf life, the storage period prior to part installation, varies by elastomer type. Storage conditions such as temperature, humidity, ozone, and exposure to light also affect the shelf life of rubber products. By understanding these factors and best practices, buyers can make informed decisions about sourcing elastomers and...

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Company News

Interstate Specialty Products Embarks on Its Lean Manufacturing Journey

Due to rapid growth and the need to build operational capacity, Interstate Specialty Products (ISP) has embarked on a Lean Manufacturing Journey to expand upon the Lean initiatives that have been taken during the past twenty years. ISP has prided itself on providing excellent customer service and product throughout its 50 years of business. With ever-changing technology and evolving customer...

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Company News

Interstate Specialty Products Embarks on Its Lean Manufacturing Journey

Due to rapid growth and the need to build operational capacity, Interstate Specialty Products (ISP) has embarked on a Lean Manufacturing Journey to expand upon the Lean initiatives that have been taken during the past twenty years. ISP has prided itself on providing excellent customer service and product throughout its 50 years of business. With ever-changing technology and evolving customer...

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What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?
Machinery & Machining Tools

What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?

Interstate die cuts custom gaskets and other specialized products using precision die cutting equipment and high-quality tooling. Part tolerances are a function of multiple factors, including the base material, the die cutting method, and the type of die itself. Tooling types for custom die cutting include steel rule, solid milled, matched metal, rotary, etched, and combination dies. Which type...

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What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?
Machinery & Machining Tools

What's the Right Tooling for Custom Die Cutting?

Interstate die cuts custom gaskets and other specialized products using precision die cutting equipment and high-quality tooling. Part tolerances are a function of multiple factors, including the base material, the die cutting method, and the type of die itself. Tooling types for custom die cutting include steel rule, solid milled, matched metal, rotary, etched, and combination dies. Which type...

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IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures

Interstate Specialty Products die-cuts gaskets that meet IP67 and IP68 standards for sealed enclosures. Ingress Protection (IP) standards are defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and describe the degree of protection that a mechanical, electrical, or electronic enclosure provides. Interstate uses precision die-cutting to create IP67 and IP68 gaskets, and can achieve...

Read More »
IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures
Mechanical Components and Assemblies

IP67 Gaskets and IP68 Gaskets for Sealed Enclosures

Interstate Specialty Products die-cuts gaskets that meet IP67 and IP68 standards for sealed enclosures. Ingress Protection (IP) standards are defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and describe the degree of protection that a mechanical, electrical, or electronic enclosure provides. Interstate uses precision die-cutting to create IP67 and IP68 gaskets, and can achieve...

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