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All About Neoprene O-Rings

Neoprene o-rings are also known as chloroprene (CR) o-rings and provide good resistance to UV light, oxidation, and weather applications. The elastomer they are made from is cost-effective, water-resistant, and weather-resistant. These o-rings are most commonly used in the refrigeration industry due to excellent resistance to hazardous chemicals like ammonia and coolants like Freon 12, […]

What Are Spliced & Vulcanized O-Rings?

Spliced and vulcanized o-rings are made from extruded cord stock that has been cut and bonded together, as opposed to molded o-rings; those that have been compression or injection molded as one piece. Vulcanized o-rings are an excellent choice for static sealing applications when molded o-rings cannot be used due to large or non-standard dimensions, […]

ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Global O-Ring is proud to announce our recent certification to the ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard. According to ISO’s website, these standards “provide guidance and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure that their products and services consistently meet customer’s requirements, and that quality is consistently improved.”