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Darcoid’s extreme low-temperature O-rings for aerospace applications

May 13, 2019 by

In the aerospace industry, nothing is more important than mechanical reliability. Whether on the ground or at 30,000 feet aerospace engineers need to know that their seals can withstand the extreme temperatures and stress put upon seals in aerospace applications.  Darcoid’s extreme low temperature FKM O-rings were developed specifically for aerospace applications and are engineered to withstand the extremely low temperatures of flight and stress...

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May 13, 2019 by

We’re proud to introduce Darcoid’s new monthly newsletter. Featuring industry insights, case studies, helpful tips, product spotlights and Darcoid company updates, it’s your direct source to Darcoid’s industry leading seal knowledge. And with over 60 years of sealing experience we’ve got plenty of knowledge to share! At Darcoid we live by our tagline: “More Than A Seal. A Bond.” It represents our goal of being...

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More Than a Seal. A Bond.

April 2, 2019 by

April Fools day is normally a day where we have to keep our guard up in preparation for some sort of trick. But rest assured our news is no trick at all. As part of the ongoing evolution of our brand, Darcoid is rolling out a new look and feel. Our business has grown over the last 60 years, and we felt it was time...

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Case Study: Meeting Strict Life Science Requirements

November 7, 2018 by

The Life Science market includes companies with very diverse manufacturing outputs. From biopharma processing to medical devices, we understand better than anyone that no two sealing solutions are the same. With over 60 years of experience, our sealing specialists can work with you to engineer the ideal sealing solution for you unique Life Science application. Here is an example of one of the many unique...

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Optimizing seal performance, what does that mean?

March 2, 2016 by

Work with OEM engineers to: Improve seal wear / lifetime Reduce running friction, breakout friction Accommodate higher / lower operating temperature and pressure Reduce assembly weight Reduce number of system components (BOM count) Design for manufacturability

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Company Culture and Values

March 2, 2016 by

Darcoid – Oakland, California Seal Specialists for Original Equipment Manufacturers optimizing seal performance, quality, and cost. Darcoid is seal focused, technically strong, and has superior quality systems in place serving global OEM customers in a variety of markets. CrestTec – Austin, Texas Driven to help achieve optimal tool performance, at a lower overall cost of ownership, through value analysis and value engineering. CrestTec is Semicon focused; A...

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High Quality, Good Value

March 2, 2016 by

We know that quality and cost are important considerations when choosing your solutions. A back-ordered rubber part shutting down your assembly line A leaky seal or gasket because of poor quality The wrong rubber compound for the job At Darcoid Nor-Cal Seal, we take pride in our total commitment to customer service and innovative solutions. We have multiple programs for very demanding OEMs, including: Certified...

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