by Kent Elastomer | Oct 8, 2021 | KEP News, Leaderviews
Silicone Tubing Shortage? KEP Can Help. Global silicone shortages have raised the price of silicone across the board. This causes major problems for companies that rely on silicone components, including food and drink companies and the medical field. If this applies...
by Kent Elastomer | Oct 8, 2021 | KEP News
Environmental Impacts in the Rubber & Elastomer Industry As a rubber manufacturer, KEP is committed to environmental sustainability. We have taken concrete steps to maintain harmony between nature and our business practices. Rubber improves lives across the globe....
by Kent Elastomer | Oct 8, 2021 | Elastomer 101
Rubber Compound Manufacturing A rubber compound is a mixture made from one or more base polymers, fillers, and other chemicals. The result is a finished rubber material. Rubber compounds can be formulated to address a number of concerns and necessary strengths for the...
by Kent Elastomer | Oct 5, 2021 | Elastomer 101
Rubber Manufacturing Humans have been creating and using rubber since as early as 1600 BC. Early indigenous Mesoamerican communities used rubber balls made from stabilized rubber for sports. This strong, stable rubber was also used for waterproofing, containers, and...
by Kent Elastomer | Oct 5, 2021 | Leaderviews
You can expect to find Kent Elastomer Products food grade tubing in a wide variety of places where food is served, from sporting events to restaurants and cafes. KEP offers flexible tubing products for dairy and beverages in a broad array of sizes, colors, compounds,...