by Kent Elastomer | Apr 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
People often think “natural” means safe and “synthetic” somehow means dangerous – but that’s not always the case. After all, both arsenic and mercury occur naturally and can be quite deadly while man-made vaccines save countless lives. This kind of misconception...
by Kent Elastomer | Apr 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Rubber is like the superhero of the elastomer world. You encounter it every day in common products like car tires, shoe outsoles and garden hoses – but you’d never guess its secret identity! Is it man-made? Is it from another planet? Is it trying to save the world...
by Kent Elastomer | Feb 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Braces are often a necessary evil for creating great smiles – and the experience doesn’t need to be all bad! For the supplier, orthodontic bands can provide a steady and recurring source of profit. For the patient, they get their teeth aligned and have an...
by Kent Elastomer | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
KEP Employees recently participated in a heartfelt video to say goodbye to long-time President Bob Oborn. In their words, KEP is more than an elastomer manufacturer. Testimonials about Bob’s tenure and character reveal the compassionate human element of KEP. We care...
by Kent Elastomer | Jan 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Meet Jermaine, KEP’s Custom Dip Operator! Jermaine has worked at our Kent facility for the past three years, and we are so thankful to have him on our team! In his role at KEP, he dips parts in various compounds and then strips them off the forms after they...
by Kent Elastomer | Dec 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is Rubber Crimping? Is there ever a time convenient for a hose or tube not to work? No matter the industry, when a tube malfunctions or doesn’t connect properly, it spells trouble. Crimping rubber tubing provides a more reliable and robust connection compared to...
