Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on Navigating Global PFAS Compliance & Deadline Requirements In Elastomeric Medical and Non-Medical Applications
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of more than 10,000 different fluorine-based synthetic chemical compounds used in a wide variety of products, including food packaging, cosmetics, personal care products, and textiles. In medical manufacturing, PFAS-based fluoropolymers such as polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) have been essential in devices and components like guidewires, catheters, and pacemaker leads […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on The Role of Silicone Tubing in Medical Devices
Silicone tubing is a widely used component found in modern medical devices, pharmaceutical production, and life-science applications. Whether it is moving fluids through a diagnostic analyzer or forming part of a single-use bioprocessing system, medical silicone tubing provides the consistency and safety that clinicians, engineers, and regulators expect. As healthcare technology advances, the need for […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on Fluorosilicone vs. Silicone for O-rings, Gaskets, Tubing and Seals
Fluorosilicone rubber (FVMQ) is a variation of silicone featuring stability, compression set resistance to temperature extremes, and enhanced resistances to non-polar solvents, fuels, oils, acids, and alkaline chemicals. This material is common in many industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications where static sealing and cushioning is required. FVMQ contains trifluoropropyl groups, making it highly versatile for […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on The Importance of Non-Leaching Materials in Water Treatment Applications
Now that we’ve reached the start of summer, one thing that’s on most people’s minds is water. Whether you’re heading to the local pool or reaching for a cool beverage, this time of year, you can never seem to have enough water. But how can municipalities ensure the safety of their water? Any water that’s […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on Vanguard Products Goes to Broadway
Out of all of the different places that you might expect to find our products, we bet we have an example of one place that will surprise you: the set of a Broadway play. That’s right – a few years ago, Vanguard was contacted by a set designer for a big project for the set […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on So what are you up to?
Since 1966, we’ve been making the world’s best high precision extruded, molded, and fabricated elastomeric goods. Everyone at Vanguard is committed to the highest quality and to a customer service that is second to none. In summary, our days are pretty full. Between engineering manufacturing, quality testing, and fielding orders and quotes, we really don’t […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on Drought in America and Vanguard
Forget the recent Olympics for a minute. As far as the weather goes in the US, 2012 has been setting the sorts of records no one really wants to set. Meteorologistsreport that it has been the hottest year on record in the lower 48 states. As of July 31st, the National Drought Mitigation Center reports […]
Posted by Vanguard Products Corporation on | Comments Off on Vanguard Is At The Forefront Of The Worldwide Solar Energy Revolution
Three decades ago, solar energy usage on a broad scale to power large sections of the population seemed to be a pipe dream. Based upon the technology of the day, it was assumed that “direct conversion” solar cells could never be efficient enough to generate enough power to make their use commercially feasible on a […]
