Read practical guidance on silicone sealants, greases, compounds, fluids and qualification planning.
A senior procurement engineer shares hard-won lessons about packing o-rings, rubber handles, building sealants, and why Dow Corning 795 silicone and TPU each have a place.
Read MoreA procurement manager's practical guide to choosing between silicone, rubber, and TPU for drain plug o-rings, building sealants, and food-contact products — with total cost of ownership in mind.
Continue ReadingA quality manager's firsthand account of a costly mistake with silicone structural sealants, and the hard-won lesson about why specs, materials, and choosing the right supplier matter more than the sticker price.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager shares 5 years of data on total cost of ownership for Dow Corning silicone products, including AllGuard coatings, medical-grade O-rings, and cleansing rubbers — with real numbers and honest caveats.
Continue ReadingA project manager's honest account of choosing the wrong structural sealant for a medical facility, costing $4,500 in rework and a 3-week delay. Lessons on value, specs, and why Dow Corning 995 wasn't just 'more expensive.'
Continue ReadingA practical FAQ for engineers and buyers using Dow Corning silicone products — from foam extrusion to sealant application. Real mistakes, real costs, and the checklists that saved us.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager with 6 years of industrial sealing experience explains why silicone often beats rubber in total cost of ownership—even though the unit price is higher. Covers Dow Corning 111 grease, Dow Corning 123 seal, o-ring dimensions, and sealing polystyrene foam board joints.
Continue ReadingAn admin buyer shares a real-world story about discovering the true cost of silicone materials, from cheap lubricants to industrial sealants, and why TCO thinking changed everything.
Continue ReadingA procurement manager shares real cost data from 6 years of tracking industrial silicone purchases, explaining why Dow Corning AllGuard coating and clear silicone delivered the best total cost of ownership despite higher upfront pricing.
Continue ReadingA personal take on why choosing between polystyrene and polypropylene isn't straightforward, and how material science (and my mistakes) taught me to think in scenarios instead of absolutes.
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