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Visit us often for useful technical tips and helpful facts that will keep you in touch with the latest in rubber, plastics and polymer-related applications.

A new, updated Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation product catalog, is now available on the internet.  You can go to our Product Literature page through this link: Product Literature.

These PDF files have a lot of data, such as specific gravities, that are not included on our product specifications.

What is a rubber compound?

• A compound consists of an elastomer(rubber) and its additives as defined in this typical recipe.

• An elastomer is a high molecular weight solid material that is characterized by its elasticity, flexibility, toughness and impermeability.

• There are many additives that help to modify the basic elastomer.

• Let's discover how additives that are contained within an elastomer interact to provide a functional part.

• Please stay tuned to this site for details as we delve into aspects of COMPOUNDING.  See how Harwick Standard can HELP YOU!

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