The proliferation of electronic devices in the world has caused EMI to become a relevant concern. Although all electronics emit magnetic and electrical energy, if this energy unintentionally interacts with another device and causes it to malfunction, then it is considered interference.

View our Top Posts of 2021 — $25 Million Inventory Strength After Boosting Safety Stock, Express, Zatkoff 2021 Line Card, Smith Seal of NC Acquisition, Large Seal Enclosure Case Study, and EMI Shielding & Thermal Management for Medical Devices.

3M™ Ultra Clear Double Coated Tapes UCT-30 and UCT-50 both come with a polyester (PET) carrier as well as two PET liners for dimensional stability. As a 3M™ Select Converter, Zatkoff Manufacturing converts and laminates this product to various substrates.

As an early, proactive response to the global supply chain crisis that manufacturers are facing, Zatkoff has strengthened our inventory to over $35 million. Learn how our boosted safety stock and valued employees have successfully safeguarded our processes and ensured that our customers can maintain operational continuity.

At Zatkoff Seals & Packings, we offer an incredible inventory of PolyPak® Seals, with the largest stock of PolyPaks® in the United States. Offering nearly 200,000 in-stock standard P4615A90 Molythane parts, our inventory is hugely advantageous for our customers.

SKF CR Seals^® are known for their outstanding performance across many applications, and have one of the longest histories in the sealing industry. Zatkoff Seals & Packings is an SKF Seals Distributor, offering a comprehensive line of catalog and custom parts in a variety of materials and coordinated engineering support.

Read our top posts of 2020 — RWS Seal Guards, EMI Shielding & Thermal Management Solutions for Medical Devices, Dependable Solutions for Appliance Assembly Challenges, Integrated Gasket Solutions

Zatkoff Seals & Packings is pleased to announce that our team was recently awarded a 2020 Supplier Premier Award from Eaton Corporation. Our team received this honor in recognition of superior performance regarding quality, innovative technology, delivery ratings, on-time development, technical support, superior communication, and much more. The 2020 award was sponsored by Eaton’s Vehicle Group, which is primarily serviced by our dedicated Grand Rapids team.

Zatkoff converts and supplies 3M adhesive transfer tapes, double coated tapes, double coated tissue tapes, and scrim reinforced tapes to solve a variety of automotive manufacturing challenges.

In this edition, we’ll discuss the causes and signs of extrusion damage, as well as potential solutions and methods for prevention. Extrusion damage failures often occur in dynamic applications such as hydraulic controlled rod and piston seals. These can also occur in static applications when seals are subjected to high-pressure pulsing, especially when the gland extrusion gaps are excessive.