Considerations When Choosing A Neoprene Gasket...

There are many different options in gasket materials today. Each different material is designed to work effectively for specific types of applications, industrial uses and for different functions. In general, neoprene gaskets come in different types for specific use. Neoprene is considered to be good for use with exposure to ozone as well as weather conditions. It can be effective in a wide range of temperatures from minus sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit to plus two hundred and fifty degrees Fahrenheit. Neoprene itself is most often associated with water resistance. It can also be highly dirt and residue resistant, which is important in many applications. It has moderate resistance to oils and chemicals as well as petroleum products. Neoprene is considered a better option for many types of gaskets that were originally made of either synthetic or natural rubber. Types There are different types of neoprene gasket materials. This includes a sponge option, which has individual types of pockets that are ideal for insulation, sound and vibration minimization. The homogeneous material is more of a general use type of gasket that can be used both inside and outside. This often has a cloth finish or feel and offers the greatest temperature range. There is also a diaphragm type of neoprene material used in gaskets. This has a good temperature range a well and is oil resistant. It is used to allow pulses between two different mediums on either side of the gasket to go through the material. It is important to carefully choose the right type of neoprene gaskets for the specific environment and use. While this is a good option for a wide range of applications, including HVAC systems and refrigeration, it is not the optimal choice if the gasket will be exposed to chlorine,...

The Importance of 100G Test Equipment...

Not so long ago, people were going online with 14.4K dialup modems. Computer hard drives were measured in MB instead of GB. You could visit a web page, go get a cup of coffee, drink it, and the page might not be fully loaded. However, all of this has drastically changed with broadband technology and fiber optics. Today, people expect “instant technology” with streaming video, VOIP, and cloud based applications. This has spurred the “need for speed” and the birth of super fast technologies with high tech 100G test equipment. Let’s take a closer look at this phenomenon and why you need the best possible testing equipment. History of 100G As far back as 1973, experimental Ethernet began. It was able to send nearly 3 MB of data over a coax at a speed of about 360 kb per second. By 1982, Ethernet II frame format was developed and it was significantly faster. In fact, 10MB of data could be sent at more than 1MB per second. The following year, the IEEE 802.3 standard was developed. Fiber optics entered the field around 1987. By 1993 10Base-F technology was introduced. Plus in 1997, Full Duplex with DIX framing eliminated the need for the DIX/802.3 split. The following years would see developments like IEEE 802.1AX, and Ethernet to the Home, which used point to point fiber optic technology. 100G In 2006, new standards for high speed Ethernet were investigated by a high speed study group. By late 2007, a 100G Ethernet Taskforce was developed. Its purpose was to find ways to increase 802.3 speeds to 40 and 100GB per second. The idea was to drastically enhance bandwidth while still using 802.3 technology, so there would be few equipment compatibility issues. Needless to say, the technology grew...