Technical Guides

There are many conditions to be considered when choosing an O-Ring seal. The online O-Ring Calculator from our supply partner Trelleborg, offers engineers and professionals a quick and easy way to calculate O-Ring dimensions and the appropriate housing layout.

The type of thermal silicone you choose will be mainly governed by your application and preferred dispensing method; this article looks to compare the different types of thermally conductive silicones, why you would choose one over another and their relative benefits.

With the acquisition of M-Tec in 2017, Techsil acquired a team of Bonded Seal and Self-Centring Seal specialists. Here we've put together an overview to help understand and order seals.

Techsil offers a Technical Guide to using polyurethanes designed for casting applications.

Techsil understands cure inhibition can be a problem when testing addition curing silicones for new applications. Here is a comprehensive list of chemicals, materials and elements which could cause inhibition.

Techsil offers a Technical Guide to using Adhesive Tapes.

Removing cured and un-cured silicone can be a tricky business, Techsil explores a range of non-toxic solutions.

New applications for FIPGs are constantly emerging as the electronics and wireless industries grow, Techsil offer a number of flexible gasket solutions including silicone liquid gasket materials, flexible anaerobic gasket materials and UV and light curing gasket materials for an instant cure.

Techsil has put together a guide to explain the current trends in Thermal Interface Materials for effective heat management.

Techsil offers a Technical Guide to Dispensing.