PAI Invests in DESMA System for Increased Efficiency
The engineering team at Precision Associates, Inc. (PAI) recognized the need to modernize their equipment in order to open up a new range of capabilities and increase their efficiency. After looking at several options, they [...]
Friction Reducing Rubber Additives and Surface Treatments Webinar
Precision Associate's Sales Engineer, Dan Meydell presented the monthly Sealing Your Success Webinar, entitled "Friction Reducing Rubber Additives and Surface Treatments" for the International Sealing Distribution Association. Friction in many applications using rubber products [...]
U-Cups Used on Remote Control Submarine Application
Youtuber, RCSubGuy uses the watertight, low-friction properties of U-Cup seals for a watertight seal on remote control submarines. PAI’s 70 durometer black-colored Buna N compound 5747 U-Cups resists pressure from water even at significant [...]
Precision Associates, Inc. assists in COVID-19 life saving efforts
MINNEAPOLIS--Precision Associates, Inc. (PAI) is ramping up its production of several essential rubber components for ventilator manufacturer Ventec Life Systems. Ventec recently announced plans to partner with GM to increase the output of these crucial [...]
Modulus of Elasticity for Rubber Sealing Compounds
Rubber Compound Data sheets usually display a number of physical properties as recorded from standard test methods. Among the most common are three measured on the Tensometer – Tensile Strength (at break), Ultimate Elongation, and [...]
Straight Thread Tube Fitting O-Rings
As the name implies, these O-Rings are used to seal Straight Threaded Tube Fittings. As with other O-Rings in static application designs, they make a seal between two mating components. Unlike most O-Rings, they are [...]
Precision Associates, Inc. wins Manufacturers Alliance’s 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award in the mid-size company category
The Manufacturers Alliance has recognized Precision Associates, Inc. (PAI) as the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year in the mid-size company category.
How Does Rubber Get Into Food?
How does rubber get into food you ask? Food Processing machines have rubber seals in them. The seals are exposed to harsh chemicals during the cleaning and sanitizing process or can wear over time causing [...]
Choose PAI for Your Custom-Molded Rubber Parts
Since 1955, Precision Associates Inc. has been proud to offer top-quality precision-molded rubber goods. We established our reputation by designing top-quality O-rings for everyday use. In 1956, cofounder Arnold Kadue noticed how ubiquitous O-rings were [...]
A Guide to Rubber Seal Design
Rubber seals are used in numerous industries to prevent the unwanted leakage of liquids and gases in various components such as pumps, valves, pipe fittings, and vacuum seals, to name only a few. However, all [...]