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Mark Swanson

Mark Swanson is a Sr. Account Executive at JBC with over 20 years of experience in die-cutting, fabricating, and laminating. When not at work, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, running, and repairing or restoring just about anything with a motor.

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2/1/2019

Die Cut Gaskets: Applications, Materials, and Suppliers

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Die cut gaskets are used for sealing and made of foams, solid rubbers, or compressible materials. For gaskets, pick a die cutter with a strong supplier network.

Material Selection Strategic Sourcing Gasketing Sealing Foam Rubber Cork Rubberlite Gaska Tape Amorim
Die Cut Gaskets: Applications, Materials, and Suppliers
12/3/2018

Why Tier 1 Suppliers and Automotive OEMs Need U.S.-Based Parts Vendors

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While a majority of today’s leading automakers and their suppliers may have facilities in the U.S., many still buy and source raw materials and parts from all over the world. This post highlights several reasons to consider sourcing stateside.

Strategic Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Automotive
Why Tier 1 Suppliers and Automotive OEMs Need U.S.-Based Parts Vendors
11/2/2018

Spotlight on Silicone: Featuring BISCO ® Silicone Success Stories

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Today’s post uses real-life stories to demonstrate the benefits of die cut silicone -- or, more specifically, the benefits of one of the more popular families of silicone rubber products: BISCO ® Silicone.

Silicone Rubber Material Selection Product Development Sealing Gasketing Rogers Corporation Automotive Transportation Lighting
Spotlight on Silicone: Featuring BISCO ® Silicone Success Stories
10/3/2018

Six Advantages of Double-Sided Foam Tapes

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Die cut double-sided foam tapes, which provide shock absorption, vibration dampening, and more, are an excellent replacement for mechanical fasteners. This post demonstrates six reasons why.

Material Selection Acrylic Foam Tapes Adhesive Tapes Bonding Fastening 3M AFTC Assembly Buzz Squeak & Rattle (BSR) Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
Six Advantages of Double-Sided Foam Tapes
8/23/2018

Medical Die Cutting for FDA USP VI Silicones

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Medical die cutting for FDA USP VI silicones produces components for medical devices and equipment that are safe for direct or indirect physical contact with patients. Examples include die cut medical seals, sanitary gaskets, washers, wearables, and diagnostics.

Silicone Rubber Medical Devices Sealing Gasketing Healthcare Medical
Medical Die Cutting for FDA USP VI Silicones
8/16/2018

FDA USP VI Silicones for Medical Devices

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FDA USP VI silicones meet strict standards for cleanliness and purity. JBC Technologies can source, convert, and die cut these elastomers for medical devices. Medical silicones that are platinum-cured have low levels of extractables, VOAs and other chemicals that can lead into the compound.

Silicone Rubber Medical Devices Specialty Silicone Products (SSP) Healthcare Medical
FDA USP VI Silicones for Medical Devices