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You have probably seen the phrase “hermetically sealed” on packaging, lab equipment, medical products, or in a sci-fi scene where somebody is very serious about a door staying shut. The phrase sounds a little dramatic. In manufacturing, hermetically sealed has a very practical meaning. A hermetic seal creates an airtight and watertight barrier. Air, vapor, […]

Learn about what it means to be Berry Amendment-Compliant, and what products Vinyl Technology American custom manufactures to follow.

What is a hazmat suit used for? Most importantly, to keep the person wearing it alive. The person should be in the same condition both before and after wearing. Anything less than that is simply unacceptable. Hazmat biohazard suit uses can vary in terms of what the suit protects you from, but the core functionality […]

Bladder pressure tanks: How they work, why they matter, & how to choose the right one. Learn about materials, sizing, troubleshooting, & more.

If you’ve ever been anywhere near a body of water, you’ve probably seen, or even worn, a life vest. They are practically ubiquitous accessories to summertime fun all over the world. From standing on the deck of a boat to treading water in the deep end of a pool, people rely on life jacket manufacturers […]

Fuel bladder v hard tank – this is a common topic vehicle engineers have debated for years when deciding how to store the fuel supply of their designs. Bladder fuel tanks are created with industrial sewing technology and are key to smooth operations for many applications. It’s not just your car or lawnmower that needs […]

Discover how anti-g suits are manufactured, what drives their cost, and why precision matters in every stitch, weld, and component.

An air wedge is an inflatable, wedge-shaped bag made of vinyl, ballistic nylon, and other strong, flexible textiles. This air bag wedge lies flat, allowing it to be slipped under heavy objects, between objects that need to be moved apart, and between a moving component and an unmoving surface (like a locked car door as […]

A gravity suit helps pilots handle heavy g-force during sharp turns and sudden flight maneuvers. People often call it a G-suit or anti-G suit. The suits have a major priority: keep blood from pooling in the lower body when acceleration puts pressure on the pilot.  A gravity suit works through pressure. During high-g flight, blood […]

For many years, medical RF welding has been used in the device manufacturing industry for seals to make products like bags for intravenous infusions and for the collection of bodily fluids. As the industry has grown rapidly with the population getting older, the demand for more disposable bags and other PPE has grown by leaps […]

American-made soft goods guide: RF welding, industrial sewing, QC, and traceability tips for buyers sourcing contract manufacturers.

Contract medical soft goods guide: RF welding, industrial sewing, quality systems, tooling, tests, and how Vinyl Tech supports OEMs.