enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Natural rubber - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_rubber

   Rubber is a natural polymer of isoprene (polyisoprene), and an elastomer (a stretchy polymer). Polymers are simply chains of molecules that can be linked together. Rubber is one of the few naturally occurring polymers and prized for its high stretch ratio, resilience, and water-proof properties.

3. Tube (fluid conveyance) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_(fluid_conveyance)

   Tube (fluid conveyance) Plastic tubing. A tube, or tubing, is a long hollow cylinder used for moving fluids (liquids or gases) or to protect electrical or optical cables and wires. The terms "pipe" and "tube" are almost interchangeable, although minor distinctions exist — generally, a tube has tighter engineering requirements than a pipe.

4. Tubing (recreation) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubing_(recreation)

   Water tubers in the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania, June 2020. Tubing, also known as inner tubing, bumper tubing, towed tubing, biscuiting (in New Zealand), or kite tubing, is a recreational activity where an individual rides on top of an inner tube, either on water, snow, or through the air. The tubes themselves are also known as "donuts" or ...

5. Tygon tubing - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tygon_Tubing

   Tygon R-3603 Laboratory Tubing is commonly used in chemical laboratories. It is often used in incubators and as a replacement for rubber tubing for Bunsen burners. This material is produced in vacuum sizes and can withstand a full vacuum at room temperature. It is a thermoplastic PVC-based material with plasticizer. [3]

6. Silicone rubber - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_rubber

   Silicone rubber. An uncured piece of liquid silicone rubber. Silicone rubber is an elastomer (rubber-like material) composed of silicone —itself a polymer —containing silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Silicone rubbers are widely used in industry, and there are multiple formulations. Silicone rubbers are often one- or two ...

7. Penrose drain - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penrose_drain

   Six Penrose drains were left and the edges of the surgical wound were closed with staples. A Penrose drain is a soft, flexible rubber tube used as a surgical drain, to prevent the buildup of fluid in a surgical site. It belongs to the "passive" type of drain, the other broad type being "active". The Penrose drain is named after American ...