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VFFS Machine Gripper Cords

VFFS Machine Gripper Cords Silicone rubber consumable parts such as pressure pads and gripper rubber cords are vital to the performance of many different types of packaging machinery. Specifically, high-speed Vertical Form Fill and Sealing (VFFS) machines. Vertical form-fill-seal machines turn a roll of packaging film into a shelf-ready finished bag. These packaging machines start […]

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Silicone Cord | Made in the USA

Silicone Cord We manufacture custom silicone cord in the USA for a wide variety of applications. From complex cross-sections to the most simple profiles. Silicone is a high-performance material used in various heavy machinery applications. Our silicone cord is the perfect product for use in extreme environments because it is less prone to erosion from

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ITAR Compliant

ITAR Compliance What is ITAR Compliance? Is ARCO Silicone ITAR Compliant? The International Traffic in Arms Regulations, otherwise known as ITAR, is a regulation put forth by the United States which controls the manufacture, sale, and distribution of defense and space-related articles. Not only does this regulation cover the articles and services as defined in

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Manufacturers Look for Solutions Closer to Home Following COVID-19

Manufacturers Reshore Amidst COVID-19 According to ThomasNet: Manufacturers are looking for solutions closer to home following the trade disruption that resulted from COVID-19  The industrial sourcing platform Thomasnet, which is trusted by millions of industrial buyers in North America recently published an insight revealing critical information about a surge in “reshoring” amongst manufacturers in 2020.

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COVID-19 Response

COVID-19 Response The supply of bands and strips for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as medical masks, face shields, and ventilators is our top priority to help keep first responders and healthcare providers healthy during this pandemic. We are currently manufacturing silicone products in a variety of sizes which can be used for surgical masks,

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Protective Silicone Edging

Silicone Splicing to Create Custom Edging The manufacturer of body armor components for the U.S. military had a need, so ARCO® worked closely with the team to develop a protective silicone edging to meet their very special requirements. A Colorado-based manufacturer, recently announced plans to expand the product line in their Benton, Arkansas facility. This

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Reusable Straws

Reusable Straws Metal straws are dangerous, paper straws – too flimsy. We wanted to manufacture the very best reusable straw on the market.  Follow along with us on that journey. You’ve probably seen on the news lately that straws, among other disposable plastic items, are being banned across the U.S. Several pollution research groups compiled

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