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Touchstone has earned numerous awards as an industrial problem-solver, new product developer, and applied research laboratory for hundreds of manufacturers in a wide range of business sectors. Our unique capability as an industrial problem-solver is based on the diversity of our highly experienced technical staff, supported by over $10 million worth of in-house laboratory equipment and testing facilities. The following examples illustrate some of our contributions to this business sector:

• Durometer tests were performed on 13 rubber o-ring/lip seals to assure compliance with customer specifications.
  
• Samples of the nitrile rubber used for the Space Shuttle O-rings were placed in compression fixtures and repeatedly heated to launch temperatures followed by a quench in salt water. Durometer hardness was determined after 1, 5, 10, and 20 cycles to determine the life of the rubber.
  
• The ozone test cabinet was used to determine the response of a new paint system to 0.5 PPM levels of ozone. Panels were exposed, evaluated in comparison to a new, unexposed panel, and returned to the client.

The above examples are only a sample of our work in this area. We would be pleased to provide any additional information you may require. We also invite you to review examples on our website of work that we have performed in support of other business sectors.

Please contact one of our Project Managers to discuss your manufacturing problem. We would welcome an opportunity to add you to our rapidly growing list of satisfied customers.