Expo 2021 – Episode 4: Surfaces Finishes and Sealing

2023-08-28T10:53:48-07:00August 29, 2023|Mini Series, Season 1, Tech Features|0 Comments

In this episode from day 1 of Expo 2021, the AERA’s Chuck Lynch takes us through the ins and outs of surface finishes and sealing, and takes Q&A on their effect on gasket seal in an era moving away from the thicker, less flexible gaskets of old.

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