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          - [Rubber](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/material-properties/rubber)
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- Company 
    - [About ISG](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/company/about-isg)
    - [Corporate Website](https://www.cooperstandard.com/)
    - [Quality Assurance](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/company/quality-assurance)
    - [Affiliations](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/company/affiliations)
    - [Careers](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/careers)
- Capabilities 
    - [Material Science](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/capabilities/material-science)
    - [Engineering & Design](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/capabilities/engineering-design)
    - [Innovation](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/capabilities/innovation-i3)
- Products 
    - Catalog Parts 
          - [Seals](http://cscatalogparts.com/#/catalog/Seals)
          - [Connectors](http://cscatalogparts.com/#/catalog/Connectors)
          - [Clips](http://cscatalogparts.com/#/catalog/Clips)
    - Sealing Systems 
          - [Custom Extrusions](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/products/engineered-products/custom-extrusions)
          - [Molded Components](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/products/engineered-products/molded-components)
    - [Fluid Transfer Systems](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/products/engineered-products/fluid-transfer-systems)
    - [Fuel & Brake Delivery Systems](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/products/engineered-products/fuel-and-brake-delivery-systems)
    - [Custom Compounding](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/products/technical-rubber/custom-rubber-compounding)
    - [Rubber Sheeting](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/products/technical-rubber/rubber-sheeting)
    - [Aviation Flooring](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/products/technical-rubber/aviation-flooring)
- Markets 
    - Building & Construction 
          - [Window & Door](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/building-construction/window-and-door-seals-and-gaskets)
          - [HVAC](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/building-construction/hvac)
          - [Lighting](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/building-construction/lighting)
    - Industrial & Consumer Goods 
          - [Appliances](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/industrial-consumer-goods/appliance-gaskets)
          - [Electronics](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/industrial-consumer-goods/electronics-seals-and-gaskets)
          - [Enclosures](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/industrial-consumer-goods/enclosures)
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    - [Aviation](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/aviation)
    - Transportation 
          - [Specialty Automotive](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/transportation/automotive)
          - [Mass Transit](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/transportation/mass-transit)
          - [Truck & Bus](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/transportation/truck-bus)
    - Personal Recreational Vehicles 
          - [Powersports](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/personal-recreational-vehicles/power-sports)
          - [Marine](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/personal-recreational-vehicles/marine)
          - [RV](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/personal-recreational-vehicles/rv)
    - Off-Highway Heavy Equipment 
          - [Agriculture](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/off-highway-heavy-equipment/agriculture)
          - [Construction](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/off-highway-heavy-equipment/construction)
    - [Retail](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/markets/retail)
- Resources 
    - [Rubber 101](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/) 
          - [ARPM Tolerances](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/rubber-101/arpm-tolerances)
          - [ASTM Rubber Classifications](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/rubber-101/rubber-classifications)
          - [Choosing Adhesive](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/rubber-101/choosing-adhesive)
          - [Choosing Material](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/rubber-101/choosing-material)
          - [Compression Tests](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/rubber-101/understanding-compression-tests)
          - [Rubber Term Glossary](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/rubber-101/rubber-term-glossary)
    - [Material Properties](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/material-properties) 
          - [Rubber](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/material-properties/rubber)
          - [Plastic](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/material-properties/rubber)
          - [Fortrex](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/resources/material-properties/fortrex)
- [Contact](https://www.cooperstandard-isg.com/contact)

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## [Plastic extrusion vs aluminum](https://resources.cooperstandard-isg.com/plastic-extrusion-vs-aluminum)

## [Open-Cell vs Closed-Cell Rubber](https://resources.cooperstandard-isg.com/the-difference-between-closed-cell-and-open-cell-rubber)

## [A solution for extruded seal installation](https://resources.cooperstandard-isg.com/a-solution-for-extruded-seal-installation)

## [FAQ: What is the temperature range for silicone?](https://resources.cooperstandard-isg.com/silicone-temperature-range)

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