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Die-Cut vs. Waterjet Cut Silicone Gaskets

What’s the best choice for your production run? Selecting the right material is critical for manufacturing high-performance seals, but how...

News 23 Jun 2026

Rolling Stock Networking: Connect with CB Frost at RSN 2026

At CB Frost & Co, we don’t believe in waiting around when a great opportunity knocks. That is exactly why...

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Die-Cut vs. Waterjet Cut Silicone Gaskets
Die-Cut vs. Waterjet Cut Silicone Gaskets

What’s the best choice for your production run? Selecting the right material is critical for manufacturing high-performance seals, but how that material is converted also plays an important role in the quality, cost, and lead times of your project. Whether you are producing solid silicone rubber gaskets for an automotive enclosure or lighting seals, or […]

Rolling Stock Networking: Connect with CB Frost at RSN 2026
Rolling Stock Networking: Connect with CB Frost at RSN 2026

At CB Frost & Co, we don’t believe in waiting around when a great opportunity knocks. That is exactly why we signed on the dotted line to secure our exhibition stand for Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) 2026 soon after last year’s event. This year’s RSN event takes place at Derby Arena on Thursday, 2nd July. […]

Why Choosing the Right EN45545 Gasket is Critical for Rail Industry Safety
Why Choosing the Right EN45545 Gasket is Critical for Rail Industry Safety

In the modern rail industry passenger safety dictates every phase of vehicle design, engineering, and manufacturing. Major structural components, advanced braking mechanisms, and crash-management systems often take the spotlight, but even seemingly minor components within train interiors are absolutely vital for passenger safety during an emergency. One of the most critical, but less talked about […]

Choosing the Right Gasket Material to Stand Up To the Elements
Choosing the Right Gasket Material to Stand Up To the Elements

There are always a lot of different factors to consider when deciding on the right gasket material for your application to ensure the best possible performance, as well as longevity. One of the key considerations is where the gasket will be located, for example, will it be used as a weather seal to prevent the […]

Gasket and Washer Manufacturing Techniques
Gasket and Washer Manufacturing Techniques

At CB Frost, we pride ourselves on our extensive in-house gasket manufacturing capabilities. Working in highly competitive industrial sectors, it’s vital that we can manufacture products from an extremely versatile range of materials, including rubber and silicone, sponge and foam materials, and cork. Using a range of different manufacturing processes, we can create products to […]

Everyday Uses of Sponge and Foam Materials
Everyday Uses of Sponge and Foam Materials

At CB Frost, as well as providing a number of sponge and foam materials in sheet and strip form, we can also manufacture a multitude of products in house, including: Gaskets Washers Extrusions Fabrications Mouldings However, as well as common industrial uses of foam and sponge materials, these highly versatile materials are used in a […]

Neoprene Rubber – Where Is It Used?

    Neoprene rubber is a solid rubber material with a number of excellent qualities. It has strong resistance to oils, chemicals, UV light, ozone and many general weather conditions. It’s a strong and robust material that resists abrasion and can withstand temperatures of between -35°C and 125°C in some grades. As a result, it’s […]

What to Consider When Changing Gasket Materials
What to Consider When Changing Gasket Materials

In any industrial sector, there is sometimes a need to review your gasket materials and work out if a change in material would be worthwhile. There are many reasons that there may be a desire or need to change gasket materials, for example: The application has changed – if the application that the gaskets are […]

CB Frost and The New Tube For London
CB Frost and The New Tube For London

With London’s population growing rapidly, over the next few decades, trains, stations and tracks are being modernised across the London Underground Network to meet demands. The New Tube will first be introduced for the Piccadilly line, with the Bakerloo, Central and Waterloo, and City lines to follow. To provide a more reliable service and meet […]