Everyone loves a good deal, but a product’s total cost isn’t always apparent on the price tag. Quality matters, especially when we consider the impact that substandard products have on replacement and labor costs and your company’s reputation. It’s Been a Crazy Year Like most categories, the rubber industry has faced many ups […]
Lt. Governor of Alabama Visits Specification Rubber For “Best Place to Work” Recognition
Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth visited our facility in Alabaster on Tuesday, March 2nd, to celebrate Specification Rubber’s recent “Best Place to Work” award from Rubber & Plastics News, a national industry publication. Rubber & Plastics News selected Spec Rubber for this award based on teammate feedback in three areas: job satisfaction, satisfaction with […]
Replacing Valves Using A Filler Flange
Replacing valves can be a relatively simple task, but more often than not, there are complications. One of the most common complications is a difference in the lay length between the new valve and the old valve. Valves used to require thicker metal compared to what is now possible based on advances in manufacturing and […]
Making a Difference with Filler Flange Gaskets
We’d like to share a little feedback we received from a customer recently. Zach Barrett, an Inside Sales Representative with Prosouth Fastener, has been one of our clients for more than 15 years. Zach said, “Throughout these 15 years, we have always had exceptional service and products from Specification Rubber. Their NSF-61 gaskets have always […]
Specification Rubber Product Spotlight: Filler Flange Gaskets
Replace Valves Faster & Save Money There is nothing more frustrating and costly than having to shut down a project because of unexpected gaps between new valves/fittings and existing lines. Who knew a ⅜” gap could have such a huge impact. There you stand with a hole in the ground and a work crew ready […]
Imagine a Day Without Water 2019
Millions of Americans take water service for granted every day. Turn on the tap, and clean water flows out. Flush the toilet, and dirty water goes away. With reliable water service, people don’t have to think twice about the infrastructure that brings water to their homes, and then safely returns water to the environment – […]
Specification Rubber Products Proudly Takes Part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Specification Rubber Products, once again, is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women after skin cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most […]
What is NSF-61?
NSF-61 is a set of regulations that covers products that come in contact with drinking water in the USA including pipes, hoses, fittings, gaskets, adhesives, coatings, lubricants, faucets, drinking fountains, filters, water meters, valves, filters, and more. Basically, if it comes in contact with potable water, NSF-61 verifies that it is safe. Why is this […]
Alabama Takes a Key Step to Make Drinking Water Safer
The State of Alabama has taken a key step in helping to ensure safer drinking water for its citizens. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has passed a regulation that requires NSF-61 certified gaskets for all gaskets that contact potable water including meter gaskets. This means that all components of water systems in Alabama are […]
Safety and Manufacturer of the Year Honors
When you are recognized publicly for a job well done or any accomplishment, it makes all the hard work worth it. On May 1, 2019, we accepted an award presented to us by the Business Council of Alabama and the Alabama Technology Network as one of Alabama’s Safest Manufacturers. We were also one […]
