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Ways to Measure and Choose Oil Seals for Industrial Applications

Apr 03, 2023

Oil seals are used to protect shafts and bearings from oil, grease, and dirt in various industries. They consist of an outer metal ring and a flexible inner rubber ring that is attached to the outer ring using chemical adhesive. Oil seals come in single and double lip varieties, and their size is de...

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Know Why Metal Detectable O-rings Find Use in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries

Jan 11, 2023

Food and pharmaceutical are two industries which have to comply with industry standards for hygiene, sanitation, use of safe products, and so on. Each aspect of these two industries, ranging from the actual product and its parts to packaging materials, need to comply with FDA standards. There is zer...

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Nitrile Rubber Seals and Their Properties Discussed

Nitrile Rubber Seals and Their Properties Discussed

Nov 15, 2022

Nitrile rubber is one of the most popular synthetic elastomers used for producing oil seals, gaskets, engine hoses, and so on. This synthetic rubber is a copolymer made of acrylonitrile and butadiene molecules, and is referred to as nitrile-butadiene rubber or NBR.

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Industrial Seals and Gaskets; Major Types and Uses Explained

Oct 19, 2022

Industrial seals and gaskets are the terms that are generally used interchangeably as they perform similar functions in preventing leaks in applications. However, there are some key differences between the two that many users are unaware of. Since both seals and gaskets find immense applications in ...

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Know the Importance of Using Rotary or Shaft Seals

Sep 20, 2022

Motion, speed, and force are various aspects which influence the performance or functioning of industrial machinery. Many processes require rotation, oscillating movements, hydraulics and so on to get various outputs.

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How to Augment the Shelf Life of Industrial Seals?

Aug 08, 2022 Industrial seals

Industrial seals are used at the interfaces between components to prevent leakage. There are several types of seals available, each with its own unique construction and usage. Many seals have a limited lifespan, and the shelf life majorly depends on how they are used and stored.

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Get to Know About the Top Performing Materials for Industrial Gasket Making

Jul 07, 2022 Material

Industrial gaskets are the most important components used for sealing the gap between two moving objects to make them airtight, liquid-tight or dust-tight. Owing to several benefits of these gaskets, they have become a must-have part of most industrial machinery and equipment.

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How Temperature Extremities Affects Rubber Seals?

Feb 16, 2022

Rubber seals are used in a wide range of industries, from medical, food processing, pharmaceutical and automotive to construction. They have excellent sealing properties, and can perfectly withstand harsh conditions like high temperatures, chemicals, and UV light. The performance of the rubber seal ...

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A Guide to Select Oil Seals for Your Industrial Application

Dec 17, 2021 Oil Seals

An oil seal is a type of seal used in various industrial equipment to close the gap between its moving and non-moving components. These oil seals help prevent lubricant leakage at high pressures and block foreign components from entering the machinery. With such an important role to play, these oil ...

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FDA O- Rings

Which are the Best Sealing Materials Available for Food Grade O-Rings Manufacturing

Sep 29, 2021 FDA O-Rings

O-rings are the inevitable component are widely used in food processing equipment as they perform the critical task of sealing the connections in pipes, tubes, and other elements tightly. There are a wide range of O-rings manufactured from different materials. However, not all O-rings accommodate th...

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FDA Approved Vs. FDA Compliant: Few Things You Must Know About Them

Sep 28, 2021 Food Grade Seals

FDA approval is required for products that pose a high risk of injury while offering benefits. These may include over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, and the medical devices identified as Class III.

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Nitrile rubber seal

Reasons Behind the Popularity of Nitrile Rubber

Jun 08, 2021 Food Grade Seals | Industrial seals | Mechanical Seals

Nitrile rubber, also referred to as nitrile butadiene rubber or NBR rubber, has been around for many years. Owing to its several beneficial features and properties, the material act as the backbone of the industrial as well as automotive rubber product industries.

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A Complete Guide on MVQ Silicone Rubber Material

Apr 16, 2021 Material

Vinyl methyl silicone rubber is an elastomer, commonly known as VMQ silicone rubber or MVQ silicon rubber. It is basically a silicone rubber-based elastomer & is a popular choice of material for seals, gaskets & O-rings for applications in food & beverages, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

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Know the Design, Types, and Applications of U-cup Seals

Mar 26, 2021 Rubber Seals

U cups are an integral part of a piston or cylinder sealing system. Although they may look round in shape, their unique U-shaped profile safeguards the pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder.

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Why PEEK is the Most Popular High Temperature Resisting Sealing Material?

Mar 12, 2021 PEEK

These seals are made of different types of polymers & thermoplastics & can withstand ambient to high temperatures & challenging work environments. PTFE, PEEK, silicone & fluorosilicone are a few popular thermoplastics & elastomers used for making industrial seals for high-temperature environments.

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A Guide on Wear-Resistant Guide Rings for Piston and Rod Seals

Mar 08, 2021 Mechanical Seals

Wear-resistant guide rings are the friction-resistant guiding elements, which are inserted between the piston and rod, thus, they are also known as piston guide rings. These piston guide rings are made from various materials, in various dimensions and specifications.

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Everything You Need To Know About FKM Seals

Nov 26, 2020 Industrial seals | Material

FKM seals, also known as fluorocarbon seals are industrial seals made of fluorocarbon elastomer material. Commonly, these seals are used in aviation and aerospace, food and pharmaceutical, semiconductor manufacturing applications, etc.

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Know the Benefits of Metal and X-ray Detectable Seals and Gaskets

Nov 20, 2020 Gaskets | Metal Detectable Gaskets

Seals, O-rings, gaskets, and so on are some crucial parts of an enclosed system which help prevent leakage, connections, contamination, facilitate airtight, and so on.

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Get Introduced to a Few Popular Hydraulic Seal Materials

Nov 13, 2020 Rubber Seals | Material | PTFE

An overview of the popular hydraulic seal materials and their properties. Owing to advanced plastic and polymer technologies, it is easy to find hydraulic seals in a variety of materials.

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Why is FDA-approved Silicone Rubber Chosen for Gaskets and Seals in the Food Processing Industry?

Jan 03, 2020 Food Grade Seals | Rubber Seals

The food and pharmaceutical industry follows stringent standards when it comes to gasket and sealing materials used in food production machinery.

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