Exploring Varieties and Design Features of Rotary Shaft Seals

The performance of most industrial processes depends on various scalar and vector quantities such as motion, speed, force, and more, which are based on direction, magnitude, or both. All of these quantities together facilitate the working of any machine or equipment in terms of mobility, movement in...

Top Reasons for Using Wiper Seal in Hydraulic Systems

Hydraulic systems play a critical role in a wide range of sectors, providing power and control for several machinery and equipment. Although these systems are designed for lasting performance, among various factors, they may get affected due to contaminants like dirt, dust, and water.

Get Introduced to a Few Popular Hydraulic Seal Materials

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.

Gaskets vs O-rings: Which Are Better Sealing Solutions for Your Applications?

Any industrial device or equipment carrying gases or liquids as part of the process must be appropriately sealed to prevent leakages, ensure safety, and get optimized results.

Explore All About Industrial Oil Seals

Oil seals, also known as oil lip seals, dirt seals, grease seals, shaft seals, or rotary seals, are used to fill the gaps between stationary and revolving parts of the equipment. They are designed to prevent the leakage of fluids from the machinery and inhibit contaminants from reaching these fluids...

Top 8 Installation Tips for Oil Seals

Rubber oil seals play a significant role in preventing contamination and leakage in various applications, from automotive engines to industrial machinery. Although widely used seals, many users fail to get the results as expected mainly due to improper installation in applications.

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

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.

How Temperature Extremities Affects Rubber Seals?

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 ...

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

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...

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

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.

Comprehensive Guide to FKM Fluorocarbon Rubber: Properties, Applications, and Benefits

Everything You Need To Know About FKM Seals

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.

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

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.

A Complete Guide on MVQ Silicone Rubber 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.

Criteria to Be Considered When Selecting Pharmaceutical Grade Industrial Seal Component

The pharmaceutical industry is one such quality conscious sectors that demand creative sealing solutions meeting cleanliness, traceability, and compliance to standards.

How to Choose the Right Gasket Material for a Non-Metallic Gasket

A gasket is a mechanical tool that helps seal connecting flanges and prevents leakage. It is used in various industries across applications and devices which include boilers, tanks, and piping among others.

General Properties, Features and Applications of Nitrile Rubber

Nitrile Butadiene Rubber or NBR rubber is a popular elastomer that is produced from a copolymer of acrylonitrile and butadiene.

Properties and Benefits of PEEK Material

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a linear, aromatic, semi-crystalline polymer that exhibits excellent mechanical and thermal properties. Several grades of PEEK™ such as Virgin PEEK™, 30% Glass Filled PEEK™, 30% Carbon Filled PEEK™, and Bearing Grade PEEK™ are preferred for applications in demanding en...

Tips for Selecting the O-Ring Squeeze Ratio

O-rings are the type of seals used in various process industries to prevent the leakage of gases or liquids. There are various factors that equipment designers need to consider while installing the O-ring seals.

Basic Things you Should Know About Oil Seals – Part 1

Oil seals play a crucial role in all rotating and moving part assembly as they act as a physical barrier to retain lubricants, whilst excluding dirt, moisture and other contamination.