Monthly Archives: January 2021
- January 26, 2021
When it comes to designing dynamic seals, the two most important application parameters are the pressure and the speed of the motion. These two factors chiefly determine the type of seal, design geometry, and seal materials you should choose.
When dynamic speeds and system pressures become elevated, determining the life expectancy of the seal becomes an important point of analysis. A seal that’s low friction, cost effective, and seals outstandingly is useless if it only lasts a few hours before
- January 22, 2021
For the sealing expert, the world of sealing terminology comes naturally.
But for those who don't live and breathe seals every day, the list of terms can quickly become quite daunting.
Thanks to our partners at Minnesota Rubber, this blog post will examine Part 1 of Sealing Terminology - the terms you may come across when looking for fluid sealing products.
Abrasion – Surface wear caused by relative
- January 20, 2021
The Style 204 family of spool-type expansion joints are manufactured with the industry standard narrow arch design. This style is intended to be used in dynamic conditions where both pressure and vacuum concerns are present.
OBSERVATION OF ISSUE(S)
A stainless hosing was used and would continuously fail due to abrasion on the
- January 15, 2021
Recognized as the leading supplier of perfluoroelastomer parts for over 40 years, DuPont offers a variety of high performing products that are formulated to give the best possible seal performance in numerous aggressive environments. Excellent balance of finished properties is achieved through careful use of proprietary polymers, cure systems, fillers and additives, resulting in superior seals for a broad range of applications.
- January 08, 2021
It's a known fact that many facilities' sealing costs are higher than they need to be due to the plethora of materials and products used. One way to reduce costs is through standardizing the gasket material used in a facility. By simplifying the processes related to the procurement, maintenance, and inventorying of gaskets and seals, this can aid in the reduction of overall cost.
Saving the Sealing Spend
- January 06, 2021
High-Deflection Seal Design
The high-deflection seal design solves seal leakage from high shaft-deflection and alignment problems.
Seal leakage arises from many different factors including the misalignment of the shaft to the bore centerline, excessive dynamic runout of the shaft, shaft deflection caused by heavy loads, bearing issues, and improper seal installation. Many OEMs of off-road vehicle equipment, lawn-and-garden equipment, and recreational vehicles struggle
