Monthly Archives: June 2026
- June 25, 2026
What does a customer do when their application calls for enhanced performance that elastomers alone cannot offer? They turn to GFS partner, Parker Hannifin's uniquely formulated chemical bonding agents which enhance the performance of common elastomeric components by integrating them robustly with metal, thermoplastic, or other component substrates. Using world class process control during the elastomer’s vulcanization process, component substrates become integrally linked to the engineered elastomer,
- June 24, 2026
When One Supplier Fails, Production Can’t: How GFS Solved a Critical Seal Shortage
When a critical sealing component becomes unavailable, the impact can extend far beyond the seal itself. For one machine tool OEM supporting automotive crankshaft production, a supply chain disruption put an important manufacturing process at risk.
The customer relied on custom large-diameter rotary shaft seals for CNC crankshaft milling machines used in high-volume
- June 18, 2026
6 Steps to Leak-Free Sealing, Flange Integrity, and Compliance
Spiral wound gaskets (SWGs) are essential components in sealing applications, particularly for industries striving to achieve low-emission compliance and minimize product losses to enhance operational efficiency. The following six-step guide provides a practical and technical overview of SWGs and their role in emission control initiatives.
Step 1: Recognizing the Importance
- June 16, 2026
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies developed a new generation of conductive seals designed to ensure a durable electrical connection between housings and shafts while preventing bearing damage caused by electricity and electromagnetic radiation.
In many operating conditions, the shafts used in electric powertrains are electrically insulated from their housings. The insulation is created by the lubricating films in the contact zones for the bearing and the shaft seals.
- June 11, 2026
The Right Lube for the Job: Introducing Freudenberg FN Lube and FN Lube Plus
- June 09, 2026
No Leakage in 10 Years with Kalrez Perfluoroelastomer Seals
Dramatic increases in instrument performance and reliability have been achieved where original PTFE gasket seals have been replaced with Kalrez® custom gaskets from the Qnity™ Performance Polymers range of products.
A Finnish manufacturer of process refractometers was utilizing process media at temperatures ranging from -20° to +220°C and pressures from 0.7 bar to 25 bar. These aggressive operating conditions resulted with the PTFE seals needing to be regularly replaced on a 6-12 months operating cycle.
However, after the seals were replaced by Kalrez® custom gaskets, there was no experience of fluid leakage over a 10 year period, even though the sealing products were subject to permanent in-line fluids immersion during this period.
- June 04, 2026
New Video: Metal Cased Lip Seals — Your Durable Seal Solution
Metal cased lip seals are one of the most widely used sealing solutions for rotating equipment, helping retain lubricants while protecting critical components from dirt, moisture, dust, and other contaminants. Their durable construction and long service life make them a popular choice for pumps, gearboxes, electric motors, agricultural equipment, and heavy industrial machinery. However, not all metal cased
- June 02, 2026
Garlock's Engineered Sealing Solutions for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Target your Semiconductor manufacturing challenges with Garlock's wide range of fluid sealing products, including Pump Diaphragms, Expansion Joints, Gaskets, and more. Ensure product quality and purity in sensitive applications, including exhaust tool hook-ups, ultrapure water, central vacuum, chemical distribution, specialty waste, central steam, cooling water, rinse water, wastewater, and compressed air. Garlock’s solutions
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