Gallagher Seals news
- June 22, 2023
Customer Overview
World leader in medical and dental instrumentation, specializing in the fabrication of precision instruments
Product Type
A diaphragm flapper part cut from a 4100-3NL Medical Bag which goes into a medical device, ultimately making contact with a stream of gas which flows into patient lungs
Customer Problem
Customer was producing diaphragms internally with a small press but could not meet increased demand and required quality of the flapper part - no contaminants could be added during the cutting process
Gallagher’s Solution
GFS
- June 08, 2023
PFAS Classification Threatens Fluoroelastomer Supply
PFAS is a generic term referring to a group compounds that contain Carbon-to-Fluorine bonds, C-F3 and C-F21. This includes all fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers such as FKM, FFKM, PTFE, and many others. These materials are extremely useful in critical applications due to their properties such as resistance to heat, chemicals, and environmental exposure. These important characteristics result from the strong bond between the fluorine and carbon atoms, which is unmatched in the world of polymers. PFAS-based materials are highly desirable for a number of industries and applications, including semiconductor manufacturing, lithium ion batteries, smart phones, medical technologies, and aerospace.
While there can be many excellent uses for PFAS base polymers, some PFAS chemicals have shown environmental and health drawbacks. Due to their extreme resistance to heat and chemicals, they do not break down in the environment,
- May 03, 2023
Customer Overview
World leader and independent biomedical research organization that strives to uncover cures and genetic solutions for diseases
Customer Problem
Excessive costs and extended lead times for critical OEM sterilizer gaskets hampered research efforts
Reverse Engineering of Gasket Materials
Customer wanted to identify raw material and sterilizer gasket specifications for a direct replacement for 8 different gasket styles
Gallagher’s Solution
After identifying the silicone material specifications, Gallagher Fluid Seals located an approved
- April 28, 2023
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are building bolder futures
King of Prussia, PA | April 28, 2023 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Chief Executive Office, Chris Gallagher, of Gallagher Fluid Seals, Inc. was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Greater Philadelphia Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent competitive business awards for transformative entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are building a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous world for all.
Christopher Gallagher was selected by an independent panel of judges. Entrepreneurs were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.
- April 06, 2023
As Gallagher Fluid Seals continues to add more product offerings to our e-commerce store, we are excited to share a new feature for our customers who use reciprocating seals.
While we offer hundreds of different standard configurations, we understand the need for custom piston seals for specific applications.
Enter Prototype Express from Gallagher Fluid Seals
Bypass the wait times from large OEM prototype programs and give GFS the opportunity
- March 17, 2023
Customer Overview
Gallagher Fluid Seals’ customer created the world’s first and most advanced 3D metal printing process that transcends the ability of traditional manufacturing. Their proprietary and patented printing technology welds metal powder layers to an area 10x faster than competitors.
Customer Problem
Our customer was having issues with material waste on their
metal 3D printing machine due to insufficient sealing. As designed, the system would allow metal alloy debris to gather on the cylinder rod, rendering the material unusable. Due to time restraints, the new - February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023 – King of Prussia, PA
On January 1, 2023, Gallagher Fluid Handling, LLC completed the acquisition of Charts, Ltd. (Midland, TX). Charts manufactures high-quality American-made gas measurement devices and distributes a wide range of products used in the upstream production of oil and gas. Charts is the leading brand in the Permian Basin for Analog Chart Recording devices.
Gallagher Fluid Handling, LLC (GFH) is a subsidiary of Gallagher Industrial Products, LLC (GIP). Charts is the second acquisition for GFH, joining IEQ Industries which was acquired in April of 2022. IEQ is a distributor of reciprocating pumps and components. The Oil and Gas focus of IEQ makes these two companies’ a natural fit to grow in partnership together.
- November 18, 2022
Customer Overview
Gallagher Fluid Seals’ customer is a leading global manufacturer of synthetic fibers, filaments, and solid surface materials for commercial and residential use
Customer Problem
- The customer’s slurry pump double cartridge seal failed less than one year after being repaired
- Equipment downtime for the customer’s Bornemann pump cost $15,000/hour. They were unable to produce vital polymers and filaments for solid surface material
- The incumbent supplier’s repair and refurbishment was performed incorrectly with internal components installed incorrectly
- October 18, 2022
Customer Overview
Gallagher Fluid Seals’ customer is a leading global manufacturer of synthetic fibers, filaments, and solid surface materials for commercial and residential use
Customer Problem
- The customer’s slurry pump double cartridge seal failed less than one year after being repaired
- Equipment downtime for the customer’s Bornemann pump cost $15,000/hour. They were unable to produce vital polymers and filaments for solid surface material
- The incumbent supplier’s repair and refurbishment was performed incorrectly with internal components installed incorrectly
- September 16, 2022
Parker Seal Technology Center (STC)
Gallagher Fluid Seals is happy to announce our designation of “Parker Seal Technology Center” (STC) effective July 1, 2022.
The STC is reserved for Parker’s premier level distributor network, for those distributors who drive value-added services to the mutual customer base.
As resident experts in all-things-sealing, STC distributors have engineering disciplines and work directly with customers to provide an agnostic view of their optimal sealing configuration.
The STC designation from Parker can give customers the confidence that sealing solutions from Gallagher Fluid Seals will be completed on time and tooled correctly.