rubber energized seals
- November 10, 2022
The ZAVA® Seal-Ring - Quick and Easy Installation
"At last" - that's the reaction of those who have been plagued by the constant need to change rubber seals on VFA and CCA filters at pulp plants all over the world. As an electrician at SCA Pulp in Sundsvall, Frans Sramek is the man that has solved this well-known, and seemingly hopeless problem. The ZAVA seal can be mounted in minute and cuts maintenance costs substantially.
"It’s always a pleasure to be able to offer our customers products on which they make money,” says Lars Bylund, Customer Service Division at Sunds Defibrator.
- March 23, 2022
Natural Rubber Short Supply
Plagued by global supply chain issues stemming from coronavirus and environmental issues, the natural rubber shortage continues to be exasperated by the war in Ukraine and Russia.
In 2021, shortages were reported mainly due to flooding and leaf disease. A poor crop led to a decrease in the cultivation of these highly desirable trees. The supply for raw gum already was expected to remain tight for several years due to the 7-year maturity period for the trees, but the unfavorable seasonal crop significantly affected the availability of rubber.
This blog article will also dive into the short supply of carbon black and its affect on the rubber availablity on a global scale.
- November 19, 2021
Optimal rubber seal performance is crucial for manufacturers and engineers. If for any reason the rubber seal malfunctions, it could result in anything from corrosion and water damage to weathering and loss of air/heat. Because of this, it is of the utmost importance to be aware of how temperature affects rubber seals.
This blog will discuss the affects that temperature can have on rubber. High temperatures and low temperatures will have different affects on performance.
- November 13, 2018
Cost vs. Lead Time for Rod & Piston Seals
Gallagher recently recorded the Rubber Energized Seals webinar, discussing rubber energized rod or piston seals, and the advantages and disadvantages to using some of the most common seal profiles. This webinar is presented in conjunction with one of our trusted partners, Eclipse Engineering, Inc. Eclipse is a designer and manufacturer of high performance engineered polymer solutions.
This section of the webinar will discuss cost vs. lead time in rod and piston seals, as well as how to choose the right seal for your application.
To view the webinar in its entirety, visit our Resources
- October 23, 2018
Gallagher recently recorded the Rubber Energized Seals webinar, discussing rubber energized rod or piston seals, and the advantages and disadvantages to using some of the most common seal profiles. This webinar is presented in conjunction with one of our trusted partners, Eclipse Engineering, Inc. Eclipse is a designer and manufacturer of high performance engineered polymer solutions.
This section of the webinar will discuss some of the more common profiles for rubber energized seals, including x-rings, u-cups, buffer rings, cap seals, etc.
To view the webinar in its entirety, visit our Resources page and fill out the form, or
- October 09, 2018
Considerations When Choosing a Rubber Energized Seal
Gallagher recently recorded the Rubber Energized Seals webinar, discussing rubber energized rod or piston seals, and the advantages and disadvantages to using some of the most common seal profiles. This webinar is presented in conjunction with one of our trusted partners, Eclipse Engineering, Inc. Eclipse Engineering, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of high performance engineered polymer solutions.
This first section of the webinar will discuss some of the things you should consider when designing a seal for an application, as well some of the more basic seals, such as o-rings, gaskets, etc.