Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Distributor is proud to be proud to be one of the few premier distributors to qualify as a “Parker Seal Technology Center (STC)”.
O-rings are a universal seal throughout the world. However, some axial applications may benefit from a different sealing solution called Press-in-Place seals, or PIP seals.
First, let’s define axial seal. “Axial” implies the seal is being compressed from top to bottom. In other words, the seal is pressed between two flat surfaces. One flat surface has a groove cut into it to retain the O-ring and limit compression. This may also be called a face seal.
Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Distributor is proud to be proud to be one of the few premier distributors to qualify as a “Parker Seal Technology Center (STC)”.
O-rings are a universal seal throughout the world. However, some axial applications may benefit from a different sealing solution called Press-in-Place seals, or PIP seals.
First, let’s define axial seal. “Axial” implies the seal is being compressed from top to bottom. In other words, the seal is pressed between two flat surfaces. One flat surface has a groove cut into it to retain the O-ring and limit compression. This may also be called a face seal.
Parker Diamond Seals are designed to be a compact, robust axial seal alternative to standard cross section seals. Their unique design allows for reduced compression forces, making them ideal for small, lightweight housings in aerospace and military applications.
Narrow cross section
With a tall and narrow diamond-like cross section, the diamond seal groove is 60% narrower than traditional grooves for comparable seal heights. The narrow cross section of the seal allows it to be used in tight corners and around small holes. The groove width savings allows housing to become thinner, reducing the weight assemblies and is less expensive to machine when compared to standard grooves.