environmental seal

This article was originally posted in the Parker Sealing & Shielding Blog and written by Michael Sobeski, Product Engineer, Parker O-Ring Division. For more information on additional products visit the Parker O-Ring Division Website.

Are you designing an enclosure to help keep your critical components or internal fluid free from environmental exposure?  The good news is that one of Gallagher’s most trusted partners, Parker Engineered Materials Group, has experience designing seals for use in environmental enclosures and has the material technology necessary to provide the most robust seal to meet your enclosure requirements.

This particular blog will provide an overview of the most important aspects of a good environmental seal, including the importance of good seal design, the certifications that provide confidence in the seal’s capability, and the available seal profiles useful for many different application constraints.