Gallagher has long been a top Parker Distributor. The Parker TechSeal Division designs and manufactures custom elastomer products using extrusion, precision cutting, and fabricating technologies. The extruded rubber products can be supplied in multiple forms such as cut parts, long lengths, bulk footage, or fabricated gaskets and seals. The video below provides an insight into TechSeal's day to day operation including manufacturing, material development, and design assistance.
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O-ring/back-up ring combinations have long been considered the industry standard for static applications at high pressures. In field use, however, they may show weaknesses with respect to their installation and operation in the application. Standard O-rings are often prone to twisting, while back-up rings are oftentimes not installed in the proper position or damaged during installation. Furthermore, this sealing combination may exhibit deficits when exposed to pulsating pressures and dirt. Parker has developed the HS radial seal profile as a viable alternative to to conventionally used O-ring/back-up ring combinations for static sealing applications at high pressures.
The robust symmetrical seal geometry and use of particularly extrusion-resistant Parker polyurethane compounds not only simplifies installation but also enhances the sealing effect in pulsating pressure conditions. As a result, service life is significantly extended.
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
This is the second in a series of video blog posts telling viewers how to install an O-ring. Last month, we discussed how to install an O-ring on a face seal gland. In today's post, we'll look at the best way to install an O-ring on a standard female gland.
Female glands can sometimes be a bit of a challenge for
There are a multitude of options when it comes to selecting the most suitable sealing product for your application. And for those who are not familiar with sealing technology, the number of options can be really confusing. Gallagher can help.
We pride ourselves on being “The Seal Specialist”, and our engineering department is ready to help seal your toughest application. But where do you even start? Keep reading to learn more about some of the fundamentals of seal design and fluid power sealing theory from our partners at Parker.
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
Gallagher Fluid Seals has long been a supplier of seals to the energy, oil and gas industry.
From sealing applications in the renewable energy sector (hydroelectric, solar, wind, and thermal) to more traditional fossil fuel exploration and extraction in extreme environments, we’ve pretty much seen it all.
One of the newer products energy/oil/gas sector products we've been working with is biodiesel. And Parker, one of our most trusted sealing partners, has compounds made specifically for biodiesel.
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.
As you set out to reduce hydraulic system failure, it’s important to recognize sources of contamination as part of your maintenance program.
Our partners at Parker, long-time suppliers of O-rings to Gallagher Fluid Seals, offer these common forms of contamination in your hydraulic systems:
Making sure you have the right O-ring is critical to avoiding leakage in your product or machinery. But if an O-ring fails, do you know how to diagnose the problem? Can you tell the difference between wear and compression set problems in a flattened o-ring? Identifying the right root cause is critical to solving the problem of damaged O-rings. Watch the video below to learn how to diagnose some of the most common o-ring failure modes.
For more information on failure modes, check out the Leak Troubleshooting Tool in the support section of the Parker O-Ring Division website. Please contact us if you have any