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- July 02, 2024
Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Distributor and is proud to be one of the few premier distributors to qualify as a “Parker Seal Technology Center (STC)”.
Reduce Maintenance Costs When Sealing Dry Running Equipment
Pneumatic tools are common in factories, tool shops, and DIY garages around the world. Using compressed air for power is convenient, simple, and — when maintained properly — safe and efficient. However, air treatment costs can add up fast. Traditional
- May 24, 2024
Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Distributor and is proud to be one of the few premier distributors to qualify as a “Parker Seal Technology Center (STC)”.
A Guide to Proper Storage and Cleaning of Elastomer Seals
Elastomer seals from Parker meet the most exacting demands in a wide range of applications. Aside from the appropriate seal designs, the material properties of the seal compounds are crucial to ensuring that seals deliver the desired performance.
- April 19, 2024
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)”.
Reduce Exhaust Leakage in Heavy Duty Engines by 80 Percent with an Air Duct Seal
Increased emission restrictions are requiring engine manufacturers to conform to Euro 6 and Tier IV regulations to reduce exhaust leakage 80% or more. In order to achieve these new standards, engines with extreme temperatures
- April 08, 2024
PSA-Backed Seals Replaced by Parker Omega Seal Profile
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team.
Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.Customers often call with various sealing challenges. But sometimes their dilemmas can be solved with more robust
- April 04, 2024
Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Distributor and is proud to be one of the few premier distributors to qualify as a “Parker Seal Technology Center (STC)”.
Compression Set Failure Mode in O-Rings
Probably the most common cause of O-ring failure is compression set. An effective O-ring seal requires a continuous “seal line” between the sealed surfaces. The establishment of this “seal line” is a
- March 21, 2024
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)”.
Double Chamfer Radial Seals
More often than not, an O-ring makes for a great sealing element. They seal over a wide range of pressure, temperature and tolerance. Normally they require very little room, are readily available, and easily sourced. However, there are specific applications that may be better
- January 08, 2024
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team.
Original content can be found on Parker’s Blog.
Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Seal Technology Center - October 11, 2023
Gallagher Fluid Seals is a Parker Distributor and is proud to be one of the few premier distributors to qualify as a “Parker Seal Technology Center (STC)”.
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team. Original content can be found on Parker's Blog.
- August 29, 2023
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)”.
Article re-posted with permission from Parker Hannifin Sealing & Shielding Team.
Original content can be found on Parker’s Website
- July 28, 2023
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)”.
Press-in-Place Seals (PIP) from Parker
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
