press-in-place
- August 16, 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 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.
- 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 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.