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- August 06, 2024
Freudenberg Diaphragms: A Versatile Design Element
Diaphragms may be used in an array of applications, including pumps, actuators, hydro-accumulators, valves, and regulators.
Freudenberg (FST) has the expert engineering and materials expertise to provide the high performance diaphragms your equipment demands, in standard or custom-designed sizes and formats for any application. Its teams have been directly involved in the development and growth of the diaphragm industry, and they bring
- August 02, 2024
Video - Rotary Seals Failure Modes
Problems and Solutions
In part 4 of our rotary seals series, we cover a very important topic: failure modes. In this video, we'll go over the importance and role of rotary seals, and we'll take a dive into the most common failure modes for rotary seals.
Watch the Rotary Seal Failure Mode Video - July 30, 2024
Enhanced Surface Profiles for Gaskets
How this feature can improve performance and efficiency with gaskets
Gaskets have always been part of industrial production. However, gaskets have not always been forgiving, easy to use or simple to remove. What if the sealing products were designed to optimize the work put into them? What if the design had a level of intelligence built in? What if the design could make up for equipment damage? When used properly, enhanced surface profiles for
- July 25, 2024
Thermoplastic Washer Surpasses Bronze Washer in Food & Beverage
A Vesconite thrust washer has outlasted bronze on a Bucher CM50 grinding machine at a large fruit juice concentrate producer.
- July 23, 2024
PTFE Spring Energized Seal Provides Low Friction Performance in Food Product Dispenser
The Food and Beverage industry presents some unique challenges in the sealing world. FDA compliance and Clean-In-Place requirements can complicate seal design and potentially limit material selection. With these additional considerations, Food Industry seals often still must operate under the same strenuous conditions and performance specifics as many industrial or aerospace applications.
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- July 19, 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)”.
Best Conductive Plastics: Five Things to Look For
Can electrically conductive plastics really replace traditional metal electronics enclosures? The answer is a resounding yes! There are very effective electrically conductive plastics available today that provide excellent electromechanical properties
- July 17, 2024
DuPont™ Kalrez® and its Robust Chemical Resistance - Amines, Aldehydes, Ethers, Esters, Acids, and Bases
Kalrez® is a result of Viton™ and Teflon™ research. Kalrez is a cross-linked fully fluorinated polymer. Kalrez combines the rubber properties of Viton™ with the chemical resistance of Teflon™…. plus super high temperature resistance, about 200 degrees Fahrenheit GREATER than Viton or Teflon™.
In the molecular
- July 12, 2024
Diaphragm Seals Basics with Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies
Diaphragm seals are an often-overlooked sealing solution that’s hidden well within your system. While you might not put much thought into these seals daily, they play an essential role in protecting the measuring instruments and gages within the system, all while allowing for proper measurement.
What are Diaphragm seals?
A diaphragm seal serves as a flexible membrane that is used to separate the
- July 09, 2024
Pipe Flanges: Key Considerations for Metal Hoses and Expansion Joints
While corrugated metal hoses and expansion joints can accommodate many different end fitting types, pipe flanges are one of the most common connections specified by customers. However, there tends to be a good deal of confusion industry-wide as to the proper use of pipe flanges on metal hoses and expansion joints. Here are a few things to keep in mind when helping customers with flanged assemblies.
Defining Pipe Flanges
- July 03, 2024
Vesconite Bushings Increase Lifespan of Roller Chains on Scraper Reclaimers by 5x
Vesconite Hilube is a thermopolymer, designed for particularly difficult operating environments. Hilube is specifically recommended for moist and underwater applications. These include the pump and marine industry, where regular maintenance is not practically feasible or cost-effective. Displaying superior wear life, especially in poorly lubricated and dirty conditions, Vesconite Hilube has been shown
