Seals

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Test exposes unreliability of look-alike seals

User application article A test carried out by Freudenberg Simrit demonstrates that manufacturers of driving engines and drive components are exposing themselves to huge risks by using imitation products.

News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 2 February 2007)

Distributor is preferred UK source for seals

After many years of working with Hayley Group in the UK market, Simrit has made its partner a preferred distributor.

News from Freudenberg Simrit LP ( 2 February 2007)

V-ring seals come in metric sizes

V-rings are available in a large range of sizes from 3 to 2000mm.

News from Winco (22 January 2007)

Shaft seals score in dry bulk process equipment

User application article Meco custom-engineered shaft seals have been found to increase MTBF by a factor of four or more over packed glands in dry bulk process equipment. Brochure available

News from Meco Seals (22 January 2007)

PTFE-like material expands sealing options

Moldflon clearly expands the application range of previously used fluorothermoplastics while offering the same profile of material properties as PTFE. Brochure available

News from FTL Seals Technology (22 January 2007)

Service centre boasts state-of-the-art facilities

John Crane has completed a significant investment project to refurbish its North West Service Centre at Trafford Park in Manchester.

News from Crane (11 January 2007)

O-rings are found by metal detectors

Detectamet metal detectable elastomer compounded O-rings are specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the food and pharmaceutical industries.

News from E-Components and Chains ( 8 January 2007)

Sealing system controls fugitive emissions

User application article Six cartridge seals with floating glands, custom-designed by James Walker, have now operated problem-free for over 12 years at a major UK refinery. Brochure available

News from James Walker and Co ( 4 January 2007)

Seals protect exhaust gas recirculating valves

Although useful in preventing NOx emissions, EGR valves run into problems when diesel fuel builds up carbon deposits.

News from Busak + Shamban (28 December 2006)

More options for metric O-rings

Metric size O-rings range from 1.15 to 1044mm, with cross sections from 0.7 to 15mm.

News from Winco (27 December 2006)

Giant seals provide superior quality O-rings

Busak+Shamban introduce FlexiMold, its newly developed proprietary technology for the manufacture of high precision, large diameter O-rings and other seal profiles

News from Busak + Shamban (14 December 2006)

Shaft seals keep VOC vapours at bay

Meco custom shaft seals are effective in containing VOC vapours from rotating reactor, dryer, extractor and conveyor driveshafts. Brochure available

News from Meco Seals (17 November 2006)

Fluoroelastomer boasts longer sour-gas service

FR25/90 fluoroelastomer has been rated with an exceptional service life of 142,000 years in a sour (H2S) gas and liquid hydrocarbon mixture. Brochure available

News from James Walker and Co (13 November 2006)

Seals survive tungsten carbide surfaces

Nonabrasive material optimises seal performance and gives exceptional integrity against tungsten carbide coated moving parts in primary flight controls and utility actuation systems.

News from Busak + Shamban (13 November 2006)

Gaskets are specified for reliability

Novus Sealing has continued an investment programme that ensures that Camprofile gaskets are manufactured to the highest standards.

News from Novus Sealing ( 6 November 2006)

Crane is pump industry supplier of the year

John Crane has repeated its successes of recent years by scooping yet another first prize at the 2006 British Pump Manufacturers Association Awards.

News from Crane ( 3 November 2006)

Bellows seals set for submarine duties

James Walker Townson has been contracted by the MOD to supply a modified type of fabric bellows for use on submarines. Brochure available

News from James Walker Townson ( 1 November 2006)

Offshore sealing expertise brought to bear

User application article A novel split seal design has saved downtime in replacing a slipring seal on a floating production storage offloading vessel.