Liquid gaskets are an established way of sealing electronic devices, ensuring they are fully protected – even at the join – from water, pressure, vibration or contaminants. They can overcome many of the assembly challenges associated with other gasket options, and the application process (more...)

Greene Tweed announces its Bonded Slit Valve (BSV) Door, which increases life expectancy and improves seal performance for demanding semiconductor processing applications. Made from Chemraz, Greene Tweed’s proprietary perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) compound, or other customer-requested (more...)

Gasket, sealing profiles, window sealing and associated accessories for virtually all industrial applications are now available from FDB Panel Fittings via its ex-stock online store or through programmed order/delivery to match production schedules. Ideal for enclosures and electrical cabinets, (more...)

New developments of an innovative sealing technology have been added to the range of Viking Universal Seal Series of Internal Gear Pumps. The result is a more cost-effective sealing option compared to traditional mechanical seals whilst also reducing leakage rates compared to using pumps with (more...)

SKF has come to the aid of a leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for mobile applications who had been experiencing problems with leaking seals on a cherry picker application. The manufacturer had been appointed to design and manufacture a rotary union that would be capable of transferring (more...)

Cost should not be the only consideration when selecting mechanical seals for pumps and other rotating equipment, says Paul Green of AESSeal. To achieve a better return on investment, a wise buyer also looks for factors such as reliability, traceability and customer service. It’s a common (more...)

Developed using the basis of the proven CDSA cartridge double mechanical seal, AES Seal has introduced the FIDC (Flow Induced Dual Cartridge) seal. The FIDC boasts improved barrier fluid flow through a novel integral pumping device. This is designed to increase and direct barrier fluid towards the (more...)

Steven North of Apex Hydraulics shares some of the questions that designers need to consider when choosing a seal for hydraulics cylinders. Seal selection for hydraulic cylinders is a complex process, where multiple factors must be considered. Hydraulic cylinders are used in so many different (more...)

DP Seals has completed development of an intricate seal for Ridgemount Technologies, the European designer, developer and manufacturer of specialised fibre optic connector interfaces. The seal, which has a unique cross sectional profile, is for a new connector which will be used in military, (more...)

Chris Rehmann of AES Seal discusses the preventative steps that can be taken to avoid bearing failure. Bearings are precision components that require clean lubrication in adequate amounts to ensure a long, trouble free life. Even very small amounts of contamination or slightly elevated (more...)