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...)

A thin, metallic protective sleeve from SKF prevents abrasive damage to radial shafts, and costs a small fraction of the potential repair bill. In order to work efficiently, radial shaft seals must run against a smooth, round surface of the seal counterface. If the counterface becomes worn – (more...)

Henkel is holding a webinar on February 26 at 10:00 CET on how to seal powertrain flanges under the harshest conditions using liquid sealants from its Loctite brand for this challenging task. Georg Schubert and Erwin Rauh will present an overview of the latest sealing product innovations, such as (more...)

Garlock reports that a new study has confirmed that its Gylon Bio-Pro sanitary gasket meets the high standards for quality and performance required for pharmaceutical and bioprocessing industries. Independently studied by the Bio-Process Institute, the gasket met or exceeded all requirements of the (more...)

The rise of electric and hybrid vehicles has driven demand for transmission seals that can do more than just seal. The response to this need is a new product that can selectively conduct electric current and thus protect against electrostatic charging.Strict CO2 requirements are leading automakers (more...)