Trelleborg is demonstrating its capabilities to produce giant seals in specialist FFKM materials for the oil and gas market. The company will highlight its FlexiMold method of producing large diameter joint-free seals at booth 3227 at the 2018 Offshore Technology Conference from April 30 to May 3 in Houston. The process has now been extended to…
Taking the simple O-ring to new levels
Edited by Mary C. Gannon, Senior Editor LSR (liquid silicone rubber) O-rings are growing in use in a variety of high-volume production applications, especially in life sciences. O-rings are the most commonly used seal, featured in applications from aircraft engines to chemical processing lines, the hydraulics in tractors to subsea down-hole tools. They account for…
Tips on waterproofing components in harsh environments
By Andrew Weiman, Managing Partner Engineering and Commercialization, Bresslergroup Three key steps will ensure components are properly sealed against liquids. Engineering products for use in harsh environments is both an art and a science. Though conceptually simple, the challenges of sealing tend to surprise and frustrate those without experience and continually challenge even experienced designers.…
Silicon Seals for any Application
Seals and O-rings come in a variety of materials, including elastomers that have passed USP Class VI testing, such as Viton® fluoroelastomer (FKM) and EPDM rubber. These elastomers also feature improved chemical resistors, excellent heat resistance (400° F/200° C), and low permeability to gases. They are available as microminiature O-rings, and products such as molded…
Custom Fabricated O-rings
Sutton, MA – Specialty Products, Inc. introduces custom fabricated O-rings made from specialty materials for use in a wide range of pumps, valves, compressors, and devices used in medical instruments and other critical sealing applications. Interstate’s Specialty O-Rings can be made from perfluoroelastomer (PTFE), Viton®, neoprene, nitrile, EPDM, solid and cellular urethane or silicone, and…
Brass Oil Level Sight Glasses
J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it now offers inch size Brass Oil Level Sight Glasses. These components have a body made of brass, natural glass sight window, and an optional reflector of heat resistant technopolymer plastic (Polysulfon). The sight glasses are highly stable and scratch proof. They are sealed with an O-ring on the periphery and…
Elastomer O-Rings are not your only option
Elastomer O-Rings are a common choice for sealing within semiconductor equipment. However, ions can leach, leading to contamination. They can also deteriorate quickly when subjected to aggressive media and gases. The Turcon® Variseal® is another sealing option. Turcon, a PTFE-based material, is compatible with virtually all chemical media and has superior wear resistance, and can…
Apple Rubber Products Offers Medical-Grade Elastomers
Apple Rubber offers a full line of ISO 9001-2000 certified rubber parts and sealing solutions with USP Class 6 grades available. In addition to Silicone, Apple Rubber now offers medical-grade elastomers such as Viton ® fluoroelastomer (FKM) and EPDM rubber for medical applications. Such elastomers feature improved chemical resistors, excellent heat resistance (400°F/200°C), and low…
Unlimited O-Rings
Apple Rubber Products, Inc., stocks standard AS-568B sizes and most common metric size O-rings plus a wide variety of non-standard, mil spec, and government standard O-rings. Apple Rubber can deliver the exact sealing solution for almost any application. Apple Rubber can ship most products immediately, saving time and money. Apple Rubber stocks a large inventory…
J.W. Winco Offers Metric Size V-Rings
NEW BERLIN, WI – J.W. Winco, Inc. announced it offers an expanded line of Metric Size V-rings. V-rings are available in a large range of sizes, 3 mm to 2,000 mm, in types VA, VS and VL. V-rings are mainly used to protect parts from dust and debris. Sealing is produced by the contact between…
It’s Show Time!
The Medical Design and Manufacturing West exposition and conference brings together the latest advances, leading suppliers, and technical experts in the field, offering engineers a one-stop look at what’s going on in medical design. This year’s show features four special-focus business pavilions: Precision Tec, MEDPAK, and new for 2007, Quality, and Laser Tec. In addition,…
Metric Size O-Rings Available from J.W. Winco
NEW BERLIN, WI – J.W. Winco, Inc., a leading supplier of standard industrial machine components, announced it offers an expanded line of Metric Size O-Rings. O-rings are available in a large range of sizes. Inside diameters range from 1.15 mm to 1,044 mm, with cross sections from .7 mm to 15 mm. Non-standard sizes are…